Take Your Fox Valley Technical College Education Further
This Agreement is entered into between Fox Valley 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. Family & Consumer Sciences Education Instruction (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Family & Consumer Sciences Education (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 53 of the 61 credits from the sending program. A total of 70 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
| Fox Valley Technical College | University of Wisconsin-Stout | |
|---|---|---|
| Program name | Family & Consumer Sciences Education Instruction | B.S. Family & Consumer Sciences Education (Online or On Campus) |
| Award Type | A.A.S., Associate of Applied Science | B.S., Bachelor of Science |
| Credit Length | 61 | 120 |
Section A: General Education: *A grade of C- or better is required to move on to ENGL-102.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-801-195 | Written Communication | 3 | ENGL 101 | Composition 1 | CL | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-801-198 | Speech | 3 | COMST GXX | Communication Studies Stout Core | CL | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-804-123 | Math with Business Apps | 3 | MATH 123 | Finite and Financial Math | MQR | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-809-188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | HDFS 255 | Lifespan Human Development | Tech Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOC 110 | Introductory Sociology | SBS | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSYC 110 | Introduction to Psychology | SBS | 3 | Equiv | |
| Total at FVTC | 18 | Gen Ed Not Applied | 0 | |||||
| Gen Ed Applied | 15 | |||||||
| Applied Towards Technical Electives | 3 |
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Section B: Major, Concentration, Emphasis, or Other
Section B1: Major Studies – Technical Core
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Wav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-304-125 | Basic Interior Design | 3 | FCSE-XXX | Family & Consumer Sciences Elective Will sub for FCSE 385 Family Housing | 3 | Sub | |
| 10-304-129 | Textiles | 3 | FASH 167 | Textiles: Theory, Fibers, Structures, & Sustainability | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-307-179 | ECE: Child Development | 3 | HDFS-124 | Human Development: Early Childhood | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-307-195 | ECE: Family & Community Relationships | 3 | HDFS-215 | Introduction to Families | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-316-110 | Culinary Fundamentals | 3 | HT-121 | Principles of Foodservice Operations | 3 | Sub | |
| 10-316-125 And 10-316-170 And 10-316-119 | Culinary Foundations And Science of Baking And Nutrition for Culinary Arts | 1 2 1 | FN 102 And FN 123 | Nutrition for Healthy Living And Science of Food: This course will also count towards NSW general education at UW-Stout. | 2 2 | Sub | |
| 10-316-118 | Sanitation for Food Service Operations | 1 | FN 105 | Food Service Sanitation | 1 | Equiv | |
| Total at FVTC | 20 | Technical Core Not Applied | 0 | ||||
| Technical Core Applied | 20 |
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Section B2: Major Studies: Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-304-110 | Fundamentals of Design | 3 | DES XXX | Design Elective | 3 | Equiv | |
| 10-109-152 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 | HT XXX | Hospitality & Tourism Elective | 3 | Sub | |
| 10-522-151 | EDU: Family and Consumer Sciences Industry Co-Op | 1 | FCSE-350 | Vocational Field Experience | 1 | Sub | |
| 10-522-150 | EDU: Intro to Family & Consumer Sciences Education | 3 | EDUC XXX | Family & Consumer Sciences Education Electives | 3 | Sub | |
| Total at FVTC | 10 | Technical Electives Not Applied | 0 | ||||
| Technical Electives Applied | 10 |
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Section B3: Major Studies: Professional Education
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Wav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-522-152 | EDU: Family and Consumer Sciences Practicum 1 | 2 | CTE 212 And CTE XXX | Pre Student Teaching I And Career Technical Education Elective | 1 1 | Sub | |
| 10-522-153 | EDU: Family and Consumer Sciences Practicum 2 | 2 | CTE 312 And CTE XXX | Pre Student Teaching Pre-Student And Career Technical Education Elective | 1 | 1 | Sub |
| 10-522-124 | EDU: Supporting Students with Disabilities | 3 | SPED 430 | Inclusion of Students with Exceptional Needs | 3 | Equiv | |
| Total at FVTC | 7 | Technical Electives Not Applied | 2 | ||||
| Technical Electives Applied | 5 |
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Section B4: Unused Credits
| Course Prefix & Number | Sending Course Name | Credits | Course Prefix & Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Course Name | Credits Applied | Credits NOT Applied | Equiv Sub Wav |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-522-103 | EDU: Introduction to Educational Practices | 3 | EDUC-XXX | Education Elective | 3 | Sub | |
| 10-522-105 | EDU: Behavior Management | 3 | EDUC-XXX | Education Elective | 3 | Sub | |
| Total at FVTC | 6 | Technical Electives Not Applied | 6 | ||||
| Technical Electives Applied | 0 |
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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 | BIO-132 | Human Biology: Program Designated Course | 4 |
| HA | Selective | Humanities & Arts Stout Core | 6 |
| CP | EDUC-330 | Multiculturalism: Dialogue and Field Experience: Program Designated Course | 3 |
| Remaining General Education Subtotal | 16 |
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Section C2: Major Studies
| Course Prefix and Number | University of Wisconsin Stout Major Studies Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON-201 or -210 | General Economics or Principles of Macroeconomics: Program Designated Course | 3 |
| CTE 101 | Introduction to CTE Secondary Education | 3 |
| CTE 302 | Principles of CTE | 3 |
| CTE 360 | Coordination of WBL Program | 3 |
| CTE 405 | Methods of Teaching Career & Technical Education | 3 |
| CTE 438 | Course Construction in CTE | 3 |
| CTE 440 | Instruction Evaluation in CTE | 2 |
| CTE 455 | Emerging Practices in K-12 Career and Technical Education | 3 |
| EDUC 303 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 390 | Lab and Classroom Management | 3 |
| RDGED 382 | Content Area Reading | 2 |
| FCSE 380 | Consumer Economics | 3 |
| FCSE 409 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| FASH 166 | Apparel Construction | 3 |
| HDFS 313 | Parent Education/Involvement | 2 |
| HDFS 365 | Family Resource Management | 3 |
| Remaining Major Studies Subtotal | 54 |
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Summary of Total Program Credits
Fox Valley Technical College Credits Taken
| Section as Noted in the Agreement | Course Type | Credits Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | General Education | 18 |
| Section B1 | Technical Core | 20 |
| Section B2 | Technical Electives | 10 |
| Section B3 | Professional Education | 7 |
| Section B4 | Unused Credits | 6 |
| Total Credits Taken at FVTC | 61 |
University of Wisconsin Stout Requirements
| Section as Noted in the Agreement | Course Type | Credits Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| Section C1 | General Education | 16 |
| Section C2 | Major Studies | 54 |
| Total Credits Remaining at UW-Stout Polytechnic | 70 | |
| Total Credits Applied from FVTC | 53 | |
| Total Credits Required for UW-Stout degree | 123 |
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