University Transfer

Associate of Arts - Associate of Science

CONTACT
Academic Advising Office
University Transfer Center - Room
Phone: 715-365-4493
Email:
Room Number: University Transfer Center 3rd Floor

Nicolet's University Transfer Program provides a quality educational experience and serves as a foundation for success in any university baccalaureate major or minor. University Transfer Program courses are equal to those found in the first two years of four-year colleges and universities and fulfill many university general education requirements as well as a start on a specific discipline's degree requirements.

The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees demonstrate a broad general education. The required distribution of university transfer courses introduces students to a full range of communications, humanities, sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

The Associate of Arts Degree provides greater concentration on social sciences and humanities.
The Associate of Science Degree places greater emphasis on science and mathematics.

University Transfer courses enhance students' fundamental knowledge of the forces that have shaped and continue to direct our cultural identity and increase their ability to think critically about complex subjects and present their conclusions coherently and precisely.

In addition to general education courses, a solid selection of freshman/ sophomore level courses are available for many majors. For select majors, transfer prior to graduation may be in the student's best interest. In that instance, students complete the Nicolet associate degree requirements at their transfer institution and are awarded a Nicolet degree.

While an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree is not required to transfer to many universities, some four-year institutions automatically grant junior status to degree graduates and waive specific lower division requirements they have for their own students. Follow the link to Nicolet's credit and degree transfer articulation agreements for details. Students should contact the Academic Advising Office at (715-365-4493) to work out a program of study in a specific area of interest.

Program Outcomes

Employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in diverse professional and social contexts
Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills at the appropriate undergraduate level
Demonstrate critical thinking skills at the appropriate undergraduate level
Demonstrate effective use of scientific method skills in a variety of contexts at the appropriate undergraduate level
Demonstrate an understanding of the social, cultural, political, and historical dimensions of our world at the appropriate graduate level
Demonstrate a heightened awareness of our physical, chemical, and biological environment at the appropriate undergraduate level
Demonstrate an increased responsibility for self-directed learning and personal wellness

Popular majors that students have started successfully at Nicolet include the following:

Education (early childhood, elementary, secondary)
Fine Arts (art, music, theatre)
Sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, natural resources)
Mathematics
Social Sciences (psychology, sociology, social work, geography)
English/Communication (English, journalism, mass media, literature)
Physical Education
History and Political Science
Pre-health (dentistry, medicine, optometry, chiropractic, physical therapy, veterinary) Engineering
Business (management, marketing, human resources, accounting, finance)
Computer/Management Information Systems

Degree Requirements

	ASSOCIATE OF ARTS	ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
English	6 credits 20-801-219 English Composition I and 20-801-223 English Composition I	6 credits 20-801-219 English Composition I and 20-801-223 English Composition I



Speech	3 credits 20-810-201 Fundamentals of Speech	3 credits 20-810-201 Fundamentals of Speech
Speech	3 credits 20-810-201 Fundamentals of Speech	3 credits 20-810-201 Fundamentals of Speech

Humanities	15 credits 3 credits in literature 3 credits in at least two disciplines: - art - foreign language - history - journalism - music - philosophy - theatre/film	9 credits Courses from at least two disciplines: - drama - film - foreign language - literature - music history / theory - philosophy

Social Sciences	15 credits Courses from at least three disciplines: - anthropology - economics - geography (selected courses) - history - political science - psychology - sociology	9 credits Courses from at least two disciplines: - anthropology - economics - geography (selected courses) - history - political science - psychology - sociology

Math & Natural Science	3-4 credits in Math* Math 20-804-224 or higher 7-8 credits Natural Science* One lab science from: - biology - chemistry - geography (selected courses) - geology - physics *Mathematics and Science combined must be a minimum of 11 credits	20-25 credits Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 Two lab sciences chosen from: - biology - chemistry - geography (selected courses) - geology - physics

Health & Physical Education	2 credits	2 credits

Diversity & Ethnic Studies	3 credits Course that meets this requirement may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science requirements. These credits are not in addition to the 64 credits required for the degree.	3 credits Course that meets this requirement may also count toward Humanities/Fine Arts or Social Science requirements. These credits are not in addition to the 64 credits required for the degree.

World Language	4 credits May be met with one year from high school or one semester in college. Nicolet courses may also count toward Humanities/ Fine Arts requirements. These credits are not in addition to the 64 credits required for the degree.	4 credits May be met with one year from high school or one semester in college. Nicolet courses may also count toward Humanities/ Fine Arts requirements. These credits are not in addition to the 64 credits required for the degree.

Electives	12 credits Select any college transfer courses beyond the minimum requirements. 1 credit of health and physical education beyond the required 2 credits may be selected. Maximum of 6 credits from a two-year occupational/applied associate degree program may be used.	12 - 15 credits Select any college transfer courses beyond the minimum requirements. 1 credit of health and physical education beyond the required 2 credits may be selected. Maximum of 6 credits from a two-year occupational/applied associate degree program may be used.

To see the variety of courses available in each category, visit University Transfer Liberal Arts Courses.

Students Who Intend to Transfer

Students who intend to transfer should inform their academic advisors at Nicolet of their intent to transfer and identify colleges or universities of interest as early as possible in their education process. Students in occupational applied associate degree programs may find it advantageous to substitute university transfer courses for the general education courses required in their degree programs. Advisors work with individual students to select courses at Nicolet that meet both the general education requirements and the requirements for the student's major at the transfer institution. Advisors use TIS - UW Transfer Information System to verify equivalencies and transferability of courses. They can also help students choose an appropriate college or university to meet the student's goals.

Top of Page

University Transfer