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Strayer University Transfer Credit · Computer Science 230

CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence at Strayer.

Earn this Strayer 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 CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence at Strayer University
Articulation Agreement · Effective June 2025
UPI Study × Strayer University
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Programming in Python
Computer Science 230 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Strayer University recognizes as
CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence
3 transcript credits · Strayer course: CIS363
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 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 Strayer University's registrar. Strayer applies the equivalency: CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence.

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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 Programming in Python → Strayer.

📚 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 CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence at Strayer
Does Strayer University accept Programming in Python as a direct equivalent to their CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence?
Yes. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University lists UPI Study's Programming in Python as Strayer's CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence, 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 Programming in Python as CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence, so it meets that course requirement on your Strayer transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence at Strayer or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence, Strayer typically applies UPI Study's Programming in Python 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 CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence 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 CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. UPI Study's agreement with Strayer University currently lists Programming in Python → CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence. 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 Programming in Python, 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 (CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Programming in Python for your Strayer 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 delivered as a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Quizzes count for 20% of the grade, assignments for 30%, and the final exam for 50%, so the exam carries the most weight. Students who complete the course with a grade of C or higher receive transcript credit that Strayer recognizes as CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course teaches Python syntax, data handling, decision and loop structures, functions, modules, and basic algorithms such as search, sorting, and recursion. These skills apply to scripting routine tasks, working with data, and reading code written by others in technical roles. At Strayer, the credit can count toward an Associate in Arts or a Bachelor's degree, so the skills and the degree progress arrive together.

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 Strayer

After you finish the course, the completed transcript is sent to Strayer University. Strayer's registrar reviews the credit and applies it as CIS363 – Python Programming for Artificial Intelligence, a named course equivalency in the catalog, which means it appears as a specific course code rather than as general elective credit. Under the 2026-2027 catalog, Strayer accepts credit reviewed by ACE and NCCRS with a grade of C or higher, up to 126 quarter hours toward a bachelor's degree. Confirm with your Strayer academic advisor how this equivalency fits your specific program before you enroll.

Who this course is for

This course suits people who want a Strayer credit at a lower cost than a traditional classroom course, including adults balancing work and family, students finishing a degree, and those considering a move into technical work. Because Strayer recognizes the course by name as CIS363 and allows up to 126 credits (70%) to transfer, it can fill a meaningful share of a degree plan. It is not a good fit for anyone who needs live instruction or who expects a course that requires no programming practice, since the grade depends heavily on the final exam and assignments.

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 Programming in Python today.

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