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Indiana Tech Transfer Credit · Philosophy 200

HUM EL – Humanities Elective at Indiana Tech.

Earn this Indiana Tech equivalency through UPI Study's Principles of Philosophy — 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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Principles of Philosophy — transfers as HUM EL – Humanities Elective at Indiana Tech
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Principles of Philosophy
Philosophy 200 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
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Indiana Tech recognizes as
HUM EL – Humanities Elective
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: HUM EL
HLC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Indiana Tech
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Indiana Tech
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of principles of philosophy, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Identify and explain fundamental philosophical concepts, including epistemology, ethics, and value theory, as a foundation for philosophical inquiry
  • ✓Classify and compare major philosophical traditions and perspectives — such as rationalism, empiricism, and feminist ethics — to understand their historical and conceptual distinctions
  • ✓Apply logical reasoning and argumentation to evaluate ethical dilemmas and contemporary societal issues
  • ✓Analyze philosophical texts and arguments, identifying key ideas, underlying assumptions, and broader implications
  • ✓Construct and defend arguments on topics such as freedom, justice, and human rights using diverse moral theories like consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to Philosophy Critical Thinking & Research Early History of Philosophy Classical Philosophy Logic & Reasoning Informal Fallacies Religion & Philosophy Free Will & Cosmology Epistemology Rationalism & Empiricism Value Theory & Metaethics Normative Moral Theory Consequentialism & Deontology Virtue Ethics & Feminist Ethics Applied Ethics Political Philosophy Contemporary Social Theories
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Indiana Tech's registrar. Indiana Tech applies the equivalency: HUM EL – Humanities Elective.

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$1,170
Credits transferred
30
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15

Savings = credits × $490 (Indiana Tech's published online undergraduate per-credit rate). Indiana Tech credit awards are subject to their Office of the University Registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Principles of Philosophy → Indiana Tech.

📚 About Principles of Philosophy
What is Principles of Philosophy?
Principles of Philosophy is a college-level course that explores human behavior, social patterns, and psychological or sociological frameworks. It is Philosophy 200 — a standard lower-division course worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
What will I be able to do after this course?
You will be able to analyze philosophical arguments, apply key ethical theories, evaluate logical reasoning, and think critically about epistemological and moral questions — skills valued in counseling, education, research, law, and social services.
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 ACE and NCCRS recommendations 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: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes ACE & 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 ACE & NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About HUM EL – Humanities Elective at Indiana Tech
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Indiana Tech?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a Indiana Tech degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech degree?
Indiana Tech'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 Indiana Tech's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Principles of Philosophy for Indiana Tech electives even though it's a social science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Principles of Philosophy as elective credit at Indiana Tech, regardless of subject area. Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Indiana Tech degree?
Indiana Tech accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Indiana Tech under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Indiana Tech.
Do I need to enroll at Indiana Tech first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Indiana Tech enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Indiana Tech when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Indiana Tech?
Once you complete Principles of Philosophy, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Indiana Tech. Indiana Tech's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (HUM EL – Humanities Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Principles of Philosophy for your Indiana Tech credit.

What is Principles of Philosophy?

Principles of Philosophy introduces the basic questions philosophers ask about knowledge, reality, morality, religion, and human freedom. It also shows how to read arguments carefully, spot weak reasoning, and compare different ways of thinking about the same issue. In a course like this, you study both classic ideas and the methods used to examine them.

How the course teaches you

Principles of Philosophy (Philosophy 200) is completed online at your own pace, with video-based lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The course grade is based on 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% the final exam, so your transcript reflects the work you finish rather than seat time. When the transcript is sent to Indiana Tech, the course is reviewed for HUM EL – Humanities Elective credit, which counts as an elective in your degree plan.

How it helps beyond the classroom

This course builds skills in reading arguments, testing assumptions, and comparing competing viewpoints, which can help in jobs and everyday decisions that require clear judgment. At Indiana Tech, that credit applies as HUM EL – Humanities Elective, so it can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science by filling elective space while you work through required coursework.

Skills you walk away with

Identify core philosophical concepts such as epistemology, ethics, and value theoryCompare rationalism, empiricism, and other major philosophical traditionsSpot informal fallacies and weak argumentsAnalyze philosophical texts for main ideas and assumptionsUse logical reasoning to evaluate ethical dilemmasBuild arguments using consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethicsDiscuss freedom, justice, and human rights with philosophical support

Taking this course toward Indiana Tech

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent for review and Indiana Tech applies the credit as HUM EL – Humanities Elective if the coursework meets its transfer standards. At Indiana Tech, that means the course can count toward elective requirements and total credit hours in your degree plan, rather than toward a specific major course. Indiana Tech accepts transfer credit from regionally and nationally accredited institutions, and curriculum-related coursework with a grade of C or better is considered for credit. Keep in mind that transfer credit is limited to 90 credits, or 75% of the degree.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you are planning ahead for Indiana Tech and want a humanities elective that can move you toward degree completion without wasting credits. It may be especially useful if you are trying to stay within Indiana Tech’s transfer limit of up to 90 credits and need coursework that is likely to fit as HUM EL – Humanities Elective. It is not the best choice if you need a course that is tied to a specific major requirement rather than an elective slot.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Indiana Tech.

Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech) is HLC-accredited and accepts transfer credit from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions. Curriculum-related coursework with a grade of C or better is considered for credit.

What Indiana Tech offers UPI students
✓Accepts regional & national accreditation
✓C-or-better coursework considered
✓Transfer agreements with many providers
✓Online, associate through doctoral degrees
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
45 credits
Max transfer toward an associate

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university'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 Indiana Tech.