LA CROSSE, Wis., August 20, 2025 – Officials with Western Technical College and University of Wisconsin-Stout formally signed 13 articulation agreements across multiple academic disciplines at a signing ceremony earlier this week.

               The agreement allows students completing programs at Western to transfer 50-80 credits to UW-Stout, depending on the program. These agreements take effect this fall.

               The agreements are as follows:

               Associate of Arts into a B.S. Applied Social Science (History & Politics Concentration).

               Associate of Arts into B.S. Arts Administration & Entrepreneurship.

               Associate of Arts into B.S. Psychology.

               Associate of Science into B.S. Dietetics

               Associate of Science into B.S Technology Education

               Criminal Justice into B.S. Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation.

               Digital Marketing into B.S. in Digital Marketing Technology.

               Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology into B.S. Automation Leadership.

               Electromechanical Technology into a B.S. Automation Leadership

               Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering Technology into a B.S in Automation Leadership

               IT-Cybersecurity and Network Administration into a B.S. Cybersecurity

               Business Management into a B.S. Business Administration

               Human Resource Management into a B.S. Management & Leadership (Human Resource & Talent Development Concentration) 

               “These agreements are about more than just expanding access to higher education,” said Western Technical College President Roger Stanford. “They are about preparing the skilled workforce our employers need to stay competitive. By aligning Western’s programs with UW-Stout’s bachelor’s degrees, we are ensuring students can advance their education while meeting the growing demands of business and industry across Wisconsin.”

               "As Wisconsin's only polytechnic university, UW-Stout is proud to partner with Western Technical College on educational pathways that address the current and emerging needs of business and industry and enhance the knowledge and professional experiences of skilled graduates,” said UW-Stout Chancellor Katherine Frank.