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Columbia Southern University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 240

Open Electives at CSU.

Earn this Columbia Southern University equivalency through UPI Study's Programming in C — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Programming in C — transfers as Open Electives at Columbia Southern University
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Programming in C
Computer Science 240 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Columbia Southern University recognizes as
Open Electives
3 transcript credits
SACSCOC accredited since 2022 · Transcript sent directly to Columbia Southern University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to CSU
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of programming in c, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Design, implement, and maintain software systems using key programming concepts and proficient program development skills
  • ✓Write, test, and debug C programs with reliability and efficiency, applying ANSI standards and coding environments
  • ✓Utilize numeric data types, variables, relational operators, selection structures, and loop structures for logical program control flow
  • ✓Apply recursion and iteration for advanced problem-solving, and master pointer usage for efficient memory management
  • ✓Implement and manage essential data structures — including arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and dynamically linked lists — for efficient data management
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to programming basics ANSI C standards & coding environments Numeric data types & variables Arithmetic & math functions in C Selection structures (if/else, switch) Loop structures (while, for, do-while) Functions, scope & storage Recursion & iteration Arrays, characters & strings Pointers & memory management Data files & streams Structures, unions & linked lists Stacks, queues & dynamic memory Dynamically linked lists Program debugging & testing Practical C programming applications
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Columbia Southern University's registrar. CSU applies the equivalency: Open Electives.

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  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to Columbia Southern University
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Tuition saved vs CSU per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings estimate = credits × $278, CSU's standard undergraduate per-credit rate (CSU Learning Partner rate: $250.20/credit). Credit awards are subject to CSU Registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Programming in C → CSU.

📚 About Programming in C
What is Programming in C?
Programming in C is a hands-on college-level programming course. It is Computer Science 240 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
Do I need prior programming experience?
No prior experience is required. The course is designed to take you from fundamentals to practical competency, with structured lessons and exercises that build your skills step by step.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries an NCCRS recommendation for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry an NCCRS recommendation — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About Open Electives at CSU
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Columbia Southern University?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a CSU degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every CSU degree program reserves a portion of total credits for electives, which gives students flexibility to round out their program.
How many elective credits do I need for my CSU degree?
CSU's degree programs each define an elective credit minimum within the total (60 credits for the Associate, 120 for the Bachelor's). The specific count varies by program. Check CSU's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Programming in C for CSU electives even though it's a computer science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Programming in C as elective credit at CSU, regardless of subject area. CSU accepts transfer credit across disciplines as long as the credit comes from an approved provider with NCCRS or ACE recommendations.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at CSU?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). CSU doesn't impose a separate elective cap beyond that, so you can stack multiple UPI Study elective courses as long as they fit within total transfer maximum and your program's elective requirement.
Is elective credit 'worth less' than named course credit?
No — credit is credit toward your CSU degree. Elective credits count fully toward the 60-credit Associate or 120-credit Bachelor's total. The only difference is they fill the 'elective' bucket on your transcript rather than a specific named course. They have the same weight in graduation requirements.
🔄 About transferring to CSU
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my CSU degree?
Columbia Southern University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 68 UPI Study courses are recognized by CSU through the official CSU transfer credit pathway, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at CSU.
Do I need to enroll at CSU first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no CSU enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to CSU when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach CSU?
Once you complete Programming in C, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Columbia Southern University. CSU's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Open Electives) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Programming in C for your CSU credit.

What is Programming in C?

Programming in C is an introductory computer science course focused on writing programs in the C language, one of the foundational languages used to understand how software works at a low level. Students learn how to build programs with variables, conditions, loops, functions, arrays, pointers, and basic memory management, along with the ANSI C coding standards used in many development environments.

How the course teaches you

Programming in C is delivered as a self-paced online course with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, graded 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. When you finish and the transcript is issued, Columbia Southern University can review it as transfer credit in Open Electives, which means the course may count toward CSU elective requirements and total credit hours in programs such as Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical programming habits that can help you understand how software works and how to solve problems in a structured way, which is useful in both technical work and everyday digital tasks. At CSU, that learning can sit in Open Electives, so it can support degree progress in programs like Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science without needing to match a specific major requirement.

Skills you walk away with

Write and debug ANSI C programsUse variables, data types, and arithmetic expressionsBuild logic with if/else, switch, and loopsCreate and use functions with proper scope and storageWork with arrays, strings, and character dataUse pointers and manage memory carefullyApply recursion, iteration, and basic data structures

Taking this course toward CSU

After you complete Programming in C, the transcript is sent for review and Columbia Southern University applies the credit according to its transfer process. CSU recognizes the course as Open Electives, so it can be used to fill elective space and count toward total credit hours in your degree plan. That matters because elective credit can help you move forward in CSU programs such as Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science without altering the required major sequence. CSU allows up to 90 transfer credits, which is 75% of a degree, so this course should be considered as part of your overall transfer total.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students planning to use transfer credit at Columbia Southern University and who want an elective that can apply toward CSU Open Electives within the 90-credit transfer limit. It is often useful for people finishing a degree, changing fields, or trying to keep costs lower while earning transferable credit. It is not the best choice if you need a course that is guaranteed to meet a specific major requirement at CSU rather than an elective slot.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to CSU.

Columbia Southern University formally welcomes UPI Study students. Here's what's confirmed on their official transfer page — sourced directly, not estimated.

What CSU offers UPI students
✓Textbooks included at $0 cost
✓No ACT, SAT, GRE or GMAT required
✓TA & VA benefits assistance
✓Math & writing support available
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer into a bachelor's (75%)
129 programs
Active CSU degrees accepting transfer credit
📋 CSU's official UPI Study transfer page → SACSCOC accredited since 2022

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Transferring credits does not guarantee reduced tuition or number of courses required. Final credit awards are determined by CSU's registrar.

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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Columbia Southern University.