Articulation Agreement: UW-Stout & Chippewa Valley Technical College

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This Agreement is entered into between Chippewa 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. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (hereinafter sending program), and the receiving institution has established a B.S. Biology (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.

Transfer of Credits

  1. The receiving institution will apply 65-66 of the 70 credits from the sending program. A total of 54-55 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. 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 11/20/2025 and shall remain in effect until the end date of 11/20/2030 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 05/20/2030 (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

Chippewa Valley Technical College University of Wisconsin-Stout
Program name Diagnostic Medical Sonography B.S. Biology (Online or On Campus)
Award Type A.A.S., Associate of Applied Science B.S., Bachelor of Science
Credit Length 70 120

Section A: General Education

Course Prefix & NumberCVTC Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameGECredits AppliedCredits NOT AppliedEquiv Sub Wav
801-136English Composition 13*ENGL 101Composition 1CL3 Equiv
801-196Oral/Interpersonal Comm3COMST-GXXCommunication Studies Stout CoreCL3 Equiv
806-177 and
806-179
General Anatomy & Physiology and
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology
4
4
BIO-234 and
BIO-362
Anatomy & Physiology and
Advanced Physiology
NSW
Bio Elective
4
(4)
 Sub
809-198Intro to Psychology3PSYC-110Intro to PsychologySBS3 Equiv
809-196Intro to Sociology3SOC-110Introductory SociologySBS3 Equiv
804-113College Technical Math 1A3MATH-GXXMathematics Stout CoreMQR3 Equiv

The credits in parentheses will count towards Biology electives at UW-Stout.
*A grade of a C- or higher is required in ENGL-101.

Section B1: Major Studies

Course Prefix & NumberCVTC Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCredits AppliedCredits NOT AppliedEquiv Sub Wav
526-209 and
526-226 and
526-215
DMS Clinical Experience 1 and
DMS Clinical Experience 2 and
DMS Clinical Experience 3
2
4
4
ABMB-398 and
ABMB-XXX
Field Experience and
Applied Biology Elective
1
(9)
 Equiv
806-154General Physics 14PHYS-111 and
PHYS-112
Introduction to Physics and
Intro to Physics Lab
3
1
 Equiv

Section B2: Biology Electives

Course Prefix & NumberCVTC Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCredits AppliedCredits NOT AppliedEquiv Sub Wav
526-210Cross Section Anatomy2BIO-XXXBiology Elective2 Sub
526-208OB/GYN Sonography 13HLTH-XXXHealth Elective3 Sub
526-212OB/GYN Sonography 23HLTH-XXXHealth Elective3 Sub

Section B3: STEM Electives

Course Prefix & NumberCVTC Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCredits AppliedCredits NOT AppliedEquiv Sub Wav
526-203Scanning with Proficiency1HLTH-XXXHealth Elective1 Equiv
526-221Sonography Physics 13PHYS-XXXPhysics Elective3 Equiv
526-222Sonography Physics 22PHYS-XXXPhysics Elective2 Equiv
526-223Vascular Imaging 13HLTH-XXXHealth Elective3 Equiv
501-101Medical Terminology3FN-207 And HLTH-XXXMedical Terminology And Health Elective1
2
 Equiv

Section B4: Free Electives

Course Prefix & NumberCVTC Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCredits AppliedCredits NOT AppliedEquiv Sub Wav
526-207Abdominal Sonography4HLTH-XXXHealth Elective4 Equiv
526-211Superficial Sonography2HLTH-XXXHealth Elective2 Equiv
526-224Vascular Imaging 23HLTH-XXXHealth Elective2-30-1Equiv
526-217Registry Review1HLTH-XXXHealth Elective 1Equiv
526-200Intro to DMS3HLTH-XXXHealth Elective 3Equiv
 Free Electives Total at CVTC13 Free Electives Not Applied 4-5 
    Free Electives Applied8-9  

Section C1: Remaining Core General Education at UW-Stout

CGER categoryCourse Prefix and NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Core General Education Course NameCredits
CLENGL-102Composition 23
NSWCHEM-135College Chemistry 1 (Program Designated Course)5
HASelectiveHumanities & Arts Stout Core6
CPSelectiveCivics and Perspectives Stout Core3

Section C2: Remaining Program Designated Courses at UW-Stout

Course Prefix and NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Core General Education Course NameCredits
MATH-120 (or higher)College Algebra (or higher)4

Section C3: Remaining Major Studies at UW-Stout

Course Prefix and NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Major Studies Course NameCredits
ABMB-101Science Professions 11
BIO-135Organismal Biology4
BIO-136College Molecular Cell Biology 15
BIO-332Genetics4
BIO-350Ecology4
BIO-386Introduction Biostatistical Analysis3
ENGL-410Scientific Communication3
APSC-401Applied Science Profession 21
ElectiveCell Biology Elective4
ElectiveChemistry Elective4-5
 Remaining Major Studies Total33-34
 Total Remaining UW-Stout Credits54-55

Summary of Total Program Credits

Chippewa Valley Technical College Credits Taken

Section as Noted in the AgreementCourse TypeCredits Taken
Section AGeneral Education23
Section B1Major Studies14
Section B2Biology Electives8
Section B3STEM Electives12
Section B4Free Electives13

University of Wisconsin Stout Requirements

Section as Noted in the AgreementCourse TypeCredits Remaining
Section C1General Education17
Section C2Program Designated Courses4
Section C3Major Studies33-34

Section D: Additional Courses Available at CVTC

Courses in this section may be taken at CVTC and are applicable to the B.S. Biology program at UW-Stout. Courses listed in this section are not yet applied to any of the sections above.

Course Prefix & NumberCVTC Course NameCreditsCourse Prefix & NumberUniversity of Wisconsin Stout Course NameCreditsArea Applied
801-223English Composition II3ENGL 102Composition 23C1
806-245Principles of General Chemistry I5CHEM 135College Chemistry I5C1
804-224College Algebra4MATH 120College Algebra4C2
803-214Native American History3HIST GAXHistory Stout Core3C1
803-211US History to 18773HIST 120Early US History3C1

Signatures

Chippewa Valley Technical College
Title Name Signature Date
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Title Name Signature Date