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Pathways College Transfer Credit · Computer Science 373

General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways.

Earn this Pathways College equivalency through UPI Study's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence — 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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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence — transfers as General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways College
Articulation Agreement · Signed July 2025
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science 373 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Pathways College recognizes as
General Elective (Pathways)
3 transcript credits
WSCUC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Pathways College
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Pathways
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of introduction to artificial intelligence, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Interpret key Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts and history, describe the distinctions between AI types and models, and classify various AI systems in real-world contexts
  • ✓Analyze algorithms and intelligent agents, compute and interpret logarithmic functions and probability theories in AI, and evaluate data accuracy and precision
  • ✓Compare and contrast machine learning and AI, apply theoretical knowledge to develop AI-driven solutions, and implement AI programming languages like LISP and Prolog
  • ✓Design intelligent agents, evaluate decision-making models, and synthesize knowledge of Bayesian networks, neural networks, and decision trees to create AI solutions
  • ✓Analyze AI's ethical implications, manage AI projects using advanced functionalities, and predict future AI technology directions and their societal impacts.
📚Major topics covered
Essentials of Artificial Intelligence Intelligent Agents & Agent Types AI Search Techniques & Algorithms Constraint Satisfaction Problems Bayesian Networks & Probabilistic Reasoning Neural Networks & Deep Learning Logical Agents & Propositional Logic First-Order Logic & Knowledge Engineering Machine Learning: Supervised & Unsupervised Natural Language Processing & Deep Learning LISP, Prolog & AI Programming Languages Decision Trees & Support Vector Machines Markov Decision Processes AI Ethics, Society & Governance AI in Healthcare & Industry Future Trends in AI & Robotics
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% Final Exam
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UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Pathways College's registrar. Pathways applies the equivalency: General Elective (Pathways).

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Tuition saved vs Pathways' per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings = credits × $206, Pathways' published tuition per credit (pathwayscollege.edu, 13 Oct 2026). Pathways' Registrar makes the final credit award.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Introduction to Artificial Intelligence → Pathways.

📚 About Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
What is Introduction to Artificial Intelligence?
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence is a college-level technology course covering core concepts and practical skills in the subject area. It is Computer Science 373 — 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, 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 NCCRS and ACE cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Pathways College?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a Pathways degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every Pathways 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 Pathways degree?
Pathways'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 Pathways's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Pathways electives even though it's a computer science course?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Pathways College lists UPI Study's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence as General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways, whatever its subject area. The credit posts to your Pathways transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at Pathways?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). Pathways 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 Pathways 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 Pathways
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Pathways degree?
Pathways College 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 Pathways under the Pathways College–UPI Study articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Pathways.
Do I need to enroll at Pathways first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Pathways enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Pathways when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Pathways?
Once you complete Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Pathways College. Pathways's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (General Elective (Pathways)) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for your Pathways credit.

What is Introduction to Artificial Intelligence?

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence is a course about how computer systems can perform tasks that normally require human judgment, such as searching for solutions, making decisions from data, recognizing patterns, and processing language. It covers the main ideas behind AI, including intelligent agents, machine learning, neural networks, logic, probability, and natural language processing, along with the history and limits of the field.

How the course teaches you

The course is self-paced and online. You work through video lessons on your own schedule, then complete the quizzes, assignments, and final exam as you reach them. Your grade is weighted equally across 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. Once the course is completed and posted to your transcript, it becomes the transfer credit that Pathways College recognizes as General Elective (Pathways).

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course covers intelligent agents, machine learning, neural networks, probability, and natural language processing, which give you a working vocabulary for how AI systems are built and judged. At Pathways, these 3 credits count toward total credit hours in programs such as the Associate degree and the Bachelor of Arts, so the material supports your broader studies while the credit moves your degree forward. Many of the skills here, like evaluating data accuracy and comparing decision models, apply directly to technical and nontechnical roles that now involve AI tools.

Skills you walk away with

Explain core AI concepts, history, and major AI system typesAnalyze intelligent agents and AI search algorithmsWork with constraint satisfaction, Bayesian networks, and probabilistic reasoningApply supervised and unsupervised machine learning conceptsUse logical reasoning with propositional and first-order logicInterpret neural networks, deep learning, and natural language processing methodsEvaluate AI accuracy, precision, and ethical implications

Taking this course toward Pathways

After you finish the course, UPI Study sends your transcript to Pathways College. The Pathways registrar then applies the credit as General Elective (Pathways), which counts toward your total credit hours and elective requirements. Because this is an elective equivalency, it does not replace a major or general education course, so check your degree plan before assuming it satisfies a specific requirement. Pathways accepts up to 90 credits (75%) in transfer overall, and this course's 3 credits count within that limit.

Who this course is for

This course suits adults who are finishing a degree and need elective credit, as well as people who are moving into a new field and want a structured look at AI before committing to more coursework. Because the credit lands as a General Elective (Pathways), it fills open elective slots and counts toward the up-to-90-credit transfer ceiling (75%) at Pathways, which makes it a practical option for students watching their total cost. It is not the right choice for someone who needs a course to satisfy a specific major or general education requirement at Pathways, since this equivalency is elective only. It also is not a substitute for a full programming sequence if your goal is intensive hands-on development in LISP or Prolog.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Pathways.

Pathways College signed an articulation agreement with UPI Study (July 2025): 17 named course equivalents, plus elective credit for other UPI Study courses not used for general education or the major, up to 48 credits.

What the agreement says
✓17 named Pathways course equivalents
✓Up to 48 UPI Study elective credits
✓Up to 90 transfer credits toward a bachelor's
✓Exceptions reviewed by the Registrar and CAO
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer into a bachelor's (75%)
$206
Pathways tuition per credit

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Pathways College's Registrar reviews and grants transfer credit under Pathways' policies.

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