UWSP Paper Science Certificate Program
The Paper Science Certificate program provides recognition for completion of a specified course of study designed to enhance academic preparation in Paper Science studies.
The Level One Certificate in Paper Science requires:
• Admission to the Certificate program by the UWSP Paper Science and Engineering faculty, and
• Assignment to a a UWSP Paper Science faculty advisor
Admission to subsequent Paper Science Certificate programs requires completion of the preceding certificate or its equivalent and recommendation of the UWSP Paper Science faculty advisor.
A grade of C is required for any course which is to be applied to a certificate.
| Level One Certificate in Paper Science | |
|---|---|
Credits |
|
| Paper Science 103 or equivalent* | 3 |
| Chemistry 115 (or 105) | 4 |
| Chemistry 116 (or 106) | 5 |
| Math 118/119 | 6 |
| CIS 115/116 | 4 |
| Total Credits | 22 |
* may be satisfied with a non‑credit UWSP Introduction to Pulp and Paper Technology or UWSP Hands‑On Papermaking Course
| Level Two Certificate in Paper Science | |
|---|---|
Credits |
|
| Chemistry 248 | 3 |
| Chemistry 325 | 3 |
| Math 120 | 4 |
| Physics 150 | 5 |
| Paper 210 | 3 |
| Paper 215 | 4 |
| Paper 314 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 25 |
| Level Three Certificate in Paper Science | |
|---|---|
Credits |
|
| Math 121 | 4 |
| Math 222 | 4 |
| Math 220 | 3 |
| Chemistry 326 | 3 |
| Chemistry 328 | 2 |
| Chemistry 335/338 | 4 |
| Physics 250 | 5 |
| Upper Division Paper Sci & Eng. courses | 6-8 |
| Total Credits | 31-33 |
Students may meet the requirements for a UW Associate degree with successful completion of Level One and Level Two course work and 31 credits of general degree electives. These general degree electives must include:
| General Degree Electives | |
|---|---|
| Credits |
|
| English 101 and 102 | 6 |
| History | 3 |
| Economics 210 | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 6 |
| Humanities | 9 |
| Communications 101 | 2 |
| Wellness | 2 |
| Total Credits | 31 |
Completion of Level Three course work (excluding the upper division Paper Science and Engineering courses) satisfies pre‑requisite courses for admission to the junior year in the Paper Science and Engineering bachelor degree program. Admission to the junior year in the UWSP Paper Science and Engineering bachelor degree curriculum requires a 2.00 GPA.
Please contact Dr. Gerry Ring at 715‑346‑3928 for more information.