Letters and Science-Social Sciences (L&S SS)

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 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 first year students. Students may earn credit in just one L&S First-Year Seminar (course numbers 192, 193, and 194).

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

0-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Students will explore their SS academic interests through experiential learning via an internship. Students will learn to articulate the skills they are building through their experience. Key assessments include reflective assignments and a public presentation.

Prerequisites: major or minor in L&S Social Science; and consent of instructor

Course Rules: Students enrolled for 1 credit should expect to spend at minimum 95 hours on this course; at least 60 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled 2 credits should expect to spend at minimum 125 hours on this course; at least 90 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled for 3 credits should expect to spend at minimum 155 hours on this course; at least 120 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students who use the 0 credit option will enroll in the asynchronous online section and will complete internship documentation assignments and three CANVAS modules (networking, 2 reflections, evaluation survey).

Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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/

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: Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2022.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

1-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Continuation of the study of the issues, concepts, and practice of mock trial.

Prerequisites: junior standing; L&S SS 268(P); and ENGLISH 102(P), or Oral and Written Communication Competency Part A (OWC-A) requirement, or level 4 on English Placement Test (EPT).

Course Rules: Retakable to 6 cr max. Students may not earn more than a total of 9 cr in L&S SS 268 and L&S SS 468 combined.

Last Taught: Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

0-3 cr. Undergraduate.

Students will explore their SS academic interests through experiential learning via an internship. Students will learn to articulate the skills they are building through their experience. Key assessments include reflective assignments and a public presentation.

Prerequisites: junior standing; major or minor in L&S Social Science; and consent of instructor.

Course Rules: Students enrolled for 1 credit should expect to spend at minimum 95 hours on this course; at least 60 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled 2 credits should expect to spend at minimum 125 hours on this course; at least 90 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students enrolled for 3 credits should expect to spend at minimum 155 hours on this course; at least 120 hours will be work at their internship and 35 hours will be spent on class related activities. Students who use the 0 credit option will enroll in the asychronous online section and complete internship documentation assignments and three CANVAS modules (networking, 2 reflections, evaluation survey).

Last Taught: Spring 2019, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2023.

Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/

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/

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/

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/