UWP-University-Wide Courses

University-wide courses are interdisciplinary courses designed to address a variety of topics. These courses are generally open to all students, however, students should consult with their academic advisor.

Courses University-Wide (UWP)

UWP 111  |  Freshman Seminar  |  1 cr

Provides undecided/undeclared students an overview of many topics related to successful academic careers at UW-Parkside. Includes instruction on study skills, test taking strategies, an overview of student services provides on campus and how to effectively use them, and specific information on majors, colleges, and career/educational planning.
Prerequisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

UWP 112  |  Human Flourishing and College Success  |  3 cr

Introduces students to core skills for college, professional, and personal success. Explores the science and practice of human flourishing and well-being, interdisciplinary thinking, problem-solving, study skills and information literacy. Not available for students with credit in: GNED 102; GNED 104; GNED 106; UWP 111.
Prerequisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.

UWP 200  |  Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio Development  |  1 cr

Provides an overview of prior learning portfolio development by guiding students through the process of assessing prior learning experience and creating a written reflection on how that learning supports a claim for credit for a specific course. Credit/No Credit grading basis.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

UWP 293  |  Career Exploration and Professional Development  |  2 cr

Provide opportunity to explore, connect, and apply key aspects of career exploration and professional development. Emphasizes assessments, exploring careers, investigating academic options, and setting career goals.
Prerequisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring.

UWP 294  |  Work-Based Learning  |  3 cr

Provides opportunity for analyzing and applying essential learning knowledge and skills to current work experience. Cross-listed with: UWP 394.
Prerequisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Meets: Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy, Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy, Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy, Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy

UWP 394  |  Work-Based Learning  |  3 cr

Provides opportunity for analyzing and applying essential learning knowledge and skills to current work experience. Cross-listed with: UWP 294.
Prerequisites: None.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Meets: Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy, Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy, Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy, Social & Behavioral Science: UWP, CL Communication & Literacy

UWP 494  |  Cross-Disciplinary Internship  |  1-3 cr

Provides opportunity to explore a career field outside their discipline through internship. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.