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 is developed in support of the dual admissions agreement between Drexel University and Community College of Philadelphia. It shows how the requirements for the A.S. in Biology at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to the Drexel University B.S. in Biological Sciences and the coursework required at Drexel University after transfer. To receive transfer credit, the courses must be substantially equivalent to courses offered in the curriculum at Drexel University and courses must be completed with a grade of C (C = 2.0) or better. A 3.2 cumulativeCommunity College of Philadelphia GPA, a 3.0 cumulative in all science coursework and a grade of "B" or better in Biology I and II at Community College of Philadelphia must be earned to gain admission to this program. Drexel University operates on a quarter term and credit system. The semester credit to quarter credit conversion is not exact; degree completion at Community College of Philadelphia will allow the student to achieve the equivalent of third-year standing at Drexel University.
For information about Drexel University Dual Admissions visit www.myccp.online/transfer-opportunities. To submit a Dual Admissions intent form before earning no more than 45 graded college level credits, login to MyCCP and find "Transfer/Dual Admissions" on the top right side of the MyGPS tab.
Semester Credits:
First Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 101 Intro to Sociology | 3 | THSE 099 | 3 |
| MATH 162 Precalculus II | 3 | MATH 101 Intro to Analysis I | 4 |
| CHEM 121 College Chemistry I | 4 | CHEM 101 General Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| ENGL 101 English Composition | 3 | ENGL 101 Composition and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| CIS 103 Applied Computer Technology | 3 | Free Elective | 4.5 |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 123 Principles of Biology I | 4 | BIO 122 Cells and Genetics | 4.5 |
| CHEM 122 College Chemistry II | 4 | CHEM 102 and 103 General Chemistry II and III | 4.5 & 5 |
| ENGL 102 The Research Paper | 3 | ENGL 102 and 103 Composition and Rhetoric II and III | 6 |
| FREN 101 Elem French or HUM 101 Cultural Traditions or SPAN 101 Elem Spanish | 3 | THSE 099 Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology | 3 | THSE 099 Elective | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 124 Principles of Biology II | 4 | BIO 124 and 126 Evolution and Organismal Diversity and Physiology and Ecology | 4.5 & 4.5 |
| CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I | 5 | CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 171 Calculus I | 4 | MATH 102 Intro to Analysis II | 4 |
| BIOL 211 Genetics or BIOL 241 Microbiology or BIOL 281 Biochemistry | 4 | BIO Elective | 4 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Drexel Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II | 5 | CHEM 242 and 243 Organic Chemistry II and III | 8 |
| ENGL 115 Public Speaking | 3 | COM 230 Techniques of Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 211 Genetics or BIOL 241 Microbiology or BIOL 281 Biochemistry | 4 | BIO Elective | 4 |
| PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy | 3 | THSE 099 Elective | 3 |