Articulation Agreement: UW-Stout & Central New Mexico Community College

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This Agreement is entered into between Central New Mexico Community College (hereinafter sending institution), and the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI (hereinafter receiving institution). This Agreement, and any amendments and supplements, shall be interpreted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in SYS-140: UW-System Templates for Articulation Agreements between UW System Institutions and WTCS Districts as well as the Universities of Wisconsin Policy on the Development of Transfer Agreements. Both institutions agree to maintain accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and any other accreditation currently in existence pertaining to degree programs articulated via the transfer agreement.

The sending institution has established a Industrial Automation Technician (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Automation Leadership (hereinafter receiving program) and will facilitate credit transfer and provide a smooth transition from one related program to another. It is mutually agreed:

Admission and Graduation Requirements

  1. The receiving institution’s admission and program admission requirements apply to both direct entry students and to students who transfer under this agreement.
  2. Students must fulfill the graduation requirements at both institutions including completion of a minimum of 32 credits in residency from UW-Stout to receive a degree from UW-Stout.
  3. Students must complete the entire sending program and meet the receiving institution’s admission requirements for the agreement to apply.
  4. Students must be concurrently enrolled in or have completed the Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA) core upon admission into the receiving institution’s program. 

Transfer of Credits

  1. The receiving institution will apply 88 of the 88 credits within this pathway. A total of 32 credits remain to complete the receiving program.

  2. Courses will transfer as described in the attached Program Articulation Table with remaining credits being outlined as dictated in the appropriate Section C.

  3. SACA credentials completed can count towards either the Professional Core or SACA Certification Core (not both). To provide flexibility to students pursuing this pathway, students can choose to receive the 21 credits for the SACA certification in one of the following three ways:

    1. Transfer 21 credits from the sending institution or other technical college partners.
    2. Receive the SACA certification through other options (i.e., industry partners that offer the SACA certification exam). Students following this pathway will utilize Prior Learning Credit either through a technical college partner or UW-Stout to earn credit.
    3. A combination of the options above.
  4. Elective courses taken or substituted at the sending institution and within the sending program not listed in this agreement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined whether they may apply to the degree at the receiving institution.

Implementation and Review

  1. The Provost, Dean, Program Director, or designees of the parties to this agreement will implement the terms of this agreement, including identifying and incorporating any changes into subsequent agreements, assuring compliance with system policy, procedure, and guidelines, and conducting a periodic review of this agreement.
  2. This Articulation Agreement is effective on 03/01/2026 and shall remain in effect until the end date of 08/01/2031 or for five years, whichever occurs first, unless terminated or amended by either party with 90 days prior written notice.
  3. The college and university shall work with students to resolve the transfer of courses should changes to either program occur while the agreement is in effect.
  4. This Articulation Agreement will be reviewed by both parties beginning 02/01/2031 (six months prior to the end date).
  5. When a student enrolls at the receiving institution following this agreement, the receiving institution will encode any course waivers and substitutions.
  6. This articulation agreement applies only to the receiving program in effect Spring 2027 until revised.

Program Articulation Table

Central New Mexico Community College University of Wisconsin-Stout
Program name Industrial Automation Technician B.S. Automation Leadership (Online or On Campus)
Award Type Certificate B.S., Bachelor of Science
Credit Length (Certificate + SACA + GE) 120

Section A: General Education

Course Prefix and NumberCentral New Mexico Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix and NumberUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout Course NameCreditsGE Area Applied 
ENGL-1110Composition 13ENGL-101Composition 13CL 
ENGL-1120Composition 23ENGL-102Composition 23CL 
COMM-2120Interpersonal Communication3COMST-GXXCommunication Studies Stout Core3CL 
PHIL-1130Contemporary Moral Issues3PHIL-GXXXSPhilosophy Stout Core3CP 
Any two of the Humanities & Arts courses below: 
ENGL-2310Intro to Creative Writing3ENGL-245Creative Writing3HA 
HIST-1120United States History 23HIST-121Modern US History3HA 
PHIL-1115Introduction to Philosophy3PHIL-201Introduction to Philosophy3HA 
SPAN-2280Introduction to Hispanic Literature3LIT-GXGLiterature Stout Core3HA 
THEA-2310Stagecraft3THEA-200Stagecraft3HA 
Any two of the Social & Behavioral courses below: 
ANTH-1140Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3ANTH-220Cultural Anthropology3SBS 
ECON-2110Macroeconomics Principles3ECON-210Principles of Macroeconomics3SBS 
ECON-2120Microeconomics Principles3ECON-215Principles of Microeconomics3SBS 
GEOG-1120World Regional Geography3GEOG-104World Geography3SBS 
POLS-1120American National Government3POLS-210American Government3SBS 
POLS-2110Comparative Politics3POLS-270Intro to Comparative Government3SBS 
POLS-2120International Relations3POLS-340International Relations3SBS 
PSYC-1110Introduction to Psychology3PSYC-110Intro to Psychology3SBS 
SOCI-1110Introduction to Sociology3SOC-110Intro to Sociology3SBS 
Any one of the Math courses below: 
MATH-1220College Algebra3MATH-120College Algebra3MQR 
MATH-1230Trigonometry3MATH-121Trigonometry3MQR 
MATH-1350Introduction to Statistics3STAT-130Elementary Statistics3MQR 
Any one of the Natural Science with Lab below: 
BIOL-1110 and
BIOL-1110L
General Biology and
General Biology Lab
3BIO-GLXBiology Lab Science Stout Core4NSW 
CHEM-1215 and
CHEM-1215L
Chemistry for STEMM Majors and
Chemistry for STEMM Majors Lab
3CHEM-GLXChemistry Lab Science Stout Core4NSW 

Section B1: Major Studies – Professional Core (40 credits)

Course Prefix & NumberSACA Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCredits AppliedCredits Not AppliedEquiv Sub Waiv
MECH-1001Introduction to Electrical Systems3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-201: Electrical Systems 1
3 Sub
MECH-1005Introduction to Mechatronics3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-101: Certified Industry 4.0 Associate 1 – Basic Operations
3 Sub
MECH-1011Introduction to Mechanical Drives3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-210 Mechanical Power Systems 1
3 Sub
MECH-1021Intro to Pneumatics & Hydraulics3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-209 Pneumatic Systems 1
3 Sub
MECH-1031Introduction to PLCs3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-207 Programmable Controllers Systems 1
3 Sub
MECH-1041Introduction to Electric Motor Control3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-202 Electric Motor Control Systems 1
3 Sub
MECH-1101Industrial Electricity3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-206 Electrical System Installation 1
3 Sub
MECH-1111Advanced Mechanical Drives3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-302 Laser Shaft Alignment 1
3 Sub
MECH-1120Advanced Pneumatics & Hydraulics3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-256 Hydraulic Maintenance 1
3 Sub
MECH-1131Advanced PLCs3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-208 Programmable Controller Troubleshooting 1
3 Sub
MECH-1241Advanced Electrical Motor Control3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-204 Motor Control Troubleshooting 1
3 Sub
Take one of the three Program Approved Electives below:
MECH 1051Lean Manufacturing Principles3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-211 Industry 4.0 Total Productive Maintenance Management
3 Sub
MECH 1205Advanced Industrial Control Systems3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-104 Industry 4.0 IIoT, Networking & Data Analytics
3 Sub
MECH 1251Industrial Robotics Integration3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives
SACA C-215 Robot System Operations 1
3 Sub

 

Section B2: SACA Certificate Transfer Core (21 credits)

At the conclusion of the MECH courses completed at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM), students may elect to test for the SACA certification(s) listed below. Successful completion of the certification examinations may result in the awarding of up to an additional 21 credits, as outlined.

Course Prefix & NumberSACA Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCredits AppliedCredits Not AppliedEquiv Sub Waiv
C-203Variable Frequency Drive Systems 13ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub
C-205Sensor Logic Systems 13ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub
C-212Electric Motor Control Systems3ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub
C-216Robot Systems Integration 13ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub
C-255Hydraulic Systems 13ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub
C-301Mechanical Power Systems 23ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub
C-303Electric Motor Troubleshooting 13ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub
C-304Pneumatics Troubleshooting 13ET-XCXSACA Certificate Electives3 Sub

Section C1: Remaining Core General Education at UW-Stout

Course Prefix and NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCredits
ElectiveNatural Science Wellness (NSW Non-Lab)3

Section C2: Remaining Major Studies at UW-Stout

Course Prefix and NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Major Studies Course NameCredits
INMGT-365 or -565Project Management3
INMGT-400 or -600Organizational Leadership3
INMGT-440 or -640Lean Enterprise3
INMGT-441 Or -641Digital Transformation3
INMGT-442 Or -642Internet of Things in Operations3
INMGT-443Automation Leadership Capstone3
INMGT-449Cooperative Education Experience1
ElectivesProfessional Core Electives4
ElectivesFree Electives6

Summary of Total Program Credits

Central New Mexico Community College Credits Taken

Section as Noted in the AgreementCourse TypeCredits Taken
Section AGeneral Education31
Section B1Major Studies - Professional Core36
Section B2SACA Certificate Transfer Core21

University of Wisconsin Stout Requirements

Section as Noted in the AgreementCourse TypeCredits Remaining
Section C1General Education3
Section C2Major Studies29

Signatures

Central New Mexico Community College
Title Name Signature Date
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Title Name Signature Date