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Strayer University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 210

CIS406 – Java Programming I at Strayer.

Earn this Strayer University equivalency through UPI Study's Introduction to Java — 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 Java — transfers as CIS406 – Java Programming I at Strayer University
Articulation Agreement · Effective June 2025
UPI Study × Strayer University
You complete at UPI Study
Introduction to Java
Computer Science 210 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Strayer University recognizes as
CIS406 – Java Programming I
3 transcript credits · Strayer course: CIS406
MSCHE accredited · Transcript sent directly to Strayer University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Strayer
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
✅ Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

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

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Master foundational programming concepts and Java syntax, enabling you to write, test, and debug programs effectively; learn user requirement-gathering techniques and set up a Java coding environment, control structures, and arrays in Java.
  • ✓Gain proficiency in conditional statements, loops, and object-oriented programming principles, fostering modular and reusable code design, algorithm analysis, sorting algorithms, and data structures such as arrays, linked lists, and trees.
  • ✓Apply input/output handling methods, including GUI development, to create user-friendly Java applications; and tackle advanced topics such as exception handling, recursion, and event-driven programming.
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to Computer Programming Built-In Data Types in Java Conditionals and Loops in Java Exploring Arrays in Java Input and Output Handling GUI Development in Java Functions and Modularity Object-Oriented Programming Algorithmic Analysis & Sorting Searching Algorithms Stacks and Queues Linked Lists & Data Structures Tables, Maps, and Graphs Recursion in Java Exception Handling Binary Search Trees Dijkstra's Algorithm
Grading: 25% Attendance · 25% Quizzes · 25% Assignments · 25% 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 Strayer University's registrar. Strayer applies the equivalency: CIS406 – Java Programming I.

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

Savings = semester credits × $518: Strayer's $1,555 undergraduate tuition per course (strayer.edu, 13 Oct 2026) divided by the 3 semester hours one Strayer course equals. Strayer makes the final credit award.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Introduction to Java → Strayer.

📚 About Introduction to Java
What is Introduction to Java?
Introduction to Java is a hands-on college-level programming course. It is Computer Science 210 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying an NCCRS recommendation from 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 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 cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About CIS406 – Java Programming I at Strayer
Does Strayer University accept Introduction to Java as a direct equivalent to their CIS406 – Java Programming I?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University lists UPI Study's Introduction to Java as Strayer's CIS406 – Java Programming I, a named course, not just elective or general-education credit. The credit posts to your Strayer transcript once UPI Study sends the official transcript.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Named-course credit. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University lists Introduction to Java as CIS406 – Java Programming I, so it meets that course requirement on your Strayer transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CIS406 – Java Programming I at Strayer or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CIS406 – Java Programming I, Strayer typically applies UPI Study's Introduction to Java as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your Strayer advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking CIS406 – Java Programming I directly at Strayer?
The credit value is the same: 3 credits toward your Strayer degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), so you can finish faster and start before you enroll at Strayer. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at Strayer to reduce overall program time.
Does Strayer University ever change which courses they accept as CIS406 – Java Programming I?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University currently lists Introduction to Java → CIS406 – Java Programming I. We update this page whenever that changes.
🔄 About transferring to Strayer
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Strayer degree?
Strayer University accepts up to 70% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 126 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by Strayer under the Strayer University–UPI Study articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Strayer.
Do I need to enroll at Strayer first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Strayer enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Strayer when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Strayer?
Once you complete Introduction to Java, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Strayer University. Strayer's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (CIS406 – Java Programming I) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Introduction to Java for your Strayer credit.

What is Introduction to Java?

Introduction to Java is a first course in computer programming using the Java language. It teaches you how to write simple programs, use variables and data types, make decisions with conditionals, repeat tasks with loops, and organize code into functions and classes. It also introduces basic problem solving, arrays, input and output, and the foundations of object-oriented programming.

How the course teaches you

Introduction to Java is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your final grade is weighted equally across four parts: 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. Once you complete the course with a grade of C or higher, the resulting transcript credit is what Strayer recognizes as CIS406 – Java Programming I.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course covers variables, conditionals, loops, functions, classes, arrays, and basic input and output, which form the groundwork for later programming and data courses. At Strayer, CIS406 – Java Programming I can apply toward an Associate in Arts or a Bachelor's degree, so these skills become part of a degree plan rather than a standalone certificate. Students can then build on the same material in upcoming coursework.

Skills you walk away with

Write and debug basic Java programsUse built-in data types and variablesApply conditionals and loops to control program flowWork with arrays and simple data structuresOrganize code with functions and modular designBuild basic object-oriented Java classesHandle input/output and simple GUI elements

Taking this course toward Strayer

After you finish the course, your transcript is sent to Strayer, where the registrar reviews it and applies CIS406 – Java Programming I to your record. This is a named course equivalency, so the credit appears as a specific Strayer course that you can plan around directly. Strayer accepts up to 126 quarter hours toward a bachelor's degree from transfer credit reviewed by ACE and NCCRS, and this course counts against that limit.

Who this course is for

This course suits working adults returning to finish a degree, people moving into technical work from another field, and students who want to lower the cost of their degree, since each transferred credit is one that does not need to be taken at Strayer's $518 per-credit rate. Because the named equivalency is CIS406 – Java Programming I, the credit posts as a specific course instead of general elective credit. It is not a good fit for students who need the credit below a C, since Strayer's catalog requires a grade of C or higher, or for students who are already near the 126-quarter-hour transfer ceiling and have not checked how much credit is already in place.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Strayer.

Strayer University signed an articulation agreement with UPI Study (effective 15 June 2025). Its 2026-2027 catalog accepts credit reviewed by ACE and NCCRS, with a grade of C or higher, up to 126 quarter hours toward a bachelor's degree.

What Strayer's policy says
✓Accepts ACE & NCCRS-reviewed credit
✓Up to 28 transfer courses toward a bachelor's
✓Transcript results posted on iCampus
✓UPI Study transcripts to universityrecords@strayer.edu
The numbers
126 qh
Max transfer into a bachelor's (70%)
$1,555
Strayer undergraduate tuition per course

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Strayer determines, in its sole discretion, which credits qualify under the agreement and its transfer credit policies.

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Start Introduction to Java today.

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