UPI Study Colleges Southern New Hampshire University Programming in Python
Southern New Hampshire University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 230

IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective at SNHU.

Earn this Southern New Hampshire University equivalency through UPI Study's Programming in Python — 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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Programming in Python — transfers as IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective at Southern New Hampshire University
Verified Course Equivalency · Recognized by SNHU
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Programming in Python
Computer Science 230 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Southern New Hampshire University recognizes as
IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: IT1ELE
NECHE accredited since 1968 · Transcript sent directly to Southern New Hampshire University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to SNHU
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of programming in python, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Apply Python programming concepts to real-world scenarios — including data types, constructs, I/O operations, object-oriented programming, graphical visualization, functions, and standard modules — to solve complex programming challenges
  • Implement decision structures and loop structures proficiently, ensuring effective programming logic and control flow in Python code
  • Master algorithm design and data analysis techniques, including fundamental search algorithms, recursion, sorting techniques, and practical applications like the Towers of Hanoi problem, to analyze and solve real-world problems effectively
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to programming & systems development Python language syntax & input/output Data types, variables & type conversion Error handling & code quality Arithmetic, relational & logical operators Decision structures & conditional expressions Loops: while, for, nested & loop-else Functions, scope & control flow Lists, tuples & dictionaries Python modules & best practices Object-oriented programming (OOP) Inheritance & polymorphism Recursion & algorithm design File handling & exception management NumPy, Pandas & data analysis Data visualization essentials
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 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 Southern New Hampshire University's registrar. SNHU applies the equivalency: IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective.

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

Savings = credits × $342 (SNHU's published online undergraduate per-credit rate). SNHU is not a signed UPI Study partner; it evaluates transfer credit course-by-course, and final credit awards are determined solely by SNHU's registrar.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Programming in Python → SNHU.

📚 About Programming in Python
What is Programming in Python?
Programming in Python is a hands-on college-level programming course. It is Computer Science 230 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations from ACE & NCCRS.
Do I need prior programming experience?
No prior experience is required. The course is designed to take you from fundamentals to practical competency, with structured lessons and exercises that build your skills step by step.
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 IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective at SNHU
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Southern New Hampshire University?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a SNHU degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every SNHU 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 SNHU degree?
SNHU'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 SNHU's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Programming in Python for SNHU electives even though it's a computer science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Programming in Python as elective credit at SNHU, regardless of subject area. SNHU 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 SNHU?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). SNHU 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 SNHU 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 SNHU
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my SNHU degree?
Southern New Hampshire University accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 34 UPI Study courses are recognized by SNHU as verified course equivalencies, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at SNHU.
Do I need to enroll at SNHU first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no SNHU enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to SNHU when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach SNHU?
Once you complete Programming in Python, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Southern New Hampshire University. SNHU's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Programming in Python for your SNHU credit.

What is Programming in Python?

Programming in Python is an introduction to writing instructions that a computer can follow. In this course, students learn Python syntax, how to work with data, make decisions with code, repeat tasks with loops, and organize programs with functions and modules. It also covers basic problem-solving ideas used in computer science, such as search, sorting, and recursion.

How the course teaches you

Programming in Python is completed online at your own pace through video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grading is 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam, so the course checks both practice work and cumulative understanding. When you finish and your transcript is sent for review, Southern New Hampshire University can evaluate it course by course and recognize it as IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical Python skills for handling data, writing functions, using loops, and solving problems with basic algorithms, which are useful in many work settings. At SNHU, the credit applies as IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective, so it can support degree progress in programs such as an Associate Degree or a Bachelor's Degree by counting toward elective requirements. That makes it more useful than a course that sits outside your plan, because it can move you closer to total credits needed for graduation.

Skills you walk away with

Write Python programs using correct syntaxUse variables, data types, and type conversionBuild decisions with if/else and conditional expressionsCreate loops with while, for, and nested structuresDefine and use functions with proper scopeWork with lists, tuples, and dictionariesUse modules, basic search, sorting, and recursion

Taking this course toward SNHU

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent to Southern New Hampshire University for course-by-course review. SNHU's registrar/evaluation process uses the verified equivalency chart to apply the course as IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective, which means it counts toward elective credit in your degree plan rather than a direct major course. That can help in programs such as an Associate Degree or a Bachelor's Degree, where elective space is often part of the total credit requirement. Keep in mind that SNHU allows up to 90 transfer credits, or 75% of a degree, so this course fits within that overall ceiling.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you want to earn SNHU transfer credit in an elective slot while building an introduction to Python. It is especially relevant for students who need flexible study and want to stay within SNHU's transfer limit of up to 90 credits, since IT1ELE – Information Technology Elective counts toward the 75% maximum that can transfer. It is not the best choice if you need a course that is guaranteed to fulfill a specific major requirement at SNHU rather than an elective.

Verified course equivalency

What it means to transfer to SNHU.

Southern New Hampshire University accepts UPI Study courses for transfer credit on a course-by-course basis. These equivalencies are verified from SNHU's evaluation chart.

What SNHU offers UPI students
One of the largest online universities
Up to 90 transfer credits to a bachelor's
Verified course-by-course equivalencies
NECHE-accredited nonprofit
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
Course-by-course
How equivalencies are evaluated

This is a verified course equivalency, not a formal partnership. Transfer credits are never guaranteed and are determined solely by the 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 Southern New Hampshire University.