UPI Study Colleges Newlane University Software Engineering
Newlane University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 301

Elective at Newlane.

Earn this Newlane University equivalency through UPI Study's Software Engineering — 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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Software Engineering — transfers as Elective at Newlane University
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Software Engineering
Computer Science 301 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Newlane University recognizes as
Elective
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: Computer Science 301
DEAC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Newlane University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Newlane
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of software engineering, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Critically evaluate the essential elements and defining features of computer software across various fields, assessing their significance and applications in modern society
  • Analyze and evaluate foundational concepts, processes, and techniques in software engineering, applying them to real-world scenarios
  • Critically analyze and synthesize methodologies of system analysis within software engineering, proposing solutions to complex system issues
  • Evaluate and critique object-oriented analysis and design methodologies, designing improved approaches for organizing software around data to enhance modularity
  • Synthesize the crucial steps in the software engineering process and create frameworks incorporating best practices to optimize project outcomes
  • Analyze and adapt various systems development life cycles, designing customized methodologies tailored to specific project needs
📚Major topics covered
Fundamentals of software engineering Software process models & SDLC Agile & Scrum methodologies Extreme Programming (XP) Requirements engineering & modeling UML diagrams & data flow diagrams Object-oriented analysis & design Software architectural design Component-level design User interface design principles Software testing & verification Software security & reliability Project risk & change management Distributed computing & middleware Service-oriented architecture (SOA) Software as a Service (SaaS) Rapid Application Development (RAD)
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignment · 50% Final Exam
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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Newlane University's registrar. Newlane applies the equivalency: Elective.

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Software Engineering — two ways to enroll.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything about Software Engineering → Newlane.

📚 About Software Engineering
What is Software Engineering?
Software Engineering is a college-level technology course covering core concepts and practical skills in the subject area. It is Computer Science 301 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from NCCRS.
What technical background do I need?
No specific technical background is required to start. The course is structured to build from foundational concepts to practical application, making it accessible to students at any level.
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, an assignment, and a final exam. Your grade is weighted as follows: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignment · 50% Final Exam. A score of 70 or above is required to pass.
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 Elective at Newlane
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Newlane University?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a Newlane degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every Newlane 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 Newlane degree?
Newlane'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 Newlane's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Software Engineering for Newlane electives even though it's a computer science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Software Engineering as elective credit at Newlane, regardless of subject area. Newlane 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 Newlane?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). Newlane 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 Newlane 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 Newlane
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Newlane degree?
Newlane 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 Newlane under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Newlane.
Do I need to enroll at Newlane first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Newlane enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Newlane when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Newlane?
Once you complete Software Engineering, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Newlane University. Newlane's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Software Engineering for your Newlane credit.

What is Software Engineering?

Software Engineering is the study of how software is planned, built, tested, and maintained in an organized way. It covers the methods used to turn a problem or set of requirements into a working program, including how teams gather needs, design the system, choose a development process, and check that the result works as intended.

How the course teaches you

Software Engineering is a 3-credit course with video-based instruction, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grading is 20% quizzes, 30% assignment, and 50% final exam, so students are assessed on both ongoing work and final mastery. When the course is completed, the transcripted credit can be sent to Newlane University, where it is recognized as Elective.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical habits for planning, testing, and maintaining software, which can help students understand how digital systems are put together in work and daily life. At Newlane, this credit fits as an Elective, so it can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts or the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. That makes it useful when you need credit that contributes to total hours without being tied to a single major requirement.

Skills you walk away with

Evaluate software requirements and turn them into clear modelsCompare SDLC process models, including Agile, Scrum, and XPCreate and interpret UML diagrams and data flow diagramsApply object-oriented analysis and design principlesDesign software architecture and component-level structuresUse user interface design principles in system planningAnalyze system problems and propose development solutions

Taking this course toward Newlane

After you finish the course, the transcript can be sent to Newlane University for review. Newlane’s registrar applies it as Elective, which means it counts toward your total credit hours and elective requirements in your degree plan. Because Newlane allows up to 90 transfer credits, this course can help you move closer to completion while staying within the 75% transfer limit. That can be especially useful in programs such as the Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts or the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, where elective credit still supports degree progress.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want a transferable elective while moving toward a Newlane degree and who can use a flexible 3-credit option within the 90-credit transfer ceiling. It may suit working adults, students finishing a degree, or people changing direction who want credit that Newlane applies as Elective rather than a specialized major course. It is not the best choice if you need a course that transfers as a specific major requirement at Newlane.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Newlane.

Newlane University is DEAC-accredited and competency-based — you progress by demonstrating mastery. The entire bachelor's degree is a flat $1,500 total, and up to 75% of degree credit can come from transfer.

What Newlane offers UPI students
$1,500 flat total for a bachelor's
Competency-based, fully self-paced
Accepts ACE & NCCRS credit
No textbook or surprise fees
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward a degree
$1,500
Flat total degree cost

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

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Start Software Engineering today.

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