The Office of Professional Learning Review
Here's your roadmap to finishing your University degree faster with PLR credits from Project Lead the Way .
- How many college credits is it worth?
- What can I study at Thomas Edison State University?
- How do I get started?
- Can I transfer PLR credit to another institution?
How many college credits is it worth?
The most current University review identified up to 45 credit(s) in various content areas including 9 credits for the Biomedical Science track, 12 credits for the Computer Science track, and 24 credits for the Engineering track. Students may earn credits for equivalences at Thomas Edison State University according to the track successfully completed in the Project Lead the Way Program.
The program components have been divided into the following courses:
(TIP: Hover over each column heading for a description)
| Biomedical Science Track | Credits |
TESU Course Equivalent |
Effective Dates |
For Staff Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Science* | 3 | BIO-1010 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.BSCI |
| Biomedical Science* | 3 | BIO-1020 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.BSCI |
| Biomedical Science* | 3 | ELB-1999 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.BSCI |
| Computer Science Track | Credits |
TESU Course Equivalent |
Effective Dates |
For Staff Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Essentials* | 3 | COS-1010 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.CSES |
| Computer Science Principles (Computer Science Track)* | 3 | ITS-1500 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.CSPR |
| Computer Science A* | 3 | COS-1110 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.CSA |
| Cybersecurity* | 3 | CYB1200 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.CSCY |
| Engineering Track | Credits |
TESU Course Equivalent |
Effective Dates |
For Staff Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Essentials, Introduction to Engineering Design, and Principles of Engineering* | 3 3 | EGM-1010 ELT-1999 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.ENG3 |
| Aerospace Engineering* | 3 | AVF-1999 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.AENG |
| Civil Engineering & Architecture* | 3 | CET-1010 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.CENA |
| Computer Integrated Manufacturing* | 3 | ITS-1500 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.CIMF |
| Computer Science Principles* (Engineering Track) | 3 | EGM-1999 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.ENCP |
| Digital Electronics* | 3 | ELD-2010 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.DIEL |
| Environmental Sustainability* | 3 | ENS-1600 | 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2030 | PLTW.ENSU |
Note, for students to be eligible for credits for the Biomedical Science track, they must successfully complete all courses in the Biomedical Science track.
What can I study?
- To get the most out of the credits, consider the following degree programs:
- Biomedical Science Track
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Electronics
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology
- Computer Science Track
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Cybersecurity
- Engineering Track
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Technical Studies
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Electrical-Mechanical Systems and Maintenance
- To learn more about potential degree pathways, please contact the the School of Applied Science and Technology.
- If you have additional college credits you would like to transfer or prefer a different degree program at the University, a University academic evaluation will determine whether and how PLR credits may fulfill the requirements for your degree of choice.
How do I get started?
- Submit documentation of successful completion
To request credit for the PLTW Program, students must have their high school representative complete this form, PLTW Form, and attach their high school transcript. If you are a student seeking credit, please share the link to this form with your school administrator so that they may complete it and share the appropriate documentation on your behalf. Forms submitted by students will not be reviewed and credit will not be awarded.
- Learn more about enrolling at TESU
- Get started on your TESU application
- Estimate the cost of attendance and identify potential sources of financial aid using our College Financing Plan
Can I transfer PLR credit to another institution?
If you are seeking to transfer the PLR credits to another college, the decision whether or not to accept these credits in transfer rests with that college. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the receiving institution's academic policy will allow transfer of each credit. Thomas Edison State University offers a non-degree service called Individual Learning Account that may be helpful.