Degrees
Pitt Transfer Options
Prerequisite courses for several graduate and undergraduate University programs can be taken through CGS. Upon successful completion of the courses, you can apply for transfer to the school offering the program. Please note, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission into these programs, and admission is often competitive.
Students who wish to pursue courses for credit must apply for admission to the College of General Studies.
Arts and Sciences
If the undergraduate major you desire is not available from the College of General Studies, you may be able to begin your studies in CGS and then apply for transfer to the School of Arts and Sciences. Talk to a CGS academic advisor for details. (link to Arts and Sciences)
Business Administration
» Major Requirements (PDF)
You can prepare for entry into the College of Business Administration by taking prerequisite courses through CGS. The College of Business Administration offers bachelor degrees in the day and evening with majors in accounting, finance, general management, and marketing. (link to CBA )
Education
» Major Requirements (PDF)
You can prepare for a certification program in elementary, secondary, and special education by taking the prerequisites for the School of Education while earning your bachelor degree in CGS. (link to Education )
Engineering
» Major Requirements (PDF)
You can complete nearly half the requirements for your engineering degree in CGS, and then apply to the School of Engineering to complete the degree. Mechanical and electrical engineering can be completed part-time with many late afternoon and evening classes, although some daytime classes and labs are usually necessary. Full-time attendance during the day is required to complete the biochemical, chemical, civil, computer, industrial, and materials science programs. (link to Engineering )
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
» Major Requirements (PDF)
This program provides preparation in clinical dietetics/nutrition, communication science, emergency medicine, health information management, and rehabilitation science. You can complete half the courses required for these degrees in CGS. You will need to attend full-time during the day to complete the degree. (link to Health and Rehabilitation Sciences )
Information Sciences
» Major Requirements (PDF)
Drawing on linguistics, mathematics, computer science, communications, behavioral sciences, and philosophy, this program is designed to develop the skills needed to work efficiently and effectively in information. You'll complete a minimum of 55 required credits in CGS and then apply to the School of Information Sciences to complete your degree. (link to Information Sciences )
Nursing
For more information in preparing for admission to the School of Nursing, call 412-624-4586. (link to Nursing )
Pharmacy
» Major Requirements (PDF)
Students intending to apply to the School of Pharmacy can take the equivalent of approximately one year of liberal arts preparatory courses in CGS before applying to the School of Pharmacy's full-time day program. (link to Pharmacy )
Social Work
» Major Requirements (PDF)
You may complete 60 required credits in CGS before applying to the under-graduate program in the School of Social Work. (link to Social Work )