University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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All Academic Programs

At UWM, we're empowering today's best minds to meet the challenges of tomorrow. UWM offers 180 degree programs — including 94 undergraduate, 53 master's and 32 doctoral — plus many cross-disciplinary certificate programs. Our 14 schools and colleges house more than 70 scholarly centers, institutes and laboratories. Put the numbers together and they add up to a campus where our discovery and learning have put UWM in the top 102 public doctoral research institutions in the country. Start here to take a closer look at all we have to offer.

Not sure where to start or want to know what you can do with your major? Explore career options made possible with a UWM degree

Flex your potential with the new UW Flexible Option program, featuring four UWM degree and certificate programs. These competency-based, self-paced degree programs are made to fit your knowledge, needs, and schedule. Start when you want, work at your pace, and earn credit using knowledge you already have to pass assessments.

Undergraduate

Major Degree Programs

  • Accounting BBA
  • Actuarial Science BA
  • Africology BA
  • American Sign Language Studies BS
  • American Indian Studies BA
  • Anthropology BA
    • Archaeology
    • Cultural Anthropology
    • Linguistics
    • Physical Anthropology
  • Applied Mathematics and Computer Science BS
  • Architectural Studies BSAS
  • Art & Design BA BFA
    • Art Education (K‐12)
    • Ceramics
    • Design & Visual Communication
    • Digital Studio Practice
    • Fibers
    • Jewelry & Metalsmithing
    • Painting & Drawing
    • Photography
    • Print & Narrative Forms
    • Sculpture

Graduate

Masters Degree Programs

The Graduate School offers a wide range of graduate studies in more than 120 master's, doctoral, and certificate programs. There are traditional fields of study, as well as innovative professional and interdisciplinary programs, and most can be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis. To accommodate schedules of working students, late afternoon and evening courses are offered. Some program units also schedule weekend courses.

  • Occupational Therapy MS
  • Performing Arts MFA
  • Philosophy MA
  • Physical Therapy DPT
  • Social Work MSW
  • Sociology MA
  • Spanish MA
  • Sustainable Peacebuilding MSP
  • Urban Planning MUP
  • Urban Planning & Engineering MUP-MS
  • Urban Studies MS
  • Women's Studies MA

Doctoral Degree Programs

  • Africology PhD
  • Anthropology PhD
  • Architecture PhD
  • Biological Sciences PhD
  • Chemistry PhD
  • Communication PhD
  • Economics PhD
  • Educational Psychology PhD

Pre-Professional

  • Chiropractic
  • Pharmacy
  • Dentistry
  • Physician Assistant
  • Law
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Medicine
  • Optometry

Certificates

  • Advanced Studies (CAS) in Archives & Records Administration
  • American Indian Studies
  • Ancient Mediterranean Studies
  • Art Museum Studies
  • Asian Studies
  • Assistive Technology & Accessible Design
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Celtic Studies

Schools and Colleges

  • School of Architecture and Urban Planning
  • Peck School of the Arts
  • Lubar School of Business
  • School of Continuing Education
  • School of Education
  • College of Engineering & Applied Science
  • School of Freshwater Sciences
  • Graduate School
  • College of Health Sciences
  • School of Information Studies
  • College of Letters & Science
  • College of Nursing
  • Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health
  • Helen Bader School of Social Welfare