Associate Degree
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Here are the general requirements for the associate degree. Be sure to tell your advisor while you are working toward your associate degree if you may eventually wish to go on for your bachelor's degree after completing your AD. Your advisor can help you select elective credits which are among the general degree requirements for the bachelor's degree. The following 60 credits are required:

A. English, 3-6 credits: English 101 and 102, or 150 through placement.

B. Communication, 2 credits: Communication 101 or equivalent.

C. History, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Science, and Social Science: Earn a minimum of 40 credits from the following. Include at least one two-semester course sequence and one course taught from primary texts.

1. Mathematics and Natural Science: 12-16 credits.

1. Mathematics: Minimum of 2 credits from the following courses: Mathematics 100 109, 111, 118, 338, 355. (NOTE: Math 100 is a prerequisite to 109, 111, 118, 338 and 355 and will apply to all degrees.)
2. Natural Science: Minimum of 8 credits, two disciplines and at least one laboratory course. Look in this catalog under the specific natural science department to determine what sequence of courses to take and what restrictions apply for taking more than one course in a discipline.

• Astronomy 100 or 311 (no lab), 205, 206.

• Biology 100 or 101, 130, 160, 202 (no lab), 285.

• Chemistry 100 or 101, 105, 106, 115, 116.

• Geography 100EL, 101, 340 (no lab), 350.

• Geology 100, 104.

• Physics 100EL or 101, 115, 150, 203, 204, 250.

2. History, minimum of 3 credits from the following: History 101NW, 102NW, 105, 106, 107, 108, 211, 212, 215NW, 216NW, 219NW, 220NW, 253NW, 254NW, 337NW, 338NW, 345NW, 346NW, 366EL.
3. Humanities, 9-15 credits. Select courses from at least two of the following areas, but no more than 6 credits in the fine arts (art, communication, dance, theatre, and music in Area 1) or more than 3 credits of history from Area 4.

Humanities Area 1: History and appreciation of art, communication, dance, theatre, music:

• Art 181NW, 282, 283, 346NW, 397.

• Communication 160, 171, 190, 250, 273, 360, 361, 362, 363, 367, 370.

• Dance 352.

• Interior Architecture 150NW, 160MNS, 309, 310NW.

• Music 100, 103, 105MNS, 220, 221, 300, 301, 305MNS, 307, 320, 323, 326, 329, 427.

• Web Digital Media Development 100.

• Theatre 105, 329, 351, 352, 361, 362, 451, 452, 490.

Humanities Area 2: Literature:

• Comparative Literature 101, 102, 317.

• English 106, 108, 200, 211, 212, 213, 214, 280MNS, 281NW, 282MNS, 283, 285, 286, 288, 289, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313a, 313b, 314, 319, 320, 329, 330, 333, 334, 336, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365, 366, 374NW, 378, 382MNS, 383, 395.

• French 340.

• German 340.

• Russian 360NW, 370NW.

• Spanish 340.

Humanities Area 3: Philosophy, political theory, and religious studies:

• History 380

• Philosophy 100, 101, 105NW, 121, 230NW, 270, 301, 302, 305, 306, 307, 315, 320, 325, 326, 327, 336, 380EL, 381NW/MNS.

• Political Science 270, 391, 393, 394.

• Religious Studies 100NW, 101, 102MNS, 105NW, 301, 302, 303, 304, 311MNS, 316NW/MNS, 321, 330, 333NW, 340, 341NW, 342.

Humanities Area 4: Civilization, area studies, and interdisciplinary courses:

• Foreign Language 381.

• French 381.

• German 381.

• History 304, 305, 306, 339, 340NW, 341NW, 344NW, 347NW, 349NW, 351NW, 352NW.

• International Studies 381.

• Peace Studies 200.

• Russian 381NW.

• Spanish 381, 382MNS, 383NW

• Women's Studies 300, 320MN

4. Social Science, 9-15 credits. Select courses from two or more social science disciplines, with a minimum of 6 credits from courses in Category 1. You may not count both Human Development 261 and Psychology 260 toward the social science requirement.

Social Science Category 1:

• Anthropology 101NW, 110NW, 125NW, 315NW, 320NW, 325, 335NW, 338NW, 339NW, 345NW, 380NW.

• Economics 210, 211.

• Geography 110NW, 113NW, 120NW, 211, 226, 300NW, 302NW, 327, 328.

• Political Science 101, 160NW, 180, 201, 202MNS, 212, 242, 250, 315MNS, 341, 361, 362NW, 370NW, 371NW.

• Psychology 110, 240, 260, 320, 330.

• Sociology 101MNS, 102MNS, 224, 225, 230, 240, 270MNS, 300, 310, 327, 360EL, 370NW.

Social Science Category 2:

• Clinical Lab Science 105.

• Communication 240, 280.

• Geography 342.

• Human Development 166, 261, 265, 367

• Natural Resources 150EL, 372.

• Political Science 306.

• Sociology 308, 355EL, 366, 368

• Women's Studies 105MNS, 301.

D. Wellness: 2 credits.

1. Aerobics/Activity:

• Dance 103, 104, 105, 106, 112, 114, 115, 203, 204, 205, 206, 212, 214, 215, 303, 304, 305, 306, 314, 315.

• Military Science 111, 112, 153, 154.

• Physical Education 231.

• Wellness 100 to 299 (labeled AA in the timetable).

2. Health Enhancement:

• Food and Nutrition 151.
• Health Education 140, 280.
• Health Promotion/Wellness 102, 103, 106, 107, 110, 142, 143, 148, 149, 206, 208, 248, 299.
• Psychology 255, 290.
• Wellness 100 to 299 (labeled HE in the timetable).

5. Additional approved courses to total 60 credits.

    a.  Earn a minimum of 15 credits from UW-Stevens Point.

    b.  Earn a 2.0 or better grade point average at UW-Stevens Point.

    c.  Earn a 2.0 or better grade point average overall (includes UW-Sevens Point and transfer credits).

6. If, after you complete the associate degree, you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree here at UW-Stevens Point, you must choose among the bachelor's degrees offered here. Whichever you choose, you will need to complete additional university requirements in order to earn that degree.

1. For the bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree, you need:

1. Foreign Language: 8 credits or test out.
2. Natural Science: At least one lab course in each of two disciplines.
3. History: 6 credits, from a two-semester sequence, as defined in the B.A. general degree requirements section of this catalog.
4. Humanities: You need at least one course in each of humanities areas 1, 2, and 3, as defined in the B.A. general degree requirements section of this catalog.
5. Minority Studies: One course.
6. Environmental Literacy: 3 credits.
7. Writing Emphasis: 6 credits.
8. Non-Western Culture: One course.
9. Earn at least 40 credits in courses numbered 300 and above.
10. Wellness (physical education): Total of 3 credits (1 or 2 of aerobic activity and 1 or 2 of health enhancement).
11. Earn a total of 120 credits. Some majors require more.
12. An approved major.

2. For the bachelor of science (B.S.) degree, you need:

1. Mathematics: 4 credits in addition to Mathematics 100. (NOTE: Math 100 is a prerequisite to 109, 111 118, and 355 and will apply to all degrees.) See course list in the B.S. general degree requirements section of this catalog.
2. Natural Science: At least 12 credits with no more than one course numbered 100, and at least one laboratory course in each of two disciplines.
3. Minority Studies: One course.
4. Environmental Literacy: 3 credits.
5. Writing Emphasis: 6 credits.
6. Non-Western Culture: One course.
7. Earn at least 40 credits in courses numbered 300 and above.
8. Wellness (physical education): Total of 3 credits (1 or 2 of aerobic activity and 1 or 2 of health enhancement).
9. Earn a total of 120 credits. Some majors require more.
10. An approved major.

3. For the bachelor of music/bachelor of fine arts (B.M./B.F.A.) degree, you need:

1. Mathematics OR Foreign Language: Choose one according to description in the B.M./B.F.A. general degree requirements section of this catalog. (NOTE: Math 100 is a prerequisite to 109, 111, 118 and 355 and will apply to all degrees.)  
2. Natural Science: At least one lab course in each of two disciplines.
3. History: 6 credits total.
4. Humanities: You need at least one course in each of humanities areas 1, 2, and 3, as defined in the B.M./B.F.A. general degree requirements section of this catalog.
5. Minority Studies: One course.
6. Environmental Literacy: 3 credits.
7. Writing Emphasis: 6 credits.
8. Non-Western Culture: One course.
9. Earn at least 40 credits in courses numbered 300 and above.
10. Wellness (physical education): Total of 3 credits (1 or 2 of aerobic activity and 1 or 2 of health enhancement).
11. Earn a total of 120 credits. Some majors require more.
12. An approved major.

G. If you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree at another UW System institution, you must complete the requirements of that particular institution. Your associate degree meets one part of the general degree requirements of any UW campus, but only one part. Individual campuses establish what are called competency requirements, usually in English, mathematics, and a foreign language. Your associate degree does NOT meet those competency requirements.

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