Paramedic Technician Articulation Agreement.pdf

Western Technical College & University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

This agreement establishes a partnership allowing students from Western Technical College (WTC) to seamlessly transfer credits towards the Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) degree at UW Oshkosh, specifically within the Fire and Emergency Response Management major.

Key Points:

Transfer Institution: Western Technical College
Degrees: Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic Technician or Fire Protection Technician
Degree Granting Institution: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Degree: Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) in Fire and Emergency Response Management
Rationale: Expand educational opportunities for WTC graduates and strengthen the WTCS-UW Oshkosh partnership.

Credit Transfer:

WTC credits are accepted by UW Oshkosh with equivalent courses and credits outlined in a detailed table (see attached). A block of transfer credits is also awarded upon admission into the BAS program for completion of either WTC's Paramedic or Fire Protection Technician program.

UW Oshkosh Requirements:

Students must:

Complete at least 120 credits.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.
Earn at least 30 credits from UW Oshkosh and 35 credits in 300/400 level courses.
Meet other general education requirements (see attached for details).

Eligibility:

Students eligible for this agreement must:

Have successfully completed one of the WTC Associate degrees with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
* Be admitted to UW Oshkosh under these terms; pursuing a different degree may require additional program requirements.

Effective Date & Review:

The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2015 and will be reviewed and potentially updated in June 2018.