Overview
This page describes accelerated graduate degrees (AGDs) at UWM. For more information see the UWM AGD policy. The AGD policy allows high-achieving students to begin graduate-level work before completion of the undergraduate degree and allows programs to double count credits between bachelor’s and graduate degrees. Programs create a unique AGD with one undergraduate and one graduate degree to prescribe what credits can be shared between the two degrees. This allows students to complete both a bachelor's and graduate degree in an accelerated timeframe.
Definitions
Shared Credit: counting the same course credit for fulfillment of the requirements of both the bachelor’s and the graduate degree.
Forward-Shared Credit: graduate-level course credit completed as an undergraduate student that, in addition to bachelor’s degree credit, is eligible to fulfill graduate degree credit upon student admission to Graduate School. Because forward-shared credits are subject to the Graduate School transfer credit policy, a grade of B or better (B- is not acceptable) is required.
Backward-Shared Credit: graduate course credit completed as a graduate student that is eligible to fulfill remaining undergraduate credits in addition to graduate degree credits.
Degree Requirements
Undergraduates complete at least 120 credits for a bachelor’s degree. Graduates complete at least 30 credits for a master’s degree, and substantially more in some graduate programs. Students in an AGD complete the same requirements by sharing graduate-level credits within the prescribed limits to complete both degrees. All graduate-level work requires students to follow graduate academic standards, regardless of when they take the course. Each AGD may share credit differently, and may share credit forward, backward, or both. See AGD Programs for sharing credit details.
Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate Requirements
Typically, students complete their general education requirements, school or college general requirements, and most of their major requirements prior to beginning any shared credit coursework. Students remain in undergraduate status to complete all required bachelor’s degree credits (typically 120, potentially more) minus eligible backward-shared credits. Remaining undergraduate credit requirements fulfilled through backward-shared credits is specified by the program and will be completed as a graduate student.
Individual AGDs may have additional requirements for degree completion (see Programs tab). Some programs do not prescribe to backward-shared credit. In this case, the student would complete all undergraduate requirements and receive their bachelor's degree prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Forward-Shared Credits
Some AGDs prescribe forward-shared credits so undergraduate students can begin graduate coursework eligible for both their bachelor’s and graduate degrees. Undergraduates must meet the minimum GPA requirements for the Graduate School before attempting graduate-level work. Programs provide additional requirements for enrolling in eligible graduate-level coursework. Enrollment in graduate-level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School. All graduate-level work requires completion of graduate academic standards. Students accruing forward-shared credits remain in undergraduate standing, pay undergraduate tuition for graduate-level courses, and are eligible for undergraduate federal financial aid. For a U/G course, students must enroll in and complete the G section in order for it to forward share credit. Because forward-sharing credits are subject to the Graduate School transfer credit policy, a grade of B or better (B- is not acceptable) is required.
Opting Out of the AGD as an Undergraduate Student
Students in undergraduate status who choose to not pursue a graduate degree may continue with their bachelor’s degree and complete any remaining bachelor's degree credits as an undergraduate student. The student will need to decline their acceptance to Graduate School, and alert their graduate program.
Graduate Degree
Graduate School Admission
For AGDs that prescribe backward-shared credits, students will begin Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree. To be considered for admission to the Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet UWM Graduate School admission criteria, and any additional standards set by the program, and have completed required bachelor’s degree credits minus eligible backward shared credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
- For example, if the bachelor’s degree requires 120 credits and the AGD allows for 15 backward-shared credits, the student must have 105 undergraduate credits before starting their first term as a graduate student.
For AGDs that do not prescribe backward-shared credit, students would have completed their bachelor’s degree prior to their first term as a graduate student and still must meet UWM Graduate School admission criteria and any additional standards set by the program.
Failure to Gain Admission to Graduate School
A student who applies to but is not admitted to the Graduate School as an accelerated graduate student may continue with the bachelor’s degree and can reapply for graduate admission after completing the bachelor’s degree.
Graduate Requirements
Once accepted, students begin graduate student status the semester in which they have only backward-shared credits remaining to complete the bachelor’s degree. Students carry the same graduate student status as those admitted with a bachelor’s degree and are eligible for all graduate student financial assistance, including appointments as TAs, PAs, and RAs. Students pay tuition at the graduate rate. All students completing graduate-level work are subject to the same performance requirements.
All accelerated graduate degree students must submit an Accelerated Master’s Credit Evaluation Form in the first semester of their graduate career, even if they have no forward-shared credits. The Graduate School will evaluate graduate-level work from the undergraduate portion of the AGD or verify that the student has no forward-shared credits.
Opting Out of the AGD After Starting Graduate School
The Graduate School typically requires a bachelor's degree for admission, but makes an exception to this rule for students in an approved AGD. Graduate students who choose to opt out of their AGD program and have not yet completed all bachelor's degree requirements through backward-shared credits no longer maintain graduate student status. These students will alert their graduate program and can opt back into undergraduate student status in order to complete undergraduate coursework and finish their bachelor's degree. If such students have maintained UWM Graduate School enrollment up to that point in time, a re-entry application with Undergraduate Admissions would not be necessary.
Degree Completion
Credit Transfer
Forward Shared Credit Transfer
AGD students submit an Accelerated Master’s Credit Evaluation Form in the first semester of their graduate career. The Graduate School will evaluate graduate-level work from the undergraduate portion of the AGD. Coursework eligibility is determined by the program and subject to UWM Graduate School transfer credit standards. Once forward-shared credits, graduate-level credit has been transferred into the graduate degree, it is available for other forms of shared credit, such as that permitted between graduate degrees and certificates.
Backward-Shared Credit Transfer
Once students enter graduate status, they are eligible to take backward-shared credit courses. Coursework eligibility is determined by the program. Backward-shared credits will be transferred to the undergraduate transcript once the student completes all required undergraduate credit and applies for graduation.
Bachelor's Degree
Upon completion of the courses and credits required for the bachelor’s degree, the student should apply for graduation in the undergraduate degree program. If a student has discontinued in undergraduate status in PAWS, students must submit an Accelerated Master's Degree Undergraduate Graduation Notification form to the Registrar's Office. In addition, the student must also submit an Accelerated Master’s Credit Evaluation Form; the Registrar’s Office will transfer the backward-shared, credits completed in graduate status, into the undergraduate record to facilitate the review of the student for undergraduate degree clearance. Degree clearance procedures at the undergraduate level will follow established procedures once the graduate credit is transferred to the undergraduate record.
Graduate Degree
Students graduate with the graduate degree when they have completed all requirements in addition to any forward shared credits. This may occur during the same semester when the bachelor’s degree is awarded, or in a later semester.
Programs
Approved AGDs below—listed in alphabetical order by bachelor's degree—involve one UWM undergraduate degree and one UWM graduate degree. Eligible shared credits, undergraduate requirements, and Graduate School admission requirements as defined by the program are listed under each AGD. To view these requirements online, click the “>” next to each degree pair.
Accounting, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Accounting, BBA and Information Technology Management, MS. There are six (6) forward shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count toward Business and General Elective credits and forward-shared with the master’s degree. Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be forward-shared. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
Approved enrollment into graduate level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to graduate school as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a master’s degree.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Information Technology Management, MS and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Information Technology Management, MS. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Information Technology Management faculty.
Opting Out of the AMD as an Undergraduate Student
Opting Out of the AMD After Starting Graduate School
Anthropology, BA/Anthropology, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Anthropology BA and Anthropology MS. There are six (6) forward-shared credits and 9 backward-shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
Students can utilize six credits maximum to forward share. See list below for courses that may be forward shared. These courses must be taken at the graduate (G) level.
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
Students can utilize nine (9) credits maximum to backward share toward the BA in Anthropology.
Note that Core courses (801, 802, and 803) and the Advanced Seminar (763 or 940) cannot be double counted. Classes taken to fulfill Graduate requirements for Method 1, Method 2, Elective 1, Elective 2, Elective 3, and Elective 4 can be shared. See below for the list of approved graduate classes for backward-shared credit.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible Forward-shared Courses | ||
| ANTHRO 302 | Anthropology and Popular Culture | 3 |
| ANTHRO 304 | Violence and Warfare in Prehistory | 3 |
| ANTHRO 305 | The Celtic World | 3 |
| ANTHRO 306 | European Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 307 | World Archaeology: Foundations of Civilization | 3 |
| ANTHRO 308 | Archaeology of North America | 3 |
| ANTHRO 309 | Archaeology of Central and South America | 3 |
| ANTHRO 310 | Archaeology of Middle America | 3 |
| ANTHRO 311 | The World of the Ancient Maya | 3 |
| ANTHRO 312 | The Past on Tap: The Archaeology of Fermented Beverages | 3 |
| ANTHRO 313 | Archaeology of the American Southwest | 3 |
| ANTHRO 314 | American Indian Societies and Cultures | 3 |
| ANTHRO 320 | Peoples and Cultures of Africa | 3 |
| ANTHRO 322 | Europe in Anthropological Perspective | 3 |
| ANTHRO 325 | Japanese Culture and Society | 3 |
| ANTHRO 326 | Peoples and Cultures of South Asia | 3 |
| ANTHRO 335 | American Indians of the Southeast | 3 |
| ANTHRO 340 | Cultures of Online Games and Virtual Worlds | 3 |
| ANTHRO 349 | Seminar in Ethnography and Cultural Processes | 3 |
| ANTHRO 354 | Anthropology, Aesthetics, and Art | 3 |
| ANTHRO 361 | Applications in Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 362 | System Failure: Globalization and Language Extinction | 3 |
| ANTHRO 380 | Anthropological Applications of GIS | 3 |
| ANTHRO 400 | Human Sociobiology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 401 | Primate Populations | 3 |
| ANTHRO 402 | Primate Evolution | 3 |
| ANTHRO 403 | The Human Skeleton | 3 |
| ANTHRO 404 | Human Biological Variation | 3 |
| ANTHRO 405 | Forensic Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 406 | Evolutionary Biology & Human Diseases | 3 |
| ANTHRO 407 | Neuroanthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 408 | Hormones and Behavior | 3 |
| ANTHRO 409 | Evolution, Religion, and Human Biology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 420 | Power and Ideology in Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 421 | Cities in the Ancient World | 3 |
| ANTHRO 424 | Ethnoarchaeology and Experimental Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 425 | Hunter-Gatherer Lifeways: Past and Present | 3 |
| ANTHRO 426 | Who Owns the Past? | 3 |
| ANTHRO 431 | Cities and Culture | 3 |
| ANTHRO 439 | Culture and Global Health | 3 |
| ANTHRO 440 | Medical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 441 | Nature, Knowledge, and Technoscience in Anthropological Perspective | 3 |
| ANTHRO 442 | Humanitarianism in Global Perspective | 3 |
| ANTHRO 443 | Medicine and Pharmaceuticals in the Global Age | 3 |
| ANTHRO 446 | The Child in Different Cultures | 3 |
| ANTHRO 447 | The Global Politics of Human Rights | 3 |
| ANTHRO 448 | Cultural and Human Ecology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 449 | The Human Economy | 3 |
| ANTHRO 450 | Political Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 460 | Anthropological Theory | 3 |
| ANTHRO 465 | Historic Preservation in Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 466 | Historical Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 467 | Archaeological Curation: A Practicum in the Care of Research Collections | 3 |
| ANTHRO 497 | Study Abroad: (Programs in Peru and South Africa may be used for graduate credit) | 1-12 |
| ANTHRO 501 | Archaeology of Death | 3 |
| ANTHRO 502 | Lithic Analysis: Stone Tools and Human Behavior | 3 |
| ANTHRO 525 | Zooarchaeology: Analysis of Faunal Remains | 3 |
| ANTHRO 535 | Analysis of Archaeological Ceramics | 3 |
| ANTHRO 540 | Applications of Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 543 | Cross-Cultural Study of Religion | 3 |
| ANTHRO 560 | Introduction to Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 561 | Techniques and Problems in Ethnography | 3 |
| ANTHRO 562 | Techniques and Problems in Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 565 | Seminar in Regional Archaeology: | 3 |
| ANTHRO 566 | Archaeological Analysis and Report Preparation: | 3-6 |
| ANTHRO 567 | Archaeological Field School | 3-6 |
| ANTHRO 568 | Introduction to Anthropological Statistics | 3 |
| ANTHRO 570 | Issues in Bilingualism | 3 |
| ANTHRO 649 | Ethnography of Institutions | 3 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible Backward-shared Courses | ||
| Graduate Electives Options | ||
| Any graduate course with approval from the department Graduate Advisor and the student’s MS Advisor. | ||
| Graduate Methods Options | ||
| ANTHRO 380G | Anthropological Applications of GIS | 3 |
| ANTHRO 403G | The Human Skeleton | 3 |
| ANTHRO 501G | Archaeology of Death | 3 |
| ANTHRO 502G | Lithic Analysis: Stone Tools and Human Behavior | 3 |
| ANTHRO 525G | Zooarchaeology: Analysis of Faunal Remains | 3 |
| ANTHRO 535G | Analysis of Archaeological Ceramics | 3 |
| ANTHRO 560G | Introduction to Research Methods in Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 561G | Techniques and Problems in Ethnography | 3 |
| ANTHRO 562G | Techniques and Problems in Archaeology | 3 |
| ANTHRO 566G | Archaeological Analysis and Report Preparation: | 3-6 |
| ANTHRO 567G | Archaeological Field School | 3-6 |
| ANTHRO 568G | Introduction to Anthropological Statistics | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
The Accelerated Graduate Degree in Anthropology requires students meet the following criteria:
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 (Anthro and Cumulative)
- Junior standing
- Prior completion of ANTHRO 101, ANTHRO 102, and ANTHRO 103
- Declaration of major in Anthropology with an intent to apply for the Accelerated Master’s Degree in Anthropology
Approved enrollment into graduate level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to the MS in Anthropology as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. These courses fulfill requirements for the BA in Anthropology, regardless of acceptance into Graduate School.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
Admission to the MS in Anthropology as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree in Anthropology is selective. Students apply by January of their Junior (3rd) year. In order to be considered for admission into Graduate School, students must meet all existing Department of Anthropology graduate program admission requirements.
Art History, BA/Art History, MA
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Art History BA and Art History MA. There are 6 forward shared credits and 15 backward shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Courses must be taken at the graduate (G) level and will count toward the Art History MA as well as fulfill the Art History BA undergraduate requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for forward shared credit | ||
| ARTHIST 307G | Film Directors: | 3 |
| ARTHIST 308G | Film Styles: | 3 |
| ARTHIST 312G | Minoan and Mycenaean Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTHIST 313G | Greek Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTHIST 314G | Art and Archaeology of the Ancient Near East | 3 |
| ARTHIST 315G | Art and Archaeology of Ancient Egypt | 3 |
| ARTHIST 316G | Roman Art and Archaeology | 3 |
| ARTHIST 324G | Early Christian and Byzantine Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 325G | Early Medieval Art in the West | 3 |
| ARTHIST 327G | Caliphs, Emirs, & Kings: Art & Architecture of Medieval Spain | 3 |
| ARTHIST 329G | Late Medieval Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 333G | High Renaissance Art in Italy | 3 |
| ARTHIST 341G | Art of the Dutch Golden Age | 3 |
| ARTHIST 342G | Art and Society in Renaissance Florence | 3 |
| ARTHIST 343G | Art and Culture of Spain and Latin America, 1500-1750 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 349G | American Postmodernism 1960-2000 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 353G | American Art: Colonial Period - 1870 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 354G | American Art: 1870 - Present | 3 |
| ARTHIST 355G | American Folk Art | 3 |
| ARTHIST 357G | Rococo to Revolution: European Art, 1750-1850 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 358G | Realism to Post-Impressionism: European Art, 1850-1900 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 364G | Modernism and the Avant-Garde, 1900-1960 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 365G | History of Photography | 3 |
| ARTHIST 366G | German Painting, 1800-1933 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 367G | Latin American Modernisms | 3 |
| ARTHIST 368G | History of Modern Design | 3 |
| ARTHIST 369G | Introduction to Contemporary Art | 3 |
| ARTHIST 370G | Trends in Contemporary Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 371G | African Art | 3 |
| ARTHIST 372G | Art of the Inca and their Ancestors | 3 |
| ARTHIST 373G | Art of Ancient Mexico and Central America | 3 |
| ARTHIST 375G | Art of the Aztec Empire | 3 |
| ARTHIST 382G | Chinese Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 383G | Japanese Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 384G | Art and Archaeology of the Chinese Bronze Age | 3 |
| ARTHIST 386G | Art, Ritual, and Ethnicity of China | 3 |
| ARTHIST 387G | Buddhist Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 412G | Cities and Sanctuaries of Ancient Greece | 3 |
| ARTHIST 413G | Greek Sculpture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 425G | The Age of Pilgrimage and Crusade: Romanesque Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 426G | The Age of the Great Cathedrals: Gothic Art and Architecture | 3 |
| ARTHIST 431G | Renaissance Architecture in Italy | 3 |
| ARTHIST 447G | Topics in Early Modern Art: | 3 |
| ARTHIST 458G | A Comparative History of Architecture and Urbanism: | 3 |
| ARTHIST 459G | 3 | |
| ARTHIST 462G | Frank Lloyd Wright | 3 |
| ARTHIST 463G | Cubism and its Inheritance | 3 |
| ARTHIST 465G | Dada and Surrealist Art | 3 |
| ARTHIST 469G | American Artists Revealed: | 3 |
| ARTHIST 470G | Topics in American Art: | 3 |
| ARTHIST 472G | History and Theory of New Media Art | 3 |
| ARTHIST 473G | Art and Performance | 3 |
| ARTHIST 474G | Maya Art | 3 |
| ARTHIST 480G | Chinese Painting | 3 |
| ARTHIST 481G | Topics in Chinese Art: | 1-3 |
| ARTHIST 482G | Topics in Non-Western Art: | 3 |
| ARTHIST 497G | Study Abroad: | 1-12 |
| ARTHIST 603G | The Art Museum: History, Theory, Practice | 3 |
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
The following courses may be used to fulfill College of Letters & Sciences (L&S) electives for the undergraduate degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for backward shared credit | ||
| ARTHIST 703 | Introduction to Art Museum Studies I | 3 |
| ARTHIST 704 | Introduction to Art Museum Studies II | 3 |
| ARTHIST 710 | Colloquium in Ancient Art and Archaeology: 1 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 720 | Colloquium in Medieval Art/Architecture: 2 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 730 | Colloquium in Renaissance/Baroque Art/Architecture: 3 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 740 | Colloquium in Latin American Art: 4 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 750 | Colloquium in American Art: 5 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 760 | Colloquium in Modern Art/Architecture: 5 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 761 | Colloquium in Film History, Theory, Criticism: 6 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 770 | Colloquium in Non-Western Art: 4 | 3 |
| ARTHIST 891 | Art Museum Internship 7 | 3 |
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Fulfills UG Ancient requirement. Fulfills G Ancient/Medieval.
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Fulfills UG Medieval requirement. Fulfills G Ancient/Medieval.
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Fulfills UG Renaissance-Baroque requirement. Fulfills G Renaissance-Baroque.
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Fulfills UG Non-Western requirement. Fulfills G Non-Western.
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Fulfills UG 19th-20th Century requirement. Fulfills G Modern/Contemporary.
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Fulfills UG Film requirement. Fulfills G Modern/Contemporary.
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Fulfills UG Internship (ARTHIST 691) requirement.
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. To be permitted to enroll in courses at the graduate (“G”) level during a student’s junior year with the intention of forward sharing those courses toward the master’s degree the student must meet the following criteria:
- Have declared the major in Art History
- Have a UWM cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
- On schedule to complete all GERs and 105 credits by the end of the junior year
Graduate Admissions Requirements
Admission to the Graduate School and the graduate phase of the accelerated Art History program will be selective and occur in January of the junior year. Students should apply by January 15th to be considered for funding and priority registration. To be considered for admission to the graduate phase students must meet the following requirements:
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from UWM Art History faculty
Students who are not selected for the graduate phase of the program may complete the BA with a major in Art History.
Biomedical Sciences, BS: Biomedical Science/Biomedical Sciences, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Biomedical Sciences, BS and Biomedical Sciences (BMS), MS (thesis-track). There are 6 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
Courses must be taken at the graduate (G) level and can count toward the BMS graduate requirement and also fulfill BMS undergraduate requirement. Courses to be considered for forward sharing:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMS 717 | Laboratory Technology-Theory and Practice | 2 |
| BMS 718 | Experimental Design and Research in Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
| PSYCH 510G | Advanced Psychological Statistics | 3 |
| BMS 610G | Pharmacology | 3 |
| BMS 539G | Public Health Microbiology | 2 |
| BMS 540G | Public Health Microbiology Lab | 2 |
| BMS 555G | Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring | 1 |
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
These courses fulfill BMS requirements for the undergraduate degree. A maximum of 15 credits can be shared backward. Courses to be considered for backward sharing include the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMS 615G | Cellular and Molecular Toxicology | 3 |
| BMS 701 | Human Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| BMS 702 | Human Pathophysiology II | 3 |
| BMS 705 | Molecular Pathology | 3 |
| BMS 710 | Seminar in Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
| BMS 750 | Infection and Immunity | 3 |
| BMS 751 | Immunopathology | 3 |
| BMS 756 | Current Concepts in Cancer | 3 |
| BMS 765 | Molecular Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BMS 775 | Mechanisms of Infectious Disease | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. Eligible students must be enrolled in the BMS sub-major and must maintain a GPA of 3.0. Eligible students should meet with the program director and apply to the program in the Fall of their junior year.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, the student meet the criteria for admission established by the BMS MS program and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student. In addition, the student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Community Engagement and Education, BS/Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Community Engagement and Education, BS (CEED) and Cultural Foundations of Engagement and Education, MS (CFCEE). There are 6 forward shared credits and 15 backward shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Shared Courses
CFCEE elective courses taken during the undergraduate career must be taken at the graduate (G) level to count forward toward the graduate career. These courses will count toward the CFCEE elective course requirement and also fulfill elective credits in the CEED undergraduate major.
Elective courses in CFCEE are selected in close consultation with the faculty advisor such that they can be tailored to the student's MS degree progression. Course selection must be approved by the advisor and program to move the student toward mastery of the CDS standards.
All courses listed below can be backward shared to fulfill credits toward the bachelor's degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED POL 520 | Peace Education 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 531 | Alternative Schools 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 533 | Educating Black Males-Theories, Methods and Strategies 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 534 | Students Placed At Risk: Deconstructing Risk, Defining Promise 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 535 | Educating Students Placed At Risk: Pedagogies of Engagement 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 560 | Education and Hispanics 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 580 | An Overview of Child/Youth Care 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 581 | Youth Work Practice 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 597 | Public Schools, Church-State Issues: Educational Foundations 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 601 | Foundations of Community-Based Organizations 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 602 | Proposal Writing and Fundraising Skills for Community-Based Organizations 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 609 | Community Partnerships 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 610 | Reproduction of Minority Communities 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 611 | Community Policies and Urban Minority Youths 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 612 | Community Participation and Power 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 620 | History of the Education of African Americans 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 624 | Gender and Education 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 625 | Race Relations in Education 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 626 | Antiracist Education 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 630 | Race, Ethnicity, and Public Policy in Urban America 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 633 | Community Development for Low-Income and Minority Communities 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 639 | Milwaukee Black Community 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 640 | The Rise and Fall of America's Southern Civil Rights Movement 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 650 | The Civil Rights Movement in Northern Cities 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 702 | Cultural Foundations of Education Graduate Seminar 1 | 3 |
| ED POL 705 | Sociology of Education and Community Engagement | 3 |
| ED POL 710 | Research Methods for Education and Community Engagement | 3 |
| ED POL 740 | Modern Philosophies of Education and Community | 3 |
| ED POL 750 | History of Education in American Communities | 3 |
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This course may be forward shared
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. If eligible, students will submit the following materials to the department:
- 1-2 page statement explaining their interest in the particular field of study as reasons for pursuing an accelerated degree
- copy of their college transcript
- a recommendation letter from a faculty member in the chosen field
Both the CEED and CFCEE programs must agree to accept the student into the accelerated graduate degree.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor's degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the MS in Cultural Foundations of Community Engagement and Education and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet admissions criteria for Graduate School are eligible to continue with their bachelor’s degree, provided they continue to meet undergraduate standards.
Community Engagement and Education, BS/Educational Psychology, MS: Cognitive and Developmental Sciences
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Community Engagement and Education, BS (CEED) and Educational Psychology, MS with a concentration in Cognitive and Developmental Sciences (ED PSY CDS). There are 6 forward shared credits and 15 backward shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Any graduate course that fulfills an ED PSY CDS elective can be forward counted and must be approved by the advisor and program to move the student toward mastery of the ED PSY CDS standards. ED PSY CDS electives can be taken from any area, including those outside of the CDS concentration, and are tailored to the student's ED PSY CDS degree progression. Courses must be taken at the graduate (G) level. These courses fulfill CEED elective credits.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
All courses required for ED PSY CDS are eligible for backward shared credit and fulfill CEED elective credits.
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. If eligible, students will submit the following materials to the department:
- 1-2 page statement explaining their interest in the particular field of study as reasons for pursuing an accelerated degree
- copy of their college transcript
- a recommendation letter from a faculty member in the chosen field
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the MS in Educational Psychology and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Because the ED PSY CDS programs coordinator will be involved in monitoring undergraduate student progress of individuals pursuing an accelerated degree, the ED PSY CDS program will permit guaranteed acceptance into graduate school provided they meet the criteria above.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet graduate school admissions criteria may continue with their BS in Community Education and Engagement.
Criminal Justice and Criminology, BS/Criminal Justice and Criminology, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Criminal Justice & Criminology, BS, and Criminal Justice & Criminology, MS. There are 6 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Shared Courses
All courses listed below can be backward shared to fulfill a major elective or general elective for the bachelor's degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRM JST 421G | Cybercrime 1 | 3 |
| CRM JST 490G | Drugs, Crime and Criminal Justice 1 | 3 |
| CRM JST 520G | Analysis Oriented Technology: Spatial Data Analysis; Crime Mapping; ArcGIS 1 | 3 |
| CRM JST 671G | Juvenile Justice 1, 3 | 3 |
| CRM JST 680G | Jails 1 | 3 |
| CRM JST 795 | Issues in Law Enforcement Practice and Policy | 3 |
| CRM JST 820 | Police and the Multicultural Community | 3 |
| CRM JST 830 | Intervention Strategies for Correctional Clients | 3 |
| CRM JST 850 | Issues in Correctional Practice and Policy | 3 |
| CRM JST 910 | Methods and Practice Capstone for Crime Analysts | 3 |
| CRM JST 920 | Criminal Justice Masters Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| CRM JST 970 | Readings in Criminal Justice Research: 1, 2 | 3 |
- 1
This course may be forward shared.
- 2
CRM JST 970 (special topics) can only be taken if the student has not already taken the topic as an undergraduate elective (i.e. Criminal Evidence and Investigation, Violence and the Criminal Justice System).
- 3
CRM JST 671G would count as a major requirement for the bachelor's degree when it is backward shared.
Undergraduate Requirements
The Criminal Justice and Criminology Department’s graduate program coordinator and undergraduate academic advisors from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare will be responsible for advising students in the accelerated program. For enrollment in graduate-level courses during an undergraduate career that may be forward shared toward the MS in Criminal Justice & Criminology, the Accelerated Graduate Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology requires students meet the following additional criteria:
- a student must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a GPA of at least 3.25 in the major area of study
- junior standing (58+ credits)
- prior completion of CRM JST 110, CRM JST 271, CRM JST 273, CRM JST 275, CRM JST 305 courses
Approved enrollment into graduate-level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to the MS in Criminal Justice & Criminology as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. These courses fulfill requirements for the BS in Criminal Justice & Criminology regardless of acceptance into Graduate School. Students apply for Graduate School as indicated below. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a Master’s degree.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
Admission to the MS in Criminal Justice & Criminology as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree is guaranteed. Students typically apply by February of the junior year. To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor's degree, students must do the following:
- Meet the standard UWM Graduate School admission requirements (except for the completion of a Bachelor's degree).
- Meet the standard application requirements for a MS in Criminal Justice & Criminology.
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Be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet admissions criteria for the MS in Criminal Justice & Criminology are eligible to continue with their BS in Criminal Justice & Criminology major, provided they continue to meet those standards.
Economics, BA/Economics, MA
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Economics, BA, and Economics, MA. There are 6 forward shared credits and a maximum of 15 backward shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Forward shared courses must be taken at the graduate level.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 411G | Economic Forecasting Methods | 3 |
| ECON 413G | Statistics for Economists | 3 |
| ECON 415G | Economics of Employment and Labor Relations | 3 |
| ECON 426G | Public Economics | 3 |
| ECON 432G | Industrial Organization | 3 |
| ECON 447G | Labor Economics | 3 |
| ECON 448G | Economics of Human Resources | 3 |
| ECON 450G | Health Economics | 3 |
| ECON 454G | International Trade | 3 |
| ECON 455G | International Finance | 3 |
| ECON 458G | Selected Topics in Economics: | 3 |
| ECON 506G | Mathematical Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 513G | Introduction to Econometrics | 3 |
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 606G | Mathematical Economics II | 3 |
| ECON 701 | Economic Theory: Microeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 702 | Economic Theory: Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECON 703 | Econometrics | 4 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Students may declare their interest in the accelerated Economics BA/MA program as soon as they begin at UWM, and should seek advice from the Economics Undergraduate Advisor regarding their choice of courses in the first three years.
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. If eligible, students must meet minimum Graduate School GPA requirements before taking any graduate (G) level courses as an undergraduate student. To continue in the undergraduate portion of an accelerated program, a student must have a 2.75 GPA in their undergraduate coursework before they take any U/G courses for credit.
Eligible and interested students must apply for admission to the Graduate School no later than March 1st in their junior year.
Note that the required courses for the economics undergraduate major (ECON 103, ECON 104, ECON 210, ECON 301 and ECON 302) need to be completed before admission to the Graduate School.
The following classes are eligible for the completion of the undergraduate research requirement: ECON 404, ECON 411, ECON 413, ECON 426, ECON 432, ECON 447, ECON 448, ECON 454, ECON 455, ECON 506, ECON 513, or ECON 699.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing the undergraduate degree, the student must meet the requirements established by the Economics graduate program and the UWM Graduate School, and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Approved enrollment into graduate level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to graduate school as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. Per UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a master’s degree.
Exceptional Education, BS: K4-12 Special Education/Exceptional Education, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Exceptional Education, BS: K4-12 Special Education and Exceptional Education, MS. There are 6 forward shared credits and 13 backward shared credits for a total of 19 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Credit Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEDUC 532G | Assessment and Monitoring | 3 |
| EXCEDUC 601G | Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| EXCEDUC 679G | Critical Issues in Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
Eligible Backward Shared Credit Courses
Backward Shared Credit Courses for students completing the bachelor's with a teacher certification in special education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEDUC 488G | Linking Seminar: Professional Development | 1 |
| EXCEDUC 588G | Teaching Experience III | 1-12 |
| EXCEDUC 574G | Curriculum Accommodations II: Primary/Middle | 3 |
Backward Shared Credit Courses for students who elect to earn a bachelor's degree in Exceptional Education without a teacher certification in special education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEDUC 560G | Foundations of Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EXCEDUC 561G | 3 | |
| EXCEDUC 699G | Independent Reading | 1-3 |
| EXCEDUC 703 | Job Development and On the Job Support for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| EXCEDUC 705 | Transition Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| EXCEDUC 707 | Linking Academics and Self-Determination to Transition Planning | 3 |
| AD LDSP 598G | Introduction to Workforce Education and Development | 3 |
| AD LDSP 861 | Foundations in Systems of Educational Equity | 3 |
| SOC WRK 774 | Trauma Counseling I: Theory and Research | 3 |
| SOC WRK 775 | Trauma Counseling II: Diagnosis and Treatment | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
The Academic advisors from the School of Education will identify, track, and advise undergraduates who have declared an intent to pursue an accelerated graduate degree. Students apply to the undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Exceptional Education and teacher certification program in special education during their 2nd or 3rd year (typically), and subsequent to admission complete 4 semesters of professional coursework.
The following items must be met prior to applying for formal admission to the undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Exceptional Education and teacher certification program in special education:
- At least 45 credits with a GPA of 2.5
- Grade of “C” or better in MATH 175 (or equivalent) and ENGLISH 102 (or equivalent)
- Grade of “C” or better in CURRINS 300 and a positive field evaluation or equivalent (e.g., recommendation from instructor)
Students indicate their intent to apply to the Accelerated Graduate Degree program after their 2nd semester of professional coursework in the undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Exceptional Education and teacher certification program in special education. This allows them to be eligible to take graduate-level courses during their undergraduate career in the 3rd semester of professional coursework, and students must meet the following criteria:
- meet the minimum GPA requirements for admission to the Graduate School at the time of enrollment in graduate level U/G or G coursework
- a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all work in the professional program
- declare their intent to apply for an accelerated graduate program
- complete service and/or undergraduate research in special education or a related field
- write and submit a 2 page (approximately) personal statement that explains: the students' interest in a particular field of study, an appropriate faculty mentor tied to their interests, and reasons for desiring to enter the accelerated program
- submit 2 letters of recommendation from professionals who can speak to the applicant's analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and ability to manage an increased workload
- receive a positive recommendation from the teacher certification program faculty, following an interview with the faculty
- complete the same academic work and follow the same performance standards as graduate students in the Exceptional Education master's program
Approved enrollment into graduate-level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to graduate school as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a master’s degree.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
Admission to Graduate School prior to completion of a bachelor’s degree as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree in Exceptional Education is selective, students must meet the standard UWM Graduate School MS in Exceptional Education admission requirements, and be in progress to complete 107 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet admissions criteria for Graduate School are eligible to continue with their bachelor’s degree, provided they continue to meet undergraduate standards.
Finance, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Finance, BBA and Information Technology Management, MS. There are 6 forward shared credits and 9 backward shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count toward Business Elective credits and forward share to the master’s degree. Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be forward-shared.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
Nine (9) graduate credits may be backward shared as such:
- 3 credits of Business Electives
- 6 credits of General Electives
Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be backward-shared. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated degree in Information Technology Management, MS may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Information Technology Management, MS and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Information Technology Management, MS. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Information Technology Management faculty.
Opting Out of the AMD as an Undergraduate Student
Opting Out of the AMD After Starting Graduate School
Finance, BBA/Management, MS: Finance Analysis
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Finance, BBA and Management, MS: Finance Analysis There are 6 forward-shared credits and 12 backward-shared credits for a total of 18 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count toward Business Elective credits and forward-share to the master’s degree. Any of the required or elective course options in the Management, MS: Finance Analysis program may be shared forward.
Eligible Backward-shared Courses
Twelve (12) graduate credits may be backward-shared as such: Up to 3 credits of Finance Major Electives; 6 credits of Business Electives; 3 credits of General Electives. Any of the required or elective course options in the Management, MS: Finance Analysis program may be shared backward. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated degree in Management, MS: Finance Analysis may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Management, MS: Finance Analysis and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Management, MS: Finance Analysis. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Finance faculty.
Opting Out of the AMD as an Undergraduate Student
Opting Out of the AMD After Starting Graduate School
French, BA/Language, Literature, and Translation, MA: French and Francophone Language, Literature, and Culture
This is an approved AMD as of Spring 2020. Requirements are currently being formatted for Catalog copy from governance documents. See program directly for details.
French, BA/Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: French, BA and Translation and Interpreting Studies (TIS) MA. There are 6 forward shared credits and 15 backward shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Courses must be taken at the graduate (G) level and will count toward the TIS MA as well as fulfill the French BA undergraduate requirement.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses eligible for forward shared credit (maximum of 6 credits) | ||
| FRENCH 426G | Growing Up French | 3 |
| FRENCH 427G | Advanced Written Expression | 3 |
| FRENCH 428G | Castles, Cathedrals, and Common People: The Foundations of French Culture | 3 |
| FRENCH 429G | Royalty, Reason, and Revolution: The Golden Age of French Culture | 3 |
| FRENCH 430G | Reaction and Innovation: French Culture of the 19th and 20th Centuries | 3 |
| FRENCH 450G | Institutions and Culture of Contemporary France | 3 |
| FRENCH 451G | Cinema of the French-Speaking World: | 3 |
| FRENCH 457G | Topics in French and Francophone Studies in Translation: | 3 |
| FRENCH 510G | Seminar on Masterpieces of Literature Written in French: | 3 |
| FRENCH 520G | Seminar in Contemporary French Literature: | 3 |
| FRENCH 592G | Seminar in French Language: | 3 |
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
These courses may be used to fulfill the electives requirements for the undergraduate degree in L&S.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses eligible for backward shared credits (maximum of 15 credits) | ||
| FRENCH 733 | Seminar in French Literature: | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 706 | Introduction to Translation: French to English | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 716 | Seminar in Advanced Translation: French to English | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 709 | Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 710 | Comparative Systems for Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 820 | Translation Theory | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. If eligible, students must meet the minimum UWM graduate school GPA requirements before taking any graduate (G) level classes as an undergraduate. The French BA/TIS MA program is open to students who have:
- achieved junior status;
- declared a major in French;
- maintained a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or better, and a GPA in the French major of 3.5 or better;
- completed at least 60 of their undergraduate credit hours and at least 21 of their French credit hours at UWM;
- on track for completing the major requirements (27 credits) for an undergraduate major in French.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor's degree, the student must meet criteria for admission established by the TIS MA and the UWM Graduate School, and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
In addition, eligible and interested students must apply for admission to the Graduate School in the Translation & Interpreting Studies MA program no later than March 1st of their third year. They must submit:
- a personal statement of goals, abilities, and reasons for pursuing the MA degree.
- three academic letters of recommendation.
Students also must take and pass the Translation Qualifying Exam, which is a requirement for admission to the MA TIS program for all students. It is recommended that the students do so in early November of their third year, but they must do so no later than May of their third year.
Students who do not gain admission to the MA degree can complete the BA with a major in French by taking at least one course numbered higher than 350 in an additional semester; they will also need to complete any required L&S and university credits still outstanding.
Applications will be reviewed by the TIS admissions panel.
Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Science/Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatic Science (Professional)
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Science and Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatic Science (Professional). There are 6 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level courses taken in undergraduate status may count toward the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatic Science (Professional) course requirements and also fulfill elective credits in the undergraduate Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Science major. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for forward-shared credit | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
Fifteen (15) graduate credits from the following list may be backward-shared credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for backward-shared credits | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. Before a student takes a G level course, they must have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. Undergraduate students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
Students should indicate their intent to apply to the Accelerated Graduate Degree program by the completion of their 5th semester of coursework in the undergraduate bachelor’s degree. This allows them to be eligible to take graduate-level courses during their undergraduate career in the 7th semester, and progress to their graduate career by semester 8.
In addition to the minimum GPA requirements, students must submit the following materials to the School of Freshwater Sciences:
- Declaration of intent to apply for an accelerated graduate program.
- A 1-2 page personal statement that explains the students' interest in a particular field of study and reasons for desiring to enter the accelerated program.
- A recommendation letter from a faculty member who can speak to the applicant's critical thinking and writing skills, and ability to manage an increased workload.
Approved enrollment into graduate-level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to graduate school as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatic Science (Professional) program and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet graduate school admissions criteria may continue with their Freshwater Sciences, BS degree.
Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Science/Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional)
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Sciences and Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional). There are 6 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level courses taken in undergraduate status may count toward the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional) course requirements and also fulfill elective credits in the undergraduate Freshwater Sciences, BS: Aquatic Science major. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for forward-shared credit | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
Fifteen (15) graduate credits from the following list may be backward shared.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for backward-shared credit | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. Before a student takes a G level course, they must have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. Undergraduate students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
Students should indicate their intent to apply to the Accelerated Graduate Degree program by the completion of their 5th semester of coursework in the undergraduate bachelor’s degree. This allows them to be eligible to take graduate-level courses during their undergraduate career in the 7th semester, and progress to their graduate career by semester 8.
In addition to the minimum GPA requirements, students must submit the following materials to the School of Freshwater Sciences:
- Declaration of intent to apply for an accelerated graduate program.
- A 1-2 page personal statement that explains the students' interest in a particular field of study and reasons for desiring to enter the accelerated program.
- A recommendation letter from a faculty member who can speak to the applicant's critical thinking and writing skills, and ability to manage an increased workload.
Approved enrollment into graduate-level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to graduate school as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional) program and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet graduate school admissions criteria may continue with their Freshwater Sciences, BS degree.
Freshwater Sciences, BS: Water Policy/Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatic Science (Professional)
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Freshwater Sciences, BS: Water Policy and Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatic Science (Professional). There are 6 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level courses taken in undergraduate status may count toward the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatics Science (Professional) course requirements and also fulfill elective credits in the undergraduate Freshwater Sciences, BS: Water Policy major. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for forward -shared credit | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
Fifteen (15) graduate credits from the following list may be backward shared.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for backward-shared credit | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. Before a student takes a G level course, they must have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. Undergraduate students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
Students should indicate their intent to apply to the Accelerated Graduate Degree program by the completion of their 5th semester of coursework in the undergraduate bachelor’s degree. This allows them to be eligible to take graduate-level courses during their undergraduate career in the 7th semester, and progress to their graduate career by semester 8.
In addition to the minimum GPA requirements, students must submit the following materials to the School of Freshwater Sciences:
- Declaration of intent to apply for an accelerated graduate program.
- A 1-2 page personal statement that explains the students' interest in a particular field of study and reasons for desiring to enter the accelerated program.
- A recommendation letter from a faculty member who can speak to the applicant's critical thinking and writing skills, and ability to manage an increased workload.
Approved enrollment into graduate-level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to graduate school as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Aquatic Science (Professional) program and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet graduate school admissions criteria may continue with their Freshwater Sciences, BS degree.
Freshwater Sciences, BS: Water Policy/Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional)
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Freshwater Sciences, BS: Water Policy and Freshwater Science, MS: Water Policy (Professional). There are 6 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level courses taken in undergraduate status may count toward the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional) course requirements and also fulfill elective credits in the undergraduate Freshwater Sciences, BS: Water Policy major. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for forward-shared credit | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
All Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional) electives and required courses are eligible for backward sharing and fulfill Freshwater BS elective credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for backward-shared credit | ||
| FRSHWTR 502G | Aquatic Ecosystem Dynamics | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 504G | Quantitative Freshwater Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 506G | Environmental Health of Freshwater Ecosystems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 510G | Economics, Policy and Management of Water | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 511G | Ichthyology | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 513G | Field Experimentation and Analysis in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 514G | Analytical Techniques in Freshwater Sciences | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 524G | Aquatic Isotope Biogeochemistry | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 541G | Contaminants of Emerging Concern | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 563G | Finfish Aquaculture and Nutrition Principles | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 567G | Fish Health | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 583G | Cost-Benefit Analysis for Environmental Resource Decisions | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 584G | Aquatic Ecosystem Services Valuation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 585G | Applied Water Statistics and Data Manipulation | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 630G | Leadership in Science: Tackling Wicked Problems | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 640G | Sequence Analysis | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 781 | Water Law for Scientists and Policy Makers | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 810 | Professional Development for Water Leaders | 3 |
| FRSHWTR 890 | Science Communication | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. Before a student takes a G level course, they must have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75. Undergraduate students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
Students should indicate their intent to apply to the Accelerated Graduate Degree program by the completion of their 5th semester of coursework in the undergraduate bachelor’s degree. This allows them to be eligible to take graduate-level courses during their undergraduate career in the 7th semester, and progress to their graduate career by semester 8.
In addition to the minimum GPA requirements, students must submit the following materials to the School of Freshwater Sciences:
- Declaration of intent to apply for an accelerated graduate program.
- A 1-2 page personal statement that explains the students' interest in a particular field of study and reasons for desiring to enter the accelerated program.
- A recommendation letter from a faculty member who can speak to the applicant's critical thinking and writing skills, and ability to manage an increased workload.
Approved enrollment into graduate-level coursework during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to graduate school as part of the Accelerated Graduate Degree. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Freshwater Sciences, MS: Water Policy (Professional) program and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
Students who do not satisfactorily meet graduate school admissions criteria may continue with their Freshwater Sciences, BS degree.
German, BA/Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: German, BA and Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA. There are no forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-Shared Courses
This accelerated program does not allow any forward-shared credits.
Eligible Backward-Shared Courses
These courses fulfill requirements for the L&S undergraduate degree.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses eligible for backward-shared credit | ||
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Seminar on German Studies: | ||
| Seminar on Themes and Motifs in German Literature: | ||
| TRNSLTN 708 | Introduction to Translation: German to English | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 709 | Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 718 | Seminar in Advanced German Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 820 | Translation Theory | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School before completing the undergraduate degree, the student must meet the criteria for admission established by the TIS MA and the UWM Graduate School, and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student, and apply for admission no later than March 1st of their third year. In addition, they must:
- Submit a personal statement of goals, abilities, and reasons for pursuing the MA degree.
- Submit three letters of recommendation, of which at least two must be written by members of the German faculty.
- Take and pass the Translation Qualifying Exam no later than May of their third year.
- Meet the English proficiency level required by the Graduate School, as well as one of the following: a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 83; TOEFL CBT score of 220; or IELTS score of 6.5.
Global Studies, BA/Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Global Studies (Communications track), BA and Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA. There are no forward-shared credits and a maximum of 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-shared Courses
This accelerated program does not allow any forward-shared credits.
Eligible Backward-shared Courses
These courses fulfill Letters and Science elective requirements for the undergraduate degree. Courses to be considered for backward sharing include the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for backward sharing | ||
| TRNSLTN 709 | Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 710 | Comparative Systems for Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 726 | Computer-Assisted Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 730 | Internship in Translation/Interpreting | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 820 | Translation Theory | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. If eligible, students must meet the minimum UWM Graduate School GPA requirements before taking any graduate (G) level courses as an undergraduate student.
The program is open to students who have:
- achieved junior status;
- declared the Global Studies BA/Global Communications Track
- a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or better;
- a GPA of 3.5 or better in the courses counting towards the Global Studies BA (including their language courses); and
- completed at least 60 of their undergraduate credit hours and at least 21 of their Global Studies BA credit hours at UWM.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing the undergraduate degree, the student must meet the criteria for admission established by the TIS MA and the UWM Graduate School, and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student.
In addition, they must:
- Submit a personal statement of goals, abilities, and reasons for pursuing the MA degree.
- Submit three letters of recommendation, two of which must be written by members of the faculty in the department of the emphasized language, and one of which must be written by the instructor of a GLOBAL area code course.
- Take and pass the Translation Qualifying Exam, which is a requirement for admission to the Translation concentration of the MA program. It is recommended that the students do so in early November of their junior year, but they must do so no later than May of their third year.
Human Resources Management, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Human Resources Management, BBA and Information Technology Management, MS. There are 6 forward shared credits and 9 backward shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Six graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count toward Business Elective credits and forward share to the master’s degree. Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be forward shared.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
Nine graduate credits may be backward shared as such:
- 3 credits of Business Electives
- 6 credits of General Electives
Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be backward shared. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated graduate degree in Information Technology Management, MS may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a master’s degree.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Information Technology Management, MS and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Information Technology Management, MS. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Information Technology Management faculty.
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Information Technology Management, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Information Technology Management, BBA and Information Technology Management, MS. There are 6 forward shared credits and 12 backward shared credits for a total of 18 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status will forward share credit towards the master's degree. Unless granted an exception by program faculty, all accelerated students will forward share the following courses: BUS ADM 749 and BUS ADM 810. BUS ADM 749 fulfills the BBA requirement, BUS ADM 434, and BUS ADM 810 counts towards an Information Technology Management, BBA major elective.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
Twelve (12) graduate credits may be backward shared as such:
- 9 credits of Business Electives
- 3 credits of General Electives
Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be backward-shared. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated degree in Information Technology Management, MS may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Information Technology Management, MS and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Information Technology Management, MS. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Information Technology Management faculty.
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Information Science and Technology, BS/Information Science and Technology, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Information Science and Technology, BS (BSIST) and Information Science and Technology, MS (MSIST).
There are 6 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-shared Courses
Eligible Forward-shared Courses must be approved by the advisor. Any pre-approved MSIST required or elective course can be shared forward. Courses must be taken at the G level.
Eligible Backward-shared Courses
Any course approved to count toward the MSIST can be shared backward to fulfill a major elective or general elective for the bachelor's degree; and fulfill a required or elective course for the master's degree.
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 in the major for admission to the accelerated program, with no active incompletes or retakes of Information Science and Technology courses.
Undergraduate students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.75 and a GPA of at least 3.0 in the major area of study.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the MS in Information Science and Technology and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student. Students who do not satisfactorily meet graduate school admissions criteria may continue with their BS in Information Science and Technology.
Information Science and Technology, BS/Library and Information Science, MLIS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Information Science and Technology, BS (BSIST) and Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS).
There are 6 forward shared credits and 15 backward shared credits for a total of 21 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Credit Courses
Eligible Forward Shared Credit Courses must be approved by the advisor. Any pre-approved MLIS required or elective course can be used for forward shared credits. Courses must be taken at the G level.
Eligible Backward Shared Credit Courses
Any course approved to count toward the MLIS can be backward counted for shared credit to fulfill a major elective or general elective for the bachelor's degree; and fulfill a required or elective course for the master’s degree.
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated master’s degree. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 in the major for admission to the accelerated program, with no active incompletes or retakes of Library and Information Science courses.
Undergraduate students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.25 and a GPA of at least 3.5 in the major area of study.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Master of Library and Information Science and the UWM Graduate School and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor’s credits prior to their first term as a graduate student. Students who do not satisfactorily meet graduate school admissions criteria may continue with their BS in Information Science and Technology.
Kinesiology, BS/Athletic Training, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Kinesiology, BS and Athletic Training, MS. There are 6 forward shared credits and 28 backward shared credits for a total of 34 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may forward share toward the Athletic Training MS.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 550G | Psychological Aspects of Human Movement | 3 |
| KIN 551G | 3 |
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
Twenty-eight (28) graduate credits may be backward shared toward the Kinesiology BS.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATRAIN 725 | Gross Anatomical Kinesiology | 4 |
| ATRAIN 710 | Prevention & Care of Emergent Medical Conditions in Athletic Training | 4 |
| ATRAIN 701 | Introduction to Clinical Education and Professional Development | 1 |
| ATRAIN 785 | Clinical Education in Athletic Training: I | 1 |
| ATRAIN 747 | Clinical Exam and Diagnosis of the Lower Extremity in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATRAIN 757 | Foundations of Therapeutic Interventions in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATRAIN 726 | Pathoetiology of Musculoskeletal Injury | 1 |
| ATRAIN 702 | Ethics in Healthcare | 1 |
| ATRAIN 703 | Foundations of Interprofessional Practice | 1 |
| ATRAIN 786 | Clinical Education in Athletic Training: II | 2 |
| ATRAIN 748 | Clinical Exam and Diagnosis of the Head and Spine in Athletic Training | 3 |
| ATRAIN 753 | Medical Physiology II | 3 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Students will be admitted as “accelerated BS in Kinesiology/MS in Athletic Training Intended” majors. To be permitted to enroll in U/G courses at the graduate level of work during the junior year with the intention of forward sharing them toward the master’s degree later the student must meet the following criteria:
- Have a UWM cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
- Completion of all GERs
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better or be in progress at the time of application submission:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIO SCI 150 | Foundations of Biological Sciences I | 4 |
| BIO SCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO SCI 203 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHEM 100 | Chemical Science | 4 |
| KIN 270 | Statistics in the Health Professions: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PHYSICS 120 | General Physics I (Non-Calculus Treatment) | 4 |
| PHYSICS 121 | General Physics Laboratory I (Non-Calculus Treatment) | 1 |
Graduate School Admission Requirements
Admission to the Graduate School and the professional phase of the MS in Athletic Training program is selective and occurs during February-March of the junior year. In order to be considered for admission to the professional phase of the accelerated program students must meet the following requirements:
- An essay explaining the student’s interest in the athletic training profession.
- A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- Complete the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better or be in progress at the time of application submission:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 320 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KIN 330 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| NUTR 235 | Introduction to Nutrition for the Health Professions | 3 |
- Completion of 20 hours of observation of athletic training practice with a certified athletic trainer within 12 months of application submission. This requirement can be met in the KIN 312 Introduction to Athletic Training course.
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to the student’s maturity and suitability for graduate education in a health profession. One letter must be an academic reference, the other letter must be from the athletic trainer with whom the student completed the majority of their observation hours.
- Completion of an interview with the MS in Athletic Training Admissions Committee.
Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx Studies, BA/Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx Studies, BA and Translation and Interpreting Studies, MA. There are 0 forward-shared credits and 15 backward-shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-shared Courses
This accelerated program does not allow any forward-shared credits.
Eligible Backward-shared Courses
These courses fulfill requirements as electives for the L&S BA degree. Courses eligible for backward sharing include:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses eligible for backward-shared credit | ||
| TRNSLTN 706 | Introduction to Translation: French to English 1 | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 707 | Introduction to Translation: Spanish to English 2 | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 709 | Seminar in Literary and Cultural Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 710 | Comparative Systems for Translation | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 716 | Seminar in Advanced Translation: French to English 1 | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 717 | Seminar in Advanced Translation: Spanish to English 2 | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 730 | Internship in Translation/Interpreting | 3 |
| TRNSLTN 820 | Translation Theory | 3 |
- 1
If taking TRNSLTN 706 the student must also take TRNSLTN 716, and none of the other language pair courses.
- 2
If taking TRNSLTN 707 the student must also take TRNSLTN 717, and none of the other language pair courses.
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. This program is available to LACUSL students with language specializations in either French or Spanish.
The accelerated LACUSL BA/TIS MA program is open to students who have:
- Declared a Major in LACUSL.
- A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or better, and a GPA in their major of 3.5 or better.
- Completed at least 60 of their undergraduate credit hours and at least 15 of their LACUSL credit hours at UWM.
- Completed the major requirements (24 credits) for an undergraduate major in LACUSL.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor's degree, the student must meet the criteria for admission established by the TIS MA and the UWM Graduate School, and be in progress to complete 105 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student. The student should apply to the graduate program by March 1st of their junior year. If students are studying abroad for the spring semester, they are encouraged to submit their application before December 1 of their junior year. In addition, they must
- Submit a personal statement of goals, abilities, and reasons for pursuing the Translation and Interpreting Studies degree
- Submit three letters of recommendation, of which at least two must be written by members of the LACUSL affiliated faculty
- Take and pass the Translation Qualifying Exam no later than May of their third year.
Marketing, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Marketing, BBA and Information Technology Management, MS. There are 6 forward shared credits and 9 backward shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count toward Business Elective credits and forward share to the master’s degree.Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be forward shared.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
Nine (9) graduate credits may be backward shared as such:
- 3 credits of Business Electives
- 6 credits of General Electives
Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be backward shared. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated degree in Information Technology Management, MS may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a master’s degree.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Information Technology Management, MS and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Information Technology Management, MS. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Information Technology Management faculty.
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Marketing, BBA/Management, MS: Marketing
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Marketing, BBA and Management, MS: Marketing. There are 6 forward shared credits and 12 backward shared credits for a total of 18 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Six (6) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count toward Business Elective credits and forward share to the master’s degree. Any of the required or elective course options in the Management, MS: Marketing program may be forward shared.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
Twelve (12) graduate credits may be backward shared as such: up to 3 credits of Marketing Major Electives, 6 credits of Business Electives, and 3 credits of General Electives. Any of the required or elective course options in the Management, MS: Marketing program may be backward shared. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated degree in Management, MS: Marketing may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA.
Students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a graduate degree.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their Bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Management, MS: Marketing and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Management, MS: Marketing. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Marketing faculty.
Graduate Requirements
NOTE: Bus Adm 708: Marketing Strategy is a required course in the MS-Marketing program. Since Bus Adm 708 was designed for students with minimal previous exposure to marketing concepts, accelerated students, all of whom will have extensive undergraduate marketing coursework, will be allowed to take a Management, MS: Marketing elective from the approved list in place of Bus Adm 708.
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Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Community and Behavioral Health Promotion
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Public Health, BS and Public Health, MPH: Community and Behavioral Health Promotion. There are up to 9 forward shared credits and up to 21 backward shared credits for a total up to 30 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Nine (9) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count towards the MPH. These credits may include any of the required or elective course options for the MPH degree except PH 800. PH 708 fulfills the BSPH requirement for PH 408.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
All courses that count toward the MPH degree may be shared backward toward the BSPH except PH 800. PH 790 fulfills the PH 600 requirement for the BSPH.
Undergraduate Requirements
Application to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Community and Behavioral Health Promotion program consists of two steps:
- Internal application to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH.
- After internally accepted, students will formally apply to the UWM Graduate School in fall year 4.
Before students can enroll in any forward shared credit graduate MPH courses, students must apply to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH. Applications will usually be due by February 1 of their junior year. All students must demonstrate that they have completed sufficient coursework to apply. Working with their Zilber College academic advisor, students must demonstrate that they will complete the following before entering graduate status at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior year (or equivalent year for transfer students):
- all public health major coursework except those to be backward shared (e.g., PH 600);
- all GER and BSPH Foundations coursework; and
- at least 99 credits towards the BSPH degree.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.700 in their undergraduate coursework at the time of their application to the accelerated MPH will be guaranteed admission to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Community and Behavioral Health Promotion program. To apply, they simply need to complete an application form (including a statement of purpose) that indicates their MPH track of choice and declares their intent to pursue the accelerated MPH. Zilber College program staff will obtain unofficial transcripts to support the application.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a cumulative GPA between 3.000 and 3.699 can apply for selective admission. The application will consist of:
- Application form (including statement of purpose) that indicates their first and second ranked choice of MPH concentrations, and intent to pursue the accelerated MPH;
- Two letters of recommendation consisting of one from a BSPH course instructor and one from someone other than a BSPH course instructor (e.g., an instructor of a course outside the public health major or a work or volunteer supervisor). The letters will assess the students' academic and intellectual strengths and weaknesses, and their maturity and suitability for an accelerated MPH program; and
- Unofficial transcripts obtained by Zilber College program staff.
Students will usually be informed by March 15 if they have been accepted into the accelerated MPH program. If they are not accepted into the program, they can continue their BSPH studies and then apply to the standard MPH Program.
All students admitted to the program will be considered for any available Zilber College scholarships to cover tuition and other fees while in graduate student status.
While in undergraduate status and taking forward shared graduate coursework, students must complete the same academic work and follow the same performance standards as graduate students in the MPH program.
Most Community and Behavioral Health Promotion concentration students in the accelerated MPH will satisfy all requirements for their BSPH degree either at the end of summer of their 4th year or at the end of the fall semester of their 5th year.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
Application to UWM Graduate School: Once students have been internally accepted into the accelerated MPH program they must formally apply to the UWM Graduate School via Panthera. The Zilber College graduate advisor will email students with instructions on how to apply in early fall of their first semester in the accelerated MPH program.
Approved admission to the accelerated MPH program allows the student to enroll in 9 graduate credits of coursework during the fall of their senior year while they remain in undergraduate student status. Students must meet minimum grade standards in their forward shared graduate courses to begin graduate student status in the spring of their senior year. These graduate courses can fulfill requirements for the BSPH degree even if students do not meet these Graduate School minimums.
Maintaining Admission to the Graduate School and Starting Graduate Student Status:
Admission to this program and to the Graduate School is described above. Students will begin their graduate career at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior (4th or equivalent for transfer students) year. To maintain admission to the Graduate School and begin graduate student status prior to completing their bachelor's degree, students must meet the following minimum Graduate School standards:
- Earn at least a "B" or better in each graduate course that will be forward share toward the MPH degree; and
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework complete to date.
Once students begin graduate student status, they will complete the remaining up to 21 credits for their BSPH through backward shared graduate coursework. Students who do not satisfactorily meet minimum Graduate Student standards in their last semester of undergraduate status (through Winterim session of their senior year), may continue with their BSPH and graduate in spring of their senior year.
Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Environmental Health Sciences
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Public Health, BS and Public Health, MPH: Environmental Health Sciences. There are up to 9 forward shared credits and up to 20 backward shared credits for a total up to 29 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Nine (9) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count towards the MPH. These credits may include any of the required or elective course options for the MPH degree except PH 800. PH 708 fulfills the BSPH requirement for PH 408.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
All courses that count toward the MPH degree may be shared backward toward the BSPH except PH 800. PH 790 fulfills the PH 600 requirement for the BSPH.
Undergraduate Requirements
Application to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Environmental Health Sciences program consists of two steps:
- Internal application to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH.
- After internally accepted, students will formally apply to the UWM Graduate School in fall year 4.
Before students can enroll in any forward shared graduate MPH courses, students must apply to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH. Applications will usually be due by February 1 of their junior year. All students must demonstrate that they have completed sufficient coursework to apply. Working with their Zilber College academic advisor, students must demonstrate that they will complete the following before entering graduate status at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior year (or equivalent year for transfer students):
- all public health major coursework except those to be backward shared (e.g., PH 600);
- all GER and BSPH Foundations coursework; and
- at least 100 credits towards the BSPH degree.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.700 in their undergraduate coursework at the time of their application to the accelerated MPH will be guaranteed admission to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Environmental Health Sciences program. To apply, they simply need to complete an application form (including a statement of purpose) that indicates their MPH concentration of choice and declares their intent to pursue the accelerated MPH. Zilber College program staff will obtain unofficial transcripts to support the application.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a cumulative GPA between 3.000 and 3.699 can apply for selective admission. The application will consist of:
- Application form (including statement of purpose) that indicates their first and second ranked choice of MPH concentrations, and intent to pursue the accelerated MPH;
- Two letters of recommendation consisting of one from a BSPH course instructor and one from someone other than a BSPH course instructor (e.g., an instructor of a course outside the public health major or a work or volunteer supervisor). The letters will assess the students' academic and intellectual strengths and weaknesses, and their maturity and suitability for an accelerated MPH program; and
- Unofficial transcripts obtained by Zilber College program staff.
Students will usually be informed by March 15 if they have been accepted into the accelerated MPH program. If they are not accepted into the program, they can continue their BSPH studies and then apply to the standard MPH Program.
All students admitted to the program will be considered for any available Zilber College scholarships to cover tuition and other fees while in graduate student status.
While in undergraduate status and taking forward shared graduate coursework, students must complete the same academic work and follow the same performance standards as graduate students in the MPH program.
Most EHS concentration students in the accelerated MPH will satisfy all requirements for their BSPH degree either at the end of summer of their 4th year or at the end of the fall semester of their 5th year.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
Application to UWM Graduate School: Once students have been internally accepted into the accelerated MPH program, they must formally apply to the UWM Graduate School via Panthera. The Zilber College graduate advisor will email students with instructions on how to apply in early fall of their first semester in the accelerated MPH program.
Approved admission to the accelerated MPH program allows the student to enroll in 9 graduate credits of coursework during the fall of their senior year while they remain in undergraduate student status. Students must meet minimum grade standards in their forward shared graduate courses to begin graduate student status in the spring of their senior year. These graduate courses can fulfill requirements for the BSPH degree even if students do not meet these Graduate School minimums.
Maintaining Admission to the Graduate School and Starting Graduate Student Status:
Admission to this program and to the Graduate School is described above. Students will begin their graduate career at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior (4th or equivalent for transfer students) year. To maintain admission to the Graduate School and begin graduate student status prior to completing their bachelor's degree, students must meet the following minimum Graduate School standards:
- Earn at least a "B" or better in each graduate course that will be forward counted toward the MPH degree; and
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework complete to date.
Once students begin graduate student status, they will complete the remaining up to 20 credits for their BSPH through backward shared graduate coursework. Students who do not satisfactorily meet minimum Graduate Student standards in their last semester of undergraduate status (through Winterim session of their senior year) may continue with their BSPH and graduate in spring of their senior year.
Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Epidemiology
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Public Health, BS and Public Health, MPH: Epidemiology. There are up to 9 forward share credits and up to 21 backward shared credits for a total up to 30 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Nine (9) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count towards the MPH. These credits may include any of the required or elective course options for the MPH degree except PH 800. PH 708 fulfills the BSPH requirement for PH 408.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
All courses that count toward the MPH degree may be shared backward toward the BSPH except PH 800. PH 790 fulfills the PH 600 requirement for the BSPH.
Undergraduate Requirements
Application to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Epidemiology program consists of two steps:
- Internal application to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH.
- After internally accepted, students will formally apply to the UWM Graduate School in fall year 4.
Before students can enroll in any forward shared graduate MPH courses, students must apply to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH. Applications will usually be due by February 1 of their junior year. All students must demonstrate that they have completed sufficient coursework to apply. Working with their Zilber College academic advisor, students must demonstrate that they will complete the following before entering graduate status at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior year (or equivalent year for transfer students):
- all public health major coursework except those to be backward shared (e.g., PH 600);
- all GER and BSPH Foundations coursework; and
- at least 99 credits towards the BSPH degree.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.700 in their undergraduate coursework at the time of their application to the accelerated MPH will be guaranteed admission to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Epidemiology. To apply, they simply need to complete an application form (including a statement of purpose) that indicates their MPH concentration of choice and declares their intent to pursue the accelerated MPH. Zilber College program staff will obtain unofficial transcripts to support the application.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a cumulative GPA between 3.000 and 3.699 can apply for selective admission. The application will consist of:
- Application form (including statement of purpose) that indicates their first and second ranked choice of MPH concentrations, and intent to pursue the accelerated MPH;
- Two letters of recommendation consisting of one from a BSPH course instructor and one from someone other than a BSPH course instructor (e.g., an instructor of a course outside the public health major or a work or volunteer supervisor). The letters will assess the students' academic and intellectual strengths and weaknesses, and their maturity and suitability for an accelerated MPH program; and
- Unofficial transcripts obtained by Zilber College program staff.
Students will usually be informed by March 15 if they have been accepted into the accelerated MPH program. If they are not accepted into the program, they can continue their BSPH studies and then apply to the standard MPH Program.
All students admitted to the program will be considered for any available Zilber College scholarships to cover tuition and other fees while in graduate student status.
While in undergraduate status and taking forward shared graduate coursework, students must complete the same academic work and follow the same performance standards as graduate students in the MPH program.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
Application to UWM Graduate School: Once students have been internally accepted into the accelerated MPH program, they must formally apply to the UWM Graduate School via Panthera. The Zilber College graduate advisor will email students with instructions on how to apply in early fall of their first semester in the accelerated MPH program.
Approved admission to the accelerated MPH program allows the student to enroll in 9 graduate credits of coursework during the fall of their senior year while they remain in undergraduate student status. Students must meet minimum grade standards in their forward shared graduate courses to begin graduate student status in the spring of their senior year. These graduate courses can fulfill requirements for the BSPH degree even if students do not meet these Graduate School minimums.
Maintaining Admission to the Graduate School and Starting Graduate Student Status:
Admission to this program and to the Graduate School is described above. Students will begin their graduate career at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior (4th or equivalent for transfer students) year. To maintain admission to the Graduate School and begin graduate student status prior to completing their bachelor's degree, students must meet the following minimum Graduate School standards:
- Earn at least a "B" or better in each graduate course that will be forward shared toward the MPH degree; and
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework complete to date.
Once students begin graduate student status, they will complete the remaining up to 21 credits for their BSPH through backward shared graduate coursework. Students who do not satisfactorily meet minimum Graduate Student standards in their last semester of undergraduate status (through Winterim session of their senior year), may continue with their BSPH and graduate in spring of their senior year.
Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Public Health Policy
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Public Health, BS and Public Health, MPH: Public Health Policy. There are up to 9 forward shared credits and up to 21 backward shared credits for a total up to 30 shared credits.
Eligible Forward Shared Courses
Nine (9) graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count towards the MPH. These credits may include any of the required or elective course options for the MPH degree except PH 800. PH 708 fulfills the BSPH requirement for PH 408.
Eligible Backward Shared Courses
All courses that count toward the MPH degree may be shared backward toward the BSPH except PH 800. PH 790 fulfills thePH 600 requirement for the BSPH.
Undergraduate Requirements
Application to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Public Health Policy program consists of two steps:
- Internal application to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH.
- After internally accepted, students will formally apply to the UWM Graduate School in fall year 4.
Before students can enroll in any forward shared graduate MPH courses, students must apply to the Zilber College for acceptance into the accelerated MPH. Applications will usually be due by February 1 of their junior year. All students must demonstrate that they have completed sufficient coursework to apply. Working with their Zilber College academic advisor, students must demonstrate that they will complete the following before entering graduate status at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior year (or equivalent year for transfer students):
- all public health major coursework except those to be backward shared (e.g., PH 600);
- all GER and BSPH Foundations coursework; and
- at least 99 credits towards the BSPH degree.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.700 in their undergraduate coursework at the time of their application to the accelerated MPH will be guaranteed admission to the Public Health, BS/Public Health, MPH: Public Health Policy program. To apply, they simply need to complete an application form (including a statement of purpose) that indicates their MPH concentration of choice and declares their intent to pursue the accelerated MPH. Zilber College program staff will obtain unofficial transcripts to support the application.
Students who meet the coursework minimums and have earned a cumulative GPA between 3.000 and 3.699 can apply for selective admission. The application will consist of:
- Application form (including statement of purpose) that indicates their first and second ranked choice of MPH concentrations, and intent to pursue the accelerated MPH;
- Two letters of recommendation consisting of one from a BSPH course instructor and one from someone other than a BSPH course instructor (e.g., an instructor of a course outside the public health major or a work or volunteer supervisor). The letters will assess the students' academic and intellectual strengths and weaknesses, and their maturity and suitability for an accelerated MPH program; and
- Unofficial transcripts obtained by Zilber College program staff.
Students will usually be informed by March 15 if they have been accepted into the accelerated MPH program. If they are not accepted into the program, they can continue their BSPH studies and then apply to the standard MPH Program.
All students admitted to the program will be considered for any available Zilber College scholarships to cover tuition and other fees while in graduate student status.
While in undergraduate status and taking forward shared graduate coursework, students must complete the same academic work and follow the same performance standards as graduate students in the MPH program.
Graduate School Admissions Requirements
Application to UWM Graduate School: Once students have been internally accepted into the accelerated MPH program they must formally apply to the UWM Graduate School via Panthera. The Zilber College graduate advisor will email students with instructions on how to apply in early fall of their first semester in the accelerated MPH program.
Approved admission to the accelerated MPH program allows the student to enroll in 9 graduate credits of coursework during the fall of their senior year while they remain in undergraduate student status. Students must meet minimum grade standards in their forward shared graduate courses to begin graduate student status in the spring of their senior year. These graduate courses can fulfill requirements for the BSPH degree even if students do not meet these Graduate School minimums.
Maintaining Admission to the Graduate School and Starting Graduate Student Status:
Admission to this program and to the Graduate School is described above. Students will begin their graduate career at the beginning of the spring semester of their senior (4th or equivalent for transfer students) year. To maintain admission to the Graduate School and begin graduate student status prior to completing their bachelor's degree, students must meet the following minimum Graduate School standards:
- Earn at least a "B" or better in each graduate course that will be forward shared toward the MPH degree; and
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework complete to date.
Once students begin graduate student status, they will complete the remaining up to 21 credits for their BSPH through backward shared graduate coursework. Students who do not satisfactorily meet minimum Graduate Student standards in their last semester of undergraduate status (through Winterim session of their senior year), may continue with their BSPH and graduate in spring of their senior year.
Supply Chain and Operations Management, BBA/Information Technology Management, MS
This accelerated graduate degree involves the following bachelor’s and master’s degrees: Supply Chain and Operations Management, BBA and Information Technology Management, MS. There are 6 forward-shared credits and 9 backward-shared credits for a total of 15 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-shared Courses
Six graduate-level credits taken in undergraduate status may count toward Business Elective credits and share forward to the master’s degree. Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be shared forward.
Eligible Backward-shared Courses
Nine graduate credits may be backward-shared credit as such:
- 3 credits of Business Electives
- 6 credits of General Electives
Any of the required or elective course options in the Information Technology Management, MS program may be shared backward. Additional graduate-level courses may be selected and substituted with approval from advisor and course instructor.
Undergraduate Requirements
The intent to pursue an accelerated degree in Information Technology Management, MS may be declared with the student’s undergraduate advisor upon advancement to the major and with a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Per usual UWM Graduate School criteria, students must obtain a “B” or better in all courses taken at the graduate level that are to be counted toward a master’s degree.
Graduate School Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor’s degree, students must meet the minimum criteria for admission established by the Information Technology Management, MS and the UWM Graduate School. Students who meet the minimum Graduate School admissions criteria with a 3.00 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be waived from taking the GRE/GMAT and be guaranteed admittance to the Information Technology Management, MS. Those between a 2.75 and 2.99 cumulative GPA as determined by the Graduate School will be required to submit a GRE/GMAT score and will be subject to secondary review by Lubar Information Technology Management faculty.
Opting Out of the AMD as an Undergraduate Student
Opting Out of the AMD After Starting Graduate School
Urban Studies, BA/Urban Planning, MUP
This accelerated graduate degree program involves the following bachelor's and master's degrees: Urban Studies (USP), BA and Urban Planning MUP. There are 9 forward-shared credits and 21 backward-shared credits for a total of 30 shared credits.
Eligible Forward-shared Courses
Courses must be taken at the graduate (G) level and will count toward the MUP graduate requirement, and will also fulfill the Urban Studies major requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for forward sharing | ||
| AFRIC 300G | Urban Violence | 3 |
| AFRIC 319G | African American Urban History | 3 |
| GEOG 441G | Geography of Cities and Metropolitan Areas | 3 |
| GEOG 443G | Cities of the World: Comparative Urban Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 464G | Environmental Problems | 3 |
| GEOG 520G | Physical Geography of the City | 3 |
| GEOG 540G | Globalization and the City | 3 |
| GEOG 564G | Urban Environmental Change and Social Justice | 3 |
| GEOG 826 | Intermediate Geographic Information Science | 4 |
| HIST 450G | The History of Milwaukee | 3 |
| HIST 463G | History of the American City | 3 |
| POL SCI 450G | Urban Political Problems | 3 |
| POL SCI 452G | Administrative Law | 3 |
| URB STD 450G | Urban Growth and Development: A Global View | 3 |
Eligible Backward-shared Courses
These courses fulfill College of Letters & Sciences (L&S) electives for the undergraduate degree (a maximum of 30 credits outside of L&S may be counted toward the L&S BA).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses approved for backward sharing | ||
| URBPLAN 701 | Introduction to Land Use Planning | 1 |
| URBPLAN 702 | Introduction to Planning Law | 2 |
| URBPLAN 711 | Planning Theories and Practice | 3 |
| URBPLAN 720 | Urban Development Theory and Planning | 3 |
| URBPLAN 721 | Applied Planning Methods | 3 |
| URBPLAN 740 | Data Analysis Methods I | 3 |
| URBPLAN 810 | Planning Policy Analysis | 6 |
Undergraduate Requirements
Interested students must meet with an academic advisor to determine eligibility for the accelerated graduate degree. The Accelerated Master of Urban Planning requires students meet the following criteria:
- Minimum UWM cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- Completion of all General Education Requirements (GER).
- Junior standing.
- Declaration of major in Urban Studies with the intent to apply for the Accelerated Master of Urban Planning degree.
Students must meet these requirements before taking any graduate (G) level classes as an undergraduate student.
Approved enrollment into graduate level course work during an undergraduate career does not guarantee admission to the Master of Urban Planning as part of the accelerated Master of Urban Planning program. These courses fulfill requirements for the BA in Urban Studies, regardless of acceptance into Graduate School.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
Admission to the professional phase of the Master of Urban Planning is selective and occurs in December-January of the junior (3rd) year. To be considered for admission into the Graduate School prior to completing their bachelor's degree, a student must meet the criteria for admission established by the MUP and the UWM Graduate School, and be in progress to complete 99 bachelor's credits prior to their first term as a graduate student. In addition, admission to the MUP requires:
- A cumulative UWM grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
- Three letters of recommendation.
External Programs
AMDs between external college or university programs and UWM are described in their Articulation Agreements. Contact those programs directly.