Academic programs that offer opportunity from the start
Accounting
With an accounting degree from UW-Platteville, you can work virtually anywhere. Accountants are needed to evaluate and manage the financial health of an organization.
Administrator Credential
The UW-Platteville Administrator Credential was developed by, and created for, child care professionals to help you run a better and more cost-effective child care…
Advanced Project Management
Deepen your expertise with advanced project management skills and knowledge that can be applied to projects in the workplace with the online Advanced Project…
Afterschool and Youth Development Credential
Explore the foundations of out-of-school time programs, and the philosophy and goals of high-quality programs for school age children in group settings.
Agribusiness
With a degree in agribusiness, you will learn business, marketing, and management practices specifically related to agriculture.
Agricultural Education
As one of only three agriculture education programs in the state of Wisconsin, you’ll be prepared to educate high school students and adults in the areas of…
Agriculture and Industrial Engineering Technology
The agriculture and industrial engineering technology minor is available to students who want to work in agriculture-related manufacturing.
Applied Arts and Sciences
Prepare for a life of creative and productive work in a changing and increasingly interdependent and diverse world.
Applied Biotechnology
Whether your experience is in healthcare, agriculture, or manufacturing, you can earn your Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology online and advance your career.
Architecture
A minor in architecture will lay the foundation for a broad, base-level understanding of architecture by allowing you to consider a building’s planning, construction…
Art History
Develop a strong understanding of the historical, social, and political dimensions of art and architecture with a minor in art history.
Arts and Sciences
In today's competitive business world, time is of the essence and education is a must.
Biotechnology
Explore organisms and the biological process to produce products that improve the quality of life for humans with the biotechnology minor.
Broad Field Science
A degree in broad field science will provide an expansive perspective of the foundations of science and technology and is ideal if you envision teaching in your…
Business
Become successful in business by combining accounting, business management, and marketing with your own entrepreneurial spirit.
Business Administration in Management
With an online bachelor of business administration degree in management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, you can do just about anything.
Chemistry
Chemistry involves the study of properties and behavior of materials in order to better understand the way in which materials are structured, how they change, and how…
Child Advocacy Studies
UW-Platteville’s Child Advocacy Studies certificate program prepares you to be a trauma-informed professional who is prepared to respond appropriately to working with…
Civil Engineering
As a civil engineering student, you will learn to design, build, and maintain the foundations for our modern society, which allows us to drink clean water, drive on…
Computer Science
As a computer science student, you’ll explore the theory and practice involved in the feasibility, design, implementation and evaluation of every aspect of…
Construction Management
Our high-impact Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program will train you to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s…
Construction Safety
The construction safety management minor will enhance your understanding will enhance of safety on the construction site with course that focuses on safety and risk…
Creative Writing
Sharpen your creative writing skills in short stories, nonfiction, poetry, and professional writing with the creative writing minor.
Criminal Justice
The bachelor’s degree in criminal justice provides an understanding of the criminal justice system and society in which it functions.
Cybersecurity
Our cybersecurity program is designed to give you practical hands-on experience in this exciting and in-demand field.
Data Science
As a data science major at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, you will develop your statistical, mathematical, and programming skills to work with many types of…
Drafting and Product Development Technology
The drafting and product development technology minor provides the chance to get involved in the production design process, using design tools to take ideas…
Electrical Engineering
As an electrical engineering student at UW-Platteville, you’ll learn about the functionality of electricity, electronics, and technology.
Elementary Education
UW-Platteville’s elementary education program will help you gain the skills necessary to positively influence students’ intellectual growth and overall…
Engineering
This technical program draws on your existing knowledge of engineering theory and mathematics, as well as practical engineering experience.
Engineering Design
Deepen your understanding of the fundamental areas of engineering and acquire the skills to increase efficiencies and design optimal solutions in a variety…
Engineering Management
Strengthen the soft skills needed to motivate, develop, and direct employees as well as successfully manage projects and resources.
Engineering Physics
The engineering physics program combines elements of mechanical and electrical engineering with advanced coursework in applied physics.
English
If you have a passion for words, UW-Platteville’s English program can help make your passion personally and professionally rewarding.
English Education
The minor in English education is designed for anyone looking to teach at the middle or secondary education levels.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The entrepreneurship minor will help you examine the technical aspects of your product and how to commercialize it.
Environmental Engineering
If you’re dedicated to protecting the environment, reducing waste, and minimizing pollution, earn a degree in environmental engineering and help develop solutions to…
Environmental Horticulture
If you enjoy helping plants grow, thrive, and change landscapes, a degree in environmental horticulture may be your ideal choice.
Environmental Science
The environmental science minor provides a broad understanding of the relationship of humans to the environment and the processes that occur in the natural…
Environmental Science and Conservation
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Conservation at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will help you build the skills and knowledge required to…
Ethnic Studies
Develop as global citizens through the comparative and multidisciplinary study of history, geography, politics, sociology, and economics of communities who have been…
Family Child Care Credential
In this credential you will examine the unique aspects of family child care, with a strong emphasis on the National Association for Family Child Care Quality…
Film Studies
If you love to analyze and discuss films, you can add a minor in film studies to your English major or any other major at UW-Platteville.
Finance
A bachelor of business administration degree in finance opens the door to a rewarding career in corporate finance, banking, or investment.
Fine Arts
Grow your creative and critical thinking skills as you prepare for an art career in a fast-paced, global culture.
Food and Agriculture
The Associate of Science in Food and Agriculture will promote critical thinking, effective communication, scientific knowledge, professionalism and social…
Forensic Investigation
Forensic investigation is one of the fastest-growing specializations in the discipline of criminal justice, and UW-Platteville is the first and only public…
French
A minor in French provides intellectual development and enhanced communication skills to any undergraduate major.
French Education
The minor in French education is designed for anyone looking to teach at the middle or secondary education levels.
Gay and Lesbian Studies
The gay and lesbian studies certificate focuses on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender-related issues.
Geographic Information Systems
The minor in geographic information systems examines current trends in geospatial technology, computerized mapping, digital image processing, and spatial…
Geography
As a geography student at UW-Platteville, you’ll explore the physical earth and how the interaction between people and the environment shapes our world, perceptions,…
Geotechnical Engineering
Learn to analyze, design, and meet bearing capacities of shallow or deep foundations, and to design reinforced concrete for shallow or deep foundations.
German
The German program at UW-Platteville will allow you to explore the theory of German sounds with practical training in pronunciation as well as political, social,…
German Education
The German education program at UW-Platteville will allow you to explore the theory of German sounds with practical training in pronunciation as well as political,…
Health and Human Performance
Follow a career path that lets you share your interest in enhancing health, fitness, mental well-being, and quality of life with a degree in health and human…
Healthcare Administration
Develop strategic leadership and decision making skills as you learn to evaluate operational performance within diverse healthcare organizations.
History
As a UW-Platteville history student, you’ll make your passion for the past the foundation of your future success.
Human Resource Management
Employees are a company’s most valuable resource. They’re the firm’s ability to generate new products, serve its customers, and ultimately survive.
Inclusion Credential
Learn to serve all children including those with special needs, and make sure that no child gets left behind in your center.
Industrial Control Systems Technology
The industrial controls systems technology minor will allow problem-solvers to apply ladder logic and programming to perform specific tasks and operations.
Industrial Engineering
Receive a well-rounded education that lets you start your career ready to make a difference with a degree in industrial engineering.
Industrial Technology Management
A bachelor’s degree in industrial technology management will allow you to explore topics in building construction management, building construction safety management…
Infant-Toddler Credential
While providing care for infants and toddlers can be challenging at times, it is always rewarding.
Information Systems Management
People may be the heart of an organization, but the effective flow and management of data is ultimately what keeps the organization healthy.
Integrated Marketing
Marketing has evolved into a technical discipline that requires a deep understanding of persuasion, analysis, and media management.
Integrated Philosophy
Learn to think critically and rigorously, develop genuine insights and examine the most fundamental questions in life with the philosophy program.
Integrated Supply Chain Management
Supply chain management is one of the fastest growing and most valuable areas of business.
Law
The rules governing how we live and work are increasingly complicated, with new issues and laws changing regularly in this digital age.
Leadership and Human Performance
Learn to lead and motivate employees, work effectively in teams, successfully manage conflict, and continuously improve the quality of an organization’s product and/…
Leadership Credential
The quality and scope of your leadership skills will be essential to be an effective director and operating a high-quality child care center.
Management
With a bachelor of business administration degree in management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, you can do just about anything.
Marketing
Gain the tools to anticipate and manage consumer demand by analyzing distribution, production, promotion and price planning.
Marketing Strategy & Visual Communication
The marketing strategy and visual communication minor blends the creative, strategic, and technology aspects of marketing management.
Mathematics
As a mathematics student at UW-Platteville, you’ll develop your analytical skills, enhance your problem-solving abilities, and discover the tools you need…
Mathematics for Middle Level Teachers
If you wish to pursue teaching as a career, you can add a minor in mathematics for middle level teachers.
Mathematics in Secondary Education
A minor in mathematics in secondary education will prepare you to teach either middle school or high school mathematics courses.
Mechanical Engineering
Earning a degree in mechanical engineering will allow you to design, develop, build and test everything from small individual parts and devices, like…
Metals Processing Technology
The metals processing technology minor explores the various properties of metal, the different varieties of metal, and the basic processes to shape, mold,…
Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence Education
The Middle Childhood - Early Adolescence Education program at UW-Platteville will prepare you to become resourceful, creative, and a competent teacher,…
Music
Develop your talent and ability as a musician, gain a thorough understanding of the elements and history of music, discover related business or arts applications for…
Musical Theatre
Explore the topics of theatre, stagecraft, acting, musicals, and more with a minor in musical theatre.
New York State Children's Program Administration Credential
The New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential is designed for early childhood and school-aged program administrators looking to advance their…
New York State Infant-Toddler Care and Education Credential
While providing care for infants and toddlers can be challenging at times, it is always rewarding.Keep up to date on the latest developments in the field and learn…
Occupational Safety
The occupational safety minor focuses primarily on safety practices in manufacturing and construction.
Organizational Change Leadership
Lead organizational change with the tools, knowledge, and skills to meet the challenges of today's ever-changing workplace.
Plastics Processing Technology
The plastics processing technology minor provides the chance to learn about the properties of various plastic materials, how plastic parts are manufactured, and the…
Political Science
Broaden your knowledge and appreciation of politics, political thought, and governance in the political science program at UW-Platteville.
Pre-Chiropractic
People of all ages are becoming increasingly interested in integrative or complementary healthcare as a way to improve health and treat pain.
Pre-Cytotechnology
Study cell structure and function in order to provide physicians with preliminary diagnosis of diseases.
Pre-Dentistry
Dentistry is the science or profession concerned with the teeth and associated structures of the mouth and involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of…
Pre-Law
The UW-Platteville pre-law program is designed to help you make sound decisions and achieve success with a career in law.
Pre-Medical Technology
The field of medical technology or clinical laboratory science is the medical application of the basic sciences in laboratory medicine.
Pre-Medicine
As a medical doctor you can prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure disease in your patients.
Pre-Ministry
Professional ministry as a pastor, rabbi, youth leader, teacher, or parish worker requires that you be aware of everything that touches the lives of people and be…
Pre-Nursing
Nurses meet the physical and emotional needs of patients in a broad range of settings while providing care prescribed by a physician.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a vital healthcare service that uses purposeful activity as the basis for treatment and prevention of a wide variety of physical,…
Pre-Optometry
Optometry is the branch of health services concerned with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions or impairments of the vision system.
Pre-Pharmacy
Ever wonder how to become a pharmacist? The University of Wisconsin-Platteville can set you on the right path.
Pre-Physician Assistant
A physician assistant is a healthcare professional who functions as an extension of a physician and provides a wide range of medical services.
Pre-Podiatry
Podiatry is the area of medicine concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the human foot and ankle.
Pre-Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists (informally known as speech therapists) evaluate and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in people of all ages.
Preschool Credential
With a preschool credential you can start applying child development theory to your practice as a professional child care provider.
Production and Manufacturing Management
The production and manufacturing management minor is available to business and engineering majors who are looking for a manufacturing perspective to their…
Professional Sales
Prepare for a successful sales career with the only sales major offered in the region, a bachelor of business administration degree in professional sales from UW-…
Program Development Credential
In your role as teacher, family child care provider, program director, assistant director, or supervisor, you will learn to create a learning community of children…
Project Management
The online Project Management certificate addresses the various process groups and knowledge areas of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (
Psychology
An applicable background for many professions, psychology studies thought, emotion, and behavior while investigating the causes and dynamics of behavior…
Reclamation, Environment and Conservation
The reclamation, environment, and conservation program at UW-Platteville prepares you to restore and manage degraded habitats and ecosystems.
Secondary Education
The Secondary Education program at UW-Platteville will prepare you to effectively teach the subject area of your choice.
Social and Environmental Justice
Commit to addressing the world’s major challenges of poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy, war, slavery, and human and environmental degradation with the…
Social Sciences Comprehensive
UW-Platteville’s social sciences comprehensive program provides a broad liberal arts education through the study of economics, history, geography, psychology,…
Sociology
Study society and its component parts, groups, cultures, norms, roles, and their institutional and organizational relationships with a minor in sociology.
Software Engineering
Gain extensive practical experience in design and development of software systems as a software engineering student.
Soil and Crop Science
Soil and crop science, also known as agronomy, focuses on practices that produce economically and environmentally sustainable crops for human consumption, animal feed…
Spanish Education
Explore the Spanish language and Hispanic culture with the UW-Platteville Spanish program.
Special Education/Inclusion
The special education/inclusion minor gives students experience with special needs in a classroom.
Sports Management
A minor in sports management combines the knowledge, skills and dispositions of business and health promotion.
Statistics
If you enjoy working with data, you can pursue a minor in statistics and prepare to work with data visually, analyze data, and create models that relate different…
Structural/Geotechnical Engineering
Learn about Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) design of steel structures and dynamics of structures, and LRFD design codes and methodologies.
Supporting Dual Language Learners Credential
The Supporting Dual Language Learners Credential will help you better understand the unique traits and needs of young children who are dual language learners.
Sustainability & Renewable Energy Systems
The study of sustainability and renewable energy systems addresses the concerns of world resources, including energy and renewable energy, and their social…
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The teaching English to speakers of other languages program provides professional knowledge and skills necessary to teach non-English speakers in the United…
Technology Education
Through the technology education program, you’ll study professional education and technology as you prepare to become certified to teach technology…
Theatre
Explore the topics of acting, directing, voice, movement, stagecraft, design, theatre styles, history, critical theory, and dramatic literature with a minor…
Women's and Gender Studies
The women’s and gender studies program will allow you to develop interdisciplinary critical thinking and analytical skills, examine personal and social…
Writing
Explore complex problems and communicate ideas effectively to a variety of audiences with an undergraduate certificate in writing.
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