Associate of Arts and Sciences
The Associate of Arts and Sciences degree is the foundation for the bachelor's degree. An associate's degree helps graduates break into the professional world and build the skills and foundation to advance into a bachelor's program. Students with the Associate of Arts and Sciences degree have satisfied the university-wide general education requirements as well as additional degree requirements associated with a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science.
Associate of Science in Business Administration
The Associate of Science in Business Administration provides a foundational understanding of the practices and frameworks to manage contemporary business situations. The program is an ideal blend of high-demand soft skills (e.g. communication, problem solving, interpersonal factors) and critical technical knowledge within various business functions.
Associate Degree Overall Requirements
- A minimum of 60 credits (some programs require more than 60 credits)
- Fulfilled all general education and degree requirements
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00
- Have earned at least 21 credits at UW-Platteville
Associate Degree World Languages Requirement
Students must complete one of the following:
- A minimum of one year (2 semesters) of high school world language courses in the same language with a "C" or higher average; or
- Completion of the first semester (or higher) in a university-level world language with a grade of "C" or higher.
Students with one year of high school world language may wish to test into the second course of the sequence. Students already fluent in a second language other than French, German or Spanish should consult with the UW-Platteville Humanities Department.
World Languages
- Courses may not be available in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).
- Availability of specific languages is subject to scheduling, staffing, and student demand.
- Retroactive credit may be earned. See Credit by Examination or Prior Learning.
- The world languages degree requirement is waived for international students.
- The world languages degree requirement may be waived for online degree students (exclusions may apply).
Chinese (CHINESE)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHINESE 1540 | Elementary Chinese 1 | 4 |
| CHINESE 1640 | Elementary Chinese | 4 |
- 1
First semester world language courses do not satisfy the BA or BFA world languages degree requirement.
French (FRENCH)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FRENCH 1040 | Elementary French 1 | 4 |
| FRENCH 1140 | Elementary French | 4 |
| FRENCH 2040 | Intermediate French | 4 |
| FRENCH 2140 | Intermediate French | 4 |
- 1
First semester world language courses do not satisfy the BA or BFA world languages degree requirement.
German (GERMAN)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GERMAN 1240 | Elementary German I 1 | 4 |
| GERMAN 1340 | Elementary German II | 4 |
| GERMAN 2240 | Intermediate German I | 4 |
| GERMAN 2340 | Intermediate German II | 4 |
- 1
First semester world language courses do not satisfy the BA or BFA world languages degree requirement.
Spanish (SPANISH)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SPANISH 1030 & SPANISH 1040 | Elementary Spanish Part One and Elementary Spanish Part Two 1 | 4 |
| SPANISH 1840 | Elementary Spanish I 1 | 4 |
| SPANISH 1940 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| SPANISH 2840 | Intermediate Spanish I | 4 |
| SPANISH 2940 | Intermediate Spanish II | 4 |
- 1
First semester world language courses do not satisfy the BA or BFA world languages degree requirement.