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Equivalency Details

Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Luzerne County Community College.

If you complete the following at Community College of Beaver County:

  • Students will practice expository writing and learn the academic form of the essay and research paper. Students will focus on the development of an academically sound and challenging thesis and resulting essay. The mechanics of writing will be reviewed as needed. Pre-requisite: PREP 025 as determined by high school records or placement testing. Honors Option Available English Composition Honor students will practice expository and persuasive discourse in writing and learning the academic form of the essay and research paper. Students will focus on the development of a sound thesis for projects concerning topics of global or international significance. 3-0-3
    Credits
    3.00

You may receive up to 3.00 credits at Luzerne County Community College:

  • Principles of rhetoric, grammar and usage; the development of vocabulary and extensive use of selected reading materials are stressed as fundamentals in the writing of themes as well as extended papers. Students will be required to take a writing competency exam as part of the course.
    Credits
    3.00

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Notes

This course meets the requirements of Category 1 in the Transfer Credit Framework