Business & economics. Accounting & Finance.
Arts & humanities. Archaeology.
Life sciences. Biological Sciences.
Physical sciences. Chemistry.
Computer science. Computer Science.
Education. Education.
Social sciences. Geography.
Law. Law.
Accounting (B.S.)
Applied Health Sciences (B.S.)
Art (B.A.)
Biological Sciences (B.S.)
Business Management (B.S.)**
Chemistry (B.S.)
Communication (B.A.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Computer Science/Mathematics (B.S.)
Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Early Childhood Education (B.S.)
Economics (B.A.)
Elementary Education (B.S.)
English (B.A.)
Environmental Studies (B.S.)
Exercise Science (B.S.)
Geography (B.A.)
Geosciences (B.S.)
Graphic Design (B.A.)
Health Information Management and Technology (B.S.)*
History (B.A.)
International Studies (B.A.)
Liberal Studies (B.A.)
Management Information Systems (B.S.)
Marketing (B.S.)
Mathematics (B.S.)
Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics (B.S.)
Music (B.A.)
Nursing (B.S.)*
Philosophy (B.A.)
Physics (B.S.)
Political Science (B.A.)
Psychology (B.S.)
Secondary Education (B.S.)
Sociology (B.A.)**
Spanish (B.A.)
Special Education (B.S.)
Sport Management (B.S.)
Sustainable Management (B.S)*
Theatre Arts (B.A.)
*Consortial program degree is awarded by the participating campus.
**Also available as an online degree completion program.
Minor Programs
UW-Parkside offers approximately 57 undergraduate minors, which consist of a formally approved program of 15 or more credits. A minor is not required for graduation.
Minors are declared, changed or removed by filing the same plan declaration form used for declaring majors. Course work in the minor must be completed with the minimum GPA as specified by the department or program under which the minor falls, usually a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but higher in some programs. Transfer students must attain the minimum specified GPA on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the minor and credits attempted at UW-Parkside. At least half of the course work for the minor must be completed at UW-Parkside. UW-Parkside offers the following minors:
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences for Elementary Teachers
Biological Sciences for Secondary Teachers
Business Management
Chemistry
Chemistry for Pre-Health Professionals
Coaching
Communication
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
Elementary Mathematics
English
English as a Second Language
English Language Arts for Elementary Teachers
English Language Arts for Secondary Teachers
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Exercise Science
French
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Geography
Geography for Teachers
Geosciences
Global Management
Graphic Design
Health Communication
Health Psychology
History
International Studies
Legal Studies
Management Information Systems
Mathematics
Medical Spanish
Music
Organizational Communication
Philosophy
Philosophy of Natural Science
Physics
Political Science (Student-Designed)
Political Science for Teachers
Pre-Health Professions
Psychology
Public Policy Studies
Public Relations
Social Studies for Elementary Teachers
Sociology
Sociology for Teachers
Spanish
Sport Management
Studio Art
Theatre Arts
Web Development
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
World Politics
Concentrations
A number of majors provide students with the option to pursue an area of emphasis within the major called a concentration. Some majors require a student to choose a concentration, others provide them as an option to enhance their major. Concentrations are declared, changed or removed by filing the same plan declaration form used for declaring majors. The following concentrations are offered by majors at UW-Parkside:
Applied Health Sciences
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Kinesiology
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Public Health
Art
Interdisciplinary Art
Three Dimensional Studio Art
Two Dimensional Studio Art
Biological Sciences
Pre-Health Professions
Business Management
Finance
General Business
Human Resource Management
Business Management Online Completion Program
General Business
Chemistry
Biochemistry
General Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Pre-Health Professions
Professional Chemistry
Economics
Monetary and Financial Economics
Quantitative Economics
English
Language Arts
Environmental Studies
Environmental Biology
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental General
Environmental Geology
Environmental Policy and Society
Exercise Science
Fitness Management
Strength and Conditioning
Geography/Anthropology
Anthropology
Applied Environmental Geography
Geographic Planning
Geosciences
Earth Science
Environmental Geosciences
Health Information Management and Technology
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Technology
Liberal Studies
Cinema and Film Studies
Humanities
Organizational Studies
Social Science Studies
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Music
Contemporary Commercial Music
Jazz Studies and Performance
Liberal Arts
Music Education
Music Performance
Piano Pedagogy and Literature
Political Science
Law
Special Education
Early Adolescent-Adolescent
Middle Childhood-Early Adolescent
Theatre Arts
Acting
Design and Technology
Direction and Management
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are designed to develop a particular expertise or set of skills and normally consist of 9 or more credits. A minimum of 9 credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than 9 credits to be taken at UW-Parkside. Both degree-seeking and non-degree seeking students may pursue certificate programs. Certificate programs should not be confused with certification or licensure programs which lead to certification by an outside agency. Certificates are declared, changed, or removed by filing the same plan declaration form used for declaring majors.
Art
Art History
Design
Business
Business Fundamentals
Entrepreneurship
Project Management
Retail Management
Sales
Center for Community Partnerships
Community Engagement
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Communication
Conflict Analysis and Resolution
Digital and Media Literacy
Health Communication
Computer Science
Cyber Security
Mobile Development
Unix System Administration
World Wide Web Publishing
English
Creative Writing
Film Studies
Professional Writing and Communication
Flexible Option Programs
Project Management
Geography/Anthropology
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Museum Studies
International Studies
Asian Studies
Global Skills
Liberal Studies
Leadership
Music
Piano Pedagogy and Literature
Philosophy
Ethics
Psychology
Human Measurement and Research
Mental Health Skills
Neuroscience
Sociology
Gerontology
Program Evaluation
Urban Studies
Pre-Professional Interests
Pre-professional interests pertain to preparation for professional study and to undergraduate interests not corresponding to UW-Parkside programs. A student may indicate one interest by submitting a plan declaration form to the department and may drop an interest or exchange interests by submitting another form. Special pre-professional advisers are assigned to pre-professional interest students. For those professions requiring an undergraduate degree prior to entry to professional school, students must also declare an academic major and any minor they plan to complete. As a result, students may be assigned to both an academic adviser and a pre-professional adviser.
Pre-Professional Programs
UW-Parkside offers special advising for students with pre-professional interests in the following areas:
Architecture
Chiropractic Medicine*
Dentistry*
Engineering**
Genetic Counseling*
Health Professions*
Kinesiology
Law
Medicine (M.D. and D.O.)*
Occupational Therapy*
Optometry*
Pathology Assistant*
Pharmacy*
Physical Therapy*
Physician Assistant*
Podiatry*
Veterinary Medicine*
*Because of the intensely competitive nature of the pre-health fields, students with 30 or more credits must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 to be eligible for special advising in these interest areas. Students with GPAs below 2.50 will be counseled to re-evaluate their career plans and will be referred to the academic department of their chosen degree and/or the Advising and Career Center for advice.
** The articulated pre-engineering/engineering agreement with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) creates a curriculum plan so the students at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside (UWP) may complete and transfer coursework applicable to the first two years of the UWM electrical and mechanical engineering majors in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), and provides guaranteed transfer to students who complete all of the articulated pre-engineering courses and the UWM admission requirements.
Teacher Education/Educator Development Program
Contact the Educator Development adviser for detailed and current information regarding all licensure programs, or visit our website.
Undergraduate certificate programs:
Business Fundamentals
Project Management
Sustainable Enterprise Management*
Sustainable Management Science*
*These programs are offered jointly by UW-Parkside and other UW partners.
Directed Study/Independent Study
Directed or independent study is available for credit in many majors and minors. It consists of focused study by an individual student or small team of students under the supervision of a faculty member. The value of directed or independent study is in focusing on a well-defined topic and working closely with a member of the faculty or teaching academic staff. Directed or independent study is generally not intended for students who are near the beginning of their academic program. An agreement must be signed between the student and the faculty supervisor and approved by the department chair or program director at the start of the directed or independent study. All directed or independent studies must conclude with a completed paper, project, report, or other product. Consult each program section of this catalog for details.
Internships
Internships provide opportunities for students to develop and expand their knowledge and/or skills, gain experience in a work setting, put theory into practice, and expand awareness of potential careers. Internships often take place outside the university in a public or private-sector organization. Internships are offered for credit by most academic departments at the 400 level. Interns may be paid by the employer or may work as volunteers. An agreement must be signed between the student, the faculty supervisor, and the outside internship supervisor and approved by the department chair or program director at the start of the internship. All internships must conclude with a completed paper, project, report, or other product. Consult each program section of this catalog for details. |
