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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee partners with UW-Extension on the UW Flexible Option<\/a>. UWM offers four undergraduate degrees and a certificate in this cutting-edge distance learning initiative. The UW Flexible Options self-directed, competency-based<\/a> degree and certificate programs<\/a> allow students to start any month, work at a personalized pace, and earn credit using knowledge they already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Associate of Arts and Sciences<\/strong><\/a> | Learn the foundation of more than 200 college majors or complete your general education requirements with the AAS Flexible Option. The flexible degree format allows you to earn the credits you need at your own pace, on your schedule, building on knowledge you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Science in Business Administratio<\/span>n<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0| Professionals who\u2019ve earned a well-rounded\u00a0business degree are consistently in demand\u00a0across industries. The\u00a0US Bureau of Labor Statistics\u00a0projects steady growth and employment opportunities in business, management, operations, and finance occupations over the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Science in Nursing<\/strong><\/a> | RN to BSN program is for nurses with associate degrees who would like to earn a baccalaureate degree while still having time for work and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Diagnostic Imaging<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0| The degree completion program is designed for returning adult learners with several years of healthcare experience who hold active ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography), ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists), ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), or CCI (Cardiovascular Credentialing International) registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0| The degree completion program immerses students in information science; information architecture; information organization, storage and retrieval; and applications of the Internet focusing on a core set of IST competencies, students are encouraged to expand their skills and knowledge through a personally created degree plan built to match their career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Summer 2017 | Real Life Learning: Competency-based programs are helping redefine the postsecondary landscape<\/a> | Lumina Focus Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 26th<\/sup>, 2017 | UW Flexible Option Graduate Lands Job as Google IT Resident<\/a> | UW Flexible Option<\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 26th<\/sup>, 2016 | New Online Master\u2019s Degree in Health and Wellness Prepares Graduates for Management Roles in the Health Promotion Industry<\/a> | PR Newswire<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 29th<\/sup>, 2016 | How Competency-Based Courses Are Changing the Education Game<\/a> | EdTech Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 21st<\/sup>, 2015 | UW System\u2019s Flexible Option Proves Popular<\/a> | WUWM Milwaukee Public Radio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 2nd<\/sup>, 2014 | UW System wins OK for federal financial aid in flexible degree program<\/a> | JS Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 18th<\/sup>, 2013 | UW System flex degree program tries to boost college grads, fill job needs<\/a> | JS Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 3rd<\/sup>, 2013 | Are You Competent? Prove It. Degrees Based on What You Can Do, Not How Long You Went<\/a> | NY Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 22nd<\/sup>, 2013 | Obama unveils college aid system, touts UW\u2019s Flexible Option<\/a> | JS Online<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n