UW-Washington County's social science curriculum provides you with core skills and knowledge necessary to complete a bachelor's degree program,succeed in a variety of social service or criminal justice professions, and to compete successfully in a global environment. This curriculum includes core courses leading to a fundamental understanding of the general sociological factors which influence human behavior, and applying sociological principles to helping people and solving everyday problems.

UW- Social Science Majors Available:

The University of Wisconsin System currently lists 22 social science majors and 8 Public Affairs and Service majors. You can begin studies for any of the following majors at UW-Washington County.

Field Experiences and Internships

Social Science course work at UW-Washington County may be able to provide you with field experiences for academic credit. Field experience, under future development in SOC 101, "Introduction to Sociology," SOC 134, "American Minority Groups," SOC 120 "Marriage and Family," and SOC 131 "Crime and Criminal Justice" will be designed to provide you with opportunities for observations and participation not ordinarily available in the classroom. Your field work will be supervised by faculty members and professionals who evaluate the importance and significance of your experience. For more information about field work opportunities, contact appropriate sociology faculty at the University.

Scholarship Opportunities

Faculty, administration and staff at UW-Washington County believe that outstanding students deserve recognition and should be given support and the opportunity to develop their interests, skills and talents. To this end, UWWC, through generous benefactor donations, is able to annually award over $125,000 in scholarships to qualified new, continuing and transferring students on the basis of academic excellence, leadership, community service, and financial need. For more specific information about UWWC's scholarship program, contact Student Services.

Suggested Courses for Social Work/Criminal Justice Majors

The four semester program guide listed here is a sample of a program planning guide for social work/criminal justice majors. Use these suggestions to help plan your freshmen and sophomore years at UWWC. Additional information and transfer planning sheets for specific majors and universities are available at the Student Services Office.

Required Social Work/Criminal Justice Courses for Specific UW Colleges

The following table shows required courses by university. Be sure to consult program planning sheets, TIS, and university catalogs from each campus for recent changes in requirements.

For more information:

Contact:
University of Wisconsin-Washington County
Student Services Office
400 Unversity Drive
West Bend, WI 53095

(262) 335-5201
(262) 335-5220 FAX
E-Mail: uwwcss@uwc.edu

Web Sites of Interest to Social Work/Criminal Justice Majors:
American Sociological Assn.
Midwest Sociological Society