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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
Academics
- Graduation Rate62%
- Majors Available90
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio21:1
- Retention Rate78%
AP Credit Policy
A student with score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement Exams will receive credit for a specific course offered at UW-Whitewater if the appropriate department has approved the examination. General elective credit will be granted for AP courses even if they do not have direct relationship to specific courses offered at UW-Whitewater provided a score of 3 or higher is earned.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | HISTRY 141 Modern Black American History |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARTHIST 9999A Miscellaneous Art History Course* |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOLOGY 120 Biological Foundations |
| 4 | 5 | BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I | |
| 5 | 10 | BIOLOGY 141 Introductory Biology I & BIOLOGY 142 Introductory Biology II | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 | MATH 243 Short Calculus for Business and Social Sciences |
| 4 | 5 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 9 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I and MATH 254 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 3 | MATH 243 Short Calculus |
| 4 | 5 | MATH 253 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 100 Everyday Chemistry |
| 4 | 5 | CHEM 102 Introductory Chemistry I | |
| 5 | 10 | CHEM 102 General Chemistry I & CHEM 104 General Chemistry II | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | CHINESE 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLISCI 255 Introduction to Comparative Politics |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | COMPSCI 172 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming in Java |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COMPSCI 165 Introduction to Computational Thinking |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ARTSTDIO 121 Basic Art |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading |
| 4 | 6 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading & ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing and Reading |
| 4 | 6 | ENGLISH 101 Introduction to College Writing & Reading and ENGLISH 102 Introduction to College Writing, Reading, and Research | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | ENVISCI 9999N Miscellaneous credit |
| 4 | 3 | ENVISCI 200 Intro. to Environmental Science | |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HISTRY 155 History of Modern Europe |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | FRENCH 252 Intermediate French |
| 4 | 3 | FRENCH 321 Advanced French Language Study | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 | GERMAN 252 Intermediate German |
| 4 | 3 | GERMAN 321 Advanced German Language Study | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOGRPY 230 Human Geography |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | JAPANESE 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | WRLDLANG 999 Miscellaneous Foreign Language Course* |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics |
| Music Theory | 3 | 2 | MUSC 151 Theory |
| 4 | 4 | MUSC 151 Theory & MUSC 153 Aural Skills I | |
| 5 | 6 | MUSC 151 Theory I & MUSC 152 Theory II & MUSC 153 Aural Skills I | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* |
| 4 | 5 | PHYSCS 140 Principles of Physics I | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* |
| 4 | 5 | PHYSCS 141 Principles of Physics II | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* |
| 4 | 5 | PHYSCS 181 Physics for Scientists & Engineers II | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | PHYSCS 999 Miscellaneous Physics Course* |
| 4 | 5 | PHYSCS 180 Physics of Scientists & Engineers I | |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 5 | Math 152 Precalculus and waivers for Math 139, 142 & 151 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Psychology 211 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | MISC 999 Miscellaneous Electives |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 3 | Spanish 321 |
| 3 | 4 | Spanish 252 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 | Spanish 331 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 230 Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Analysis & MATH139W Quantitative Reasoning (waiver) |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLISCI 141 American Government and Politics |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HISTRY 9999H Miscellaneous Electives |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | CORE 120 Historical Perspectives |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Applied Economics
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Analytics
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Management, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminology
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
D
- Digital Arts
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Ethics
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Film/Cinema/Media Studies
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
G
- Gay/Lesbian Studies
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
H
- Health Communication
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Japanese Studies
- Journalism
L
- Legal Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music, General
O
- Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
- Office Management and Supervision
- Online Educator/Online Teaching
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Communication, General
P
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
R
- Retail Management
S
- School Psychology
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Sports Communication
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
V
- Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
W
- Women's Studies
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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