Classes

Types of classes offered

• General Education
  

  General education exposes students to a common core of knowledge from a diversity of viewpoints and hones their thinking and communication skills to better enable them to apply their knowledge. All students at UW-Whitewater must fulfill the general education requirements to complete their degree, meaning every student graduates from our university with the tools they need for success in the workplace and in all areas of their life ahead.

• GL, GN, GQ (lab, non-lab, quantitative reasoning)
  

  Students can enroll in these natural science and mathematics courses.

• GA, GE, GG, GH, GI, GP, GS, GW (electives)
  

  General education electives in the creative arts, engaging differences, global and international perspectives,  humanities, interdisciplinary, physical education, social and behavioral sciences, and wellness are offered.

• U.S. Racial/Ethnic Diversity Courses
  These classes meet the diversity requirement for a bachelor's degree.

• International Courses
  

  These courses fulfill the international requirement for students in the College of Business.

• Art Courses
  

  This includes Art Studio and Art History classes.

• Music Courses
  

  Various musical groups are open to all students, including choirs and instrumental groups.