Penn State World Campus recommends that students follow course sequences as they progress through our degree programs. The following degree map is intended to give you clear direction for your course selections, with these sequences in mind. We recommend that you begin your studies with Stage 1, then progress to Stage 2, and so on.
We encourage you to consult with your academic adviser by e-mail or calling 800-252-3592 prior to registration.
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
General Education |
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ENGL 015 (GWS)
IST 110 (GS)*
IST 111S*
IST 250
CMPSC 101 (GQ)* |
CAS 100B (GWS)*
IST 210*
IST 220*
Gen Ed (GA)
Gen Ed (GH) |
Writing Skills (GWS), 6 credits
ENGL 015 and CAS 100
Natural Sciences (GN), 3 credits
Quantification (GQ), 3 credits
CMPSC 101
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS), 3 credits
Arts (GA), 3 credits
Humanities (GH), 3 credits
Electives, 2–6 credits |
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Stage 3 |
Stage |
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IST 260W
Option
Option
Option
Gen Ed (GN) |
ENGL 202C or 202D (GWS)
IST 295A or 295B*†
Gen Ed (GS)
Elective
Option Option
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General Business Option (15–16 credits)—courses in bold are World Campus courses
ACCTG 151, 152, 153, 160, 170, 186, 211
MKTG 150, 180, 190, 220, 310, 327
MGMT 150, B A 250
ECON 002, 004, 014
MATH 017, 021
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Writing across the Curriculum Requirement
IST 260W
US/IL Requirement |
* C or higher grade required; consult with your adviser about CMPSC 101 enrollment.
Prerequisite Courses
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Before you take … |
You must have already taken and passed … |
| ENGL 015 |
Penn State placement exam or ENGL 004 |
| MATH 021 |
Penn State placement exam or MATH 004 |
| ENGL 202C or D |
ENGL 015 |
| IST 210, 220, 250, 260W, and 295A or B‡ |
IST 110 |
‡ IST students may be able to receive full academic credit for the required IST 295A and 295B courses by submitting a portfolio of technical work samples created from their full-time work experiences that are no more than two years old. See credit by portfolio on the IST Web site for details.
Exceptional Student Support
As a Penn State World Campus student, you will have access to an outstanding team of student support and advising personnel. From researching financial aid options, to choosing the right courses to meet your goals, to overcoming technical difficulties, our staff is dedicated to helping you get the most out of your education)—every step of the way.
A Recognized Penn State Degree
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the same credentials as any traditional, on-campus Penn State graduate. Your transcript will be a Penn State transcript; your diploma will be a Penn State diploma; and neither will differentiate the mode of your courses' delivery.
