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2025-2026 Catalog
Undergraduate Programs
Academic Programs
UW-Parkside offers approximately 40 undergraduate academic majors as well as a number of pre-professional programs; education licensure; and specialized programs such as environmental studies, sustainable management, ethnic studies and women’s, gender and sexuality studies. A consortial program is offered in nursing. The university’s academic programs are organized under four Colleges: Arts and Humanities; Business, Economics, and Computing; Natural and Health Sciences; and Social Sciences and Professional Studies. UW-Parkside is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. For information on UW-Parkside graduate programs see the Graduate Programs and Policies section of this catalog.
Majors for Bachelor’s Degrees
In order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, every degree-seeking student must complete a major with a minimum GPA as specified by the major department or program. Usually, this minimum major GPA is 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but some majors require a higher GPA. Students with transfer work must also attain the minimum major GPA (2.00) on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the major and credits attempted toward the major at UW- Parkside. At least 15 credits of upper level (300 or above) major course work must be completed at UW-Parkside.
UW-Parkside offers the following majors:
Accounting Major (BS)
Anthropology Major (BA)
Applied Health Sciences Major (BS)
Art Major (BA)
Biological Sciences Major (BS)
Business Management Major (BS)
Chemistry Major (BS)
Communication Major (BA)
Computer Science Major (BS)
Computer Science/Mathematics Double Major (BS)
Criminal Justice Major (BA)
Early Childhood Education Major (BS)
Economics Major (BA)
Elementary Education Major (BS)
English Major (BA)
Environmental Studies Major (BS)
Geography Major (BA)
Geosciences Major (BS)
Graphic Design Major (BA)
Health Information Management and Technology Major (BS)
History Major (BA)
International Studies Major (BA)
Kinesiology & Sport Performance Major (BS)
Leadership and Personalized Studies Major Online Degree Completion Program (BA)
Leadership and Personalized Studies Major (BA)
Management Information Systems (MIS) Major (BS)
Marketing Major (BS)
Mathematics Major (BS)
Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Major (BS)
Music Major (BA)
Neuroscience Major (BS)
Nursing Major (BS)
Philosophy Major (BA)
Physics Major (BS)
Political Science Major (BA)
Psychology Major (BS)
Psychology Major Online Degree Completion Program (BS)
Secondary Education Major (BS)
Sociology Major (BA)
Spanish Major (BA)
Special Education Major (BS)
Sport Management Major (BS)
Sustainable Management Major (BS)
Theatre Arts Major (BA)
Concentrations for Bachelor’s Degree Majors
A number of undergraduate 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 Major
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-General Health
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Public Health
Radiologic Science: Available beginning Fall 2025
Art Major
Art Education
Interdisciplinary Art
Three Dimensional Studio Art
Two Dimensional Studio Art
Biological Sciences Major
Ecology and Evolution
General Biology
Pre-Health Professions
Business Management Major
Finance
General Business
Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Analytics
Chemistry Major
Biochemistry
General Chemistry
Industrial Chemistry
Natural Products
Pre-Health Professions
Professional Chemistry
Economics Major
Monetary and Financial Economics
Quantitative Economics
English Major
Film and Cultural Studies
Language Arts
Environmental Studies Major
Environmental Biology
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental General
Environmental Geography
Environmental Geology
Environmental Policy and Society
Geography Major
Anthropology: Declarations of the this concentration have been suspended beginning Fall 2024.
Applied Environmental Geography
Planning
Geosciences Major
Earth Science
Environmental Geosciences
Health Information Management and Technology Major
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Technology
Leadership and Personalized Studies Major
Humanities
Leadership and Organizational Studies
Social Science Studies
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Individually Designed
Leadership and Personalized Studies Major Online
Leadership and Organizational Studies
Social Science Studies
Individually Designed
Marketing
Business to Business Sales and Marketing
Business to Consumer and Digital Marketing
General Marketing
Music Major
Contemporary Commercial Music
Jazz Studies and Performance
Liberal Arts
Music Education
Music Performance
Political Science Major
Law
Psychology Major
Neuroscience
Spanish Major
Spanish Language Education
Theatre Arts Major
Acting
Design and Technology
Direction
Musical Theatre
Stage Management
Major requires a concentration.
Majors for Associate Degrees
In order to graduate with an associate degree, every degree-seeking student must complete a major with a minimum GPA as specified by the major department or program. Usually, this minimum major GPA is 2.00 on a 4.00 scale, but some majors require a higher GPA. Students with transfer work must also attain the minimum major GPA (2.00) on a combination of transfer credits accepted toward the major and credits attempted toward the major at UW- Parkside. Associate degree-seeking students must earn a minimum of 15 credits as degree seeking students at UW-Parkside toward their associate degree.
UW-Parkside offers the following majors for associate programs:
Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Financial Economics (AS)
Green Chemistry (AS)
Laboratory Sciences (AS)
Leadership and Personalized Studies (AA)
Military and Security Studies (AA)
Physics (AS)
Professional Studies (AA)
Minor Programs
UW-Parkside offers over 50 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 Minor
Biological Sciences Minor
Business Management Minor
Chemistry for Pre-Health Professions Minor
Chemistry Minor
Coaching Minor
Communication Minor
Computer Science Minor
Criminal Justice Minor
Dance Minor
Digital Media and Production Minor
Economics Minor
English as a Second Language Minor
English Language Arts for Elementary Education Minor
English Language Arts for Secondary Education Minor
English Minor
Environmental Studies Minor
Ethnic Studies Minor
French Minor
Freshwater Resources Minor
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Minor
Geography Minor
Geosciences Minor
Graphic Design Minor
Health Psychology Minor
History Minor
International Studies Minor
Kinesiology and Sport Performance Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Management Information Systems Minor
Mathematics Education Minor
Mathematics Minor
Medical Spanish Minor
Military Leadership Minor
Music Minor
Organizational Communication Minor
Philosophy Minor
Philosophy of Natural Science Minor
Physics Minor
Political Science Minor
Psychology Minor
Public Policy Studies Minor
Public Relations Minor
Social Studies Education Minor
Sociology Minor
Spanish Minor
Sport Management Minor
Sports Communication Minor
Studio Art Minor
Theatre Arts Minor
Web Development Minor
Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Minor
World Politics Minor
Undergraduate 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 nine credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than nine 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.
UW-Parkside offers the following certificates:
Adaptations to Global Climate Change Certificate
Applied Archaeology Certificate
Art History Certificate
Campaigns Certificate
Child and Adolescent Development Certificate
Child and Family Advocacy Certificate
Community Engagement Certificate
Creative Writing Certificate
Cybersecurity Certificate
Data Science Certificate
Design Certificate
Digital Design and Fabrication Certificate
Digital Media and Production Certificate
Diversity and Inclusion Certificate
Environmental Sustainability Certificate
eSports and Gaming Certificate
Ethics Certificate
Film Studies Certificate
Forensic Anthropology Certificate
Freshwater Resources Certificate
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Gerontology Certificate
Global Skills Certificate
Governmental Affairs Certificate
Green Chemistry Certificate
Health and Society Certificate
Health Information Management Certificate
History of Western Ideas Certificate
Leadership Certificate
Linux System Administration Certificate
Mental Health Skills Certificate
Mobile Development Certificate
Museum Studies Certificate
Neuroscience Certificate
Professional Writing and Communication Certificate
Program Evaluation Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Psychological Research Certificate
Sales Certificate
Social Justice Certificate
Sport Sales Certificate
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Analytics Certificate
Sustainable Enterprise Certificate
Urban Studies Certificate
Web Development Certificate
Flexible Option Programs
The UW Flexible Option is an innovative way to make degree and certificate programs more accessible, convenient, and affordable for adult and nontraditional students. The UW Flexible Option includes self-paced, competency-based degree and certificate programs that allow students to make progress by demonstrating what they know, whether that knowledge was gained through prior coursework, military training, on-the-job training, or other learning experiences.
Agile Project Management Certificate Flexible Option
Business Administration Major (BS) Flexible Option
Business Analytics Certificate Flexible Option
Concentrations for Flexible Option Bachelor’s Degree Major
A number of undergraduate 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.
Business Administration Major (BS) Flexible Option Concentrations
General Business Administration
Business Analytics
Agile Project Management
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 advisors 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 advisor and a pre-professional advisor.
Pre-Professional Programs
UW-Parkside offers special advising for students with pre-professional interests in the following areas:
Architecture
Athletic Training
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 major and/or the Advising and Career Center for advice.
The articulated pre-engineering/engineering agreement with UW-Milwaukee (UWM) creates a curriculum plan for students at UW-Parkside to complete and transfer coursework toward the first two years of a specified UWM engineering major in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), and provides guaranteed transfer to students who complete all articulated pre-engineering courses and UWM admission requirements.
Teacher Education Program
Contact the teacher education advisor for detailed and current information regarding all licensure programs, or visit our website.
Online Programs
Undergraduate degree-completion programs:
Online degree-completion programs enable students with at least 60 transfer credits to earn their bachelor’s degree by attending classes online.
Health Information Management and Technology Major (B.S.)
Leadership and Personalized Studies Online Degree Completion Program (B.A.)
Psychology Major Online Degree Completion Program (BS)
Sustainable Management Major (B.S.)
Associate Degree Programs:
Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Undergraduate certificate programs:
Environmental Sustainability Certificate
Health Information Management Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Sustainable Enterprise Certificate
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
An internship is a supervised discipline related work experience that integrates career relevant leaning activities into a university education. 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 internship agreement describing the work involved, specific job duties, expected work products, and all required assignments must be in writing and signed by the student, faculty supervisor and the outside internship supervisor; and it must be approved by the department chair or program director by the start of the internship. An internship should include an experiential learning strategy, an emphasis on professional development, performance assessments, and student reflections. All internships must conclude with a completed paper, project, report or other product. Consult each program section of this catalog for details.
Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC)
UWP students have the opportunity to participate fully in the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) Program through a partnership with the host Marquette University. Students enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program attend AFROTC courses at Marquette University. Through this program, UWP offers its students the opportunity to prepare for initial active duty assignments as Air Force Commissioned Officers. In order to receive a commission, AFROTC cadets must complete all university requirements for a degree and courses specified by the Air Force. AFROTC offers four- and three-year programs leading to a commission as an Air Force officer. Four-year program students complete the general military course and the professional officer course. Consult the Center for Professional Studies section of the catalog for more information.
Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AROTC) Program
UW-Parkside students have the opportunity to participate in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AROTC) through Marquette University. AROTC is a leadership development program consisting of three interconnected components:
on-campus,
off-campus and
the Leadership Development Program (LDP).
By design, the three components dovetail for seamless, progressive and sequential leader development and prepare men and women to receive commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, or the U.S. Army Reserve. Consult the Center for Professional Studies section of the catalog for more information.
Parkside Access to College Credits (PACC) Program
The Parkside Access to College Credit Program (PACC) allows eligible high school students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously by taking and successfully completing designated courses at their high school, known as concurrent enrollment. By taking college credit in high school, students also set themselves apart by demonstrating that they can succeed in college-level classes. Go to
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