See the links (located in the left column of this page) to the Schedule of Classes. Choose a particular semester of interest, and refer to the Schedule for classes offered then.

See the UWM Schedule of Classes for a broader view of all UWM courses.

Certificate Courses Descriptions

HMONG 105 - First-Semester Hmong (3 units; U)

Beginning Hmong for students with no previous knowledge of the language. No cr for students w/cr in Hmong 107 or Hmong 108. Hmong 105 & Linguis 105 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: none.

HMONG 106 - Second-Semester Hmong (3 units; U)

Continuation of Hmong 105. No cr for students w/cr in Hmong 107 or Hmong 108. Hmong 106 & Linguis 106 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: Hmong 105/Linguis 105(P).

HMONG 107 - First-Semester Hmong Literacy (3 units; U)

Introduction to literacy skills in Hmong. Intended for speakers of Hmong. Prereq: none.

HMONG 108 - Second-Semester Hmong Literacy (3 units; U)

Continuation of Hmong 107(FLL 107/Linguis 161). Prereq: Hmong 107(FLL 107/Linguis 161)(P).

HMONG 192 - First-Year Seminar: (3 units; U)

Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194). Prereq: none.

HMONG 193 - First-Year Seminar: (3 units; U)

Specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered. Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194). Prereq: none.

HMONG 199 - Independent Study: (1-3 units; U)

Independent work under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult the program director. Students must submit a study proposal. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: 2.5 GPA; writ cons instr, prog dir, & asst dean for SAS.

HMONG 265 - Hmong Americans: History, Culture, and Contemporary Life (3 units; U)

Hmong American history, the effects of the Vietnam War on Hmong culture, and the history of the resulting refugee immigrants in America. Ethnic 265 & Hmong 265 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Prereq: none.

HMONG 289 - Internship in Hmong Studies, Lower Division: (1-6 units; U)

Application of basic principles of Hmong Studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: 2.50 gpa, cons supervising faculty member.

HMONG 296 - UROP Apprenticeship: (1-3 units; U)

Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Prereq: acceptance to UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.

HMONG 297 - Study Abroad: (1-12 units; U)

Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

HMONG 299 - Ad Hoc: (1-6 units; U)

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only program dir & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

HMONG 489 - Internship in Hmong Studies, Upper Division (1-6 units; U)

Application of basic principles of Hmong Studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting. One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 2.50 gpa, cons supervising faculty member.

HMONG 496 - Advanced UROP Apprenticeship: (1-3 units; U)

Advanced undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff. One credit for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Prereq: acceptance to UROP; prior UROP apprenticeship or equiv rsrch experience.

HMONG 497 - Study Abroad: (1-12 units; U)

Designed to enroll students in UWM-sponsored program before course work levels, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially-prepared course work. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

HMONG 499 - Ad Hoc: (1-6 units; U)

Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only program dir & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.

HMONG 699 - Advanced Independent Study: (1-3 units; U)

Advanced level independent work under supervision of a Hmong Studies faculty or academic staff member. Students must submit a study proposal. Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; 2.50 GPA; cons supervising instr, program coord, & asst dean of SAS