Majors, Minors, and Other Programs

Below is the complete list of undergraduate and graduate programs at UW-La Crosse. Undergraduate programs can also be viewed by type (e.g. major, minor, certificate, etc.) on the undergraduate programs by type page. More details about graduate programs is in the graduate catalog

Select a particular college or school to navigate to the undergraduate programs relating to that particular college/school. 

The list of pre-professional advising tracks can be found at the bottom of this page. Departmental honors are listed on the oncampus life page.

List is current as of July 2025.

UWL Colleges and Schools

Alphabetical list of programs (not including pre-professional tracks)

ProgramCollege / SchoolB.A.B.S.MinorTeacher Cert.Graduate
Accountancy CBA
Adapted Physical Education CSH 1 1
Addressing Inequity 2 CASSH
Adventure/Outdoor Pursuits CSH 1
Advocating for Equity 2 CASSH
Anthropology CASSH
Archaeological Studies CASSH
○ Cultural Anthropology Emphasis CASSH
Art VPA
○ Education VPA
Art History VPA
Art Therapy VPA
Artificial Intelligence Ethics Certificate 3 CASSH
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) all colleges
Athletic Training CSH
Biochemistry w/ ASBMB Certification CSH
Biology CSH
○ Aquatic Science Concentration CSH
○ Biomedical Science Concentration CSH
○ Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration CSH
○ Conservation Biology Concentration CSH
○ Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology Concentration CSH
○ Nurse Anesthesia Concentration CSH
○ Physiology Concentration CSH
○ Plant & Fungal Biology Concentration CSH
○ Science Education CSH
○ Zoology & Animal Physiology Concentration CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Biology & Doctor of Physical Therapy Dual Degree Program CSH
Broadfield Social Studies Education CASSH
○ History Concentration CASSH
○ Political Science Concentration CASSH
○ Sociology Concentration CASSH
Business Administration CBA 4
Business Analytics CBA
Chemistry CSH
○ ACS Certification CSH
○ Business Concentration CSH
○ Environmental Science Concentration CSH
○ Science Education CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Bachelor of Science in Engineering Dual Degree Program 5 CSH √√
Child and Youth Care CASSH
Chinese Studies 6 CASSH
Clinical Exercise Physiology CSH
Clinical Laboratory Science CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science & Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology Dual Degree Program CSH
Communication Studies CASSH
○ Interpersonal Communication Emphasis CASSH
○ Media Studies Emphasis CASSH
○ Organizational & Professional Communication Emphasis CASSH
○ Public Communication & Advocacy Emphasis CASSH
Communication, Writing, and Critical Reasoning CSH
Computational Science CSH
Computer Engineering CSH
Computer Science CSH
○ Artificial Intelligence Emphasis CSH
○ Computer Engineering Technology Emphasis CSH
○ Cybersecurity Emphasis CSH
○ Computer Programming Certificate 3 CSH
○ Database Modeling Certificate 3 CSH
○ Web Design Certificate 3 CSH
○ Web Developer Certificate 3 CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Bachelor of Science in Engineering Dual Degree Program 4 CSH √√
○ Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Master of Software Engineering Dual Degree Program CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: Cybersecurity & Master of Software Engineering Dual Degree Program CSH
Creative Writing CASSH
Criminal Justice CASSH
Cybersecurity 8 CASSH
Dance VPA
Data Science CSH 6, 8
Digital Media Studies & Design CASSH
Digital Marketing CBA
○ Digital Marketing Analytics Certificate 8, 9 CBA
○ Digital Marketing Management Certificate 8, 9 CBA
Earth Science CSH
Economics (CBA) CBA
Economics (CASSH) CASSH
Education, teacher certification - see Teacher Education
Engineering Physics CSH
English CASSH
○ Education CASSH
○ Education & Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages CASSH
○ Language and Literature CASSH
○ Literary and Cultural Studies Emphasis CASSH
○ Medical Professions Emphasis CASSH
○ Writing & Rhetoric Studies Emphasis CASSH
Environmental Science CSH
○ Environmental Biology Track CSH
○ Environmental Chemistry Track CSH
○ Environmental Geospatial Techniques Track CSH
○ Environmental Microbiology Track CSH
Ethics CASSH
Exercise and Sport Science CSH
○ Coaching Competitive Athletics CSH
○ Exercise Science Emphasis: Fitness Track CSH
○ Exercise Science Emphasis: Pre-Professional Track CSH
○ Physical, Adapted, and School Health Education (PASHE) CSH
○ Physical Education Teaching CSH 10
○ Sport Management Emphasis CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science: Pre-Professional Track & Master of Science in Athletic Training Dual Degree Program CSH
Finance CBA
○ Personal Financial Planning Concentration CBA
○ Risk, Insurance & Financial Planning Concentration CBA
Financial Technology (FinTech) CSH
○ Emerging Technologies in FinTech Certificate 8, 9 CSH
○ Leading FinTech Transformation Certificate 8, 9 CSH
Food and Nutrition Sciences CSH
French 6 CASSH
○ Business Concentration CASSH
○ Education CASSH
○ Education & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages CASSH
General Science for Teachers CSH
Geography CSH
○ Environmental Science Concentration CSH
○ Fundamentals of Geographic Information Science Certificate 11 CSH
○ Geographic Information Science Concentration 6 CSH
○ Humans and the Environment Emphasis CSH
Geoarchaeology CSH
Gerontology Certificate 3 CASSH
Healthcare Administration 8 CSH
○ Nursing Home Administration Certificate 8, 9 CSH
Healthcare Analytics Management CBA
History CASSH
Hmong and Hmong-American Studies Certificate 3 CASSH
Human Rights and Criminal Justice Certificate 3 CASSH
Identifying Diversity 2 CASSH
Inclusive Recreation CSH
Information Systems CBA
Information Technology Management 8 CBA
○ Enterprise Infrastructure Certificate 8, 9 CBA
○ IT Leadership Certificate 8, 9 CBA
○ IT Operations Certificate 8, 9 CBA
International Business CBA
International and Global Studies CASSH
Leadership Development CASSH
Legal Studies CASSH
Linguistics CASSH
Management CBA
Marketing CBA
Mathematics CSH
○ Applied Emphasis CSH
○ Education CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Bachelor of Science in Engineering Dual Degree Program 5 CSH √√
Mathematics for Teachers CSH
Medical Dosimetry CSH
Microbiology CSH
○ Business Concentration CSH
○ Clinical Microbiology Concentration CSH
○ Environmental Concentration CSH
○ Medical Microbiology and Immunology Concentration 6 CSH
○ Environmental Microbiology Certificate 3 CSH
○ Food Microbiology Certificate 3 CSH
Military Science CASSH
Music VPA
○ Composition and Creation Emphasis VPA
○ Education: Choral & General Music Education Emphasis VPA
○ Education: Instrumental & General Music Education Emphasis VPA
○ Jazz Performance Emphasis VPA
○ Performance Emphasis VPA
Music Performance VPA
Neuroscience (Interdisciplinary) CASSH
Nuclear Medicine Technology CSH
Nutrition CSH
Occupational Therapy CSH
Outdoor, Recreation, Tourism and Event Management CSH
○ Community-Based Recreation Emphasis CSH
○ Generalist Emphasis CSH
○ Outdoor Recreation Emphasis CSH
○ Outdoor and Recreation Management CSH 12
○ Tourism and Event Management Emphasis CSH 12
○ Bachelor of Science in Outdoor, Recreation, Tourism & Event Management (four emphasis options) & Master of Science in Recreation Management Dual Degree Program CSH
○○ Community-Based Recreation Emphasis CSH
○○ Generalist Emphasis CSH
○○ Outdoor Recreation Emphasis CSH
○○ Tourism and Event Management Emphasis CSH
Philosophy CASSH
Photography VPA
Physical Therapy CSH
Physician Assistant Studies CSH
Physics CSH
○ Applied Emphasis CSH
○ Astronomy Emphasis CSH
○ Biomedical Concentration CSH
○ Business Concentration CSH
○ Computational Physics Emphasis CSH
○ Optics Emphasis CSH
○ Science Education CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Physics & Bachelor of Science in Engineering Dual Degree Program 4 CSH √√
○ Bachelor of Science in Physics & Doctor of Physical Therapy Dual Degree Program CSH
Political Science 13 CASSH
Professional & Technical Writing 6 CASSH
Psychology CASSH
Public Administration CASSH
Public Health and Community Health Education CSH 8
Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies CASSH
Radiologic Science CSH
○ Radiation Therapy Emphasis CSH
○ Radiologic Technology Emphasis CSH
○ Diagnostic Medical Sonography with Echocardiography/Vascular Emphasis CSH
○ Diagnostic Medical Sonography with General/Vascular Emphasis CSH
Recreation Management CSH
Recreation Management: Professional Development Emphasis CSH 8
Recreational Therapy CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy & Master of Science in Recreational Therapy Dual Degree Program CSH
Russian Studies Certificate 3 CASSH
School Psychology 14 CASSH
Social Justice CASSH
Sociology CASSH
Society, Health, and Medicine Certificate 3 (not currently accepting new students) CASSH
Software Engineering CSH
Spanish CASSH
○ Education CASSH
○ Education & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages CASSH
Spanish for Business and Organizations Certificate 3 CASSH
Spanish for Health Professions Certificate 3 CASSH
Statistics CSH
○ Actuarial Science Concentration CSH
○ Applied Statistics CSH
○ Bachelor of Science in Statistics & Master of Science in Applied Statistics Dual Degree Program CSH
Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education 15 CASSH
Student Affairs Administration and Leadership 8 CASSH
○ Higher Education Leadership Certificate 8, 9 CASSH
Sustainability and Environmental Studies CASSH
Sustainable Business CBA
Teacher Education Programs, undergraduate: SOE
○ Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3) & Special Education (birth-grade 3) SOE
○ Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) SOE
○ Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & French Education (grades K-12) SOE
○ Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & Spanish Education (grades K-12) SOE
○ Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & Special Education (grades K-12) SOE
○ Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (grades K-12) SOE
○ Middle/High School Education (grades 4-12) CASSH, CSH 16
○ Grades K-12 Education CASSH 17
Teacher Education Programs, graduate: 19 SOE
○ Director of Instruction (5010) Add-on Certification SOE
○ Educational Leadership (5051) Certificate SOE 9
○ Professional Learning Community Certificate SOE 9
○ Professional Development - Learning Community Emphasis SOE
○ Professional Development - Educational Leadership Emphasis SOE
○ Professional Development - Educational Leadership and Director of Instruction SOE
○ Reading, non-certification SOE
○ Reading Teacher (1316) SOE 19
○ Reading Specialist (5017) SOE 20
○ Reading Teacher (1316) and Reading Specialist (5017) SOE
○ Special Education Certificate SOE 8
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages SOE 21 21
Theatre Arts VPA
○ Arts Administration Emphasis VPA
○ Design/Technical Emphasis VPA
○ Multidisciplinary Studies Emphasis VPA
○ Musical Theatre Emphasis VPA
○ Performance Emphasis VPA
○ Stage Management Emphasis VPA
1

Emphasis available only with M.S. ESS Phy Ed Teaching program.

2

Open to degree-seeking, undergraduate students in the College of Administration Business only. Available as microcredential only.

3

Open to degree-seeking, undergraduate students only. Available as certificate only.

4

Open for non-CBA majors only.

5

The engineering program & the second Bachelor of Science degree are offered through a partnering institution. Contact the UWL department offering the dual degree program to find out more.

6

Certificate also available. Undergraduate certificates are open to degree-seeking students only.

7

Concentration only. Open to all majors.

8

Online program only.

9

Graduate certificate only.

10

Program includes emphasis options in Adapted Physical Education and Adventure/Outdoor Pursuits. Adapted Physical Education has an optional certification pathway.

11

Graduate certificate open only to degree-seeking UWL graduate students.

12

Minor-to-master's degree pathway available.

13

All courses included in this major's requirements may be taken online.

14

In-person and online options available.

15

Hybrid/blended (in-person and online courses) and online programs available.

16

Middle/high school education majors housed in the respective content department. Departments include: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics and Statistics, and Sociology.

17

Grades K-12 education majors housed in the respective content department. Departments include: Art, Exercise and Sport Science, Music, and Global Cultures and Languages (French & Spanish).

18

Online, hybrid, and face-to-face options available.

19

Reading Teacher (1316) Certificate available.

20

Reading Specialist (5017) add-on certification available.

21

Graduate certificate only. Only completing the graduate certificate qualifies candidates for teacher certification in this area.

Pre-Professional Tracks:

Tracks are intended for advising purposes. Students must still select a primary major.

Pre-Professional track College/School
Pre-Athletic Training CSH
Pre-Chiropractic CSH
Pre-Dentistry CSH
Pre-Engineering CSH
Pre-Genetic Counseling CSH
Pre-Law CASSH
Pre-Medicine CSH
Pre-Occupational Therapy CSH
Pre-Optometry CSH
Pre-Pharmacy CSH
Pre-Physical Therapy CSH
Pre-Physician Assistant Studies CSH
Pre-Veterinary CSH