L&S SS 100 Experiential Learning
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Provides reflection, journaling, and other practices designed to make experiential learning activities more meaningful and impactful.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken twice, for a max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 193 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: SS
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 268 Practicum in Mock Trial I
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the issues, concepts, and practice of mock trial.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max. Students may not earn more than a total of 9 cr in Pol Sci/L&S SS 268/468 combined.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 289 Internship in Social Sciences, Lower Division:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of social sciences in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate settings.
Prerequisites: intro course in social sciences; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs work in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 291 UROP Seminar
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion of the methodology and intellectual underpinnings of academic research. Required of all UROP participants.
Prerequisites: acceptance to UROP; conc reg in UROP apprenticeship.
Course Rules: Retakable to max 4 cr in any combination of L&S SS 291, 294, & 295.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 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: Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 297 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: acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2022, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: none; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 1997, Fall 1996.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 468 Practicum in Mock Trial II
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of the study of the issues, concepts, and practice of mock trial.
Prerequisites: jr st; Commun/Pol Sci 268(P); satisfaction of GER English Composition competency req.
Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max. Students may not earn more than a total of 9 cr in Pol Sci/L&S SS 268/468 combined.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 489 Internship in Social Sciences, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of social sciences in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above course in social sciences; 2.25 gpa; cons 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 2019, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 496 UROP Apprenticeship, Upper-Level
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP Apprenticeship courses.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2020, Fall 2018, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 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: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 498 Washington Internship
9 cr. Undergraduate.
Thirty-six hours of work per week in approved internships in Washington, D.C. supervised by the Washington Center for Learning Alternatives. Weekly seminar attendance.
Prerequisites: jr st, nomination by Washington Intern Committee, & conc reg in appropriate 699 or other independent study course.
Course Rules: Cr/no cr only.
Last Taught: Summer 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2011, Summer 2011.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
L&S SS 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 1997, Spring 1997, Fall 1996.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/