Project Lead the Way College Credit Options for High School
Students: Midwestern States Fall 2011
IOWA
University of Iowa and Iowa State University
Both the University of Iowa and Iowa State University will offer 3 semester hour credit for each of eight PLTW preengineering courses. Some PLTW courses can be applied toward engineering degree requirements (IED, BE, CEA, at
Univ. of Iowa, IED at Iowa State); other courses may be applied toward electives. Students should achieve a course
grade greater than 85% and score 70% or higher on the standardized college credit exam, with Part C of the final
exam to be submitted to the PLTW Iowa clearinghouse (which processes the exams for both schools) where the
final exam score will be verified. For more information visit: www.engineering.uiowa.edu/pltw/college-creditinfo.php
MINNESOTA
University of Minnesota
Secondary students from a PLTW certified school may apply for transcripted college credit (3 hrs per course for
IED, POE, DE, CIM, CEA) if students have achieved 85% or better for the course, have passed college credit exam
with a grade of at least 70%. U of Minnesota ill accept transcripted credit for PTLW courses from other Affiliate
Universities. Currently PLTW courses do not have specific degree program equivalents. Possible substitution of
PTLW credits for meeting specific programmatic requirements at the University is at the discretion of individual
programs. See http://www.it.umn.edu/pltw/2007_pltw_hs_reg_ins.pdf for more details.
WISCONSIN
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Secondary school students from a PLTW certified school may apply to MSOE for transcripted college credit for the
PLTW courses POE, IED, DE, CIM, and CEA. In addition to being from a PLTW certified school, the student must
have an average of 85% or better for the course, have a completed course portfolio, and have a grade of 70% or
better on the PLTW college exam and pay the required tuition. The student will receive 3 quarter credits for each
of the courses taken that meet these requirements. MSOE will accept transcripted credit from other Affiliate
Universities for these courses. Substitution of a particular PLTW course for a course in a particular program will
depend on the program curriculum in force at the time of admittance to MSOE. This decision will be made by the
program director.
ILLINOIS
-Some Illinois community colleges offer dual high school/community college credit for some PTLW courses taught on
their campuses. Current Community Colleges offering PLTW courses to high school students for dual HS/college credit
include:
-Illinois Central College (East Peoria)—IED (3 hrs) and POE (1 hr) apply toward Engineering Science degree
requirements; DE (4 hrs) applies toward Electronics Technology and Industrial Electrical Technology degrees; CEA
(3hrs) applies toward Architectural Construction Technology; Biotech (1 hr) is an elective in various programs. ICC
grants this credit only to students taught at ICC (no decision on articulating credit for PLTW courses offered elsewhere
at this time.)
-Danville Area Community College—IED (3hrs) is granted Engineering Graphics credit as an articulated transfer
course; POE (4 hrs) is granted elective credit; DE (4 hrs) meets a course requirement for the Electronics Technology
AAS degree; CIM (4 hrs) meets a course requirement for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS degree.
-Parkland College (Champaign)—IED (4 hrs) and POE (4 hrs) are offered elective credit.
-Harper Community College is giving dual credit for the Digital Electronics courses for students who successfully
complete the course at the high school level.
Bradley University
Bradley is a Collaborating Partner university, working in cooperation with the University of Illinois Affiliate
University on PLTW outreach efforts. PLTW certified school students who pass college level exams and have PLTW
course credit on HS transcripts are eligible for Bradley University Engineering Technology credit upon acceptance
and enrollment in the University. Students may transfer up to four of six PLTW courses for three college credit
hours each and receive up to 12 hours of credit for the BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
(BSMfET). Students may also receive 3 hours of credit for completing each of the PLTW courses, earning up to 9
hours towards a BS degree in Manufacturing Engineering (BSMfE). The University also offers scholarships for
students with HS PLTW experience. For further information, contact www.bradley.edu/cegt/eft/pltw.html
Northern Illinois University
Northern University is a Collaborating Partner university, and offers up to 7 hours of credit to students who have
successfully completed three PLTW foundation courses (IED, POE, DE) and who apply to, are accepted, and enroll
in NIU Engineering and Engineering Technology programs. For further information, see
http://www.niu.edu/CEET/pltw/index.shtml or contact the Associate Dean’s office at 815-753-9961.
Illinois State University
-Illinois State University offers proficiency credit for successful completion of IED and POE by students from PLTW
certified schools who apply to, are accepted, and enroll in ISU’s Department of Technology programs in
Construction Management, Graphic Communication, Industrial Computer Systems, Foundations of Power
Technology, Renewable Energy, or Technology Education. For further information on how schools can enter into
agreements and about specific course proficiency options, contact Ken Stier at stier@ilstu.edu or Cathy McKay at
camckay@ilstu.edu or 309-438-2665.
-NOTE: The Illinois PLTW leadership team is working with The Illinois Community College Board, as well as individual colleges and 4-year
universities around the state to review other statewide course alignment or articulation options for high school PLTW course completion.
INDIANA
Purdue University
Secondary school students in the country may receive three college credits in the Departments of Industrial
Technology and Building Construction Management at Purdue University for each eligible PLTW course (IED,
POE, CEA, DE, CIM, Biotech, Aero, EDD); by completing each course with an average of “B,” by being enrolled in
any PLTW-certified school, by scoring 70 or above on the college credit exam, and by enrolling in IT, ID, or
Technology Education programs at Purdue. Courses may be used for technical elective credit or for general elective
credit.
MISSOURI
Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla)
Students who successfully complete the first two PLTW courses (IED and POE) are invited to apply for three credit hours at MST.
These three credit hours are for an IDE 20 class at MST required for all MST engineering freshmen. See
http://pltw.mst.edu/undergradcredit/undergradcredit.html
NEW YORK
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Rochester Institute of Technology provides transcripted quarter hour credit for PLTW courses from certified
schools ( 4quarter hours each for IED, POE, DE, CIM, CEA). Credit does not guarantee that courses will be accepted
for program requirements, but up to three courses will be accepted as “free electives”. Details are available at:
http://www.rit.edu/emcs/pltw/teachers_undergraduatecredit.php3/