Signature Progs
Signature Features
Majors
Majors 2
MISC
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What majors are you known for?
We have a signature program from each college - in CBEC, it's ____________, CNHS it's __________, CAH it's __________, CSSPS, it's ______________. Would you like to learn about any of these specifically? What are you interested in?
100
What else is unique about Parkside besides the signature features?
700 acre beautiful campus 2nd smallest in UW System universities personalized attention and caring staff
100
What accreditation is your business program?
AACSB - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 5% in the world, 30% in US have this.
100
What services are available to undecided students? How can you coach?
Advising and Career Center individualized appointments Assessments UNDECIDED COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
100
What is your graduation rate?
4 year - 16% 6 year - 33% explain factors: no transfer students no part time only measures first time, full time freshmen programs in place to assist: 15 to graduation 4 year plans
200
Name three selling points about the Criminal Justice Major (signature program.)
- #1 rated program in the state of WI - both day and evening program - more flexible - site visits like county jail, speakers on campus internship opportunities in surrounding area, including KPD, RPD, Racine correctional, DNR -choose curriculum from corresponding interest (juvenile justice, law enforcement, corrections, criminal justice/social, courts/law)
200
What do you campus demographics/population look like?
Most diverse of UW System colleges and universities. -race breakdown 67% white 14.2% Latino/Latina 8.9% African American 4.1% 2 or more races 3.6% southeast and other asian 2.6% other -~25% adult learner population ~40% incoming transfer students
200
What are your online majors?
SMGT, HIMT, BUSO, and SOCA coming soon.
200
What study abroad options do you offer?
Range of offerings 20+ countries break or semester period related to major or general Recommend pursuing earlier on - inquire as FR or SPH financial aid and scholarships available
200
Will I be admitted?
Explain the comprehensive review process.
300
Name three selling points about the pre-health program (signature feature.)
-Rigorous prep with approximately 90% placement for applicants into medical school - 39.6 national average now at - MCAT prep and application prep (statements, interview, etc.) -intrusive advising - multiple meetings per semester - active pre-health club -undergrad research opportunities and local internships and clinical placements -variety of applicable majors but most common bios, chemistry, applied health sciences, and nursing
300
How much does your tuition cost?
We are the most affordable in the state of WI. Tuition costs are low - approximately 7300 per year for WI 10,500 for IL 15,000 nonresident Many scholarship opportunities - most require admission by Feb 1st. Over 250,000 in scholarships each year Fill out FAFSA ASAP starting October 1st.
300
What are the graduation requirements for UWP?
120 credits consisting of: skills (Math/English) 36 gened (12 HUA, 12 SS, 12 NS) Ethnic Diversity Foreign Language (if HS, 2nd semester must be C or higher) Major
300
Do you have athletic training?
Pre-professional program Depends on what you want to focus on Exercise science can be a great fit - curriculum focus on anatomy and physiology, wellness, nutrition, etc. or Sport Management - more on business side (not so much on training/science.) Both have internship experiences available and lots of real world experiences.
300
Why should we choose Parkside instead of UWM or Carthage?
Explain that can't speak on behalf of UWM or Carthage, but here is what Parkside offers: Affordability Personalized Experience Diversity Amazing academic programs beautiful park like campus with city and regional access etc.
400
Name three selling points about the theatre arts program (signature program.)
92% professional placement rate theatre company - students get experience with all sides of theatre (directing, acting, design, lighting, etc.) partnership with Fort Atskinson Fireside Theatre Opportunity to see professional theatre and get professional talent reviews from surrounding Milwaukee and Chicago area
400
Parkside is the only NCAA DII school in WI. What conference are we a part of and how many collegiate sports are offered?
Great Lakes Valley (GLVC) 13
400
What education licensure do you offer? Do you need to do a minor?
Elementary Ed Secondary ed (for many subject areas - not theatre or art) special ed early childhood - FIRST TWO YEARS AT GATEWAY or other WTC Minor required for elementary area out of one of specific areas outlined in catalog.
400
What is the difference between a major and pre-professional program? What is better?
Developmental questions: Pre-professional programs tailored to getting students into professional programs A specific major may not be required but there is advising and additional assistance to make sure prerequisites are met and students are competitive Some major combinations with pre-professional programs may be competitive or more traditional together
400
Is your campus safe?
Can explain YOu feel safe here, but refer to crime report/statistics (online and in viewbook) Can share low crime rates on campus Safe walk Police services (not security) - officers on duty at all times Emergency call stations Unlike a campus in a downtown area, campus is more isolated, so fewer visitors who are not students
500
Name 3 selling points about the computer science major (signature program.)
- 99% placement rate -multiple certificates to enhance marketability (including mobile app, cyber security, etc.) - app factory for internship and professional experience - internship companies: SC Johnson, Jockey, Snapon, Northwestern, IBM, Microsoft -tailor curriculum according to interest
500
Approximately what percent of students who graduate from Parkside are first generation?
60%
500
Explain the differences between our two consortial programs with UWM. What are they, what is general program info, and how is curriculum/enrollment different.
Nursing: 4 years at UWP admit to program yearly 2-3 years pre-reqs 96% placement rate no guaranteed admission - 40 spots admitted per fall after pre-reqs done Engineering: 2 years UWP, 2 years UWM heavy credit load - 16 credits fall/spring plus 6 credits in summer/winter guaranteed admission as long as following program and completion major/progression requirements
500
What are majors you cannot instantly declare?
nursing theatre arts music HIMT/SMGT criminal justice sport management/exercise science molecular biology and bioinformatics sociology etc REFERENCE ACADEMIC CATALOG
500
I am moving to WI the summer before school. Will I qualify for in-state tuition?
Residency dictated by state statute. Moving solely for the purpose of education and less than a year in state = no, however, other factors may come into play such as graduation from HS in state of WI military service etc. Best to view info at uwp.edu/residency Submit application and be as specific and thorough with residency
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