Online Bachelor's in Applied Arts and Sciences

Online BAAS Degree Requirements

• Integrative Learning (High Impact Practice) - 7 credits
  • Internship
  • Credit for prior learning
  • Service learning
  • Undergraduate research-related
  • Travel study 
  • BAAS CORE classes
• Cognitive Skills – 9 credits
  • Writing
  • Communication
  • Ethics
• Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Natural World - 12 credits
  • Global Studies
  • Human Cultures
  • Knowledge of Natural World
• Emphases - 12-18 credits (see below)
• Electives - As needed to fulfill 120 credit degree requirement

The UW-Whitewater at Rock County will admit students who have earned an eligible applied associate degree from a recognized technical college with a grade point average of 2.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

UW-Whitewater will accept at least 60 credits in transfer toward degree.

If you aren’t sure which application path to follow or need help completing the UW-System E-Application, view the Application Tips PDF or complete the Request Information form and a program representative will get in touch with you.

Transfer applicants

Transfer applicants are students that have attended another college or university (including having earned an associate degree) but have never attended UW-Whitewater. You will find detailed application and transfer information at University Admissions.

Reentry applicants

Reentry applicants are students that have previously attended UW-Whitewater. Application information can be found at University Admissions. 

Freshman applicants

Freshman applicants are students that have never attended a college or university. If you have never attended a college or university, regardless of age, you would be considered a freshman applicant. You can find application information for freshman applicants at University Admissions. 

Second-Degree seeking applicants

Second-Degree seeking applicants are students who have already earned a bachelor's degree and would like to pursue another. If you would like to earn another bachelor’s degree, you can apply to UW-Whitewater’s online bachelor's program as a special student with full credentials. To complete your degree, you would only need to fulfill the College of Letters and Sciences BA or BS requirements and the requirements for the major you choose.

Unofficial Transcript Review

Transfer, Reentry, and Second-Degree Seeking students, can request an unofficial transcript review. An unofficial review will give you an idea of which of your credits might transfer and how those transfer credits might apply to the online bachelor's program. To request a review, complete a request more information form and a program adviser will get in touch with you.

You can also determine potential transfer credit by using Transferology. Transferology is a fast and free way to determine how credits may transfer from one institution to another.

Course materials

Textbook rental is included in the cost of tuition for many courses through the University Bookstore's Textbook Rental program.

Financial aid

Students completing a degree program may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. To find out, or if you have other financial aid questions, contact the financial aid staff person assigned to you or try uwwfao@uww.edu or 262-472-1130.

This pathway has been developed with real world law enforcement challenges in mind and the goal of building skills in community trust and outreach.

BAAS Criminology (15 credits)

Choose any 5 courses from the following:    

• SOCIOLGY 374: Sociology of Police and Courts (3 credits)
• SOCIOLGY 378: Sociology of Punishment and Corrections (3 credits)
• SOCIOLGY 371: Sociology of Violent Crime (3 credits)
• SOCIOLGY 379: Women and Crime (3 credits)
• SOCIOLGY 426: Minorities in the Criminal Justice System (3 credits)
• POLISCI 316: Police and Criminal Justice Administration (3 credits)

Functions include consumer research, product development, creation of advertising and promotions, direct sales, and managing pricing and distribution, among others. 

Job Outlook

The field of marketing is incredibly broad and diverse. You can explore career prospects at the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, including those related to Advertising, Promotions and Marketing Managers as well as Sales Managers. Payscale is another source for salary and career information. Most employers require a bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field for entry-level positions.

BAAS Digital Marketing (12 credits)

• MARKETNG 311: Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• MARKETNG 351: Introduction to Digital Marketing (3 credits)
• MARKETNG 353: Advanced Digital Marketing (3 credits)
• Select one of the following:
  • MARKETNG 352: Social Media and Interactive Marketing (3 credits)
  • MARKETNG 444: Omnichannel Marketing (3 credits)
  • MARKETNG 493D: Internship in Marketing: Digital Marketing Emphasis (3 credits)
  • MARKETNG 498: Independent Study in Marketing (3 credits)

Teachers are in high demand in the state with the Wisconsin Deparmtent of Public Instruction indicating difficulty recruiting teachers. 

BAAS Education FOTE to K-9 (32 credits)

Required course (15 credits)

• EDU 303: Teaching Techniques for Young Learners (3 credits)
• EDU 305: Integrated Literacy and Literature (5 credits)
• EDU 403: Teaching Techniques for Middle Ledarners (3 credits)
• EDU 404: Integrated Science and Social Science Methods (4 credits)

Unique requirements (17 credits)

• MAT 215: Mathematics for Teachers I (3 credits)
• MAT 216: Mathematics for Techers II (3 credits)
• EDU 220: Education in a Pluralistic Society (3 credits) or EDFOUDN 243: Foundations of Education in a pluralistic society (3 credits)
• CIFLD 411: Directed Teaching-Elementary (8 credits) or CIFLD 412: Directed Teaching Middle School (8 credits)

A human services degree can prepare students for a wide array of rewarding and meaningful jobs. But in some cases, some may need to go a little further to land the career they want. This emphasis is specifically designed for a seamless transition into a Master of Social Work Program.

Required Courses

• SOCWORK 102: Introduction to Social Welfare (3 credits)
• SOCWORK 250: Statistics for Social Work (3 credits)
• SOCWORK 311: Human Behavior and the Social Environment (4 credits)
• SOCWORK 371: Practice I: Social Work with Individuals (3 credits)

Choose 3 credits from the following:

• SOCWORK 235: Child Welfare (3 credits)
• SOCWORK 241: Biology of Aging (3 credits)
• SOCWORK 337: Introduction to Social Gerontology (3 credits)
• SOCWORK 375: Social Work Case Management (3 credits)
• SOCWORK 380: Cultural Competency for Health Professionals (3 credits)
• SOCWORK 430: Social Work Practice in Bereavement (3 credits)
• WOMENST 370: Women: Race and Ethnicity (3 credits)

BAAS Leadership

• COMM 373: Communication and Leadership (3 credits) or
  MANGEMNT 369: Leadership in Management (3 credits)
• Choose 12 credits from the following:
  • COMM 345: Persuasion (3 credits) or
    CTA 368: Theory and Practice of Persuasion (3 credits)
  • PSY 440: Leading Groups and Organizations: Organizational Psychology (3 credits)
  • COMM 328 Communication Conflict Resolution (3 credits)
  • COMM 322: Listening (3 credits)
  • COMM: 424 Cross Cultural Communication (3 credits) or
    CTA 410: Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
  • MANGEMNT 301: Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
  • MANGEMNT 310: Organization and Management (3 credits)

BAAS Occupational Safety (15 credits)

Required Courses

• SAFETY 380: Introduction to Occupational Safety & Health (3 credits)
• SAFETY 388: Occupational Safety & Health Standards and Applications (3 credits)

Select 9 credits from the following

• SAFETY 382: Safety in the Construction Industry (3 credits)
• SAFETY 420: Principles of Environmental Management (3 credits)
• SAFETY 450: Behavioral Aspects of Accident Prevention (3 credits)
• SAFETY 453: Fundamentals of Environmental Law (3 credits)
• SAFETY 468: Ergonomics (3 credits)

BAAS Operations and Supply Chain Management (18-19 credits)

Required course (3 credits)
ITSCM 306: Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)

Select 12 credits from the following:

• ITSCM 371: Quality Management (3 credits)
• ITSCM 372: Purchasing Management (3 credits)
• ITSCM 373: Introduction to Supply Chain Analytics (3 credits)
• ITSCM 385: Agile Project Management (3 credits)
• ITSCM 450: Logistics and Production Systems (3 credits)
• ITSCM 456: Global Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
• ITSCM 493S: Supply Chain Management Internship (3 credits)

Unique requirements (3-4 credits)
Select at least three credits from:

• BUS 243: Economic and Business Statistics (3 credits)
  or ECO 243: Economic and Business Statistics (3 credits)
  or ECON 245: Business Statistics (3 credits)
• MAT 117: Elementary Statistics (3 credits)
  or STAT 230: Introduction to Statistical Reasoning and Analysis (3 credits)
  or UWX MA117: Elementary Statistics (4 credits)

This can be especially valuable for students who have more than 60 transfer credits, who are in already established career fields, but are seeking a degree for advancement.

Students can create their own emphasis comprised of 12-15 units, with at least 9 of those units taken at the upper level (coded as 300 or above). The emphasis is chosen in consultation with the academic advisor and should include courses which are linked by topic or interest to meet their goals. 

Professional selling can lead to entry or advancement in advertising, purchasing, manufacturing sales, real estate, and financial services.

BAAS Professional Selling (12 credits)

• MARKETNG 311: Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
• MARKETNG 312: Principles of Selling (3 credits)
• MARKETNG 460: Entrepreneurial and Advanced Sales Techniques (3 credits)
• Select one of the following:
  • MARKETNG 412: Business to Business Marketing (3 credits)
  • MARKETNG 431: Sales Management (3 credits)
  • MARKETNG 493S: Internship in Marketing: Sales (3 credits)
  • MARKETNG 496: Selected Studies (3 credits)