USI CAP Courses
CAP offers over 30 courses (list below) in participating high schools. Effective Summer 2023, CAP courses are offered at no charge to students and families.
CAP courses can not only be used at USI but also have a high rate of transferability to other institutions. Over half of the USI courses offered through CAP are also part of the Indiana Core Transfer Library (CTL). The CTL was created to help families determine how college credits transfer among Indiana public institutions, as well as some independent colleges and universities.
How to use the Indiana Core Transfer Library
1. Visit www.transferin.net/transfer-resources/transfer-databases/core-transfer-library
3. Use the CTL Name to filter by course name (see list below)
4. To remove the filter, either click on 'Clear Filters' or de-select the college or course in the drop-down menu
The CTL Name is a common name to cover the variety of course names throughout the state. All of the courses shown for a CTL course name are equivalent courses at the respective institution. For example, USI's ENG 101, Rhetoric and Composition I: Literacy & the Self is found under the CTL course title of English Composition 1. All institutions showing an equivalent course should transfer the USI course, as long as it's completed with a grade of C or higher.
If you do not see your prospective college or university, or have questions about the Notes category, contact the Registrar's Office there to see how USI credit will be accepted before submitting your CAP application.
For complete course descriptions, click on the USI course titles within the chart, then click on the course name that appears in the USI Academic Bulletin.
USI Course Name |
USI Course Title |
# Credit Hrs |
Prerequisites (if applicable) |
USI Core 39 (if applicable) |
CTL Name (if applicable) |
Indiana College Core (if applicable) |
Anthropology (ANTH) 131 |
3 |
-- |
Natural Science (BS); Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry |
-- |
Scientific Ways of Knowing |
|
Biology (BIOL) 105* |
4 |
-- |
Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS) |
Human Biology |
Scientific Ways of Knowing |
|
Biology (BIOL) 251 |
3 |
-- |
Natural Science (BS); Embedded Experience-Global |
-- |
Scientific Ways of Knowing |
|
Chemistry (CHEM) 142 |
4 |
Completion of Chemistry I and consent of instructor |
Natural Science with Lab (BA or BS) |
Chemistry, Elementary General w/ Lab |
Scientific Ways of Knowing |
|
Chemistry (CHEM) 143 |
4 |
CHEM 142 and consent of instructor (or completion of HS CHEM II without CAP credit) |
Natural Science with Lab (BA or BS); Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry |
Organic & Biochemistry w/ Lab |
Scientific Ways of Knowing |
|
Civil Engineering (CE) 321 |
1 |
ENGR 121 or ME 121 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Communication Studies (CMST) 101 |
3 |
-- |
Foundations-Communication |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
Speaking and Listening |
|
Economics (ECON) 175 |
3 |
-- |
Social Science-BS |
Introduction to Economics |
Social and Behavioral |
|
Engineering (ENGR) 121 |
1 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
English (ENG) 101 |
3 |
Placement based on SAT/PSAT EBRW (or ACT English) or English Department Placement Essay. Basic keyboarding skills required. |
Foundations-Rhetoric and Composition I |
English Composition I |
Written Communication |
|
English (ENG) 105 |
3 |
-- |
Ways of Knowing-Creative and Aesthetic Expression |
Appreciation of Literature |
Humanistic Ways of Knowing |
|
Exercise Science (EXSC) 396 |
3 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
French (FREN) 203 |
3 |
Consent of instructor |
World Languages-BA; World Languages and Culture-BS; Embedded Experience Global |
French Level 3 |
Social and Behavioral |
|
French (FREN) 204 |
3 |
FREN 203 or consent of instructor |
Ways of Knowing-World Languages and Culture; World Languages-BA; World Languages and Culture-BS; Embedded Experience Global |
French Level 4 |
Social and Behavioral |
|
Geography (GEOG) 112 |
3 |
-- |
Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry; Natural Science (BS) |
Earth Science |
Scientific Ways of Knowing |
|
German (GERM) 203 |
3 |
Consent of instructor |
World Languages-BA; World Language and Culture-BS; Embedded Experience Global |
German Level 3 |
Social and Behavioral |
|
German (GERM) 204 |
3 |
GERM 203 or consent of instructor |
Ways of Knowing-World Languages and Culture; World Languages-BA; World Languages and Culture-BS; Embedded Experience Global |
German Level 4 |
Social and Behavioral |
|
Health Professions (HP) 115 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
Medical Terminology |
-- |
|
Health Professions (HP) 211 |
3 |
-- |
BS: Social Science, Ways of Knowing: Social Inquiry, Embedded: Diversity |
-- |
Social and Behavioral |
|
History (HIST) 101** |
3 |
-- |
Ways of Knowing-Historical Inquiry |
American History 1 |
Humanistic Ways of Knowing |
|
History (HIST) 102** |
3 |
-- |
Ways of Knowing-Historical Inquiry |
American History 2 |
Humanistic Ways of Knowing |
|
Journalism (JRN) 180*** |
1 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Kinesiology (KIN) 188 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Kinesiology (KIN) 192 |
1 |
-- |
Foundations-Physical Activity and Wellness |
-- |
-- |
|
Kinesiology (KIN) 281 |
3 |
-- |
Foundations-Physical Activity and Wellness |
-- |
-- |
|
Kinesiology (KIN) 282 |
2 |
-- |
-- |
First Aid |
-- |
|
Mathematics (MATH) 111 |
4 |
Placement based on SAT/PSAT math (or ACT math) or satisfactory placement score |
Foundations-Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
College Algebra |
Quantitative Reasoning |
|
Mathematics (MATH) 112**** |
3 |
Placement based on SAT/PSAT math (or ACT math) or satisfactory placement score |
-- |
Trigonometric Functions |
-- |
|
Mathematics (MATH) 114 |
3 |
Placement based on SAT/PSAT math (or ACT math) or satisfactory placement score |
Foundations-Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
Quantitative Reasoning |
Quantitative Reasoning |
|
Manufacturing Engineering (MFET) 103 |
3 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Mechanical Engineering (ME) 121 |
1 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Music (MUS) 161 |
3 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Political Science (POLS) 102 |
3 |
-- |
Ways of Knowing-Social Inquiry; Social Science-BS |
American Government |
Social and Behavioral |
|
Psychology (PSY) 201 |
3 |
Placement based on SAT/PSAT reading or EBRW (or ACT reading) or a university-level (exempt) reading placement |
Ways of Knowing-Social Inquiry; Social Science-BS |
Introduction to Psychology |
Social and Behavioral |
|
Radio/Television (RTV) 150 |
1 |
Consent of instructor |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Radio/Television (RTV) 151 |
3 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Social Work (SOCW) 224 |
3 |
ENG 101 (may be taken concurrently) |
-- |
-- |
-- |
|
Spanish (SPAN) 203 |
3 |
Consent of instructor |
World Languages-BA; World Language and Culture-BS; Embedded Experience Global |
Spanish Level 3 |
Social and Behavioral |
|
Spanish (SPAN) 204 |
3 |
SPAN 203 or consent of instructor |
Ways of Knowing-World Languages and Culture; World Languages-BA; World Languages and Culture-BS; Embedded Experience Global |
Spanish Level 4 |
Social and Behavioral |
*BIOL 105 does not count towards major requirements for science, engineering or education majors. This course does not replace a college-level anatomy and physiology course.
**Both HIST 101 and HIST 102 may be taken for credit toward a history major or minor.
***CAP students may earn up to two credit hours for JRN 180, but may enroll for no more than one credit hour per semester. No more than three credit hours may be applied to a major or minor in communications.
****MATH 112 does not apply toward a major or minor in mathematics.