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.