The economics program at UW-Platteville is designed to bridge the gap between liberal and vocational education. In fulfilling requirements for the economics major, the student will master the analytical core of economics as well as functional areas of business and behavioral sciences and the analytical approach to problem solving.
The Environmental Science minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to give students in the sciences, engineering, reclamation, agriculture, geography, industry, biology, sociology, political science, education, and others a broad background in the many aspects of the environment. The minor is designed to supplement students' careers so that they will be better equipped to function in today's society where the environment is of prime importance.
Modern geography is concerned with the associations on earth of physical, economic and social factors. It makes an attempt to observe, analyze and understand the spatial organization of these phenomena. The discipline deals with people and their settlements, cultural characteristics and economic activities, as well as with the natural factors of the environment such as landforms, climate, soils, vegetation, animals and minerals.
A geology minor is part of our curriculum. Geology is an integral part of the Reclamation major and of engineering.
The history program at the University of Wisconsin-Platte-ville offers several degrees in history, as well as a social sciences comprehensive major with a history emphasis. All degree options lead to a bachelor of arts degree.
The international studies major provides an interdisciplinary liberal arts education with a global emphasis. Such study is particularly important in light of the interdependence of the global community which now characterizes our world and which promises to increase steadily in the years ahead.
Political science has been one of the basic elements of traditional liberal arts education and is deemed by many to be one of the most challenging disciplines. Political scientists are interested in how governments are structured, how governments make vital decisions and how they solve societal conflicts.
The comprehensive social sciences major includes course work in economics, geography, history, political science, sociology and psychology. A minor in economics, geography,history or psychology is required (this is considered the area of emphasis). Students who wish a broad liberal arts program will find it within the social sciences comprehensive major.
Sociology is the study of society and its component parts, groups, cultures, norms, roles and their institutional and organizational relationships. Sociology is a discipline in the social sciences and part of the liberal arts approach to education. This department offers a minor in sociology which requires a minimum of 24 credits including no fewer than 12 credits at the 300 level or above.
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Nelson,
Paula
Department
Chair
328 Warner Hall
University
of Wisconsin
Platteville,
WI 53818
608-342-1790
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nelsonp@uwplatt.edu