Associate Degree

The associate degree is generally accepted by other University of Wisconsin System institutions as fulfilling the university-wide general education breadth requirements. The benefits to earning an associate degree begin with a program that is shorter in duration and can be earned quickly giving you a quick boost in a career field. This is an excellent way for you to earn credentials that will help you succeed in the workplace while you are on your educational pathway towards a bachelor's degree. UWRF offers three Associate Degrees:

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree is primarily intended to provide a broad liberal arts background and is designed to be the foundation for most bachelor’s degree programs.

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degree is primarily intended to provide a basic liberal arts background with an enhanced focus on knowledge of the physical and natural world and quantitative literacy. It is designed to provide the foundational courses in preparation for a bachelor’s degree with highly structured major requirements in the natural sciences.

Associate of Arts and Sciences (completely on-line)

The Associate of Arts and Sciences degree is 100% online collaborative degree. This degree is intended to provide a broad, balanced liberal arts and sciences background to satisfy the general education breadth requirements at four-year institutions. The Associate of Arts and Sciences degree program is a partnership of UW campuses

Review Degree Requirements

For questions or more information, contact Kathleen Hunzer (kathleen.hunzer@uwrf.edu), Director of General Education and Associate Degrees.