Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.
General Information:
This transfer guide was developed in support of the Program-to-Program Agreement between Community College of Philadelphia and Thomas Jefferson University’s non-traditional bachelor’s degree programs. It shows how the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Computer Information Systems-Information Technology at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Technology at Thomas Jefferson University and then shows remaining requirements at Thomas Jefferson University.
Completion of the A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems-Information Technology as described in this guide leads to junior standing in the B.S. in Information Technology at Thomas Jefferson University. To receive transfer credit, courses must be completed with a grade of C (C=2.0) or better. The associate degree must be completed with at least a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.
Semester Credits:
First Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Thomas Jefferson University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition I | 3 | Written Communication | 3 |
| CIS 103 - Computer Applications & Concepts | 3 | IT 211 Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 105 - Computer Systems Maintenance | 4 | IT 221 Hardware and Operating Systems | 3 (+1 credit elective) |
| FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra | 3 | Math General Education Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Thomas Jefferson University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 121 - Computer Mathematics & Logic or MATH 163 - Discrete Mathematics or ELEC 130 - Digital Electronics |
3 or 4 | Elective | 3 or 4 |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 | 2nd Written Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking (preferred) or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication | 3 | ENGL 115 = COMM 220 Speaking to Lead in the Digital Age (recommended) ENGL 117 = Elective |
3 |
| CIS 150 - Network Technology | 4 | IT 322 Network Management | 3 (+1 credit elective) |
| CIS 106 - Introduction to Computer Programming | 4 | IT 241 Software Development | 3 (+1 credit elective) |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Thomas Jefferson University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or SOC 115 - Gender and Society (any of these three are preferred) HIST 121 - World History: The Distant Past or HIST 122 - World History: The Recent Pastr |
3 | SOC 101, ANTH 112, or SOC 115 = Social Science General Requirement (recommended) HIST 121 & HIST 122 = Electives |
3 |
| CIS 205 - Database Management Systems | 4 | IT 320 Database Management | 3 (+1 cr. elec.) |
| CIS or CSCI Concentration Course (see below) | 3 or 4 | See notes below. | 3 or 4 |
| CIS or CSCI Concentration Course (see below) | 3 or 4 | See notes below. | 3 or 4 |
| CIS or CSCI Concentration Course (see below) | 3 or 4 | See notes below. | 3 or 4 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Thomas Jefferson University Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 270 - Systems Analysis and Design | 4 | IT 321 Systems Analysis and Design | 3 (+1 cr. elec.) |
| CIS or CSCI Concentration Course (see below) | 3 or 4 | See notes below. | 3 or 4 |
| CIS or CSCI Concentration Course (see below) | 3 or 4 | See notes below. | 3 or 4 |
| PHYS 111 - General Physics I (preferred) or PHYS 105 - Survey of Physics |
4 | Science General Education Requirement | 3 (+1 elective credit) |
Community College of Philadelphia Minimum Credits to Graduate: 60
Equivalent Thomas Jefferson University Credits: 60-66
Concentration Courses
| Cybersecurity Concentration Courses: CIS 152 - Introduction to Cybersecurity CIS 155 - Principles of Operating Systems CIS 114 - Javascript I CIS 204 - Fundamentals of Linux and Unix CIS 252 - Windows Server Configuration CIS 259 - Computing & Network Security CIS 261 - Cyber Investigation CIS 274 - Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing |
CIS 152 or CIS 259 = IT 324 Cybersecurity Management All others = Electives |
| Web Design Concentration Courses: CIS 114 - Javascript I CIS 130 - Web Page Design I CIS 228 - JavaScript II CIS 230 - Web Page Design II CIS 244 - Server-Side Web Development CIS 288 – Cloud Computing (preferred) |
CIS 288 = IT 323 Cloud Management (recommended) All others = Electives |
| Programming Concentration Courses: CSCI 111 - Computer Science I CSCI 112 - Computer Science II CSCI 118 – Foundations of Data Science CSCI 125 - Introduction to Video Game and Simulation Development CSCI 211 - Data Structures and Algorithms CSCI 213 - Computer Organization CSCI 218 – Statistics for Computing and Data Science CSCI 221 – Machine Learning CIS 200 – Apple App Development I CIS 201 – Apple App Development II CIS 204 - Fundamentals of Linus and Unix CIS 211 - Android App Development I CIS 212 - Android App Development II |
Electives |
| Networking Concentration Courses: CIS 252 - Managing Network Servers CIS 256 - Network Routing and Switching CIS 259 - Computing and Network Security CIS 271 - IT Project Management (preferred) |
CIS 271 = CLC 330 Project Management (recommended) All others = Electives |