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Dual Credit Opportunties

Indiana Dual Credit Opportunities (Engineering & Technology Education)

• IUPUI - One semester of a computer application or programming course and a passing score on various Microsoft Certifications: CIT 106, Advanced Computer Applications, Algebra II (or higher) with A+ certification: ECET 299.
• Ivy Tech Community College - Computers in Design & Production Systems: DESN 105 or DESN 108 or DESN 220, Manufacturing Processes: TECH 101 or MTTC 101, and more…
• Vincennes University - Project EXCEL

Indiana Dual Credit Opportunities (Indiana PLTW)

• IUPUI - PLTW - Digital Electronics with Algebra II (or higher): ECET 109, Principles of Engineering: CNT 100, Introduction to Engineering Design: CGT 110, Computer Integrated Manufacturing: CIMT 243, Civil Engineering and Architecture with Algebra II (or higher): CNT 105.
• Ivy Tech Community College - PLTW - Introduction to Engineering Design: ADMF 103 or DESN 102, Principles Of Engineering: ADMF 115, Digital Electronics: EECT 112 or ADMF 113, Computer Integrated Manufacturing: ADMF 116, Civil Engineering and Architecture: DESN 105.
• University of Southern Indiana (USI) - PLTW - Credits are available for Introduction to Engineering Design, Principals Of Engineering, Digital Electronics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Civil Engineering and Architecture.
• Purdue - PLTW - The Departments of Building Construction Management and Industrial Technology at Purdue University are pleased to announce their acceptance of Project Lead The Way credits. A maximum of 12 credit hours of these courses may be used in any of the Departments’ undergraduate majors: Building Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Industrial Distribution, or Engineering/Technology Teacher Education as either technical electives or general electives. Noted below are the approved PLTW courses and the IT course equivalent.
• Trine University - PLTW - Introduction to Engineering Design: ETD 103, Computer Integrated Manufacturing: ETD 123, Engineering Design & Development equivalent to Trine University Middle College designation (GE113 or substitution/free elective for an introductory course to individual engineering degree programs).
• Vincennes University – PLTW - There are no fees. To be approved, faculty must provide PLTW teaching credentials to Project EXCEL. Contact Project EXCEL Educational Coordinator Robyn Haase at 812-888-4086 or email rhaase@vinu.edu

PLTW Dual Credit Opportunities (National)

• Arkansas Tech University - Secondary school students in Arkansas may receive college credit in Arkansas Tech University's Mechanical and Electrical Engineering programs for eligible PLTW® courses: Introduction to Engineering Design™ (IED) = 2 credits for Engineering Graphics (MCEG 1002), Principles of Engineering™ (POE) = 2 credits for Introduction to Engineering (MCEG 1012 or ELEG 1012) Students are eligible to receive these credits by completing each PLTW® course with an average of "B," by having been enrolled in a PLTW® certified high school, by scoring a 70% or higher on the PLTW® college credit exam, and by meeting Arkansas Tech University academic eligibility requirements.
• Duke University - Duke University will honor transcripts from other National Affiliates, as appropriate (decided in a manner consistent with existing administrative and faculty review procedures), for students who have completed PLTW® Program courses in a PLTW® certified school, have a “B” average in PLTW® courses, have received a 70% or higher on the PLTW® college credit exam, and who have registered at Duke. Duke will work with the national College Board to establish Advanced Placement credit for PLTW® courses taught in North Carolina. Until AP credit is established, Duke will work with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to establish Honors status of PLTW® courses in N.C.
• Eastern Michigan University - The EMU PLTW® National Affiliate Training Center are dedicated to making college credit for high school students an important part of the program.
• Iowa State/University of Iowa - The University of Iowa (UI) and Iowa State University (ISU) provide the opportunity to receive college credit for Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses. Credit is offered for seven of the PLTW pre-engineering courses.
• Milwaukee School of Engineering - Secondary school students from a PLTW® certified school may apply to MSOE for transcripted college credit for the PLTW® courses POE, IED, DE, CIM, and CEA. In addition to having attended a PLTW® certified school, the student must have an average of 85% or better for the course, have a completed course portfolio, have a grade of 70% or better on the PLTW® college exam, and pay the required tuition. The student will receive 3 quarter credits for each of the courses taken that meets these requirements. MSOE will accept transcripted credit from other Affiliate Universities for these courses. Substitution of a particular PLTW® course for a course in a particular program will depend on the program curriculum in force at the time of admittance to MSOE. This decision will be made by the program director.
• New Hampshire Technical Institute - Secondary students who have taken PLTW® courses and who have a "B" average in those courses have two options for receiving college credit at New Hampshire Technical Institute. First, an articulation agreement is in place that allows up to three (3) credits (IED) for Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology majors and three (3) credits (DE) for Electrical Engineering Technology majors. The second option at all campuses of the New Hampshire Community Technical College System is the Running Start program. This program allows students to earn elective college credits for selected courses taken during their high school career. With this option, students can earn up to fifteen elective credits (15) for PLTW® coursework (IED, POE, DE, EDD, and CIM).
• Old Dominion - Secondary school students in Virginia may receive college credit in Old Dominion University's Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Engineering Technology programs for eligible PLTW® courses: Any PLTW® Course = Engineering Fundamentals Engn 110, Any PLTW® Course = Engineering Fundamentals Engn 111, Computer Integrated Manufacturing™ = TBA, Digital Electronics™ = TBA. Students can receive credit by completing each PLTW® course with an average of "B," by having been enrolled in a PLTW® certified high school, by scoring a 70% or higher on the PLTW® college credit exam, and by meeting Old Dominion University academic eligibility requirements. Note: *Additional, possible credit scenarios are to be determined.
• Oregon Institute of Technology - Secondary school students in Pennsylvania from PLTW® certified schools may apply for Pennsylvania State University college credit for three PLTW® courses (IED 4 credits, POE 1 credit, & DE 4 credits). Penn State requires students to receive at least an 85 percent average in the PLTW® course, score 70 or above on the end of year college credit exam, and meet academic eligibility requirements for a two-year engineering technology major (Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechanical Engineering Technology).
• Penn State - Students can earn credit at Penn State for the PLTW courses they successfully complete. The credit is granted in either Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology. Project Lead The Way college credit cannot be applied to an Engineering degree at Penn State. Schools must be PLTW Certified in order for students to be eligible for college credit.
• Rochester Institute of Technology - High school students from a PLTW® certified school can get a head start on a college career and add prestige to their admissions applications by receiving college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). These are transcripted credits and are eligible to be transferred to other universities.
• San Diego State University - Secondary school students may receive a total of three SDSU College of Engineering credits for any of the PLTW® courses [IED, POE, CIM, CEA and DE]; by completing each course with an average of "B," by scoring 70 or above on the college credit exam, by being enrolled in a PLTW® certified school, and by meeting college enrollment requirements for the BS programs.
• Sinclair Community College - To receive credit for SCC course(s), the student must achieve a high school course grade of B or above and receive a score of 70 or above on the PLTW® Part C (college credit) exam. For complete information on college credit, go to www.pltwohio.org and click on the "College Options" tab.
• University of Colorado - Secondary school students from any PLTW® certified school may apply for University of Colorado transcripted engineering college credit for three of the PLTW® courses (IED, POE, and DE). The University of Colorado will also grant credit to students outside of the state of Colorado. We require that all students receive at least an 85 percent average in the course and score 70 or above on the college credit exam. For the students meeting these criteria, The University of Colorado awards semester credits for each of the courses as follows: POE: 3 credits, IED: 2 credits, DE: 2 credits. The cost of tuition is $200 per course. The course will appear on a transcript as if the course were taken at UCCS. The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs' academic units will directly apply these courses to replace required courses in Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• University of Illinois - Secondary school students are encouraged to indicate PLTW® course history on admissions application materials and to consult with advisors at the University UIUC and UIC campuses regarding their experiences. Transcript credit submitted from community colleges, Bradley University, or any national PLTW® affiliate institutions will be reviewed on an individual basis; however, PLTW® courses are not applicable to UIUC or UIC engineering degree course requirements at this time.
• Bradley University - (Illinois PLTW® Associate University status) recognizes up to four courses (12 hours) of undergraduate Engineering Technology credit to students from certified high schools that pass college level exams and who have been accepted to and enroll in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BSMfET) bachelor degree program. For further details, contact Bruce Whelchel bww@bradley.edu at Bradley University.
• University of Maryland at Baltimore County - Secondary school students in the US may receive college credit for ENES101 at UMBC by completing EDD and all courses leading up to it (POE, IED, DE, and a technical elective) with an average of "B," by being enrolled in a PLTW® certified school, by meeting college enrollment requirements, and by paying a designated tuition for each course. In addition, students must complete a college credit exam or submit an appropriate portfolio.
• Missouri University of Science and Technology - Students who successfully complete the first two PLTW® courses (IED and POE) are invited to apply for three credit hours at UMR. These three credit hours are for an IDE 20 class at UMR required for all UMR engineering freshmen. The cost is $200 total for the credit.
• University of New Haven - Secondary school students from any PLTW® certified school may apply for UNH college credit for each eligible PLTW® course [IED 2 credits, DE 3 credits, POE 3 credits, and EDD 2 credits]. Students must receive at least 80% average in the course and 70 or above on the college credit exam. The cost of tuition will be $200 per course. Students must meet the college enrollment requirements for UNH majors. UNH engineering programs evaluate the acceptability of these credits similar to evaluating other transfer credits.
• University of South Carolina - Secondary school students from any PLTW® certified school in the country may apply for University of South Carolina credit as follows: PLTW® course Digital Electronics™ may be used for ELCT 101, Introduction to Electrical Engineering; PLTW® course Principles of Engineering™ for ENGR 101, Introduction to Engineering; and PLTW® course Introduction to Engineering Design™ may be used for EMCH 111, Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Visualization. USC requires these students to have an overall "B" average or SAT score of 1100 or PSCAT score of 110, receive at least an 85 percent average in the course, and score 70 or above on the college credit exam. For the students meeting these criteria, USC awards 3 semester hours of credit with proper application and tuition payment. USC's academic departments evaluate the acceptability of these credits in the same manner in which they evaluate and confer transfer credits.
• The University of Texas at Tyler - High school students who have earned university credit for their Project Lead The Way®, or other approved 9 – 12 engineering and technology, courses can transfer or apply up to 15 hours of their college credit hours toward the Bachelor of Science of Technology degree with an emphasis on Innovation, Technology, and Design. The program will interest those who enjoy inventing, creating, solving complex problems and, in particular, want to foster these abilities in others. The degree develops students’ creative abilities through experiential learning, and provides students with the profound understandings needed for careers in innovation, technology development, and design.
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI policy regarding college credit awarded to secondary school students for the successful completion of a PLTW® sequence of courses is currently being finalized.