Associate Degree Programs

Liberal Studies and Leadership

College of Arts and Humanities

Requirements for the A.A. in Liberal Studies and Leadership (60 credits minimum)

The associate of arts degree with a major in liberal studies and leadership is general enough so that it provides students with the flexibility to use existing credits or experience, even while it contains a plan of study that provides coherence to the degree. A student graduating with an associate of arts degree with the liberal studies and leadership major will be civically engaged, community-minded, and possess the analytical skills to navigate the increasingly dynamic employment landscape. The program consists of a minimum of 60 credits that includes university skills requirements, general education requirements, an ethnic diversity requirement and the program-specific requirements. To complete this degree program, students must complete all required courses and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00.

Basic Skills Requirements (6-7 credits)
1. English/Writing Skills Course (3 credits)
  Required course:
  
  ENGL 101 Composition and Reading* 3 cr
2. Computational and Quantitative Skills Courses (3-4 credits)
  Choose one course:
  
  MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics** 3 cr
  
  MATH 103 Elementary Statistics** 3 cr
  
  MATH 104 Quantitative Reasoning** 3 cr
  
  MATH 111 College Algebra I** 4 cr
General Education Requirements (36 credits)
There are 36 credits required for general education but, after taking required courses for the program, a range of 18-30 credits will be needed depending on the program elective choices.
1. Humanities and the Arts Courses (12 credits - fulfilled by program requirements)
  Choose four courses from three different departments.***
  Required course SPCH 105 fulfills part of this requirement.
  Program elective courses may also fulfill part of this requirement.
2. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (12 credits, some maybe fulfilled by program requirements)
  Choose four courses from three different departments***
  Required course for leadership section (BUS 100, COMM 202, or LBST 210) fulfills part of this requirement.
  Program elective courses may also fulfill part of this requirement.
3. Natural Sciences Courses (12 credits, some may be fulfilled by program requirements.)
  Choose four courses from three different departments.***
  Required course for technological literacy section (CSCI 105 or 130) fulfills part of this requirement.
  Program elective courses may also fulfill part of this requirement.

Program Core Requirements (12 credits)

Required Courses (6 credits)

LBST 103 Diversity in the United States*** 3 cr

SPCH 105 Public Speaking*** 3 cr

Elective Courses (6 credits)
Choose two courses:

LBST 100	Introduction to the Disciplines: Humanities and the Arts***	3 cr
LBST 101	Introduction to Humanities: World Cultures to 1500***	3 cr
LBST 102	Introduction to Humanities: World Cultures 1500 to Present***	3 cr

Public Presentation (3-4 credits)
Choose one course:

COMM 205	Oral Interpretation***	3 cr
COMM 255	Writing for Multimedia	3 cr
ENGL 106	Introduction to Creative Writing***	3 cr
ENGL 168	Introduction to Professional Writing***	3 cr
ENGL 201	Advanced Composition	3 cr
ENGL 202	Technical Writing	3 cr
ENGL 204	Writing for Business and Industry	3 cr
FREN 203	Intermediate French I***	3 cr
FREN 204	Intermediate French II***	3 cr
SPAN 203	Intermediate Spanish I***	4 cr
SPAN 204	Intermediate Spanish II***	4 cr
THEA 124	Basic Acting	3 cr

Critical Skills (6 credits)
Choose two courses:

COMM 207	Introduction to the Communication Discipline, Part I	3 cr
COMM 208	Introduction to the Communication Discipline, Part II	3 cr
ENGL 266	Literary Analysis	3 cr
GSCI 102	Science and Pseudoscience***	3 cr
PHIL 201	Logic	3 cr
PHIL 275	Techniques of Philosophical Research	3 cr

Diverse Communities (6 credits)
Choose one course:

Required Course (3 credits)

LBST 300 Humanistic Studies 3 cr

Elective courses (3 credits)
Choose one course:

COMM 107	Communication and the Human Condition	3 cr
ENGL 267	Literature of Diversity	3 cr
ETHN 201	Introduction to Ethnic Studies	3 cr
GEOG 101	Geography of American Ethnicity and Race	3 cr
MUSI 100	Appreciation of World Music	3 cr
MUSI 106	Jazz Appreciation	3 cr
SOCA 206	Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S.	3 cr
THEA 208	Multicultural Theatre in America	3 cr
WGSS 110	Introduction to Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies	3 cr

Leadership (3 credits)
Choose one course:

BUS 100 Introduction to Business*** 3 cr

COMM 202 Group Communication*** 3 cr

LBST 210 Introduction to Leadership*** 3 cr
Foreign Language Requirement (if not waived upon admission based on program)
(4-8 credits depending on placement)
Choose one course sequence:

SPAN 103 Introductory Spanish I 4 cr

SPAN 104 Introductory Spanish II 4 cr

OR

FREN 103 Introductory French I 4 cr

FREN 104 Introductory French II 4 cr
Electives (0-15 credits)
In consultation with advisor, select from general education and other courses as needed to reach a total of at least 60 credits after completing university, general education, and program requirements.

*This course fulfills the university writing skills requirements.
**This course fulfills the university computational skills requirements.
***These courses count toward general education requirements for UW-Parkside.

How credits count:
Courses can count for multiple requirements such as a program requirement and a general education requirement but, the credits only count once. Therefore, depending on how many courses are chosen that fulfill both program and general education requirements, students may be required to take additional elective courses (from those not already taken in areas above) to reach the required minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree.

Depth, two-course sequence requirement:
The University of Wisconsin system has a requirement that each associate degree program must contain at least one two-course sequence in which the first course provides the foundation for the second course. For this degree program the sequence is LBST 103 and 300.

Military and Security Studies

College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies

Requirements for the A.A. in Military and Security Studies (64-69 credits)

The associate of arts degree with a major in military and security studies is open to all students, without military obligation. Students who are active in the military or are currently enrolled in an ROTC program may be able to apply the credits earned in the AA to their advancement and promotion systems within their respective military services. This degree program provides historical, ethical, and foundational skills to advance careers as leaders in the public/private sector or military. It focuses on interdisciplinary fundamental skills found in our general education curriculum that support both the public/private sector and military-based professions. The program consists of 64-69 credits (60 credit minimum) that include of university skills requirements, general education requirements, an ethnic diversity requirement and the program specific requirements. To complete this degree program students must complete all required courses and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00.

University Requirements (6-7 credits)
1. English/Writing Skills Course (3 credits)
  Required course:
  
  ENGL 101 Composition and Reading* 3 cr
2. Computational and Quantitative Skills Courses (3-4 credits)
  Choose one course:
  
  MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics** 3 cr
  
  MATH 103 Elementary Statistics** 3 cr
  
  MATH 104 Quantitative Reasoning** 3 cr
  
  MATH 111 College Algebra I** 4 cr
General Education Requirements (2 credits)
1. Humanities and the Arts Courses (0 additional credits needed – all 12 credits fulfilled by program requirements)
  Required program courses that also fulfill this requirement: COMM 107, PHIL 206, PHIL 215, SPCH 105.
2. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (0 additional credits needed – all 12 credits fulfilled by program requirements)
  Required program courses that also fulfill this requirement: GEOG 110; choice of two American Historical Foundations courses from CRMJ 101, HIST 101, HIST 102, POLS 100; and choice of one International Historical Foundations courses from HIST 128, INTS 100, POLS 103, POLS 104.
3. Natural Sciences Courses (2 additional credits needed - 10 credits fulfilled by program requirements)
  Required program courses that also fulfill this requirement: GEOG 100, HESM 280, PHYS 101.
Ethnic Diversity Course (0 additional credits needed – 3 credits fulfilled by program requirements)
Required program course that also fulfills this requirement: COMM 107

Fundamental Skills Requirements (38 credits)

American Historical Foundations (6 credits)
Choose two courses:

CRMJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice***	3 cr
HIST 101	The United States, Origins to Reconstruction***	3 cr
HIST 102	The United States, Reconstruction to Recent Times***	3 cr
POLS 100	American Politics***	3 cr

Communication Skills (6 credits)
Required courses:

ENGL101 Composition and Reading* 3 cr

SPCH 105 Public Speaking*** 3 cr
Cultural Competence (3 credits)
Required course:

COMM 107 Communication and the Human Condition*** 3 cr
Spatial Awareness (3 credits)
Required course:

GEOG 110 Introduction to Geography-World Regions*** 3 cr
Ethics and Morals (6 credits)
Required courses:

PHIL 206 Introduction to Ethics*** 3 cr

PHIL 215 Contemporary Moral Problems*** 3 cr

International Historical Foundations (3 credits)
Choose one course:

HIST 128	World History III: From 1800 to the Present***	3 cr
INTS 100	Introduction to International Studies***	3 cr
POLS 103	Introduction to Comparative Politics***	3 cr
POLS 104	Introduction to International Relations***	3 cr

Physical Fitness (3 credits)
Required course:

HESM 280 Sport and Fitness Nutrition*** 3 cr
Physical Science (8 credits)
Required courses:

GEOG 100 Physical Geography and the Environment*** 4 cr

PHYS 101 Principles of Physics*** 4 cr

Core Program Requirements (12-13 credits)
1. Analytical Skills (3-4 credits)
  Choose one course according to Advanced Professional Skill Path:
  
  CRMJ 200 Criminal Justice Research Methods 3 cr
  
  GEOG 300 Geographic Methods 3 cr
  
  HIST 250 Sources and Methods in History 3 cr
  
  POLS 200 Research Methods and Sources 4 cr
2. Conflict Analysis (3 credits)
  Required course:
  
  COMM 285 Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution 3 cr
3. Decision Making (6 credits)
  Required courses:
  
  POLS 217 Tactical Decision Making 3 cr
  
  POLS 317 Strategic Decision Making 3 cr

Advanced Professional Skills (6 credits)
Choose two courses from one area in the list below:

Geographical Inquiry

GEOG 215 Economic Geography 3 cr

GEOG 250 Map Use and Analysis 3 cr

GEOG 340 Political Geography 3 cr
Leadership Development

COMM 202 Group Communication 3 cr

LBST 210 Introduction to Leadership*** 3 cr

Military History

HIST 260	International Conflict	3 cr
HIST 290	Special Topics in History (Civil War History Topic)	3 cr
HIST 319	Arab-Israeli Conflict	3 cr
HIST 324	History of American Politics	3 cr
HIST 345	America in Power and Peril 1917-1953	3 cr

Homeland Security Choose two courses with advisor consultation:

CRMJ 235	Police and Society	3 cr
CRMJ 387	Terrorism and Security	3 cr
CSCI 279	Business Information Security	3 cr
POLS 224	American Foreign Policy	3 cr
POLS 304	Theories of International Relations	3 cr

*This course fulfills the university writing skills requirements.
**This course fulfills the university computational skills requirements.
***These courses count toward general education requirements for UW-Parkside.
***Check the course schedule and work with your advisor to find courses that fulfill your general education and/or ethnic diversity requirements.

How credits count:
Courses can count for multiple requirements such as a program requirement and a general education requirement but, the credits only count once. Therefore, depending on how many courses are chosen that fulfill both program and general education requirements, students may be required to take additional elective courses (from those not already taken in areas above) to reach the required minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree.

Depth, two-course sequence requirement:
The University of Wisconsin system has a requirement that each associate degree program must contain at least one two-course sequence in which the first course provides the foundation for the second course. Examples of requirements that would fulfill this requirement:

CRMJ 101 & CRMJ 200 or 235 or 387; HIST 101 or 102 or 128 & HIST 250; HIST 250 & HIST 319 or 324 or 345; POLS 100 or 103 or 104 & POLS 200 or 224; POLS 200 & POLS 304; POLS 217 & POLS 317; GEOG 100 & GEOG 300 or 340.

Professional Studies

College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies

Requirements for the A.A. in Professional Studies (60 credits minimum)

The associate of arts degree with a major in professional studies is general enough so that it provides students with the flexibility to use existing credits or experience, even while it contains a plan of study that provides coherence to the degree. A student graduating with an associate of arts degree with the professional studies program of study will be civically engaged, community minded, and possess the analytical skills to navigate the increasingly dynamic employment landscape. The program requires a minimum of 60 credits that consist of university skills requirements, general education requirements, ethnic diversity requirement and the program specific requirements. To complete this degree program students must complete all required courses and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00.

Basic Skills Requirements (6-7 credits)
1. English/Writing Skills Course (3 credits)
  Required:
  
  ENGL 101 Composition and Reading* 3 cr
2. Computational and Quantitative Skills Courses (3-4 credits)
  Choose one course:
  
  MATH 102 Survey of Mathematics** 3 cr
  
  MATH 103 Elementary Statistics** 3 cr
  
  MATH 104 Quantitative Reasoning** 3 cr
  
  MATH 111 College Algebra I** 4 cr
General Education Requirements (18-27 credits)
There are 36 credits required for general education but, after taking required courses for the program, a range of 18-27 credits will be needed depending on the program elective choices.
1. Humanities and the Arts Courses (3-6 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments. ***
  Required courses PHIL 215 and SPCH 105 fulfill part of this requirement.
  Program elective courses may also fulfill part of this requirement.
2. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (3-9 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments. ***
  Required course INTS 100 fulfills part of this requirement.
  Program elective courses may also fulfill part of this requirement (i.e. POLS 100, 105; BUS 100; SOCA 206).
3. Natural Sciences Courses (9-12 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments***
  Required course CSCI 105 or 130 or 210 fulfills part of this requirement.
Ethnic Diversity Course (0-3 credits)
Choose one course that carries “DV” credit.***
A general education course may also be used to satisfy this requirement (SOCA 206).
Program Core Requirements (9 credits)
1. Communication – Required Course (3 credits):
  
  SPCH 105 Public Speaking*** 3 cr
2. Citizenship – Choose one course (3 credits):
  
  POLS 100 American Politics*** 3 cr
  
  POLS 105 Introduction to Politics*** 3 cr
  
  PHIL 206 Introduction to Ethics*** 3 cr
3. Technological Literacy – Choose one course (3 credits):
  
  CSCI 105 Introduction to Computers*** 3 cr
  
  CSCI 130 Introduction to Programming*** 3 cr
  
  CSCI 210 Mobile Device Interfaces*** 3 cr

Program Fundamental Skills (7-8 credits)

Analytical Skills – Choose one course (3-4 credits):

CRMJ 200	Criminal Justice Research Methods	3 cr
GEOG 300	Geographic Methods	3 cr
HIST 250	Sources and Methods in History	3 cr
PHIL 275	Techniques of Philosophical Research	3 cr
POLS 200	Research Methods and Sources	4 cr
SOCA 250	Statistics for the Social Sciences	4 cr
QM 210	Business Statistics I	3 cr

Global Literacy (4 credits)

Required course (3 credits):

INTS 100 Introduction to International Studies 3 cr

Choose one course (1 credit):

INTS 301	Global Skills Practicum – Basic Global Skills	1 cr
INTS 302	Global Skills Practicum – Perspectives on Globalization	1 cr
INTS 303	Global Skills Practicum – Political and Economic Systems	1 cr
INTS 304	Global Skills Practicum – Culture and Language	1 cr

Program Advanced Professional Skills (6 credits)
1. Required Ethics Course (3 credits):
  
  PHIL 215 Contemporary Moral Problems*** 3 cr
2. Private or Public Sector Option (3 credits)
  Private Sector Option:
  
  BUS 100 Introduction to Business*** 3 cr
  
  OR
  Public Sector Option (Choose one course):
  
  SOCA 101 Introduction to Sociology*** 3 cr
  
  SOCA 206 Race and Ethnic Relations in the US*** 3 cr
  
  POLS 202 Public Policy 3 cr

*This course fulfills the university writing skills requirements.
**This course fulfills the university computational skills requirements.
***These courses count toward general education requirements for UW-Parkside

***Check the course schedule and work with your advisor to find courses that fulfill your general education and/or ethnic diversity requirements.

How credits count:
Courses can count for multiple requirements such as a program requirement and a general education requirement but, the credits only count once. Therefore, depending on how many courses are chosen that fulfill both program and general education requirements, students may be required to take additional elective courses (from those not already taken in areas above) to reach the required minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree.

Depth, two-course sequence requirement:
The University of Wisconsin system has a requirement that each associate degree program must contain at least one two-course sequence in which the first course provides the foundation for the second course. While there may be multiples in this program the sequence of INTS 100 and INTS 301 or 302 or 303 or 304, fulfill the requirement.

Financial Economics

College of Business, Economics, and Computer Science

Requirements for the A.S. in Financial Economics (62-65 credits)

The associate of science degree with a major in financial economics is designed for students who are interested in acquiring a solid understanding of financial and monetary economics and the ability to apply tools of economic analysis to the workings of the financial and banking sectors of the economy. The program consists of 62-65 credits that includes university skills requirements, general education requirements, an ethnic diversity requirement and the program-specific requirements. To complete this degree program students must complete all required courses and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00 overall and a minimum grade point average of 2.25 in economics courses. Transfer students must attain a minimum of 2.25 in transfer courses applied to the economics course requirements as well as UW-Parkside economics courses.

Basic Skills Requirements (26 credits)
1. English/Writing Skills Courses (6 credits)
  Required courses:
  
  ENGL 101 Composition and Reading* 3 cr
  
  ENGL 204 Writing for Business and Industry 3 cr
2. Computational and Quantitative Skills Courses (11 credits)
  Required courses:
  
  MATH 111* College Algebra I* 4 cr
  
  MATH 112 College Algebra II 4 cr
  
  QM 210 Business Statistics I 3 cr
3. Business and Technology Skills Courses (9 credits)
  Required courses:
  
  BUS 100 Introduction to Business** 3 cr
  
  CSCI 105 Introduction to Computers** 3 cr
  
  ACCT 201 Financial Accounting 3 cr
General Education Requirements (24-27 credits)
1. Humanities and the Arts Courses (12 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments.***
  SPCH 105 Public Speaking is highly recommended.
2. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (3 credits)
  Choose one course from departments other than ECON or BUS***
  Required courses BUS 100, ECON 120 and ECON 121 fulfill part of this requirement.
3. Natural Sciences Courses (9 credits)
  Choose three courses from two different departments other than CSCI.***
  Required course CSCI 105 fulfills part of this requirement.
4. Ethnic Diversity Course (0-3 credits)
  Choose one course that carries “DV” credit***
  A general education course may also be used to satisfy this requirement.
Economics Requirements (12 credits)
Required courses:

ECON 120 Principles of Microeconomics** 3 cr

ECON 121 Principles of Macroeconomics** 3 cr

ECON 366 Money and Banking 3 cr

ECON 367 Financial Institutions and Markets 3 cr

*These courses fulfill the university skills requirements.
**These courses count toward general education requirements for UW-Parkside
***Check the course schedule and work with your advisor to find courses that fulfill your general education and/or ethnic diversity requirements.

How credits count:
Courses can count for multiple requirements such as a program requirement and a general education requirement but, the credits only count once. Therefore, depending on how many courses are chosen that fulfill both program and general education requirements, students may be required to take additional elective courses (from those not already taken in areas above) to reach the required minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree.

Depth, two-course sequence requirement:
The University of Wisconsin system has a requirement that each associate degree program must contain at least one two-course sequence in which the first course provides the foundation for the second course. The courses under economics requirements in this program fulfill this requirement.

Green Chemistry

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Requirements for the A.S. in Green Chemistry (64-67 credits)

The associate of science degree with a major in green chemistry is designed for students who wish to expand their knowledge of green chemistry beyond the certificate. It is ideal for business majors with an interest in chemistry or for pre-pharm students who might wish to earn a 2-year degree prior to attending pharmacy school. The program consists of 64-67 credits that includes university skills requirements, general education requirements, an ethnic diversity requirement and the program specific-requirements. To complete this degree program students must complete all required courses (minimum of 60 credits required) and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00 with a minimum core chemistry course grade point average of 2.50.

Basic Skills Requirements (19 credits)
1. English/Writing Skills Course (3 credits)
  Required:
  
  ENGL 101* Composition and Reading 3 cr
2. Computational and Quantitative Skills Courses (4 credits)
  Required:
  
  MATH 111** College Algebra I 4 cr
3. Communication Skills Course (3 credits)
  Required:
  
  SPCH 105*** Public Speaking 3 cr
4. Business and Technology Skills (9 credits)
  Required:
  
  BUS 100*** Introduction to Business 3 cr
  
  ECON 120*** Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr
  
  ECON 121*** Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr
General Education Requirements (18-30 credits)
There are 36 credits required for general education but, after taking required courses for the program, a range of 18-30 credits will be needed depending on the program elective choices.
1. Humanities and the Arts Courses (9 credits)
  Choose three courses from three different departments***
  Required course SPCH 105 fulfills part of this requirement.
2. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (3 credits)
  Choose one course from a subject other than BUS, FIN, or ECON.
  Required courses BUS 100, ECON 120, and ECON 121 fulfill part of this requirement.
3. Natural Sciences Courses (8 credits)
  Choose two courses from two different departments***
  Required course CHEM 101 fulfills part of this requirement.
Ethnic Diversity Course (0-3 credits)
Choose one course that carries “DV” credit.***
A general education course may also be used to satisfy this requirement.

Program Core Requirements (25 credits)
Students are required to have earn a minimum 2.50 grade point average in these core chemistry courses.
Required Chemistry Courses:

CHEM 101***	General Chemistry I	4 cr
CHEM 102	General Chemistry II	4 cr
CHEM 103	General Chemistry I Lab	1 cr
CHEM 104	General Chemistry II Lab	1 cr
CHEM 155	Chemistry Seminar: Careers, Safety and Literature	3 cr
CHEM 206	Quantitative Chemical Analysis	4 cr
CHEM 230	Introduction to Green Chemistry	2 cr
CHEM 231	Green Chemistry Laboratory	2 cr
CHEM 321	Organic Chemistry I	4 cr

*This course fulfills the university writing skills requirements.
** This course fulfills the university computational skills requirements.
***These courses count toward general education requirements for UW-Parkside
*** Check the course schedule and work with your advisor to find courses that fulfill your general education and/or ethnic diversity requirements.

Notes:
Students earning an associate of science degree with a program of study in green chemistry are not eligible to earn the green chemistry certificate.

A minimum of 60 credits are required to earn an associate degree. If a student tests out or is waived from any course such as MATH 111 or ENGL 101, students will need to complete elective credits as needed to reach the minimum of 60 credits.

How credits count:
Courses can count for multiple requirements such as a program requirement and a general education requirement but, the credits only count once. Therefore, depending on how many courses are chosen that fulfill both program and general education requirements, students may be required to take additional elective courses (from those not already taken in areas above) to reach the required minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree.

Depth, two-course sequence requirement:
The University of Wisconsin system has a requirement that each associate degree program must contain at least one two-course sequence in which the first course provides the foundation for the second course. The courses under required chemistry courses in this program fulfill this requirement.

Laboratory Sciences

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Requirements for the A.S. in Laboratory Sciences (64-67 credits)

The associate of science degree with the laboratory sciences major consists of 64-67 credits that includes university skills requirements, general education requirements, an ethnic diversity requirement and the program specific-requirements. To complete this degree program students must complete all required courses and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00.

General Science Courses (37 Credits)
1. Core Biological Sciences (12 credits)
  Required courses:
  
  BIOS 101 Bioscience*** 4 cr
  
  BIOS 102 Organismal Biology 4 cr
  
  BIOS 210 Biostatistics 4 cr
2. Core Chemistry Courses (10 credits)
  Required courses:
  
  CHEM 101 General Chemistry I*** 4 cr
  
  CHEM 102 General Chemistry II 4 cr
  
  CHEM 103 General Chemistry Lab I*** 1 cr
  
  CHEM 104 General Chemistry Lab II 1 cr
3. Biological Sciences/Chemistry Elective Course (4 credits)
  Choose one course:
  
  BIOS 260 General Genetics 4 cr
  
  CHEM 206 Quantitative Chemical Analysis 4 cr
4. Mathematics Courses (8 credits)
  Required courses:
  
  MATH 111 College Algebra I** 4 cr
  
  MATH 112 College Algebra II 4 cr
5. Computer Science Course (3 credits)
  Required course:
  
  CSCI 105 Introduction to Computers*** 3 cr
General Education/Degree Requirements (27-30 credits)
1. English/Writing Skills Course (3 credits)
  Required course:
  
  ENGL 101 Composition and Reading* 3 cr
2. Mathematics/Computational Skills Course
  Required course:
  MATH 111 (Fulfilled through Mathematics requirement above)
3. Humanities and the Arts Courses (12 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments***
  SPCH 105 Public Speaking is highly recommended
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (12 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments***
  PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Sciences is highly recommended
5. Natural Sciences Courses (0 credits)
  (Completed through required general science courses above)
6. Ethnic Diversity Course (0-3 credits)***
  Choose one course that carries “DV” credit***
  A general education course may also be used to satisfy this requirement.

*This course fulfills the university writing skills requirements.
**This course fulfills the university computational skills requirements.
***These courses count toward general education requirements for UW-Parkside.
***Check the course schedule and work with your advisor to find courses that fulfill your general education and/or ethnic diversity requirements.

How credits count:
Courses can count for multiple requirements such as a program requirement and a general education requirement but, the credits only count once. Therefore, depending on how many courses are chosen that fulfill both program and general education requirements, students may be required to take additional elective courses (from those not already taken in areas above) to reach the required minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree.

Depth, two-course sequence requirement:
The University of Wisconsin system has a requirement that each associate degree program must contain at least one two-course sequence in which the first course provides the foundation for the second course. Both the required biological sciences and chemistry sequence of courses fulfill this requirement.

Physics

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Requirements for the A.S. in Physics (60-68 credits)

The associate of science degree with a major in physics is designed for students who are interested in acquiring a solid understanding of physics to be able to join the technical workforce in the technical industry. This program specifically embodies the two years of courses needed in preparation for students transferring to UW-Milwaukee’s engineering program. The program consists of 60-68 credits that includes university skills requirements, general education requirements, an ethnic diversity requirement and the program-specific requirements. To complete this degree program students must complete all required courses and earn a minimum cumulative degree grade point average of 2.00.

Basic Skills Requirements (3-7credits)
1. English/Writing Skills Course (3 credits)
  Required course:
  
  ENGL 101 Composition and Reading* 3 cr
2. Computational and Quantitative Skills Courses (0-4 credits)
  Required course:
  
  MATH 111 College Algebra I** 4 cr
General Education Requirements (26 credits)
1. Humanities and the Arts Courses (12 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments.***
  SPCH 105 Public Speaking is highly recommended
2. Social and Behavioral Sciences Courses (12 credits)
  Choose four courses from three different departments.***
3. Natural Sciences Courses (2 credits minimum)
  Choose one course not from math (MATH) or physics (PHYS).***
  Required courses fulfill part of this requirement.
Ethnic Diversity Course (0-3 credits)
Choose one course that carries “DV” credit***
A course that also is a general education course may be used to satisfy this requirement.

Math and Physics Requirements (30-32 credits)

Required Courses (20 credits):

MATH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I*** 5 cr

MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II*** 5 cr

PHYS 201 General Physics I*** 5 cr

PHYS 202 General Physics II*** 5 cr

Electives Courses (10-12 credits) / Required Engineering Major Specific Courses (15-18 credits)
Students seeking the associate of science degree with a major in physics must complete a minimum of 10 credits chosen from the list below. Selection of courses to fulfill these credits should be in consultation with an academic or a faculty advisor.

Students intending to earn the associate of science degree with a major in physics and continue on to a UWM engineering program must complete 15 or more credits depending on their chosen engineering major. Selection of courses to fulfill these credits should be in consultation with an academic or a faculty advisor.
Elective Course List:

PENG 211	Statics	3 cr
PENG 212	Dynamics	3 cr
PENG 214	Electrical Circuits I	3 cr
PENG 215	Materials Science and Engineering	3 cr
PENG 216	Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design	3 cr
PHYS 205	Modern Physics	3 cr
PHYS 241	Scientific Programming	3 cr
PHYS 301	Classical Mechanics	4 cr
PHYS 302	Electricity and Magnetism	4 cr
PHYS 403	Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics	4 cr

*This course fulfills the university writing skills requirements.
**This course (or a higher-level math course if determined through placement or transfer) fulfills the university computational skills requirements.
***Check the course schedule and work with your advisor to find courses that fulfill your general education and/or ethnic diversity requirements.

How credits count:
Courses can count for multiple requirements such as a program requirement and a general education requirement but, the credits only count once. Therefore, depending on how many courses are chosen that fulfill both program and general education requirements, students may be required to take additional elective courses (from those not already taken in areas above) to reach the required minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree.

Depth, two-course sequence requirement:
The University of Wisconsin system has a requirement that each associate degree program must contain at least one two-course sequence in which the first course provides the foundation for the second course. There are multiples of sequential courses in this program including but not limited to:

MATH 221 & MATH 222; PHYS 201 & PHYS 202 or 301; PHYS 202 & PHYS 205 or 302.

MATH 102	Survey of Mathematics**	3 cr
MATH 103	Elementary Statistics**	3 cr
MATH 104	Quantitative Reasoning**	3 cr
MATH 111	College Algebra I**	4 cr

LBST 103	Diversity in the United States***	3 cr
SPCH 105	Public Speaking***	3 cr

BUS 100	Introduction to Business***	3 cr
COMM 202	Group Communication***	3 cr
LBST 210	Introduction to Leadership***	3 cr

SPAN 103	Introductory Spanish I	4 cr
SPAN 104	Introductory Spanish II	4 cr
OR
FREN 103	Introductory French I	4 cr
FREN 104	Introductory French II	4 cr

ENGL101	Composition and Reading*	3 cr
SPCH 105	Public Speaking***	3 cr

PHIL 206	Introduction to Ethics***	3 cr
PHIL 215	Contemporary Moral Problems***	3 cr

GEOG 100	Physical Geography and the Environment***	4 cr
PHYS 101	Principles of Physics***	4 cr

POLS 217	Tactical Decision Making	3 cr
POLS 317	Strategic Decision Making	3 cr

GEOG 215	Economic Geography	3 cr
GEOG 250	Map Use and Analysis	3 cr
GEOG 340	Political Geography	3 cr

COMM 202	Group Communication	3 cr
LBST 210	Introduction to Leadership***	3 cr

CSCI 105	Introduction to Computers***	3 cr
CSCI 130	Introduction to Programming***	3 cr
CSCI 210	Mobile Device Interfaces***	3 cr

SOCA 101	Introduction to Sociology***	3 cr
SOCA 206	Race and Ethnic Relations in the US***	3 cr
POLS 202	Public Policy	3 cr

ENGL 101	Composition and Reading*	3 cr
ENGL 204	Writing for Business and Industry	3 cr

MATH 111*	College Algebra I*	4 cr
MATH 112	College Algebra II	4 cr
QM 210	Business Statistics I	3 cr

BUS 100	Introduction to Business**	3 cr
CSCI 105	Introduction to Computers**	3 cr
ACCT 201	Financial Accounting	3 cr

ECON 120	Principles of Microeconomics**	3 cr
ECON 121	Principles of Macroeconomics**	3 cr
ECON 366	Money and Banking	3 cr
ECON 367	Financial Institutions and Markets	3 cr

BUS 100***	Introduction to Business	3 cr
ECON 120***	Principles of Microeconomics	3 cr
ECON 121***	Principles of Macroeconomics	3 cr

BIOS 101	Bioscience***	4 cr
BIOS 102	Organismal Biology	4 cr
BIOS 210	Biostatistics	4 cr

CHEM 101	General Chemistry I***	4 cr
CHEM 102	General Chemistry II	4 cr
CHEM 103	General Chemistry Lab I***	1 cr
CHEM 104	General Chemistry Lab II	1 cr

BIOS 260	General Genetics	4 cr
CHEM 206	Quantitative Chemical Analysis	4 cr

MATH 221	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I***	5 cr
MATH 222	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II***	5 cr
PHYS 201	General Physics I***	5 cr
PHYS 202	General Physics II***	5 cr