ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

An advertising degree from UW-Whitewater will give you your best start in the ever-changing world of advertising. You will benefit from high-level instruction, coupled with industry expertise focused on building your skills.

Pursue your passion for the arts — and a creative, fulfilling career. We offer high-quality degree programs specializing in graphic design, multimedia arts, education, art history and, of course, the studio arts medium that interests you most.

The Department of Art works in conjunction with the College of Education to offer a BSE (Bachelor of Science in Education) track in Art Education, allowing students to become teachers of art at the elementary and high school level.

Art History courses at UW-Whitewater explore art and visual culture, from antiquity to the present, in relation to aesthetic, cultural, social, historical, and theoretical contexts. 

Certification provides graduates with the ability to become instructors in specific areas of art, such as art history, jewelry, printmaking, etc. 

From watercolors to the web, arts abound at UW-Whitewater. Learn technical aspects of producing art in a studio. Let your passion for art blossom at UW-Whitewater.

UW-Whitewater offers a well-rounded journalism major that will prepare you for multiple career paths, whether you want to be on the air, behind the scenes, or at the keyboard.

Our students can select from seven communication majors to prepare themselves for a career in a Communication field marked by continuous, persistent, and frequent change. 

Making interactive content and engaging with others is at the heart of the Media Arts and Game Development program at UW-Whitewater — or MAGD, as we call it on campus.

As businesses become more strategic, sophisticated and intentional in how they approach and interact with stakeholders, there’s a growing need for business-savvy communication professionals who can deliver messages — and results.

In the UW-Whitewater Theatre and Dance program, everyone has a chance to learn everything from the front of the house to behind the scenes. We’re a highly hands-on, collaborative program offering an array of major, minor and degree options.

In the UW-Whitewater Theatre and Dance program, everyone has a chance to learn everything from the front of the house to behind the scenes.

How we access information and experience entertainment has evolved over the years. While our screens have gotten smaller and devices have become more portable, one thing is certain: multimedia storytelling and quality audio, video and design skills are still in demand. 

Making interactive content and engaging with others is at the heart of the Media Arts and Game Development program at UW-Whitewater — or MAGD, as we call it on campus.

The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design program is to provide students the ability to visually communicate ideas and information while expressing themselves creatively.

Are you struggling to find your fit among our other majors and minors? With an Individually Designed major or minor, you can work with an advisor to create the perfect program for you and your passions. 

Share your love of music with other through a career in instrumental performance. With performance opportunities through over 27 ensembles, you will web well-rehearsed for your future.

Do you have a passion for world events? Want to travel the world and tell the stories of cultures around the globe? International Journalism is the career for you.

Today’s journalists do far more than gather and report the news. The 21st century demands journalism professionals be skilled writers, photographers, videographers, sound technicians, editors and producers.

Do you only feel at home with your fingers on the keys? Prepare for a career in keyboard performance at UW-Whitewater.

Learn to produce original, creative digital content for interactive computer games, animation, special effects, 3D, motion graphics and more.

Making interactive content and engaging with others is at the heart of the Media Arts and Game Development program at UW-Whitewater — or MAGD, as we call it on campus.

If you’re inspired to turn that passion into a career you love, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater could be the right place for you to prepare for a future of performance, composing, teaching or succeeding in another music-related role.

This is a program for students who have already received music degrees who seek licensure or additional licensure to teach music in public schools.

Make your voice heard - not only in song but in teaching the next generation of choral students. Help others share your love of singing with a degree in choral music education.

Spread your love of music to the next generation. If you love what music has done for you, you can teach others to share that passion with a degree in music education from UW-Whitewater.

From clarinet to cello, timpani to trombone, your passion for instrumental music knows no bounds. Turn that passion into a career you will love with an instrumental education degree from UW-Whitewater.

You're never happier than when you're in the spotlight. Turn your passion into a career in theatre performance with a degree from UW-Whitewater.

Public relations is an exciting, versatile profession. All industries and companies need savvy professionals who can clearly communicate messages across multiple platforms to the public, the media, customers and other stakeholders.

A successful theatre show requires more than just great acting. It requires talent behind the scenes, managing all the aspects of ensuring the show runs smoothly. Learn the finer points of stage management with hands-on experience at UW-Whitewater.

In the UW-Whitewater Theatre and Dance program, everyone has a chance to learn everything from the front of the house to behind the scenes. 

Help mold the next generation of theatre performers. Learn the skills needed to teach high school students and share your love of theatre.

The building blocks of music, theory and composition. Having a firm grip of these concepts is required to write the next beautiful piece of music. Start your theory and composition career at UW-Whitewater.

Share your song with the world through a career in vocal performance. With numerous opportunities to learn and perform, your passion for music will become a future you love.