University Transfer - Associate of Science
20-800-2
The Associate of Science degree provides an educational pathway that emphasizes science and mathematics for students who intend to complete a bachelor's degree program at a four-year institution.
In order to complete the Associate of Science degree, you must complete coursework in a variety of subjects. Below is a list of those subject areas and the minimum credits required in each area to complete the degree.
Minimum Required Credits by Subject Area
| Subject Area | Minimum Required Credits |
| Communications | 9 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 6 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 6 |
| Natural Sciences* | 6 (must include two lab courses, one from each of two different science disciplines) |
| Quantitative Reasoning* | 3 (must be at course level of College Algebra, Statistics, Quantitative Reasoning, or above) |
| *Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning | Must complete 9 additional credits from these categories |
| Global Studies & Languages(**) | Must complete 1 course |
| Diversity/Ethnic Studies | Must complete 1 course |
| Electives | 21 |
** or one year of World Language in high school with a C or better
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Know about human cultures and the natural world.
- Use critical and creative thinking.
- Communicate effectively.
- Demonstrate information literacy.
- Use quantitative reasoning.
- Show personal and civic responsibility.
- Rely on foundations for lifelong learning, including personal health and well-being.
In order to complete the Associate of Science degree you must complete coursework in a variety of subjects.
Below you will find a tentative semester plan that can be used to complete the required coursework. Beneath the semester plan you will find a list of courses that are offered for each subject area.
Tentative Semester Plan
Semester 1
| Subject | Credits |
| Communications | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Electives (PASS Course) | 1 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 4 |
| Natural Sciences (lab course) | 4 |
Semester 2
| Subject | Credits |
| Communications | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Natural Sciences (lab course) | 4 |
| Global Studies & Languages | 4 |
Semester 3
| Subject | Credits |
| Communications | 3 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 |
| Natural Sciences (non-lab course) | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
Semester 4
| Subject | Credits |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Electives (Capstone Symposium) | 1 |
| Electives | 10 |
| Diversity/Ethnic Studies | 3 |
Courses Offered in each Subject
Communications (Minimum 9 Credits Required)
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
Humanities & Fine Arts (6 Credits Required)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 803-214 | Native American History | 3 |
| 805-201 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| 809-122 | Intro to American Government | 3 |
| 809-223 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| 890-101 | Preparing for Academic and Student Success | 1 |
| 801-227 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| 801-141 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 |
| 890-102 | Capstone Symposium | 1 |
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 Credits Required)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 |
| 809-159 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| 809-188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| 809-143 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| 809-223 | Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| 809-144 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
Natural Science (6-15 Credits Required, must include two lab courses with one each of two different science disciplines)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 806-114 | General Biology (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-134 | General Chemistry (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-154 | General Physics 1 (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-197 | Microbiology (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-199 | General, Organic and Biological Chemistry (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-186 | Introduction to Biochemistry (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-286 | Environmental Science (lab course) | 4 |
| 806-172 | Basic Nutritional Science | 3 |
| 806-175 | General Pathophysiology | 3 |
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
Quantitative Reasoning (3-12 Credits, must include mathematics at the level of College Algebra, Statistics, Quantitative Reasoning, or above)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 804-189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| 804-197 | College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications | 5 |
| 804-198 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| 804-211 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| 804-118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 4 |
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
Global Studies & Languages (Minimum of one course; one year of World Language in high school with a 'C' or better will satisfy this requirement)
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
Diversity and Ethnic Studies (Minimum of one course)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 809-172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
Electives (Minimum 21 Credits Required; PASS Course and Capstone Symposium Course are graduation requirements, additional 19 credits will be specific to student career and/or educational goals)
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 890-101 | Preparing for Academic and Student Success | 1 |
| 890-102 | Capstone Symposium | 1 |
For additional course offerings in this subject visit UW-Whitewater College of Integrated Studies by clicking on this link.
20-800-2 (with 800H Major)
Health Pathway
The Health pathway prepares you for transfer into a four-year health-related program and careers focused on improving the well-being of individuals and communities.
Whether your goal is to work in a clinical, research, administrative, or public health role, Blackhawk Technical College provides a strong foundation to begin your journey.
Start Your Health Degree
Many health professions require a bachelor’s degree or higher. At Blackhawk Technical College, you can complete the first two years of coursework required by many four-year health programs, then transfer to a university to complete your degree.
All future health professionals can begin here. Possible areas of study include:
- Nursing
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Public Health
- Health Sciences
- Exercise Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Healthcare Administration
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- And more
For more information about program articulation agreements we offer with our University Center Partners please visit our University Transfer Website.
Plan of Study Grid
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| 890-101 |
Preparing for Academic and Student Success |
1 |
| 801-136 |
English Composition 1 |
3 |
| 804-118 |
Intermediate Algebra with Applications |
4 |
| 801-198 |
Speech |
3 |
| 809-172 |
Introduction to Diversity Studies |
3 |
| 501-101 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| | Credits | 17 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| 801-223 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| 806-134 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
| 802-211 |
Spanish I |
4 |
| 806-177 |
General Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
| | Credits | 15 |
| Semester 3 |
|---|
| 801-198 |
Speech |
3 |
| 806-179 |
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
| 806-197 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| 803-214 |
Native American History |
3 |
| 801-227 |
Creative Writing |
3 |
| | Credits | 17 |
| Semester 4 |
|---|
| 890-102 |
Capstone Symposium |
1 |
| 809-188 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| 809-166 |
Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application |
3 |
| 806-172 |
Basic Nutritional Science |
3 |
| 804-189 |
Introductory Statistics |
3 |
| | Credits | 13 |
| | Total Credits | 62 |
Note: There may be additional electives of interest offered through our co-enrollment agreement with UW Whitewater-Rock County.
