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College of
Education and Human Sciences
Human Sciences Departments
Human Sciences Departments:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Kinesiology
Social
Work
Specific
Degree Requirements
Specific requirements for some human science degrees are published in
conjunction with the Catalogue description of the major leading to the
degree, with specific General Education courses required in several
categories.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science from a human sciences
department must meet all general graduation requirements of the University
(see University Graduation Requirements) and all department requirements
for major/minor emphases and GPAs.
In addition, candidates for the B.S. degree must meet the following
requirements which are specific to the degree.
1. Mathematics. Demonstrate competency at the level of Math 104 or higher.
This requirement may be met in one of four ways:
a. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Math 112 Competency Test that
qualifies the student to enter Math 114 as determined by the Department of
Mathematics.
or b. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or above, or a mark of S in Math
104 or higher.
or c. Achieve a satisfactory score on the Math 109 Competency Test. This
test may be attempted no more than two times and must be passed prior to
attaining junior standing. (Exception: Upper division transfer students
must pass the test before completing their first semester at UW-Eau
Claire.)
or d. Earn a grade of at least C (not C-) or above in an interdisciplinary
human sciences statistics course approved by the College’s Academic
Curriculum Committee (ACC).
2. General Education Requirements. Fulfill the University requirements for
General Education by earning at least 39 credits in courses designated as
applicable to General Education distributed as follows:
I. Communications. A minimum of three credits from Subcategory A and three
credits from Subcategory B:
Subcategory A: Communication/Journalism; English (language and composition
courses excluding Engl 110 and 112); Foreign Languages (language and
composition courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—Communications (including
Wmns 431).
Subcategory B: Computer Science; Mathematics (Math 104 or above);
Philosophy (only logic courses); Interdisciplinary Studies—Communications.
II. Natural Sciences. Nine to 12 semester credits (including one
laboratory course) of coursework from at least two of the six
Subcategories: A. Biology; B. Chemistry; C. Geography (physical); D.
Geology; E. Physics; F. Interdisciplinary Studies—Natural Sciences.
NOTE: A listing of those courses that fulfill this laboratory course
requirement is provided under General Information.
III. Social Sciences. Nine to 12 semester credits from at least two of the
seven Subcategories: A. Anthropology; B. Economics; C. Geography
(cultural); D. Political Science; E. Psychology; F. Sociology; G.
Interdisciplinary Studies—Social Sciences (including AIS 101; Crmj; LAS
150; Wmns 310, 433, 440).
IV. Humanities. Nine to 12 semester credits, including one course from two
of the five Subcategories: A. Fine Arts—Art, Art History, Dance, Music,
Music Therapy (including Mutx 116 and 218), Theatre Arts; B. Philosophy
(excluding logic courses); Religious Studies; C. History; D. English
(literature courses); Foreign Languages (literature and civilization
courses); E. Interdisciplinary Studies—Humanities (including Humanities,
Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies,
Women’s Studies).
V. University-Wide General Education. Up to six credits. Includes courses
that cross General Education categories I-IV as well as selected courses
from the Colleges of Business, Education and Human Sciences, and Nursing
and Health Sciences.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Placement Tests. The mathematics/foreign language placement tests are
given during the orientation periods for new freshmen and transfers.
Further information about the foreign language or the mathematics tests is
available from the chair of the appropriate department.
Laboratory Science Courses. The following have been designated as
fulfilling the requirements for laboratory science courses in the human
sciences departments:
Biol 100, 110, 111, 151, 195, 214, 320, 392; Chem 100, 103, 104, 115; Geog
104; Geol 106, 110, 115, 131; Phys 100, 211, 212, 226, 229, 231, 232.
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Degree Requirements
University Graduation Requirements. All candidates for degrees must
fulfill the requirements for credits, curriculum, GPA, and University
residency as specified in the section of this Catalogue titled University
Graduation Requirements.
Human Sciences Graduation Requirements: Grade Point Averages. All
candidates for degrees in the College must earn minimum resident and total
GPAs of 2.00 or higher in both the major and the minor. The resident and
total GPAs for the major are computed using all attempted credits
applicable to the major including those offered by departments other than
the major department. The resident and total GPAs for the minor are
computed similarly.
Human Sciences Graduation Requirements: Cultural Diversity. The University
Cultural Diversity Requirement must be satisfied by all students receiving
degrees in the human sciences departments. To meet the cultural diversity
requirement, students must take a minimum of three credits of approved
coursework. Courses which fulfill the requirement are listed in this
Catalogue (see Cultural Diversity Courses). Several degree programs in the
human sciences departments require courses that will fulfill or partially
fulfill this requirement. This information can be found in this Catalogue
describing the degree requirements for each program. Students should
consult their advisers for details.
Human Sciences Graduation Requirements: Foreign Language/Foreign Culture.
The University Foreign Language/Foreign Culture Requirement must be
satisfied by all students receiving degrees in the human sciences
departments. Consult this Catalogue (Foreign Language/Foreign Culture
Requirement) for details of the requirement.
Major-Minor Requirements. A standard major (a minimum of 36 credits) must
be supplemented by a minor (a minimum of 24 credits). No minor is required
with a Comprehensive Major (54-60 credits) or with two majors of 36 or
more credits each. Any combination of standard major and minor, or two
majors must contain 60 unique credits. A comprehensive major does not
necessitate a minor.
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PLANNING A DEGREE PROGRAM
Declaring a Major/Minor Program
To officially declare or change to a new major or minor, a student must go
to the office of the department of the intended major or minor. Specific
instructions can be found at
http://www.uwec.edu/registrar/chgofmajor.
All students are encouraged to obtain a new degree audit during this
process. A new adviser will be assigned in the department of the new major
or minor.
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Special Curricular Offerings
Special Topics Courses
The Department of Social Work offers courses in which the topic for study
may vary from semester to semester, often focusing on a contemporary issue
or taking an innovative approach to a traditional subject. Students and
faculty members are invited to recommend topics to the department. Final
approval of each semester’s offerings rests with the Academic Curriculum
Committee of the College of Education and Human Sciences. Topics are
announced in the Class Schedule for the semester.
Restrictions: A total of no more than nine credits in Special Topics
courses may be applied toward graduation. Special Topics courses may not
be applied toward completion of the General Education requirements. The
Department of Social Work may further restrict the application of such
credits to their majors.
Directed Study Courses
Courses numbered 395 or 495, offered by several departments under various
titles, are designed to permit individual students or groups of students
to undertake special projects related to their educational interests and
goals.
Eligibility: Registration for a Directed Study course requires the
permission of the faculty member who agrees to supervise the project and
of the department offering the course. Any further conditions of
eligibility are established by the department and published as part of the
course description.
Restrictions: A total of no more than six credits of Directed Study
courses may be counted toward graduation. Directed Study courses may not
be applied toward completion of the General Education requirements.
Departments also may restrict the application of such credits to their
majors and minors.
Procedures: Permits to register may be obtained from department offices.
When registration has been completed, the department will file a copy of
each project with the Associate Dean of the College (Brewer 153).
Independent Studies
Under the course numbers 399 and 499, each department in the human
sciences departments provides advanced students with opportunities for
independent study in fields where they have already demonstrated their
competence.
Eligibility: Independent Study courses are open only to juniors and
seniors. A student with a departmental major and/or minor may elect an
Independent Study in the department of the major or of the minor, provided
the student has at least 3.00 resident and total GPAs in that department.
A student with a multidisciplinary major may elect an Independent Study in
any department which has courses required in the major, provided the
student has at least 3.00 resident and total GPAs in the major and has
earned a minimum of six credits with resident and total GPAs of at least
3.00 in the department in which the Independent Study is elected.
Restrictions: Only three credits of Independent Study (399 or 499) may be
elected during any semester. A total of no more than six independent study
credits may be counted toward graduation. Independent Study courses may
not be applied toward completion of the General Education requirements.
Procedures: The student shall outline an independent study proposal to a
professor willing to direct the study. A permit approved by the professor
directing the study and the department chair is required in order to
register for a 399 or 499 course. A course description form is to be filed
by the end of the fourth week of the semester (second week of summer
session). Forms are available from the College of Education and Human
Sciences office (Brewer 153).
Internships and Field Practicum Courses
Some type of internship or clinical experience is an integral part of
programs in Athletic Training, Communication Sciences and Disorders,
Kinesiology: Human Performance, and Social Work.
Departmental Honors Programs
The Department of Social Work has established a Departmental Honors
Program for their major. See the departmental listings for requirements.
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MINOR: TOPICAL MINOR
(Code 610-452)
A Topical Minor is composed of 24 semester credits selected by the student
to meet the student’s own interests and scholarly objectives. Courses for
the minor may be chosen on the basis of a coherent theme, a definable
professional need, or complementary relation to the student’s major.
The Topical Minor is not intended to be used to duplicate any major or
minor offered as a regular program within the UW System.
The Topical Minor must include courses from at least two departments, with
no more than 15 credits from any one department and no more than six
credits from the department of the student’s major. Courses included in
the major cannot be applied to the minor. At least 12 of the 24 credits
must be earned in courses numbered 300 or higher, and at least 12 of the
24 credits must be earned in College of Education and Human Sciences
courses. The remaining credits can be earned from any College within the
University.
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