Academics
Degrees/Certificates
Associate of Arts & Science Degree
The Associate of Arts and Science degree is a foundation
for many majors in the UW System and is generally accepted by University
of Wisconsin institutions as fulfilling the university-wide, general
education breadth requirements. The degree may not fulfill certain
proficiency, major and/or program-specific requirements. Your
UW-BC academic advisor can explain how to include program pre-requisites
(such as courses required for entrance into degree programs in
education, business, social work, etc.) into the associate degree, so
that you're making progress toward your specific major and degree
requirements.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 60 credits is required
- The UW Colleges (UWC) General Education Requirements must be
fulfilled.
- At least 24 of the 60 credits must be completed within the UWC,
or at least 12 of the last 24 credits must be earned within the UWC.
- A student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
earned at the UWC and 2.0 overall GPA in credits applied to the
Associate of Arts and Science degree.
- Students must be enrolled at a UWC campus during the semester in
which the degree requirements are completed or have earned 60 degree
credits prior to transferring from the UWC to a baccalaureate
degree-granting institution.
General Education Requirements
The Associate of Arts and Science degree is a foundation for many
majors in the UW System and is generally accepted by University of
Wisconsin institutions as fulfilling the university-wide, college, and
school general education breadth requirements. The degree may not
fulfill certain proficiency, major, and/or program specific
requirements.
I. Core Requirements
Grade of C (not C-)or better in or exemption from the following:
WRITING - ENG 102
MATHEMATICS - MAT 108 or MAT 110
The writing and mathematics requirements and their prerequisites may
not be used to satisfy a breadth requirement when used to satisfy a core
requirement.
II. Breadth Requirements
Fine Arts and Humanities
A student must earn a minimum of nine credits with at least one course
designated as Fine Arts and at least one course designated as
Humanities.
Mathematical and Natural Sciences
A student must earn a minimum of 11 credits in this category. A
minimum of eight of these credits must be in at least two disciplines of
the Natural Sciences and must include one laboratory science course.
Social Sciences
A student must earn a minimum of nine credits in this category. These
courses must be selected from at least two disciplines.
Application and Performance
A student must earn a minimum of three credits in courses designated
as Application and Performance.
Ethnic Studies
A student must earn a minimum of three credits in courses designated
as Ethnic Studies. Ethnic Studies courses may also be counted toward
another breadth category.
Interdisciplinary Studies
A student must earn a minimum of three credits in courses designated
as Interdisciplinary Studies. Interdisciplinary Studies courses may also
be counted toward another breadth category.
III. Electives
A student who has met the core requirements and the breadth category
minimums may complete the 60 credit minimum requirement with courses in
this category.
UW-BC/WITC AAS Transfer Degree Option
The University of Wisconsin Colleges Associate of
Arts and Science (AAS) degree will now be offered at all WITC campuses
beginning January 2006. This alliance sets a model partnership
into motion, opening up a new opportunity for residents of NW Wisconsin
to start a two-year UW AAS degree at the WITC campuses in New Richmond,
Superior, Ashland, Ladysmith, Hayward, and Rice Lake. The common
purpose is to expand higher education options for students in the most
rural and remote regions of the state who previously had to commute as
much as 120 miles one-way to attend classes at UW-BC in Rice Lake.
The ultimate goal is to increase the number of bachelor’s degree holders
in the state - a major goal of the governor and legislature.
Here's more information on the
UW-BC/WITC AAS Transfer Degree option.
Certificate in Business
The Certificate in Business Program at UW-BC presents an exciting
opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of the world of
business in the modern political, social, and economic environment. The
program introduces students to business theory and practice. Students
take a diverse set of courses that help them to broaden their
perspectives and gain a good awareness and comprehension of the business
world.
Students may use the Certificate in Business Program to:
Requirements:
The certificate
requires 26 credits, which include Business, Computer Science,
Economics, and Mathematics.
Business and Computer Science:
For more information, contact the UW-Barron County Office of Student
Services at (715) 234-8024 or email us at
uwbcinfo@uwc.edu
Certificate in International Studies
The International Studies Certificate is an introduction for
freshman/sophomore college students to global studies with an emphasis
on the 20th and 21st centuries. By taking a diverse set of courses
with a worldview, students will broaden their perspectives and gain an
appreciation and awareness of the global community. Students may
use this program to give cohesion to their electives within the
Associate Degree, or they may find that this base in international
studies will lead to a specialization or support of a major in the
international field.
Requirements:
Completion of the International Studies Certificate will require a
minimum of 15 credits, including Foreign Language; History and Culture;
Politics and Economics; and Literature, Philosophy, Art, and Music.
Foreign Language (at least one course):
FRE 101, 105, 201, 205 (3-4 credits) or SPA 101, 105, 201
(3-4 credits)
History and Culture (at least one course):
ANT
100, 200, 250; or GEO 101, 110; or HIS 105,
106,
1327, 161, 162; or
WOM 250
Politics and Economics (at last
one course):
POL 275 or ECO
203
Literature, Philosophy, Art, and
Music (at least one course):
ART 175,
or COM 130, or MUS 295
Study Abroad:
Students working toward the International Studies Certificate are
encouraged to plan their academic careers to include a study abroad
experience. The UW Colleges has its own study abroad program those
courses are included in the above categories and count toward the 15
credit requirement.
Expectations:
A grade of "C" or better is required for all courses in the program.
Up to three credits can be transferred in from another institution.
Upon completion of the certificate requirements, a notation will be
placed on the student's academic transcript and a document of
recognition will be sent to the student.
For more information,
contact the UW-Barron County Office of Student Services at (715)
234-8024 or email us at
uwbcinfo@uwc.edu
Bachelor’s Degree Options
After attending UW-Barron County, you can complete your Bachelor’s
degree by:
- Transferring to a UW four-year campus or any other four-year
college or university.
- Staying here and taking advantage of distance education options
to earn your Bachelor's degree from one of the four-year University
of Wisconsin campuses that we have partnered with.
Eight
University of Wisconsin bachelor's degrees available without leaving the
area!
UW-Barron County provides students
with freshmen and sophomore level coursework. These are general
education courses that are needed to earn the Associate of Arts &
Science (AAS) degree.
After earning the AAS degree, you can then
work on your bachelor's degree at a distance through coursework offered
online, correspondence courses, and/or weekend courses. The
flexible programs allow you to integrate work, study and family
commitments.
Find out more about these distance education programs by downloading
our
UW Degree brochure.
--Bachelor of Arts in Communication
--Bachelor of Science in Information Resources
--Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Administration
Find out more about the
UWM College Connection Program.
--Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
--Bachelor of Science with an Individualized Major
--Bachelor of Science in Communications
For more information about these degrees by visiting
http://www2.uwsuper.edu/cee/dlc/
--Bachelor of Science in Business Education
For more information about this degree by visiting
www.uwplatt.edu/disted
--Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
For more information about this degree visit:
www.uwgb.edu/adultdegrees
If you have general questions regarding these programs or want to know
which program would be best for you, contact Travis Ramage, Coordinator
of Adult Student Services at (715) 234-8176 ext. 5438,
travis.ramage@uwc.edu, or stop by his office in room M102 in
Meggers Hall, located in Student Services
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