University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a Four or more years, Public, located in a Milwaukee setting in Milwaukee,WI They offer the following awards: Associates, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Post-master's Certificate, Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice, Doctor's Degree - Research/Scholarship
Special Learning Opportunities: Undergrad Distance, Grad Distance
Credit Accepted: Dual credit, Credit For Military, Advanced placement(AP) credits
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
| Faculty And Graduate Assistants By Primary Function | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Total Faculty | 2903 | 854 |
| Instructional | 0 | 0 |
| Research and public service | 0 | - |
| Total Graduate Assistants | - | - |
| Instructional | 1056 | - |
| Research | 63 | - |
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A subunit of the Department of Political Science, augmented by faculty from other departments and schools of the University, offers a program of graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Public Administration. more >
The School of Freshwater Sciences offers a graduate program of studies providing students with advanced training and education in four areas: Freshwater System Dynamics; Human and Ecosystem Health; Freshwater Technology; and Freshwater Economics, Pol more >
The Educational Psychology program is designed to serve those who want to increase their understanding of human behavior from conception through adulthood, research and evaluation of learning, and teaching in informal and formal educational settings. more >
There are two entry options for the Doctor of Nursing (DNP) Practice Program. Program for individuals with a bachelor's degree in nursing and a current Registered Nurse license. Program for individuals with an advanced practice master's d more >
The Certificate Program in Biotechnology is designed for majors in the sciences who are interested in courses that provide the skills needed by trained biotechnology personnel. more >
The English Department offers master's and doctoral degrees in several areas of specialization: Literary Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, Professional and Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Adult TESOL and Linguistics, and Modern Studies. more >
The highest possible degree in advanced practice, the DNP, instills in graduates the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to strengthen healthcare delivery, patient outcomes and system management. more >
Kinesiology is an academic discipline which involves the study of physical activity and its impact on health, society, and quality of life" (www.AmericanKinesiology.org). more >
Electrical Engineering offers programs leading to Master's and Ph.D. degrees. Course offerings cover a broad spectrum of areas within electrical engineering. The Department has a number of well recognized researchstrengths. more >
The Department of Philosophy offers a program of graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Arts. The general purpose of this program is to provide students with the background and stimulus for critical and original philosophical thoughts. more >
This interdisciplinary program features considerable faculty/student interaction. The primary emphasis is on research from the start of graduate study. more >
The Sheldon B. more >
The Women's Studies Program facilitates research and course development about women and gender-related issues, coordinates the interdisciplinary Women's Studies undergraduate and graduate instructional programs, and works with local, state, and natio more >
The Department of Psychology offers doctoral training in clinical and experimental psychology and master's-level training in two specialties: health psychology and behavior analysis. more >
The Department of Political Science offers graduate programs of study in political science with concentrations in seven fields: American politics - governmental institutions and processes; groups, parties and behavior; urban/state politics and public more >
The Urban Studies Programs provide students with a broad understanding of urban society and trains them in research techniques appropriate to the study of metropolitan communities.The Master of Science in Urban Studies stresses the understanding of s more >
The Master of Urban Planning is a professional, skills-oriented program designed to train students for planning-related careers in either the public or private sector, and focuses on planning as a process for improving collective decisions.The M.Arch more >
To be admitted to the M.S. more >
The Doctoral Program in Africology is now accepting applications for admission. more >
The Master of Architecture Program is directed toward the integration of social, technological, and aesthetic intentions in the building process and requires 2 to 3-1/2 years of graduate study, depending on the applicant's previous academic backgroun more >
The program in Environmental and Occupational Health offers graduate study leading to the doctoral degree. Program tracks include Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, and Ecosystems, Cities, and Health. more >
The Master of Science degree in Human Kinetics is a research-oriented program, multidisciplinary in nature, encompassing five human movement science disciplines: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Motor Control, Psychology of Physical Activity, and S more >
The mission of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese is: to offer the best instruction in the areas of language, linguistics, literature, and culture at the undergraduate and graduate levels; to foster interest in the Spanish and Portu more >
Mechanical Engineering is one of the most general fields in engineering, thus allowing the engineer the freedom to deal with virtually any aspect of the multi-faceted engineering process, e.g.,design, development, analysis, production and testing. more >
Students wishing to earn the Certificate must be enrolled in the Master of Architecture or Masters of Urban Planning program at the University. more >
Civil Engineering is a strongly people-oriented profession that deals with the infrastructure of a society. more >
The Department of Communication offers a Master of Arts degree designed to provide breadth and depth of study in the following areas: Group and Organizational Communication, Intercultural and International Communication, Interpersonal Communication a more >
The College is widely known for its excellent teaching and student learning environment, superb innovative research programs, community engagement and service to various health care professions. All of our programs have numerous affiliations with more >
Our PhD in Freshwater Sciences is a dissertation-based program that prepares students for research careers in academia and industry. more >
The Zilber School of Public Health offers a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree to train the next generation of public health leaders in five vital tracks: Biostatistics Community and Behavioral Health Promotion Environmental Health more >
Major areas of research emphasis include Microbial Physiology, Molecular Microbiology, Genetics, Environmental Microbiology, Symbiosis, Pathogenicity and Immunology more >
Core Seminars,Special Topics Courses, Electives, Final Project (27 total credits) more >
The School of Education offers an interdepartmental program of study leading to the Ph.D. The program is designed to permit the student to integrate a particular area of specialization with the broader field of urban education. more >
The Graduate Certificate Program in International Technical Communication is designed for students who wish to pursue technical communication careers developing information for international audiences and organizations. more >
The Doctor of Philosophy in Information Studies prepares graduates for academic and professional careers where an in-depth knowledge of research processes and evaluation is needed. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue or advance careers within nonprofit sector organizations. Students wishing to earn a Graduate Certificate more >
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction offers a graduate program of study in curriculum and instruction, including choices of concentration in three Focus Areas: Subject Area, Instructional Level Area and Cross-Curricular Area. more >
Students wishing to enter the Ph.D. program in Linguistics, including those who hold a master's degree from elsewhere, must satisfy the requirements for the UWM Master of Arts degree in Linguistics. more >
Leadership is a highly valued, yet always scarce resource in all areas requiring coordinated action: civil society, professional work, profit and non-profit venues, religious and social action contexts. more >
The Adult/University-Level TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Graduate Certificate Program is designed to meet the needs of graduate non-degree students or graduate students concurrently enrolled in a UWM master's or Ph.D. more >
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, like other engineering fields, is concerned with solving problems through application of scientific and practical knowledge for the benefit of mankind. more >
The Department of Mathematical Sciences offers graduate programs of study in mathematics with a choice of specializations in the fields of algebra, analysis, topology, applied mathematics including numerical analysis, probability and statistics, or i more >
The program encourages students to develop familiarity with a broad range of stylistic periods and with research techniques employed in their study. It prepares students for advanced work leading to the Ph.D. more >
The Media Studies master's program is wide ranging and interdisciplinary. more >
The UWM Department of Sociology provides graduate instruction to students with a BA in sociology or closely related field, and to students who have already received a terminal M.A. in sociology at another institution. more >
After just four semesters of attending class on alternate Fridays and Saturdays, you will receive an Executive MBA from a prestigious university. More importantly, you'll be equipped to face the business challenges of today -- and tomorrow. more >
The Department of Health Sciences offers a Master of Science degree program in Occupational Therapy. more >
The graduate programs in Biological Sciences involve coursework and research leading to the Master of Science degree or the Ph.D. degree. more >
The Department of Geosciences offers graduate work emphasizing applied aspects of the hydrologic, geological, and geophysical sciences. more >
It educates and prepares students to become registered, licensed architects. But more than this, it prepares students to be innovative designers, thinkers and leaders in the field of architecture. more >
The program of study is designed to provide practical and theoretical knowledge for students who wish to pursue or advance careers that involve managing or resolving disputes in organizational, educational, community, or family contexts. more >
The MFA Dance program maintains a high caliber of instruction and continued creative and practical training for working professionals in the fields of dance choreography, performance and education. more >
The Departments of Foreign Languages and Linguistics, of French, Italian and Comparative Literature, and of Spanish and Portuguese - under the guidance of a Coordinating Committee - cooperate in offering an interdepartmental, interdisciplinary master more >
This concentration is designed for the music student who wishes to concentrate primarily on the major performing skill. The student may specialize in either voice or instrument (piano, woodwind, brass, percussion, strings). more >
Welcome to the School Psychology area of the Department of Educational Psychology! We offer both a combined M.S./Ed.S. degree program and a Ph.D. degree program with concentrations in School Psychology. more >
The Certificate in Museum Studies is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the museum world. It must be completed in conjunction with a UWM graduate degree program. Students in the M.S. more >
The ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) is available through Distance Education - students from other countries and time zones are able to complete all coursework without having to be on campus! more >
The Department of Administrative Leadership contributes to the development of competent, inquiring educational leaders, particularly for service in urban areas, through (1) the academic preparation of professionals for administrative and leadership r more >
The Urban Planning program at UWM is a professional, skills-oriented, master's program designed to train students to perform a variety of planning-related jobs in either the public or private sector. The program focuses on planning as a process fo more >
"Exploring the historical, political, and social dynamics of urban communities and schools." Program can be completed fully online, face-to-face, or in blended format. ' No GRE Required. 30 credits. more >
The UWM Department of Linguistics is a vibrant and growing center of research in theoretical, experimental, and applied linguistics. more >
The Community Counseling concentration prepares students for work in a variety of community settings such as mental health clinics, community agencies, counseling centers, colleges, universities, and businesses. more >
The Certificate program in State and Local Taxation is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue or advance careers within tax departments of corporations, CPA firms, law firms, and government agencies. more >
This option is designed to meet the needs of highly qualified and motivated doctoral students who have academic interests that cannot be met by a single, existing UWM doctoral program. more >
The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare offers a program of graduate studies in social work. The mission of the MSW program is to provide scholarly leadership for the profession of social work through teaching, research, and service. more >
GCIT Program courses will provide you with the professional linguistic skills, technical training and appropriate familiarity with technical tools that will make your foreign language background marketable for a broad variety of international jobs in more >
The Graduate Certificate Program in Women's Studies is designed for students enrolled in a graduate program in any field who wish to complement their training with an additional specialization in Women's Studies. A certificate signifying completio more >
The PhD in Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to accomplish three major objectives: 1) provide advanced study and research training opportunities in the human health sciences; 2) produce cohorts of scholars capable of adv more >
A learning approach emphasizing Critical and Analytical Thinking. Ask employers (we did!). They’re not only looking for MBA graduates to have a solid body of knowledge and technical skills in management. more >
The M.S. in Engineering is a college-wide program that provides both breadth and depth of learning through coursework and research. more >
The Department of Art & Design offers a Master of Arts (MA) degree and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, 30 credits and 60 credits respectively. more >
The Master of Science degree program is designed to prepare nurses for advanced nursing practice in the community and in institution-based settings. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue or advance careers within aging services organizations or academic research in aging. more >
The health professional education certificate is designed to provide health professionals with additional preparation in educational principles and theory to support them in their roles as educators of students and staff in the health professions as more >
The PhD degree program is designed to produce scholars capable of independent research that deepens humanity’s understanding of Earth sciences, as well as practitioners capable of applying their training to achieve sound and pragmatic solutions to re more >
A master's degree is the minimum prerequisite for admission to the Specialist Certificate. more >
The Doctor of Philosophy, the highest degree offered by the University, is conferred in recognition of marked scholarship in a broad field of knowledge as well as distinguished critical or creative achievement within a special area of the general fie more >
The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (HBSSW) offers a program of graduate studies in social work. more >
The Department of Art & Design offers a Master of Arts (MA) degree and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, 30 credits and 60 credits respectively. more >
The HCI Program is designed to meet the demand for highly trained health care informatics professionals by drawing on the experience and expertise of several UWM disciplines: Computer Science-College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), Health more >
Everything we use is made of some material or a combination of materials. We use different types of materials - metals, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, and composites - in our daily lives. more >
The Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in Archives and Records Administration is designed to help working professionals to update their knowledge in core areas of their responsibilities or to develop another specialty in a library-information area. more >
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Communication is designed for students who wish to pursue professional careers in technical writing, communication, corporate training and instructional design, or user interface and Web-document d more >
The Master's in Human Resources and Labor Relations program offers the Graduate Certificate in International Human Resources and Labor Relations. more >
The Certificate in Geographic Information Systems is designed for those individuals seeking careers as GIS specialists, providing geographic data management, spatial analysis, and GIS system management support to professionals in a broad range of dis more >
Students entering the program will be trained at the graduate level in health promotion and behavior change from a public health perspective. more >
The Adult/University-Level TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Graduate Certificate Program is designed to meet the needs of graduate non-degree students or graduate students concurrently enrolled in a UWM master's or Ph.D. more >
The Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business's mission statement defines our goal with respect to the Ph.D. program as: "The doctoral degree program prepares students for research-oriented careers in academic institutions and the private sector." more >
The Certificate program in State and Local Taxation is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully pursue or advance careers within tax departments of corporations, CPA firms, law firms, and government agencies. more >
The ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) is available through Distance Education - students from other countries and time zones are able to complete all coursework without having to be on campus! more >
"Exploring the historical, political, and social dynamics of urban communities and schools." Program can be completed fully online, face-to-face, or in blended format. ' No GRE Required. 30 credits. more >
UWM’s Graduate Program in Translation and Interpreting Studies offers professional translator and interpreter training in a dynamic online environment. more >