Associate Degree Programs

UPT offers the following associate degrees:  (click on the name to drop down)

The associate degree is an excellent option for the student who does not plan to pursue a four-year bachelor's degree. UPT's associate degrees are career oriented and help students either to prepare for a new job in business and industry or to enhance the skills needed for advancement in the job they currently hold. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to attend classes full or part-time, and is ideal for the older student returning to college.

The associate degree is also a good place to start on a four-year program. Credits earned at UPT can be transferred into programs at one of the other University of Pittsburgh campuses or into those at other colleges. However, to ensure a smooth transfer, students should consult with their advisor early in their program.

Admissions

Any student with a high school diploma or its equivalent may apply for admission to an associate degree program at UPT.

Transfer Credits

Students who have taken credits at other colleges or universities may be able to apply them toward one of UPT's associate degrees. However, not all credits will transfer and only a maximum of 30 credits generally will be accepted toward completion of the degree. Evaluation of transcripts for transfer into an associate degree program will be made by the Vice President for Academic Affairs on an individual basis. It also should be noted that the final 15 hours of the degree must be completed in residence at the Titusville campus.

General Requirements

To be awarded an associate degree, a student must:
1. be on active status at the University
2. earn a minimum of 60 credits in required and elective courses
3. meet the mathematics requirement (MATH 0031 - Algebra)
4. achieve cumulative grade point average (GPA) no lower than C (2.00)
5. apply for graduation to the Office of the Registrar

Second Associate Degree

Students who have earned an associate degree at UPT and now wish to earn a second associate degree may do so by completing the requirements for the second degree. All appropriate course work from the first degree will apply to the second degree, up to a maximum of 45 credits. In other words, a minimum of fifteen new credits must be earned.
 
College of Business Administration
University of Pittsburgh at Titusville students intending to relocate to the College of Business Administration (CBA) at the Pittsburgh campus after completing the Associate Degree in Business can follow a specific curriculum to ensure their admission into CBA with junior standing. To see the Articulation Agreement between the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville and the College of Business Administration at the Pittsburgh campus  click here. 

 
Certificate in Accounting as Preparation for the CPA Examination 
This certificate is awarded on the completion of 24 credits (ACCT 0111, 0112, 0221, 0222, 0223/1303, 0331/1304, 0350/1310, plus BUS 0106 or BUS 0111/1111). The certificate may be acquired independently of the associate degree and satisfies some of the requirements of Section 4(b)(1) of the Pennsylvania CPA Statute. However, it should be noted that the certificate by itself will not permit a student to take the CPA exam.