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Programming in C++ is an introduction to how computers follow instructions and how programmers write those instructions in C++. The course covers the basics of programming logic, algorithms, data types, control structures, loops, arrays, strings, and object-oriented programming concepts. It is a good starting point for understanding how software is built and how code is organized to solve problems.
Programming in C++ is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, an assignment, and a final exam. The grading is 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignment, and 50% Final Exam, so the assessment structure is clear from the start. When you complete the course, the transcripted credit is the kind CSU recognizes as Open Electives, which means it can be applied as elective credit in a CSU degree plan.
The course builds practical programming habits such as working with variables, loops, arrays, and object-oriented code, which can help you understand how software is organized and how problems are solved with code. At Columbia Southern University, that credit sits in Open Electives, so it can support programs such as Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science by contributing toward total credit hours and elective requirements. That makes it useful for students who want technical literacy without needing the course to match a major-specific requirement.
After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for review and Columbia Southern University applies the credit as Open Electives. At CSU, that means the course counts toward elective requirements and total credit hours in the degree plan rather than as a direct major-course match. This can help students in programs such as Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science keep progress moving while staying within CSU’s transfer ceiling of 90 credits. Columbia Southern University formally welcomes UPI Study students, and this equivalency is confirmed on CSU’s official transfer page.
This course is a good fit for students planning ahead for Columbia Southern University who want a transferable elective and are working within CSU’s transfer limit of up to 90 credits, or 75% of a degree. It can suit degree-finishers, adults returning to school, and students changing direction who want a computer science foundation that still counts as Open Electives at CSU. It is not the best choice if you need a course that is expected to meet a specific upper-level major requirement at CSU, since the confirmed equivalency here is elective credit.
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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.
Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to Columbia Southern University.