Academics

Majors

Areas of Study Choosing A Major

 

 

 

Areas of Study
The list below represents a fairly complete set of majors that can be started at UW-Barron County.  Most students can complete all the appropriate general education courses for their major.  Some professional degrees such as teacher education and nursing may require earlier transfer.  Contact a Student Services advisor for more information.

Pre-Professional Studies Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy Agriculture & Natural Resources Agricultural Business Animal Science Conservation Environmental Sciences Food Science Forestry Horticulture Land Use Planning Resource Management Soil Science Water Resources Wildlife Management Biological Sciences Bacteriology Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology Botany Genetics Microbiology Zoology Business Accounting Actuarial Science Business Administration/   Economics Finance, Investment &   Banking Hotel, Restaurant &    Tourism Management Human Resources Information Systems International Business Marketing Real Estate & Urban  Development Retail Merchandise &   Management Service Management

Communication & Letters Communication English Journalism Philosophy Radio-TV-Film Speech Education Early Childhood Elementary Secondary Special/Exceptional Vocational, Technical &    Adult Ed. Engineering & Applied Technology Architecture Construction Engineering Paper Science Fine & Applied Arts Art Art History Arts Management Interior Design Music Theatre Foreign Languages French Spanish Health Studies Athletic Training Communicative  Disorders Dietetics Environmental & Public   Health Exercise & Sports Science Health Care   Administration Medical Laboratory   Science Medical Technology Nursing Occupational Therapy Pharmacology &   Toxicology Physician Assistant Rehabilitation Psychology

Physical, Mathematical & Computer Science Astronomy Chemistry Computer Science Earth Science Geology Mathematics Physics Statistics Public Affairs & Service Criminal Justice Environmental    Policy & Planning Public Policy &    Administration Social Sciences Anthropology Archeological    Studies Economics Geography History Human Development International Relations International Studies Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology Urban & Regional   Studies

Choosing A Major

Do I need to choose a major right away?
Your two years at UW-BC provides time for you to test your abilities, pursue your interests, and explore new ideas while considering one or more majors.

By the end of your freshman or beginning of your sophomore year, after talking with faculty and your academic advisor, you should declare or select a major. You can begin over 250 majors at UW-BC.

Can I get help in finding out what interests me?
Yes, here's how:

• Get to know your academic advisor. Your advisor can help explain how the four-year degree works and provide you with plenty of resources to discover your interests.
• Take the "Strong Interest Inventory,” a web-based assessment that students can use to determine how their interests in a variety of occupations, school subjects, activities, leisure activities, and types of people relates to general occupational themes. To take the assessment, contact Student Services to make an appointment.  The cost of the assessment is $10.00.
• Attend career workshops offered on the campus.
• Make use of computer assisted interactive guidance programs (e.g. Wiscareers) and Career Center resources.
• Introduce yourself to faculty members and discuss potential careers in their field of study.

What if I change my major?
It is okay to change your major, but see your academic advisor to help you select courses that will work towards a specific program. For example, if you have been taking classes towards an English degree and would rather enter an Engineering program, you will need to take different general education courses to fulfill the needs of your new area of interest.

If you are participating in the Guaranteed Transfer program, remember it applies only to the institution and not to the specific program or major.

You can get more information about transfering within the University of Wisconsin System by using the Transfer Information System (TIS)). TIS provides more information about courses and academic programs and the transfer guides and agreements between UW institutions. TIS enables students to determine how courses transfer between the UW Colleges and other UW System institutions.

How will knowing my major help me?
Knowing your major or area of interest will help you select courses that will apply to a specific program at your selected school. The courses you take at UW-BC will transfer, but they may not be the courses required for your specific degree program at your transfer institution.

What if I don't choose a major until after I transfer?
As a UW-BC student, you can earn the Associate of Arts and Science Degree. This degree is a foundation for many majors in the University of Wisconsin System and is generally accepted by other University of Wisconsin System institutions as fulfilling the university-wide, college and school general education breadth requirements.

But, remember to be sure you are fulfilling program-specific requirements. See your advisor and consult TIS for more information about specific programs or majors at the UW System Institutions.

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