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Pathways College Transfer Credit · Maths 230

General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways.

Earn this Pathways College equivalency through UPI Study's Discrete Mathematics — 4 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓4 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Discrete Mathematics — transfers as General Elective (Pathways) at Pathways College
Articulation Agreement · Signed July 2025
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Discrete Mathematics
Maths 230 · 4 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Pathways College recognizes as
General Elective (Pathways)
4 transcript credits
WSCUC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Pathways College
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🎓 Credit
4 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 discrete mathematics, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Apply discrete mathematical concepts essential for advanced mathematical reasoning and problem-solving
  • ✓Construct logical proofs, including identifying fallacies, manipulating logical connectors, and interpreting conditional statements
  • ✓Apply set theory, functions, sequences, and series to solve counting problems and analyze probabilistic scenarios; solve recursive solutions to advanced counting problems and combinatorial scenarios, utilizing techniques such as generating functions and the inclusion-exclusion principle
  • ✓Evaluate core principles in graph theory, including graph properties, algorithms, and their practical applications in computer science and engineering
  • ✓Design and optimize circuits in digital electronics and computer science using tree structures, matrices, and Boolean Algebra
📚Major topics covered
Mathematical logic & proof techniques Logical fallacies & truth tables Set theory, functions & relations Injections, surjections & bijections Sequences, series & mathematical induction Counting principles & combinatorics Permutations, combinations & Pigeonhole Principle Discrete probability & expected values Binomial probability analysis Recursive methods & generating functions Inclusion-exclusion principle Fundamentals of graph theory Euler & Hamilton paths and circuits Trees, spanning trees & matrix algebra Boolean algebra & logic circuits NAND, NOR, XOR gates & Karnaugh maps
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 Discrete Mathematics → Pathways.

📚 About Discrete Mathematics
What is Discrete Mathematics?
Discrete Mathematics is a college-level technology course covering core concepts and practical skills in the subject area. It is Maths 230 — worth 4 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 4 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 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 Discrete Mathematics for Pathways electives even though it's a mathematics course?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Pathways College lists UPI Study's Discrete Mathematics 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 Discrete Mathematics, 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 Discrete Mathematics for your Pathways credit.

What is Discrete Mathematics?

Discrete Mathematics is the study of math built from distinct, countable pieces rather than continuous quantities. It focuses on topics such as logic, sets, counting, probability, sequences, and proof methods, which are widely used in computer science, engineering, and other fields that depend on precise reasoning.

How the course teaches you

Discrete Mathematics (Maths 230) is a 4-credit, self-paced online course built on video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Grades are split evenly across attendance, quizzes, assignments, and the final exam, at 25% each. When you pass, the course appears on your UPI Study transcript, and Pathways College recognizes it as a General Elective (Pathways) equivalency that counts toward total credit hours and elective requirements.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course covers logic, sets, counting, probability, sequences, and proof methods, which are the habits of precise reasoning used in computer science and engineering. Graph theory and Boolean algebra show up in circuit design and software work, so the skills carry into technical jobs as well as further study. At Pathways, the 4 credits go toward elective requirements in programs such as the Associate degree and the Bachelor of Arts, so the coursework contributes to finishing a degree rather than sitting idle.

Skills you walk away with

Construct logical proofs and identify fallaciesUse truth tables and logical connectors correctlyWork with sets, functions, and relationsApply counting methods, permutations, and combinationsUse induction, recursion, and generating functionsSolve discrete probability and expected value problemsApply Boolean algebra and graph-theory concepts

Taking this course toward Pathways

After you complete the course, your UPI Study transcript is sent to Pathways College, and Pathways's registrar applies the credit as a General Elective (Pathways). In practice, that means the 4 credits count toward your total hours and open elective requirements in your Pathways degree plan. Pathways accepts up to 90 transfer credits (75%) in total, so this course counts against that ceiling along with any other transferred work. Pathways also accepts elective credit for other UPI Study courses not used for general education or the major, up to 48 credits, under its articulation agreement with UPI Study.

Who this course is for

This course suits students who are returning to school after time away, finishing a degree that still has open elective slots, or switching into a technical field and wanting a foundation in formal reasoning. Because Pathways treats it as a General Elective, it fills elective space rather than a specific major or general education requirement, so it is most useful when that is the gap you need to close. Students who need the course to satisfy a named major requirement or a general education category should check their Pathways degree plan first, since this equivalency does not do that. Anyone who expects a live, instructor-paced class with set meeting times will find the self-paced format a different experience.

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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Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 4 credits to Pathways College.