UPI Study Colleges University of the People Software Engineering
University of the People Transfer Credit · Computer Science 301

CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People 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 CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 at University of the People
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Software Engineering
Computer Science 301 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: CS 3307
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 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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Transfer to UoPeople

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1.

Pricing

Software Engineering — two ways to enroll.

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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 Software Engineering → UoPeople.

📚 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 CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Software Engineering as a direct equivalent to their CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Software Engineering is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's CS 3307 – Software Engineering 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 Software Engineering as transferring as CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Software Engineering 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 3307 – Software Engineering 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 3307 – Software Engineering 1?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Software Engineering → CS 3307 – Software Engineering 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 Software Engineering, 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 3307 – Software Engineering 1) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Software Engineering for your UoPeople 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

This Software Engineering course is organized around video lessons, quizzes, an assignment, and a final exam, with grading split as 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignment, and 50% Final Exam. When you complete it, the transcript credit can be reviewed by University of the People and recognized as CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1, which is a named course equivalency in the UoPeople catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course builds practical habits for planning, designing, testing, and maintaining software, which can help in technical work where organized problem-solving matters. At University of the People, that credit can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, because CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 fits into a degree plan rather than sitting as an unspecified elective.

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 UoPeople

After you finish, your transcript is sent for review and University of the People evaluates it through its transfer process. If approved, the registrar applies the named equivalency CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 to your record, which means the course is treated as a specific UoPeople course rather than a generic transfer. That matters because it can fit directly into the degree requirements for programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. UoPeople allows up to 90 transfer credits, so this course can help you move through your degree while staying within that limit.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit if you want transfer credit that maps clearly into University of the People, especially if you are working toward a named equivalency like CS 3307 – Software Engineering 1 and want to stay within the 90-credit transfer limit. It is also useful for students who are building toward an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science and want a structured course that counts toward that plan. It is not the best choice if you need a course with no exam or if you are looking for transfer beyond UoPeople's 90-credit ceiling.

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.