The Liberal Arts - Associate of Science degree provides a general education coursework foundation for individuals that intend to continue their education at a baccalaureate degree granting college or university. The Associate of Science degree plan has more of a focus on Natural Science and Mathematics classes.
By completing this degree, you have the benefit of a degree-to-degree transfer, where universities grant junior status and waive specific lower division requirements. These may include general degree requirements and individual courses taken at Southwest Tech.
- Overview
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Transfer Credits
To Southwest TechIf you previously attended another college or university, you may be able to transfer credits towards your Associate of Science degree.
Transfer Southwest Tech Credits
To A UniversityStudents can transfer individual courses, or their completed University Transfer Liberal Arts - Associate of Science degree.
Affordable and Close to Home
Students enrolled in Associate of Science program courses can save thousands of dollars by taking classes at a significantly lower cost per credit!
Diverse Educational Paths
Associate of Science graduates go on to earn bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in a wide variety of disciplines:
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Health (dentistry, medicine, nursing, optometry, chiropractic, physical therapy, veterinary, pharmacy)
- Information Technologies
- Mathematics
- Sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, sport/ exercise science)
Is Associate Of Science For You?
If you are interested in earning a bachelor’s degree and want the convenience of Southwest Tech’s small class sizes, one-on-one attention, and save thousands of dollars by taking classes close to home, the Associate of Science degree may be a great fit for you.
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University Transfer and Liberal Arts Mission
The University Transfer Liberal Arts Program provides a foundation for students who intend to continue their education at a baccalaureate degree granting college or university. This is accomplished by offering Liberal Arts courses equal to those found in the first two years of a four-year degree. Students who complete the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree have the benefit of a degree-to-degree transfer, and universities grant junior status and waive specific lower division requirements. For students who do not pursue a baccalaureate degree, the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees signify acquisition of diverse skills and knowledge valued in current work environments.
Program Outcomes
After completion of the Associate of Science program, students are expected to be able to:
- Employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills in diverse professional and social contexts.
- Conduct evaluations utilizing mathematical reasoning skills.
- Apply critical thinking skills.
- Perform analysis across diverse settings within our physical, chemical, and biological environments, employing scientific method skills.
- Understand the social, cultural, political, and historical dimensions of our world.
- Demonstrate an increased responsibility for self-directed learning and personal wellness.
- Curriculum & Costs
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The following courses and credits are needed to earn a degree in this program. Actual number of courses and credits may vary based on individual needs. Each student’s Degree Completion plan varies based on academic and transfer goals – students will work with an assigned academic advisor to register for coursework each semester.
English - 6 Credits 10-801-136 English Composition I 3 credits 20-801-223 English Composition II 3 credits Speech - 3 Credits 10-801-198 Speech 3 credits Humanities (HU) - 6 Credits 10-809-166 Intro to Ethics 3 credits 20-801-204 Introduction to Literature 3 credits 20-801-217 American Literature: Beg-1865 3 credits 20-801-218 American Literature: 1865-Present 3 credits 20-803-211 US History to 1877 3 credits 20-803-212 US History 1877 to Present 3 credits 20-815-210 Art History: Renaissance to Modern 3 credits Social Sciences (SS) - 6 Credits 10-809-196 Introduction to Sociology 3 credits 10-809-122 Intro to American Government 3 credits 10-809-198 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits 10-809-128 Marriage and Family 3 credits 20-809-287 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits 10-809-143 Microeconomics 3 credits 10-809-159 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology 3 credits 10-809-216 Introduction to Education 3 credits Mathematics & Natural Science - 20 Credits 10-804-189 Introductory Statistics 3 credits 20-804-211 Quantitative Reasoning 4 credits 20-804-212 College Algebra 4 credits 20-804-229 Math Analysis 5 credits 20-806-234 General Biology 4 credits 20-806-209 College Chemistry 1 5 credits 20-806-212 College Chemistry 2 5 credits 20-806-207 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credits 20-806-208 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credits 20-806-215 Environmental Science 3 credits 20-806-230 Weather Fundamentals 4 credits 20-804-231 Calculus Analalytic Geometry I 5 credits 20-804-232 Calculus Analalytic Geometry 2 5 credits 20-804-223 University Physics 1-Calculus Based 5 credits Health/Wellness/Physical Education - 1 Credits 20-807-204 Physical Fitness for Life 1 credits Diversity/Ethnic Studies 10-809-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies 3 credits World Language 20-802-211 Spanish I 4 credits Electives 20-890-201 Foundations of University Transfer and Learning 1 credits - Admissions & Requirements
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Admission and Program Requirements
- Submit Application
Most programs admit students as applications are completed. For certain high-enrollment programs with limited space, applications are reviewed in order of residency and review dates. Programs currently in this category include Radiography, Electrical Power Distribution, Midwifery, Cosmetology, and Nail Technician. Learn more about our Admissions and Wait List Policy.Academic Preparedness Requirements
- Log in to your MySWTC account, go to My Profile - > Document Center - > All Programs to complete the following:
- Submit High School Transcripts, College Transcripts, and Test Scores: Southwest Tech (email admissions@swtc.edu, or mail to Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809)
- Submit your ACT scores or schedule a Placement test
- Admissions Meeting: After applying and submitting transcripts, work with your advisor to begin or continue your student success plan to talk about your career interests and goals, develop a plan for paying for college, learn about various funding options, create an academic map, and discuss supports and services. Schedule an admissions meeting by clicking "Make an appointment" with your program advisor.
- Submit Application
- Transfer
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You will work with your advisor to develop a Student Success and Transfer Plan for achieving your unique goals. Our advisors are experts in helping you select the best courses to maximize your credit transfers and speed your path to a bachelor’s degree.
Our Partners:
Lakeland University
Students who earn an Associate Degree from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.
Lakeland University Transfers PageUW Platteville
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students who have completed an associate of arts or associate of science degree on or after April 25, 2023, will be accepted into the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree programs at UW Platteville provided they have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on transferable courses. Transferring to UW-Platteville with an AA/AS from SWTC will ensure students have met
- Junior status, as long as there are 60 credits of non-remedial transfer credits from the students AA/AS coursework
- Students have met all university general education requirements with the exception of Ethnic and Gender Studies requirements, unless this requirement is satisfied by the coursework taken at SWTC.
- Career Opportunities
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Southwest Tech's Career Connections Center offers Services to assist students looking for job placement.