Graduate programs - Graduate Education | UW-La Crosse Accessibility menu Skip to footer University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | uwlax.edu Graduate Education Graduate programs A page within Graduate Education Explore your options for graduate work Start your grad school search here — click a program name below to start exploring. Contact a graduate program to request information! Refine results Delivery Online Blended Filter Filter by outcome Filter by interest area No matches found. Try adjusting your search. Applied Statistics As our world becomes increasingly data-driven, the need for professionals who can analyze and interpret that data continues to grow. Master's Applied Statistics Overview Applied Statistics Request info Mathematics & Statistics Department Athletic Training Help prevent, assess, treat and rehabilitate injuries on the court, in the athletic training room or on the sidelines. Master's Athletic Training Overview Athletic Training Request info Exercise & Sport Science Department Biology Whether you are interested in biomedical sciences, molecular biology, ecology, aquatic science, fungi, or behavior, you can find a great mentor at UWL. Master's Biology Overview Biology Request info Biology Department Biology & Physical Therapy UWL offers a dual degree program for qualified students, combining an undergraduate Biology degree with a graduate Physical Therapy degree. Dual degree Doctoral degree Biology & Physical Therapy Overview Biology & Physical Therapy Request info Health Professions Department Business Administration The University of Wisconsin MBA Consortium offers a nationally-ranked, fully-online MBA program. Master's Business Administration Overview Business Administration Request info Clinical Exercise Physiology A Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) creates evidence-based exercise programs for patients with chronic diseases, using exercise as a therapeutic tool. Master's Clinical Exercise Physiology Overview Clinical Exercise Physiology Request info Exercise & Sport Science Department Clinical Laboratory Science & Clinical Microbiology Help diagnose diseases and influence patient outcomes. Earn a CLS bachelor’s degree and a Clinical Microbiology MS degree in six years. Dual degree Master's Clinical Laboratory Science & Clinical Microbiology Overview Clinical Laboratory Science & Clinical Microbiology Request info Microbiology Department Computer Science & Software Engineering A dual degree program enables students to complete two degrees: a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, and a Master of Software Engineering (MSE). Dual degree Master's Computer Science & Software Engineering Overview Computer Science & Software Engineering Request info Computer Science & Computer Engineering Department Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Software Engineering A dual degree program enables students to complete two degrees: a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, and a Master of Software Engineering (MSE). Dual degree Master's Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Software Engineering Overview Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Software Engineering Request info Computer Science & Computer Engineering Department Cybersecurity From phishing scams to unpatched system vulnerabilities, cybersecurity threats are a constant reality in today’s digital world. Master's Cybersecurity Overview Cybersecurity Request info Communication Studies Department Data Science UW-La Crosse's online Master of Science in Data Science and Graduate Certificate in Data Science are designed to help you advance in today’s data-driven world. Master's Grad certificate Data Science Overview Data Science Request info Mathematics & Statistics Department Educational Leadership & Director of Instruction Advance your career with our online Educational Leadership programs for educators pursuing Wisconsin Principal or Director of Instruction licensure. Teacher license Master's Grad certificate Educational Leadership & Director of Instruction Overview Educational Leadership & Director of Instruction Request info Professional Studies in Education Department Exercise Science: Pre-Professional Track & Athletic Training Dual degree Master's Exercise Science: Pre-Professional Track & Athletic Training Overview Exercise Science: Pre-Professional Track & Athletic Training Request info Exercise & Sport Science Department Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science This certificate prepares graduate students with the technological and theoretical skills needed to apply geospatial tools. Grad certificate Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science Overview Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science Request info Geography & Environmental Science Department Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science Catalog Healthcare Administration Nearly every healthcare organization relies on knowledgeable, compassionate leaders to guide operations, improve patient care and navigate complex systems. Master's Healthcare Administration Overview Healthcare Administration Request info Public Health & Community Health Education Department Information Technology Management Gain the knowledge to excel in IT leadership roles with a three-course certificate or a full master’s degree. Master's Grad certificate Information Technology Management Overview Information Technology Management Request info Information Systems Department Medical Dosimetry Our program’s distance format and national internships bring diverse, multi-institutional experiences into a collaborative learning environment. Master's Medical Dosimetry Overview Medical Dosimetry Request info Health Professions Department Microbiology Boost your career potential, broaden job prospects or prepare for advanced study with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Microbiology or Clinical Microbiology. Master's Microbiology Overview Microbiology Request info Microbiology Department Nurse Anesthesia Advance your nursing career — and play a vital role in patient safety, comfort and care. Master's Nurse Anesthesia Overview Nurse Anesthesia Request info Biology Department Nursing Home Administration The 100% online Nursing Home Administration Graduate Certificate equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead in the growing field of long-term care. Grad certificate Nursing Home Administration Overview Nursing Home Administration Request info Public Health & Community Health Education Department Occupational Therapy Whether it’s strumming a guitar or bending down to feed a beloved pet, occupational therapists help people continue doing the activities that matter most. Master's Occupational Therapy Overview Occupational Therapy Request info Health Professions Department Outdoor, Recreation, Tourism & Event Management (four emphasis options) & Recreation Management Our dual degree program saves students time and money, allowing them to complete both degrees in five years instead of the usual six. Dual degree Master's Outdoor, Recreation, Tourism & Event Management (four emphasis options) & Recreation Management Overview Outdoor, Recreation, Tourism & Event Management (four emphasis options) & Recreation Management Request info Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy Department Physical Education Teaching The Physical Education Teaching master's program prepares professionals to lead high-quality, evidence-based physical education programs that enrich lives. Master's Physical Education Teaching Overview Physical Education Teaching Request info Exercise & Sport Science Department Physical Therapy Join a high-demand healthcare profession dedicated to helping people achieve their health goals and regain independence. Doctoral degree Physical Therapy Overview Physical Therapy Request info Health Professions Department Physician Assistant Studies UWL collaborates with three local medical facilities to provide an accredited two year Physician Assistant (PA) program. Master's Physician Assistant Studies Overview Physician Assistant Studies Request info Health Professions Department Professional Teaching Earn your Master of Science in Education and grow as an educator. Strengthen the skills that help learners thrive in classrooms, organizations and communities. Master's Professional Teaching Overview Professional Teaching Request info Professional Studies in Education Department Public Health Online Earn your Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Health Education from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 100% online in just 2 years! Master's Public Health Online Overview Public Health Online Request info Public Health & Community Health Education Department Reading Teacher & Reading Specialist Strengthen your impact as a literacy educator while advancing your career. Teacher license Master's Grad certificate Reading Teacher & Reading Specialist Overview Reading Teacher & Reading Specialist Request info Professional Studies in Education Department Recreation Management Open the doors to a rewarding career where you’ll help people live healthier, happier lives through outdoor adventures, tourism, recreation programs, and more. Master's Recreation Management Overview Recreation Management Request info Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy Department Recreation Management - Professional Development Earn your recreation management master's degree 100% online while you work and apply course work directly to your current job. Master's Recreation Management - Professional Development Overview Recreation Management - Professional Development Request info Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy Department Recreation Management - Professional Development Catalog Recreational Therapy Are you passionate about improving people's health and quality of life? Master's Recreational Therapy Overview Recreational Therapy Request info Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy Department Recreational Therapy & Recreational Therapy The dual Recreational Therapy B.S./M.S. program lets motivated students earn a graduate degree and make a meaningful impact in recreational therapy. Dual degree Master's Recreational Therapy & Recreational Therapy Overview Recreational Therapy & Recreational Therapy Request info Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy Department School Psychology Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents by providing mental and behavioral health support in school settings. Teacher license Master's School Psychology Overview School Psychology Request info Psychology Department School Psychology Online Wisconsin licensed educators with at least one year of K–12 experience can take the next step in their careers through this online school psychology program. Teacher license Master's School Psychology Online Overview School Psychology Online Request info Psychology Department Software Engineering AI tools are transforming software development, but they increase the need for strong software engineering rather than replace it. Master's Software Engineering Overview Software Engineering Request info Computer Science & Computer Engineering Department Special Education Teaching Advance your teaching practice with the skills and knowledge needed to support students of all abilities. Teacher license Grad certificate Special Education Teaching Overview Special Education Teaching Request info Professional Studies in Education Department Statistics & Applied Statistics The dual degree program allows students to earn a Bachelor’s in Statistics and a Master’s in Applied Statistics. Dual degree Master's Statistics & Applied Statistics Overview Statistics & Applied Statistics Request info Mathematics & Statistics Department Student Affairs Administration Prepare for a fulfilling career in higher education with a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs Administration (SAA) from UW-La Crosse. Master's Student Affairs Administration Overview Student Affairs Administration Request info Student Affairs Administration Department Student Affairs Administration & Leadership Advance your career and expand your impact in higher education with the Doctorate in Student Affairs Administration & Leadership. Doctoral degree Student Affairs Administration & Leadership Overview Student Affairs Administration & Leadership Request info Student Affairs Administration Department Student Affairs Administration: Higher Education Leadership Advance your higher education career and expand your leadership opportunities with the Student Affairs Administration Higher Education Leadership Certificate. Grad certificate Student Affairs Administration: Higher Education Leadership Overview Student Affairs Administration: Higher Education Leadership Request info Student Affairs Administration Department Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Our online certificate program prepares you to teach English learners through inclusive, research-based instructional practices. Teacher license Grad certificate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Overview Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Request info Professional Studies in Education Department Topics Business, Economics & Data Science Communication, Media & Design Education Environment & Sustainability Healthcare Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Government & Human Services Graduate School Resources Contact a grad program Application assistance Financial aid Graduate Programs That Fit Your Goals — Online and On Campus Whether you're a recent graduate planning your next step or a working professional looking to advance your career, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers flexible, high-quality graduate programs to help you reach your goals. Pursue a master’s degree, doctoral degree, or graduate certificate through programs delivered online, on campus, or in hybrid formats. Online Online programs are designed with flexibility in mind — ideal for professionals who want to stay in their current roles while earning a degree. about Online On Campus On campus programs offer an immersive, in-person learning environment, ideal for students who prefer face-to-face collaboration and a campus-based experience. about On Campus Want to build your skills without committing to a full degree? Our online graduate certificates offer a fast, focused way to upskill and stay competitive in your field — perfect for professionals seeking practical knowledge they can apply right away. Want to go back to school? Here’s how to ask your employer for tuition reimbursement Funding graduate school We understand that graduate school is a major investment — and we're here to help. Many UWL graduate programs offer financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and assistantships for qualifying students. Whether you're looking for need-based support or merit-based opportunities, you'll find resources to make your education more affordable. To learn more about financial aid options available for each program, click on the program’s page and explore what’s available. Questions about grad school? From short-term certificates to terminal doctoral degrees, UWL graduate programs offer the academic excellence, expert faculty, and support you need to take the next step. Let us know how we can help you