Non-Degree Programs

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Non-degree programs help enhance your professional skills through undergraduate-level coursework without having to complete a full degree. The College of General Studies (CGS) serves as your entry point to a variety of programs for all learners, including post-baccalaureate options, certificates, and initiatives such as the Pitt Prison Education Project.

Pitt Prison Education Project

Formed in 2016, The Pitt Prison Education Project (PPEP) is a network of Pitt faculty members from across the disciplines who teach courses in prisons in the western PA region. The courses that are taught every semester feature small class sizes comprising incarcerated students and Pitt undergraduates.

Learn more about the Pitt Prison Education Project.