The sample academic plans of study below show how a student can choose to complete the program at thee different paces: 6 subscription periods, 9 subscription periods, or 12 subscription periods. These plans assume that at least 60 credits were transferred in, and that those credits met some UW-Milwaukee general education requirements. The sequence was constructed with prerequisites and corequisites in mind. Each student will work with their Success Coach to design a customized academic plan of study that works best for them.
- These sample plans offer suggested sequences, depending on one’s desired pace, and are intended to assist students in developing their own academic plans. You are not restricted to choosing a 6, 9, or 12 academic plan, these are simply samples to give you an idea.
- These plans reflect the program coursework only, and do not necessarily reflect any general education requirements, electives, or certificate courses a student may choose to add.
How to use this page:
- Select your desired academic plan (note: you may scroll horizontally to see more options depending on the size of your screen)
- Review the recommended courses, and the total credits, for each of the numbered subscription periods.
How much time will it take me to complete my coursework?
One credit hour is equivalent to 42-45 hours of work. This is about 3-4 hours per week for a 12 week subscription period. The amount of work required for a credit hour is federally defined. Your courses will all have suggested pacing plans so you can see how the faculty recommend pacing individual courses.
So for example, if you think you could commit to, say, 20 hours a week (which is less than 3 hours a day), you can reasonably expect to finish 6 credit hours in a subscription period. As a competency-based program, there may be some courses you can move faster through, and other courses that take you longer, but on average you can expect that your coursework will typically land in that standard range. Use our time management calculator to help determine the time you have in your schedule for schoolwork.
How long might it take me to finish my degree?
There are two factors here: Once you determine how much time you have available in your schedule, and consider your experience level in a course’s subject area, you will have a pretty good sense of how many credits you can complete in a subscription period. Then, when you review your transfer credit report with your Success Coach, you will also know how many total credits you need to finish your degree. Dividing your total number of credits needed by your expected ‘credits per subscription period’ will give you an estimate of how many subscription periods you need to graduate.
The UW Flexible Option is flexible, but it also is affordable. For example, if you choose to finish your degree in 8 subscription periods, your total cost will be $18,000. The national average tuition for that same two year period of time is $32,636**. You can earn your degree for considerably less total tuition than the average student nationwide will pay.
Let’s look at an example. Michael has 60 credits to complete the degree after reviewing his credit evaluation. He has determined that he has time for, on average, about 6 credits per subscription period based on his schedule and experience. That means, to finish his degree he’ll need approximately 10 subscription periods. Michael then multiplies that number by our flat rate tuition to arrive at his total cost to his degree. And remember, with the Flex Tuition Guarantee, your tuition will not increase once you start, making it easier to plan for the future.
Six Subscription Period Plan
| Subscription Period 1 12 credits | INFOST 110X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 240X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 350X 3 Credit(s) | GEN ED 3 Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Period 2 12 credits | INFOST 310X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 410X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 370X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 315X 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 3 9 credits | INFOST 440X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 320X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 4 9 credits | INFOST 330X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 5 9 credits | INFOST 370X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 375X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 6 6 credits | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 490X 3 Credit(s) |
Nine Subscription Period Plan
| Subscription Period 1 6 credits | INFOST 110X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 240X 3 Credit(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription Period 2 6 credits | INFOST 350X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 310X 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 3 6 credits | INFOST 410X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 370X 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 4 6 credits | GEN ED 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 340X 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 5 9 credits | INFOST 315X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 440X 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 6 9 credits | INFOST 320X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 330X 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 7 6 credits | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 375X 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 8 3 credits | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | ||
| Subscription Period 9 6 credits | INFOST 490X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) |
Twelve Subscription Period Plan
| Subscription Period 1 6 credits | INFOST 110X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 240X 3 Credit(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription Period 2 6 credits | INFOST 310X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 350X 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 3 6 credits | INFOST 410X 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 370X 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 4 6 credits | GEN ED 3 Credit(s) | INFOST 340X 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 5 6 credits | INFOST 440X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 6 6 credits | INFOST 315X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 7 6 credits | INFOST 320X 3 Credit(s) | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) |
| Subscription Period 8 3 credits | INFOST 330X 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 9 3 credits | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 10 3 credits | ELECTIVE 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 11 3 credits | INFOST 375X 3 Credit(s) | |
| Subscription Period 12 3 credits | INFOST 490X 3 Credit(s) |
**Data from the most recent available National Center for Education Statistics digest. Multiplied the national average annual tuition and fees, $16,318, for two years to produce the equivalent educational cost of two years of study in the UW Flexible Option.