UPI Study Colleges University of the People Programming in C
University of the People Transfer Credit · Computer Science 240

CS 1102 – Programming 1 at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People equivalency through UPI Study's Programming in C — 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 C — transfers as CS 1102 – Programming 1 at University of the People
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Programming in C
Computer Science 240 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
CS 1102 – Programming 1
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: CS 1102
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

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

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Design, implement, and maintain software systems using key programming concepts and proficient program development skills
  • Write, test, and debug C programs with reliability and efficiency, applying ANSI standards and coding environments
  • Utilize numeric data types, variables, relational operators, selection structures, and loop structures for logical program control flow
  • Apply recursion and iteration for advanced problem-solving, and master pointer usage for efficient memory management
  • Implement and manage essential data structures — including arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, and dynamically linked lists — for efficient data management
📚Major topics covered
Introduction to programming basics ANSI C standards & coding environments Numeric data types & variables Arithmetic & math functions in C Selection structures (if/else, switch) Loop structures (while, for, do-while) Functions, scope & storage Recursion & iteration Arrays, characters & strings Pointers & memory management Data files & streams Structures, unions & linked lists Stacks, queues & dynamic memory Dynamically linked lists Program debugging & testing Practical C programming applications
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 University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: CS 1102 – Programming 1.

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Assessment fees saved at UoPeople
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Programming in C → UoPeople.

📚 About Programming in C
What is Programming in C?
Programming in C is a hands-on college-level programming course. It is Computer Science 240 — 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 CS 1102 – Programming 1 at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Programming in C as a direct equivalent to their CS 1102 – Programming 1?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Programming in C is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's CS 1102 – Programming 1 — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Programming in C as transferring as CS 1102 – Programming 1 — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CS 1102 – Programming 1 at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CS 1102 – Programming 1, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Programming in C as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking CS 1102 – Programming 1 directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as CS 1102 – Programming 1?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Programming in C → CS 1102 – Programming 1. We update this page whenever the MOU changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Programming in C, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (CS 1102 – Programming 1) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Programming in C for your UoPeople credit.

What is Programming in C?

Programming in C is an introductory computer science course focused on writing programs in the C language, one of the foundational languages used to understand how software works at a low level. Students learn how to build programs with variables, conditions, loops, functions, arrays, pointers, and basic memory management, along with the ANSI C coding standards used in many development environments.

How the course teaches you

Programming in C is a 3-credit course with a structured assessment mix: 25% Attendance, 25% Quizzes, 25% Assignments, and 25% Final Exam. Students work through the material by learning core C programming concepts such as variables, loops, functions, arrays, pointers, and basic memory management, then demonstrate that learning through the graded components. When the transcript is reviewed by University of the People, this coursework is recognized as CS 1102 – Programming 1, a named course equivalency in the UoPeople catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The skills from Programming in C support careful problem-solving, debugging, and understanding how software works at a low level, which can help in technical study and entry-level programming work. At University of the People, the credit can fit into degree paths such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where CS 1102 – Programming 1 can count as part of the overall plan.

Skills you walk away with

Write and debug ANSI C programsUse variables, data types, and arithmetic expressionsBuild logic with if/else, switch, and loopsCreate and use functions with proper scope and storageWork with arrays, strings, and character dataUse pointers and manage memory carefullyApply recursion, iteration, and basic data structures

Taking this course toward UoPeople

After you finish the course, your transcript is evaluated by University of the People, and its registrar applies the credit as CS 1102 – Programming 1. Because this is a named course equivalency, it gives you a specific place in a UoPeople degree plan rather than an unspecified transfer elective. UoPeople allows up to 90 credits, or 75%, to transfer, so this course can be one part of a larger transfer strategy. Since University of the People is tuition-free and charges only a small per-course assessment fee, the credit can be useful for students managing costs while working toward an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical choice for students who want a clearly identified match to University of the People rather than a general elective. It can make sense for people building toward UoPeople programs who want a named course equivalency, CS 1102 – Programming 1, and who are planning around the 90-credit transfer ceiling. It is not the best fit for someone who does not intend to use the credit in a UoPeople degree plan or who is looking for a non-technical course.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving 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 University of the People.