Take Your Mid-State Technical College Education Further
This Agreement is entered into between Mid-State Technical 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 an A.A.S. Criminal Justice - Corrections & Community Advocacy (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation (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
- The receiving institution’s admission and program admission requirements apply to both direct entry students and to students who transfer under this agreement.
- 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.
- Students must complete the entire sending program and meet the receiving institution’s admission requirements for the agreement to apply.
Transfer of Credits
The receiving institution will apply 62 of the 62 credits from the sending program. A total of 58 credits remain to complete the receiving program.
Courses will transfer as described in the attached Program Articulation Table.
Elective courses taken or substituted at the sending institution and sending program not listed in this updated agreement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined how they may apply to the degree at the receiving institution.
Implementation and Review
- 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.
- This Articulation Agreement is effective on 08/01/2026 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.
- 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.
- This Articulation Agreement will be reviewed by both parties beginning 02/01/2031 (six months prior to the end date).
- When a student enrolls at the receiving institution following this agreement, the receiving institution will encode any course waivers and substitutions.
- This articulation agreement applies only to the receiving program in effect Spring 2027 until revised.
Program Articulation Table
| Mid-State Technical College | University of Wisconsin-Stout | |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Criminal Justice - Corrections & Community Advocacy | B.S. Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation (Online or On Campus) |
| Award Type | A.A.S., Associate of Applied Science | B.S., Bachelor of Science |
| Credit Length | 62 | 120 |
Section A: General Education: *A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL-101.
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | GE | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Wav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | ENGL-101 | Composition 1 | CL | 3 | Equiv | |
| 801-196 Or 801-198 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication Or Speech | 3 | COMST-GXX | Communication Studies Stout Core | CL | 3 | Equiv | |
| 804-107 Or 804-189 | College Mathematics Or Introductory Statistics | 3 | MATH-GXX Or STAT-130 | Mathematics Stout Core Or Elementary Statistics | MQR | 3 | Equiv | |
| 809-166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory & Application | 3 | PHIL-235 | General Ethics | CP | 3 | Equiv | |
| 809-198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | PSYC-110 | Introductory Psychology: This course will also count towards major studies at UW-Stout. Students will need to take additional free electives to reach 120-credits. | SBS | 3 | Equiv | |
| 809-196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOC-110 | Introductory Sociology: This course will also count towards major studies at UW-Stout. Students will need to take additional free electives to reach 120-credits. | SBS | 3 | Equiv | |
| Total at Mid-State | 18 | Gen Ed Not Applied | 0 | |||||
| Gen Ed Applied | 18 |
Section B: Major, Concentration, Emphasis, or Other
Section B1: Major Studies
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Wav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504-104 | Intro to the Criminal Justice System | 3 | CJR-103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-159 | Interpersonal Violence/Victimology | 3 | CJR-203 | Victimology | 3 | Equiv | |
| Total at Mid-State | 6 | Major Studies Not Applied | 0 | ||||
| Major Studies Applied | 6 |
Section B2: Selectives
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Wav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504-107 | Wellness for Rehabilitative Professionals | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-105 | Mental Health | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-116 | Probation & Parole | 3 | CJR-XXX | Criminal Justice Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-179 | Management of Adult Population | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-128 | Telecommunications | 2 | CJR-XXX | Criminal Justice Elective | 2 | Equiv | |
| 504-178 | Secure Detention | 2 | CJR-XXX | Criminal Justice Elective | 2 | Equiv | |
| 504-184 Or 504-165 | Basic Jail Academy 1 Or Basic Incarceration Principles | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-185 Or 504-167 | Basic Jail Academy 2 Or Trauma & Resiliency | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-156 | Child Advocacy | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-132 Or 504-131 | Advanced Relational Skills Or Rehabilitative Professionals Internship | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-175 | Understanding Substance Abuse | 3 | REHAB-XXX | Rehabilitation Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| Total at Mid-State | 31 | Selectives Not Applied | 0 | ||||
| Selectives Applied | 31 |
Section B3: Free Electives
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Wav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 890-102 | GPS for Student Success | 1 | TRDIS-XXX | Transdisciplinary Elective | 1 | Equiv | |
| 504-109 | Basic Professional Communication | 3 | ENGL-XXX | English Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 504-106 | Contemporary Social Issues | 3 | SOC-XXX | Sociology Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| Total at Mid-State | 7 | Free Electives Not Applied | 0 | ||||
| Free Electives Applied | 7 |
Section C: Remaining University of Wisconsin Stout Requirements
Section C1: Core General Education
| CGER category | Course Prefix and Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Core General Education Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL | ENGL-102 | Composition 2 | 3 |
| NSW | Selective | Lab Science Stout Core | 3 |
| NSW | Selective | Non-Lab Stout Core | 3 |
| HA | Selective | Humanities & Arts Stout Core | 6 |
| Remaining General Education Subtotal | 15 |
Section C2: Major Studies
| Course Prefix and Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Major Studies Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJR-223 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| REHAB-320 | Rehabilitation and Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| REHAB-321 | Rehabilitation of Public Offenders | 3 |
| REHAB-379 | Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Rehabilitation | 3 |
| REHAB-465 | Crisis Intervention for the Helping Professional | 3 |
| REHAB-480 | Advanced Rehabilitation Practicum | 3 |
| REHAB-498 Or CJR-449 | Rehabilitation Field Experience Or Cooperative Education Experience | 1 |
| APSS-301 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC-315 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOC-360 | Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| APSS-300 Or PSYC-190 | Quantitative Research Methods Or Psychological Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCWK-420 | Human Behavior in Social Environment | 3 |
| COUN-405 | Helping Skills for the Professional | 3 |
| Electives | Free Electives | 6 |
| Remaining Major Studies Subtotal | 43 |
Summary of Total Program Credits
Mid-State Technical College Credits Taken
| Section as Noted in the Agreement | Course Type | Credits Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Education | 18 |
| Section B1 | Major Studies | 6 |
| Section B2 | Selectives | 31 |
| Section B3 | Free Electives | 7 |
| Total Credits Taken at Mid-State | 62 |
University of Wisconsin Stout Requirements
| Section as Noted in the Agreement | Course Type | Credits Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Section C1 | General Education | 15 |
| Section C2 | Major Studies | 43 |
| Total Credits Remaining at UW-Stout | 58 | |
| Total Credits Applied from Mid-State | 62 | |
| Total Credits Required for UW-Stout degree | 120 |
Signatures
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