Letters and Science-Humanities Courses
L&S HUM 100 FYB Writing Studio for English 101
1 cr. Undergraduate.
A small group and individualized instruction course that helps students develop college-level writing and critical reading skills. Emphasizes writing process strategies. Taken concurrently with a composition course or another writing-intensive class.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge.
Course Rules: May be retaken twice for credit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 102 FYB Writing Studio for English 102
1 cr. Undergraduate.
A small group and individualized instruction course that helps students develop college-level writing and critical reading skills. Emphasizes writing process strategies. Taken concurrently with a composition course or another writing-intensive class.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge.
Course Rules: May be retaken twice for credit. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 105 First Year Bridge: Finding Your Pathway
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to help students successfully transition to college, explore career options, set meaningful academic and career goals, develop essential skills, and engage in academic behaviors and study strategies.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge; and concurrent enrollment or previous completion of ENGLISH 101, or placement into ENGLISH 101 or higher.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 110 First Year Bridge Seminar: Academic Reading
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to college learning while also focusing on independent academic reading at a college level.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge Program.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 120 First Year Bridge Seminar: College Strategies for Success
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Helps students make the transition to college by promoting active learning, student involvement and responsibility in the learning process. Also develops life management skills, and engages students on campus.
Prerequisites: enrollment in First Year Bridge.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 4 credits max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2010, Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 289 Internship in Humanities, Lower Division:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of humanities in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: introductory course in humanities; 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 293 Sophomore Scholars Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: soph st.
Course Rules: Open only to soph. Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
General Education Requirements: HU
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 1990, Spring 1989, Fall 1987, Fall 1986.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 489 Internship in Humanities, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of humanities in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 300-level or above course in humanities; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 496 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Summer 1987.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 701 Topics in the Humanities:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in the schedule of classes each time the course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons instr
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 1995, Spring 1995, Fall 1994.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S HUM 800 Newberry Library Renaissance Seminar:
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Graduate seminars at the Newberry Library on such topics as philology, paleography, and archival sciences. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites announced in schedule of classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: grad st; cons major adviser & chair of Renaissance Advisory Comm
Course Rules: Retakable w/topic chg to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/