Universities Awarding College Credit of PLTW BMS
Every year more colleges recognize PLTW courses as college level. This is a partial list of colleges that are currently rewarding PLTW students for taking BMS courses. Each college has different requirements regarding grades, end-of-course test scores, application procedures and cost. When making a decision, it is in your best interest to work with your PLTW instructor and college advisor to determine the best options for you. It is highly recommended that you check with the college you plan to attend prior to applying for credit for our PLTW courses.
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana
http://science.iupui.edu/community/projectleadway
Credit is awarded based on end-of-course exam scores. Scores of 6 or 7 will receive a B while scores of 8 or 9 will receive an A. Students will receive a sealed letter to provide to their college of choice stating they have completed college level coursework. It is up to your university of choice to decide whether or not to issue college credit and how these credits transfer. If you attend IUPUI, you may request the additional of your PLTW courses to your transcript. Each of the four BMS courses can earn three-credit hours for a total of twelve (12). The cost is $75 per course.
Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City
http://www.mcckc.edu/pdf/pltw/PLTW_Bio.pdf
MCC awards credit for BMS courses based on the end-of-course exam and course grade. You must earn a 6 or better on the EOC and an 80% or better in the course. Credit is added to your transcript if you enroll at MCC. Credit for PBS and HBS is worth five credit hours and counts as BIOL 108 (Introductory Anatomy and Physiology). This is a new program for 2013 and course cost is not available yet.
Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri
http://pltw.mst.edu/undergradcredit/undergradcredit/
Students may receive undergraduate credit from the Missouri University of Science and Technology for successfully completing any of the PLTW Biomedical Sciences courses. Students must have taken the PLTW at a certified PLTW school and received an A or B in the class. (Presently grade assignments from the certified teacher will be accepted and recorded; in the future, performance of a "6" on the national exam will be an additional factor). Credit will be awarded for the first year biology electives in the S&T curriculum listed below. Each course is 3 credits. The fee is $250/course.
Sanford Research, South Dakota
http://www.sanfordresearch.org/education/educators/pltw/studentsparents/
Students who have successfully completed PLTW courses at a certified PLTW school can also apply to receive college credit from Augustana (available for any student; $50 per credit).
· Principles of Biomedical Sciences & Human Body Systems (must complete both)
· Medical Interventions
· Biomedical Innovation
Sinclair Community College, Ohio
http://www.pltwohio.org/pltw_paths.php
In order to receive credit for SCC course(s), the student must achieve a high school course grade of B or above, and receive a stanine score of 6 or above on the PLTW college credit exam.
Human Body Systems
BTN1107 - Human Biology (3 Credit Hours)
Medical Interventions
BTN1110 - Introduction to Biotechnology and Bioethics (3 Credit Hours)
St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/ets/pltw.aspx
St, Cloud State University provides the opportunity for high school students to earn university credits for completing any of the high school PLTW courses. The cost is $100 for three semester credits.
Stevenson University, Maryland
http://www.stevenson.edu/academics/schools/school-sciences/stem-initiatives/project-lead-the-way/college-credit.html
Credit is awarded by taking all four BMS courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no more than one C in any PLTW course. In the future, students will also need to earn an 8 or 9 on the end-of-course exam for each course. Students will receive a transcript with a grade of "P" (passing) with credit for General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory for a total of four credit hours. The cost is $175 total.
Washington State University, Washington
https://spokane.wsu.edu/about/community-outreach/health-science-stem-education-research-center/project-lead-the-way/college-credit/
Students who complete all four courses in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program can apply to receive credit for Stevenson University’s BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics lecture and laboratory courses. For those students who meet the requirements, four (4) credits are awarded for BIO 113 and BIO 113L from Stevenson University.
In order to earn 4 credits for BIO 113 General Biology I and BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory, students must: Complete all four (4) courses in the PLTW Biomedical Sciences program. Earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all PLTW Biomedical Sciences courses, with no more than one grade of “C” in a PLTW course. Earn a score of 7 or higher on the end of course exams for the Principles of the Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems and Medical Interventions courses. When you are starting the PLTW Biomedical Innovation course, complete the Intent to Apply Form. After you complete all of your PLTW courses, including Biomedical Innovation, print and complete the “Special Student Application – Project Lead the Way”.
College Credit Transfer and Scholarship Opportunities
Colleges will generally accept credit from another university, but not always. Plus, it is up to each individual college to determine the exact courses your transfer credits will count for at their university. It is in your best interest to work with your college advisor to determine the best options for you. Many colleges give scholarships for PLTW coursework - this is a brief list. Check with your college of choice to see if they have PLTW scholarships!
Jefferson College
http://www.jeffco.edu/jeffco/#.WO6E5Y61uS4
Jefferson College accepts Missouri S&T credit as elective Biology courses (BIO 200). Some health programs, such as the EMT/Paramedic program, will waive the Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology requirement with college credit for PBS and HBS.
Lawrence Technological University, Michigan
https://www.ltu.edu/pltw/students.asp
LTU scholarships are available to high school students who have taken at least one course in the PLTW engineering and/or biomedical science curricula and have earned a grade of B or higher. Students receive an annually renewable $1,000 scholarship upon entering their freshman year at Lawrence Tech. Eligible students have taken at least one of the following PLTW courses in middle or high school and have been accepted to one of the following LTU majors.
Milwaukee School of Engineering Scholarships
http://www.msoe.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships-for-pltw-students/
MSOE offers special scholarships for PLTW and Skills USA students. PLTW scholarships total around $4500 per year for four years.
Sanford Research, South Dakota
http://www.sanfordresearch.org/education/educators/pltw/studentsparents/
Students who have completed PLTW courses are eligible for Augustana’s PLTW scholarship (one-time award for incoming Augustana students; $1,000 total)
Stony Brook University, New York
http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/finaid/pdfs/Lead_The_Way_App.pdf
Stony Brook has a scholarship for PLTW students worth $2500 per year for four years.
Seattle University
https://www.seattleu.edu/scieng/outreach/project-lead-the-way/
Seattle University has a scholarship for PLTW students worth $1000 per year for four years.
Every year more colleges recognize PLTW courses as college level. This is a partial list of colleges that are currently rewarding PLTW students for taking BMS courses. Each college has different requirements regarding grades, end-of-course test scores, application procedures and cost. When making a decision, it is in your best interest to work with your PLTW instructor and college advisor to determine the best options for you. It is highly recommended that you check with the college you plan to attend prior to applying for credit for our PLTW courses.
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana
http://science.iupui.edu/community/projectleadway
Credit is awarded based on end-of-course exam scores. Scores of 6 or 7 will receive a B while scores of 8 or 9 will receive an A. Students will receive a sealed letter to provide to their college of choice stating they have completed college level coursework. It is up to your university of choice to decide whether or not to issue college credit and how these credits transfer. If you attend IUPUI, you may request the additional of your PLTW courses to your transcript. Each of the four BMS courses can earn three-credit hours for a total of twelve (12). The cost is $75 per course.
Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City
http://www.mcckc.edu/pdf/pltw/PLTW_Bio.pdf
MCC awards credit for BMS courses based on the end-of-course exam and course grade. You must earn a 6 or better on the EOC and an 80% or better in the course. Credit is added to your transcript if you enroll at MCC. Credit for PBS and HBS is worth five credit hours and counts as BIOL 108 (Introductory Anatomy and Physiology). This is a new program for 2013 and course cost is not available yet.
Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri
http://pltw.mst.edu/undergradcredit/undergradcredit/
Students may receive undergraduate credit from the Missouri University of Science and Technology for successfully completing any of the PLTW Biomedical Sciences courses. Students must have taken the PLTW at a certified PLTW school and received an A or B in the class. (Presently grade assignments from the certified teacher will be accepted and recorded; in the future, performance of a "6" on the national exam will be an additional factor). Credit will be awarded for the first year biology electives in the S&T curriculum listed below. Each course is 3 credits. The fee is $250/course.
Sanford Research, South Dakota
http://www.sanfordresearch.org/education/educators/pltw/studentsparents/
Students who have successfully completed PLTW courses at a certified PLTW school can also apply to receive college credit from Augustana (available for any student; $50 per credit).
· Principles of Biomedical Sciences & Human Body Systems (must complete both)
· Medical Interventions
· Biomedical Innovation
Sinclair Community College, Ohio
http://www.pltwohio.org/pltw_paths.php
In order to receive credit for SCC course(s), the student must achieve a high school course grade of B or above, and receive a stanine score of 6 or above on the PLTW college credit exam.
Human Body Systems
BTN1107 - Human Biology (3 Credit Hours)
Medical Interventions
BTN1110 - Introduction to Biotechnology and Bioethics (3 Credit Hours)
St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
http://www.stcloudstate.edu/ets/pltw.aspx
St, Cloud State University provides the opportunity for high school students to earn university credits for completing any of the high school PLTW courses. The cost is $100 for three semester credits.
Stevenson University, Maryland
http://www.stevenson.edu/academics/schools/school-sciences/stem-initiatives/project-lead-the-way/college-credit.html
Credit is awarded by taking all four BMS courses with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no more than one C in any PLTW course. In the future, students will also need to earn an 8 or 9 on the end-of-course exam for each course. Students will receive a transcript with a grade of "P" (passing) with credit for General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory for a total of four credit hours. The cost is $175 total.
Washington State University, Washington
https://spokane.wsu.edu/about/community-outreach/health-science-stem-education-research-center/project-lead-the-way/college-credit/
Students who complete all four courses in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program can apply to receive credit for Stevenson University’s BIO 113 General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics lecture and laboratory courses. For those students who meet the requirements, four (4) credits are awarded for BIO 113 and BIO 113L from Stevenson University.
In order to earn 4 credits for BIO 113 General Biology I and BIO 113L General Biology I Laboratory, students must: Complete all four (4) courses in the PLTW Biomedical Sciences program. Earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all PLTW Biomedical Sciences courses, with no more than one grade of “C” in a PLTW course. Earn a score of 7 or higher on the end of course exams for the Principles of the Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems and Medical Interventions courses. When you are starting the PLTW Biomedical Innovation course, complete the Intent to Apply Form. After you complete all of your PLTW courses, including Biomedical Innovation, print and complete the “Special Student Application – Project Lead the Way”.
College Credit Transfer and Scholarship Opportunities
Colleges will generally accept credit from another university, but not always. Plus, it is up to each individual college to determine the exact courses your transfer credits will count for at their university. It is in your best interest to work with your college advisor to determine the best options for you. Many colleges give scholarships for PLTW coursework - this is a brief list. Check with your college of choice to see if they have PLTW scholarships!
Jefferson College
http://www.jeffco.edu/jeffco/#.WO6E5Y61uS4
Jefferson College accepts Missouri S&T credit as elective Biology courses (BIO 200). Some health programs, such as the EMT/Paramedic program, will waive the Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology requirement with college credit for PBS and HBS.
Lawrence Technological University, Michigan
https://www.ltu.edu/pltw/students.asp
LTU scholarships are available to high school students who have taken at least one course in the PLTW engineering and/or biomedical science curricula and have earned a grade of B or higher. Students receive an annually renewable $1,000 scholarship upon entering their freshman year at Lawrence Tech. Eligible students have taken at least one of the following PLTW courses in middle or high school and have been accepted to one of the following LTU majors.
Milwaukee School of Engineering Scholarships
http://www.msoe.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships-for-pltw-students/
MSOE offers special scholarships for PLTW and Skills USA students. PLTW scholarships total around $4500 per year for four years.
Sanford Research, South Dakota
http://www.sanfordresearch.org/education/educators/pltw/studentsparents/
Students who have completed PLTW courses are eligible for Augustana’s PLTW scholarship (one-time award for incoming Augustana students; $1,000 total)
Stony Brook University, New York
http://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/finaid/pdfs/Lead_The_Way_App.pdf
Stony Brook has a scholarship for PLTW students worth $2500 per year for four years.
Seattle University
https://www.seattleu.edu/scieng/outreach/project-lead-the-way/
Seattle University has a scholarship for PLTW students worth $1000 per year for four years.