ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN‐STOUT AND Western Technical College This Agreement is entered into between Western Technical College (hereinafter sending institution), and the University of Wisconsin‐Stout, Menomonie, WI (hereinafter receiving institution). This Agreement and any amendments and supplements, shall be interpreted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the University of Wisconsin System Academic Information Series (ACIS) policy 6.2 Guidelines for Articulation Agreements between UW System Institutions and WTCS Districts as well as policy 6.0 Undergraduate Transfer Policy. Both institutions agree to maintain accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and any other accreditation currently in existence pertaining to degree programs articulated via the transfer agreement. The sending institution has established an A.A.S. Human Services Associate (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Human Development and Family Studies (hereinafter receiving program), and will facilitate credit transfer and provide a smooth transition from one related program to another. It is mutually agreed: I.
Admission and Graduation Requirements A. The receiving institution’s admission and program admission requirements apply to both direct entry students and to students who transfer under this agreement. B. Students must fulfill the graduation requirements at both institutions to include: 1. General Education, Racial & Ethnic Studies and Global Perspective requirements; 2. Students at UW‐Stout will be required to complete a minimum of 32 credits in residence for a bachelor’s degree at UW‐Stout. C. Students must complete the entire sending program and meet the receiving institution’s admission requirements for the agreement to apply. II.
Transfer of Credits A. The receiving institution will apply 60 of the 65 credits from the sending program. A total of 60 credits remain to complete the receiving program. B. Courses will transfer as described in the attached Program Articulation Table. C. Courses are specifically identified in the attached Program Articulation Table requiring grades of “C” or higher that may be used towards the degree program. Grades received less than a “C” must be repeated if student is admitted into the program based on overall admission requirements. D. Elective courses taken or substituted at the sending institution and sending program not listed in this agreement will be reviewed on a case‐by‐case basis and determined how they may apply to the degree at the receiving institution. UW‐Stout/Western Technical College B.S. Human Development and Family Studies/A.A.S. Human Services Associate Page 1
III.
Implementation and Review A. The Provost, Dean, Program Director or designees of the parties to this agreement will implement the terms of this agreement, including identifying and incorporating any changes into subsequent agreements, assuring compliance with system policy, procedure and guidelines, and conducting a periodic review of this agreement. B. This Articulation Agreement is effective on 08/04/2015 and shall remain in effect until the end date of 08/04/2020 by either party with 90 days prior written notice. C. The college and university shall work with students to resolve the transfer of courses should changes to either program occur while the agreement is in effect. D. This Articulation Agreement will be reviewed by both parties beginning 02/04/2020 (within six months of the end date). E. When a student enrolls at the receiving institution following this agreement, the receiving institution will encode any course waivers and substitutions. F. This articulation agreement applies only to the receiving program in effect Fall 2015 until revised. UW‐Stout/Western Technical College B.S. Human Development and Family Studies/A.A.S. Human Services Associate Page 2
PROGRAM ARTICULATION TABLE
Western Technical College
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Program name
Human Services Associate
Human Development and Family Studies
Award Type (e.g.,
AAS)
A.A.S.
B.S.
Credit Length
65
120
Describe program
admission
requirements (if
any)
Minimum Cumulative 2.5 GPA Required
Instructions
SECTION A - General Education
Western Technical College
Course
Prefix &
Number
801-195
or
801-201
801-198
Or
810-201
804-107
~804-189
Or
~804-240
~806-198
809-122
Or
809-221
#809-159
Or
809-237
809-188
809-196
Or
809-203
809-198
Or
809-231
Course Name
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Credits
Course
Prefix &
Number
Course Name
GE
Area
Credits
Applied
Equiv
Sub Wav
General Education
Written Communication
3
ENGL 101
Composition 1
COMSK
3
Equiv
3
SPCOM 100
Fundamentals of Speech
COMS
3
Equiv
3
MATH GXX
Math Electives
ARNS
3
Equiv
(3-4)
STAT 130
STAT GXX
Elementary Statistics
Statistics Electives
ARNS
(2)
(1-2)
Equiv
BIO 132
Human Biology
ARNS
(4)
Equiv
3
POLS 210
American Government
SBSC
3
Equiv
Abnormal Psychology
3
PSYC 361
Abnormal Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
3
HDFS 255
Lifespan Human Development
SBSC
3
Equiv
3
SOC 110
Introductory Sociology
SBSC
3
Equiv
Introduction to Psychology
3
PSYC 110
General Psychology
SBSC
3
Equiv
General Education Total
Special Notes, if any:
~ 27
English 1
Speech
Fundamentals of Speech
College Mathematics
Introductory Statistics
Basic Statistics
Human Biology
Introduction to American Government
(4)
American National Government
(3)
Introduction to Sociology
Section A Subtotal
~24
~Alternates that can be taken to meet general education requirements in UW-Stout program. Three (3) credits are counted in General
Education total as an elective is taken during second term of program at WTC.
#Abnormal Psychology is not considered a general education course at UW-Stout.
SECTION B - Major, Concentration, Emphasis, Electives, or Other
Major, Concentration, Emphasis, Electives, or Other Courses
520-103
3
HDFS 225
520-105
520-110
Interviewing Principles and
Recordkeeping
Cultural Issues in Human Services
Public Health Issues in Human Services
3
HDFS 335
HDFS 345
520-150
Introduction to Gerontology
3
HDFS 340
520-101
Introduction to Human Services
3
HDFS XXX
3
Major Studies: HDFS Core
Skill Training for Individual & Family
Interventions
Critical Cultural Competence
Healthcare Dilemmas and Decisions for
Families
Human Development: Late Adulthood
Concentration or Minor
Family Life Elective
3
3
3
3
3
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520-102
520-106
520-107
520-190
Community Resources and Services
Professional Practices in Human Services
Introduction to Addiction and Substance
Use Disorders
Children, Families, and Groups
545-112
Introduction to Disabilities
809-159
Or
809-237
Abnormal Psychology
3
3
HDFS XXX
HDFS XXX
HDFS XXX
Family Life Elective
Family Life Elective
Family Life Elective
3
3
3
3
HDFS XXX
3
3
HDFS XXX
Family Life Elective
Free Electives
Family Life Elective
#3
PSYC 361
Abnormal Psychology
3
HDFS XXX
Family Life Elective
*4
Not applicable to UW-Stout’s program requirements.
See Section E for credit awarded (if applicable).
3
520-122
Human Services Field Study 2
4
520-120
Human Services Field Study 1
4
Major, Emphasis, Unrestricted Electives
38
Total
Special Notes, if any: #credits counted in section A on Western side.
3
Section B Subtotal
36
Total College Credits Applied
60
(sum of sections A and B)
*Only 3 of 4 credits will apply to free electives.
SECTION C - Remaining University of Wisconsin-Stout Requirements
ENGL 102
HDFS 257
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
HDFS
101
115
124
215
270
325
330
336
365
420
450
456
HDFS 490
HDFS 491
General Education
Composition 2
Analytic Reasoning & Natural Science w/Lab
Arts & Humanities
Contemporary Issues
Lifespan Sexuality
General Education Selectives
Major Studies: HDFS Core
Introduction to HDFS
Healthy Couple Relationships
Human Development: Early Childhood
Dynamics of Family Development
Seminar on Self Growth
Human Development: Middle Childhood & Adolescence
Human Development: Early and Middle Adulthood
Practice in Critical Cultural Competence
Family Resource Management
Family Research and Methodology
Family Policy
Abuse and the Family
Professional Issues: Human Development and Family
Studies
Internship: Human Development and Family Sties
3
4
6
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
4
60
Total Remaining UW-Stout Credits
SECTION D - Summary of Total Program Credits
Western Technical College
General Education
Major, Concentration Emphasis, Electives or
Other
Total College Credits
UW-Stout Requirements
27
38
65
Total College Credits Applied
Remaining credit to be taken at UW-Stout
60
60
120
Total Program Credits
SECTION E – Western Technical College’s courses transferable,
but not applicable to University of Wisconsin-Stout’s program requirements AND Western
Technical College courses not transferable.
520-120
520-122
Human Services Filed Study 1
Human Services Field Study 2
4
4
Total Western Technical College Credits
not applicable to UW-Stout requirements
8
HDFS XXX
HDFS XXX
Family Life Elective
Family Life Elective
4
4
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Signatures completed September 28, 2015. A copy of the signed agreement
available upon request.
SIGNATURE BLOCKS
Western Technical College Name Chief Academic Officer Roger Stanford University of Wisconsin‐
Stout Name Program Director Dr. Amanda Barnett Program Director Dr. Julie Zaloudek Dean Dr. Robert Peters Provost Dr. Patrick Guilfoile Signature Date Signature Date Agreement contact Persons:
UW-Stout: Linda Young, youngl@uwstout.edu, 715-232-1787
Dr. Amanda Barnett, barnetta@uwstout.edu, 715-232-1115
Dr. Julie Zaloudek, zaloudekj@uwstout.edu, 715-232-2102
Western Technical College:
Joan Miksis, miksisj@westerntc.edu 608-785-9275
Ann Lichliter, lichlitera@westerntc.edu 608-789-6148
Diane Osterhaus Neefe, neefed@westerntc.edu 608-785-9539
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