UPI Study Colleges Southern New Hampshire University Software Engineering
Southern New Hampshire University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 301

IT3ELE – Information Technology Elective at SNHU.

Earn this Southern New Hampshire 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 IT3ELE – Information Technology Elective at Southern New Hampshire University
Verified Course Equivalency · Recognized by SNHU
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Software Engineering
Computer Science 301 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Southern New Hampshire University recognizes as
IT3ELE – Information Technology Elective
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: IT3ELE
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 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 Southern New Hampshire University's registrar. SNHU applies the equivalency: IT3ELE – 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 Software Engineering → SNHU.

📚 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 IT3ELE – 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 Software Engineering for SNHU electives even though it's a computer science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Software Engineering 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 Software Engineering, 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 (IT3ELE – Information Technology Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Software Engineering for your SNHU 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 delivered as a self-paced online course with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grade is based on 20% quizzes, 30% assignment work, and 50% final exam, so students need to stay on schedule and complete all assessed parts. After completion, the transcript can be reviewed by Southern New Hampshire University, where it is recognized as IT3ELE – Information Technology Elective through SNHU's course-by-course transfer evaluation.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical habits for planning, testing, and maintaining software, which can help in technical work and in understanding how software projects are organized. At SNHU, the credit applies as an IT3ELE – Information Technology Elective, so it can support degree progress in programs such as an Associate Degree or a Bachelor's Degree while still counting toward total credit hours. For students who need flexibility, that elective placement can make it easier to keep moving without waiting for a specific 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 SNHU

After you finish the course, the transcript is sent for SNHU review and the university applies the verified equivalency from its evaluation chart. At Southern New Hampshire University, the course is recorded as IT3ELE – Information Technology Elective, which means it counts as an elective rather than a required major course. That can still help move an Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree forward by adding credit hours toward the program. SNHU's transfer limit is up to 90 credits, or 75% of a degree.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who want to bring computer science credit into an SNHU degree plan without needing a direct major-equivalent match. It is especially useful for people who are trying to use transfer credit efficiently, since SNHU accepts UPI Study courses on a course-by-course basis and allows up to 90 transferred credits. It is not the best choice for someone who needs a guaranteed major-specific replacement 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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Start Software Engineering today.

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