Earn college credits

What are “Articulated Credits”?

Articulated credit allows students the opportunity to earn college credit for course work completed in high school. Example – Students who complete all the PLTW Computer Science courses with an 80% or higher and score at the practiced level on each end of course assessment is eligible to earn 10 credits if they enroll at Bowie State University.

How do I Receive Credits?

Interested students who are eligible for this opportunity should enroll at the corresponding university by their enrollment deadline. Once a student enrolls at the institution, students should confirm with the university by first semester credits and courses have been added and are appropriately reflected in their degree plan documentation.

Explore DCPS’s current articulated courses below and discover how specific programs of study enable students to earn college credits through aligned coursework.

Marymount University

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits
Computer Science IIIComputer Science (AP)C or better

Software Engineering (IT210)

3

Computer Science AComputer Science (AP)C or better

Mobile App Development (IT227)

3

Computer Science IIComputer Science (AP)C or better

Intro to Computer Systems and Architecture (IT112)

3

Computer Science IComputer Science (AP)Computer Science I

Information Technology in Global Age (IT110)

3

Fundamentals of Computer ScienceComputer Science (AP)C or better

Information Technology in Global Age (IT110)

3

Practicum in Information Technology: Digital Media (Level IV)Graphic Design & IllustrationWD Certified Web Designer – Pass Certification

Mobile App Development (IT227)

3

Practicum in Information Technology: Digital Media (Level IV)Graphic Design & IllustrationAdobe Certified Associate (ACA) Photoshop) – Pass Certification

Intro to Digital Tools (GMD103)

3

Web Technology (Level III)Graphic Design & IllustrationC or better

Digital Technologies (IT205 )

3

Digital Media IIGraphic Design & IllustrationAdobe Digital Media Certified Associate (ACA) Dream weaver – Pass Certification

Web Development (IT125)

3

Principles of Information Technology (Level I)Graphic Design & IllustrationNo credit awarded
Practicum in Computer Maintenance TechnicianComputer MaintenanceCompTIA Security+ - Pass Certification

Cybersecurity Principles (IT120)

3

Practicum in Computer Maintenance TechnicianComputer MaintenanceCompTIA A+ - Pass Certification

Information Technology in Global Age (IT110)

Digital Technologies (IT205 )

3

3

Computer Maintenance Computer MaintenanceC or better

Digital Technologies (IT205 )

3

Networking II (Level III)IT/NetworkingInterconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Acc. (CCCNAX)— Pass Certification Or Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) – Pass Certification

CISCO Networking I (IT 372)

3

Networking IComputer MaintenanceCISCO Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) - Pass Certification

Computer Networking (IT 208)

3

Networking I (Level II)IT/NetworkingCisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) – Pass Certification

Computer Networking (IT 208)

3

Principles of Information Technology (Level I)Computer MaintenanceNo credit awarded
Practicum in Computer Technology Networking Technician (Level IV)IT/NetworkingInterconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) – Pass Certification

CISCO Networking II (IT375)

3

Computer Science EssentialsComputer Science (PLTW)C or better

Python Scripting (IT129)

3

CybersecurityComputer Science (PLTW)C or better

Cybersecurity Principles (IT120)

3

Computer Science AComputer Science (PLTW)C or better

Mobile App Development (IT227)

3

Computer Science PrinciplesComputer Science (PLTW)C or better

Intro to Computer Systems and Architecture (IT112)

3

Practicum in Computer Technology Networking Technician (Level IV)IT/NetworkingC or better

Computer Networking (IT 208)

CISCO Networking I (IT 372)

3

3

Principles of Information Technology (Level I)IT/NetworkingNo credit awarded

Purdue Global University

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits
AP MicroeconomicsFinanceStudents must obtain a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam

Microeconomics (BU224)

5

Practicum in Hospitality ServicesHospitalityNo transfer credit. Students may wish to consider creating a portfolio through EL206 for additional credit. For more information on portfolio courses, visit https://portfolio.purdueglobal.edu/.
Practicum in FinanceFinanceNo transfer credit. Students may wish to consider creating a portfolio through EL206 for additional credit. For more information on portfolio courses, visit https://portfolio.purdueglobal.edu/.
Statistics and Business Decision MakingFinanceC- or higher

Lower-Level Mathematics Elective (Mm3L)

Lower-Level Business Elective (BU3L)

3

3

AP MacroeconomicsFinanceStudents must obtain a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam

Macroeconomics (BU204)

5

Practicum in Health Science – BiotechnologyBiotechnologyC- or higher

Lower-Level Health Science Elective (HS1L)

1

Biotechnology IIBiotechnologyC- or higher

Lower-Level Health Science Elective (HS2L)

2

Biotechnology IBiotechnologyC- or higher

Lower-Level Health Science Elective (HS1L)

1

Principles of Biomedical SciencesBiotechnologyC- or higher

Lower-Level Health Science Elective (HS3L)

3

Biomedical InnovationBiomedical Science (PLTW)C- or higher

Lower-Level Health Science Elective (HS1L)

1

Medical InterventionsBiomedical Science (PLTW)C- or higher

Lower-Level Health Science Elective (HS3L)

3

Human Body SystemsBiomedical Science (PLTW)C- or higher

Lower-Level Life Science Elective (LSC2L)

2

Principles of Biomedical SciencesBiomedical Science (PLTW)C- or higher

Lower-Level Life Science Elective (LSC2L)

2

Securities and InvestmentsFinanceC- or higher

Lower-Level Business Elective (BU2L)

2

Banking and Financial ServicesFinanceC- or higher

Lower-Level Finance elective (F12L)

2

Accounting IFinanceC- or higher

Lower-Level Accounting Elective (AC5L)

5

Private and Public FinanceFinanceC- or higher

Lower-Level Accounting Elective (AC2L)

2

Principles of Business, Marketing, and FinanceFinanceC- or higher

Lower-Level Management Elective (MT1L)

1

Hotel ManagementHospitalityC-or higher

Lower-Level Business Elective (BU1L)

1

Travel and Tourism ManagementHospitalityC-or higher

Lower-Level Business Elective (BU1L)

1

Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityPublic LeadershipC- or higher

Lower-Level Criminal Justice Elective (CJ3L)

3

Law Enforcement IIPublic LeadershipC- or higher

Introduction to the Criminal Justice System (CJ101)

5

Law Enforcement IPublic LeadershipC- or higher

Criminal Law for Justice (CJ230)

5

Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and SecurityPublic LeadershipC- or higher

Lower-Level Criminal Justice Elective (CJ2L)

2

University of the District of Columbia Community College

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits
Architecture & Design I, Architecture & Design IIArchitectureB or higher

Architectural Drawing and Design I (AETC 101C)

3

Architecture & Design III, Architecture & Design IVArchitectureB or higher

Architectural Drawing and Design II (AETC 102C)

3

CDA CertificationEarly Childhood EducationPass Certification

Principles of Child Development (ECED 105C)

3

Early Childhood Education I, Early Childhood Education II, Early Childhood Education IIIEarly Childhood EducationB or higher

History and Philosophy of Early Childhood Education (ECED 104C)

3

Digital Media I, Digital Media II, Digital Media IIIGraphic Design & IllustrationB or higher

Digital Applications (GRCT 109C)

3

Investigations and Criminal Justice SystemsPublic SafetyB or higher

Investigations (CRIM 221C)

3

Public Safety I: Intro to Law, Public Safety and Security, Public Safety II: Foundations in Law & Justice and Intro to Street LawPublic SafetyB or higher

Criminal Justice Systems (CRIM 100C)

3

Principles of Hospitality Management and Customer Service, Sports, Entertainment, Event Planning and Intro to Hospitality Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP)HospitalityB or higher

Introduction to Hospitality Industry (HGMT 104C)

3

Finance I, Finance II, Finance III, Finance CapstoneFinanceB or higher

Economics of Personal Finance (FINA 214C)

3

Advanced Placement (AP), Computer Science A, CybersecurityComputer Science (PLTW)B or higher

Computer Science II Lecture (APCT 232C)

Computer Science II Laboratory (APCT 234C)

3

1

Computer Science Essentials, AP Computer Science PrinciplesComputer Science (PLTW)B or higher

Computer Science I Lecture (APCT 231C)

Computer Science I Laboratory (APCT 233C)

3

1

Networking 2: Cisco 2 (1.0), Networking 3: Cisco 3 (1.0)IT/NetworkingB or higher

Routing & Switching – CCNA II (CCNA 102C)

4

Essentials: PC Hardware & Software (1.0), Networking 1: Cisco 1 (1.0), OSSEID: 5110302IT/NetworkingB or higher

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 101C)

4

AP Computer Science Principles, Computer Science EssentialsIT/NetworkingB or higher

Computer Science I Laboratory (APCT 233C)

Computer Science I Lecture (APCT 231C)

1

3

Delaware State University

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits
Engineering: Honors Digital ElectronicsEngineeringB or higher

Digital Electronics (ENGR 210)

3

Honors Cybersecurity (CS)Computer Science (PLTW)B or higher

Area Elective (CSCI-990)

3

AP Computer Science AComputer Science (PLTW)Students must obtain a score of 4 or higher on the AP exam

Elements of Computer Programing I (CSCl120)

4

AP Computer Science PrinciplesComputer Science (PLTW)B or higher

Computational Thinking II (CSCI 111)

2

Networking II: Honors CISCO 1, Networking Ill: Honors CISCO 2IT/NetworkingStudents must obtain CCNA Certification

Area Elective (CSCI-990)

3

Computer Science EssentialsComputer Science and Software Engineering (PLTW)B or higher

Computational Thinking I (CSCI 110)

2

Morgan State University

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits

PLTW Engineering Program
of Study

  • Introduction to
    Engineering Design
  • Principles of
    Engineering
  • One Specialization
    Course

    • Civil
      Engineering
      and
      Architecture
    • Computer
      Integrated
      Manufacturing
    • Digital
      Electronics
  • Engineering Design and Development
EngineeringStudents must Earn a passing Grade of 80% or higher in all Project Lead the Way Engineering program of study Pathway courses.

Intro to Electrical and Computer Engineering (EEGR 105)

Intro to Civil Engineering (CEGR 106)

Intro to Industrial Engineering and Computers (IEGR 204)

3

1

2

University Maryland Eastern Shore

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits

PLTW Engineering Program of Study

  • Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Principles of Engineering
  • One Specialization Course
    • Aerospace Engineering
    • Civil Engineering and Architecture
    • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
    • Computer Science Principles
    • Digital Electronics
    • Environmental Sustainability
  • Engineering Design and Development
Engineering80% or higher in all DCPS Engineering Pathway courses and who score at least at the Practiced Level on each of the PLTW endof-course exams

Modern Engineering Design (ENGE 150)

3

PLTW Computer Science Program of Study

  • Computer Science Essentials
  • Computer Science Principles
  • Computer Science A
  • Cybersecurity
Computer Science (PLTW)80% or higher in all DCPS CS Pathway courses and must have taken each endof-course assessment

Introduction to Computing (CSDP 120)

Special Software Workshop ()

Computer Utilities Workshop (CSDP 155)

3

1

Virginia State University

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits
Computer Science IIComputer Science (PLTW)B or higher

Introduction to the Computer Science Profession (CSCI 101)

2

Computer Science IComputer Science (PLTW)B or higher

Introduction to the Computer Science Profession (CSCI 101)

2

Fundamentals of Computer ScienceComputer Science (PLTW)B or higher

Introduction to the Computer Science Profession (CSCI 101)

2

Bowie State University

DCPS Courses CTE program of study Required Grade PG Course Credits

PLTW Computer Science Program of Study

  • Computer Science Essentials
  • Computer Science Principles
  • Computer Science A
  • Cybersecurity
Computer Science (PLTW)80% or higher in all DCPS CS Pathway courses and must have taken each endof-course assessment and scored at least at the practiced level

Freshman Seminar (FRSE 101 )

Computer Science I (COSC 112)

Computer Science Elective (COSC XXX)

3

4

3

CISCO Track

  • IT Essentials (A+)
  • CCNA Introduction to Networks
  • CCNA Switching Routing & Wireless Essentials
IT/Networking80% or higher in all DCPS IT pathway courses and have taken end of course assessments for the IT program of study

Client Operating Systems (CTEC 214)

4

CompTIA Track

  • CompTIA Fundamentals
  • IT Essentials (A+)
  • Networking +
IT/Networking80% or higher in all DCPS IT pathway courses and have taken end of course assessments for the IT program of study

Computer Tools & Environment (CTEC 114)

3