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UW-Whitewater Career Paths By Major


As a UW-Whitewater student, choosing your major is one of the most important decisions you will make. Your major will provide the foundation for your career after graduation. This page offers an overview of UW-Whitewater’s 50+ undergraduate majors, along with typical career paths and examples of organizations and companies that have hired our graduates.

To explore majors, click the tab for the college you’re interested in, and then click to expand the tab for each major. Please note that this page is not an exhaustive list of career paths and hiring organizations, but provides a sampling of examples as you consider your major and future career. If you have questions about additional career paths, please schedule an appointment with your career advisor.

Art majors can specialize in graphic design, multimedia arts, education, art history, or the studio arts medium that interests them most. The major offers a broad understanding of art along with a series of options and electives, allowing students to personalize their experience. Regardless of the chosen specialization, students will be encouraged to discover and expand their ability to its full potential, and will work with faculty to reach a deeper understanding and development of their creative talents.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater art graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Art Teacher
  • Behavior Therapist
  • Creative Partner
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Display Designer
  • Graphic Assistant
  • Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Information Assistant
  • Interactive Marketing Consultant
  • International Graphic Designer
  • Marketing & Communications Director
  • Marketing & Design Assistant
  • Marketing and Graphic Design Specialist
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Office & IT Manager
  • Photojournalist
  • Research Technician
  • Traveling Art Teacher
  • Web Designer
  • Web Exclusive Merchandise Assistant
  • Youth Director

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater art graduates.

  • 121 Marketing – Franklin, TN
  • Best Version Media – De Pere, WI
  • Boys & Girls Club of America – Chippewa Falls, WI
  • Craig High School – Janesville, WI
  • Custom Computer Services, Inc – Waukesha, WI
  • Donna Lexa Art Centers – Waukesha, WI
  • Elmhurst Public Library – Elmhurst, IL
  • Fetch Graphics – Janesville, WI
  • Helberg Public Library – Janesville, WI
  • Minacs Marketing Solutions – Milwaukee, WI
  • PMI Entertainment Group – Green Bay, WI
  • Reaching Your Potential – Eau Claire, WI
  • Rust-Oleum Corporation – Vernon Hills, IL
  • South Point Screening – Kenosha, WI
  • Spacesaver Corporation – Fort Atkinson, WI
  • The Gruenke Company – Sheboygan, WI
  • United Way of Marathon County – Wausau, WI
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – Whitewater, WI
  • Watertown Daily Times – Watertown, WI
  • Westfield School District – Westfield, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analyzing and evaluating
  • Conceptualizing
  • Creating and innovating
  • Designing
  • Discipline specific digital proficiency
  • Discipline specific equipment expertise
  • Imagination and creativity
  • Multimedia design experience
  • Observing
  • Planning and organizing
  • Synthesizing
  • Visualizing

Students can select from three emphases as a Communication major to prepare themselves for a career marked by continuous, persistent, and frequent change: Corporate and Health Communication, Electronic Media, or Public Relations. Students are taught to be professional communicators who are ethical, responsible, talented, knowledgeable, and aware of the need to be lifelong learners. The Communication Department offers small class sizes and professors with real-world experience in the fields they teach.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater communication graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Executive
  • Activity Aide
  • Admissions Representative
  • Application Development Recruiter
  • Assistant Camera Operator
  • Assistant Manager
  • AV Technician
  • Benefits & Wellness Specialist
  • Broadcast Advertising Technician
  • Business Development Representative
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Communications Specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Curator
  • Customer Care Specialist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Development Coordinator
  • Digital Marketing Associate
  • Distributor Marketing Specialist
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Event Specialist
  • Events and Marketing Assistant
  • Executive Team Leader
  • HR Assistant
  • Human Resource Generalist
  • Industrial Sales Trainee
  • Inpatient Program Coordinator
  • Insurance Agent
  • Logistics Account Executive
  • Management Trainee
  • Marketing & Public Relations Associate
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Marketing Development Associate
  • Membership & Communications Director
  • Merchandising Manager
  • Morning Show Producer
  • Multimedia Production Associate
  • National Sales Specialist
  • Patient Service Representative
  • Project Manager
  • Promotions Assistant
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Recruiter
  • Sales & Operations Management Trainee
  • Scheduler
  • SEM Analyst
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Solutions Specialist
  • Talent Acquisition Coordinator
  • Talent Development Specialist
  • Training & HR Specialist
  • Video Editor

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater communication graduates.

  • Alto-Shaam, Inc – Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Alzheimer’s Association – Madison, WI
  • American Lung Association – Brookfield, WI
  • Aptar – Mukwonago, WI
  • ArcTouch – San Francisco, CA
  • Aurora University – Aurora, IL
  • Blend Integrated Marketing – Madison, WI
  • Bright Horizons – Schaumburg, IL
  • Chicago Sun Times – Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, WI
  • Crisis Prevention Institute – Milwaukee, WI
  • CSU Managed Services – Schaumburg, IL
  • Data Dimensions – Janesville, WI
  • Discover Mediaworks – Madison, WI
  • Divine Design & Marketing, Inc – Rolling Meadows, IL
  • Drury Design – Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Edelman – Frankfurt, Germany
  • EDI – Milwaukee, WI
  • Enterprise Holdings – Beloit, WI
  • Full Compass Systems – Madison, WI
  • Gateway Technical College – Elkhorn, WI
  • Generac Power Systems – Waukesha, WI
  • Green Clock Films – Madison, WI
  • Guarantee Digital – Hartland, WI
  • Hatch Staffing Services – Milwaukee, WI
  • Impact Networking – Brookfield, WI
  • J.J. Keller & Associates – Neenah, WI
  • Jellyvision, Inc – Chicago, IL
  • Johnson & Johnson – Tampa, FL
  • Kohl’s Department Store – Burlington, WI
  • Kohler Company – Kohler, WI
  • KTI Country – Milwaukee, WI
  • Landmark Credit Union – New Berlin, WI
  • Lands’ End – Dodgeville, WI
  • Legacy Marketing Partners – Chicago, IL
  • Margle Media – Milwaukee, WI
  • MarketBuzz Promotions – Chicago, IL
  • Menards – Eau Claire, WI
  • Nei-Turner Media Group – Lake Geneva, WI
  • Oxford Global Resources – Madison, WI
  • Pepsi Co – Janesville, WI
  • Prefix Public Relations – Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • PrideFest Milwaukee – Milwaukee, WI
  • Raw Media Co – West Covina, CA
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital – Oconomowoc, WI
  • Rotary Botanical Gardens – Janesville, WI
  • Runzheimer – Waterford, WI
  • SC Johnson – Racine, WI
  • STIR Advertising – Milwaukee, WI
  • Target – Milwaukee, WI
  • TEKsystems – Chicago, IL
  • The Walt Disney Company – Orlando, FL
  • Third Wheel Entertainment – Chicago, IL
  • Uline – Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • UW Health – Madison, WI
  • Weber Shandwick – St. Louis, MO
  • Whitnall School District – Greenfield, WI
  • WMTV NBC 15 – Madison, WI
  • WPS Health Solutions – Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analyze media use and plans
  • Conduct research and develop strategy
  • Create content for blogs and social media
  • Develop editing ability for print, audio, and video
  • Develop reporting skills and techniques
  • Gain the expertise to research, analyze, and plan projects using organizational communication skills
  • Leadership and team building skills
  • Learn to facilitate meetings, trainings, events, and outreach presentations
  • Professional writing and speaking skills
  • Use multimedia and digital tools
  • Work with clients and manage accounts
  • Write and design advertising and public relations campaigns
  • Write news, sports, entertainment, and political stories

Journalism majors at UW-Whitewater can focus their career goals by choosing from three emphases: Advertising, Broadcast/Print/Web, or International Journalism. The 21st century demands journalism professionals be skilled writers, photographers, videographers, sound technicians, editors and producers. Journalists may gather information and prepare stories that inform us about local, state, national, and international events; present differing views on current issues; or monitor the action of public officials and others who exercise power. In covering a story, they may do background research, review public records, and interview a variety of people. Reporters in radio and television broadcasting often report "live" from the scene of a newsworthy event, where they have to compose their story on the spot. Large newspapers and radio and television stations frequently assign reporters to investigate specific locations, such as police stations or courts, to gather news originating in these places. Critics review restaurant and movies as well as literature, artistic and musical works, and live performances. Editorial writers present viewpoints on topics of public interest. Advertising specialists design, develop, and market products and services in both public and private sectors.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater journalism graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Coordinator
  • Account Executive
  • Advertising Representative
  • Agency Support Staff
  • Anchor
  • Application Development Recruiter
  • Assistant Area Sales Manager
  • Assistant Editor
  • Business Consultant
  • Commercial Recruiter
  • Communications Coordinator
  • Copywriter
  • Digital Content Specialist
  • Display Designer
  • Editor
  • Email Marketing Coordinator
  • Junior Talent Agent
  • Management Trainee
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Media Consultant
  • Multimedia Journalist
  • Photographer
  • Reporter
  • Sales Account Coordinator
  • Technical Media Producer
  • Writer

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater journalism graduates.

  • 121 Marketing – Franklin, TN
  • 247 Sports – Madison, WI
  • adBidtise – Milwaukee, WI
  • Allstate Insurance Company – Pewaukee, WI
  • American Marketing & Publishing – De Kalb, IL
  • ArrowCompanies LLC – Delavan, WI
  • Azuree Talent Agency Inc – Orlando, FL
  • Blizzard Lighting LLC – Waukesha, WI
  • Boelter + Lincoln – Milwaukee, WI
  • Core Scientific – Cary, IL
  • EPIC Creative – West Bend, WI
  • iHeartMedia – Madison, WI
  • Lakeland Public Television – Brainerd, MN
  • Lee Enterprises – Madison, WI
  • Midwest Family Marketing – Madison, WI
  • Milwaukee Bucks – Milwaukee, WI
  • MilwaukeeJobs.com – Milwaukee, WI
  • NBC 15 – Madison, WI
  • Overture Promotions – Vernon Hills, IL
  • Sherwin Williams – West Allis, WI
  • Shine United – Madison, WI
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group – Milwaukee, WI
  • Stoughton Hospital – Stoughton, WI
  • TEKsystems – Brookfield, WI
  • The Hershey Company – Madison, WI
  • The Janesville Gazette – Janesville, WI
  • Unified Newspaper Group – Stoughton, WI
  • WIBW-TV – Topeka, KS
  • WSAW-TV – Wausau, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Ability to present facts and opinions clearly and succinctly
  • Accuracy and objectivity
  • Editing
  • Feature, report, & editorial writing
  • Knowledge of radio & TV advertising and news writing
  • Knowledge of the history and laws of mass communication
  • Photography
  • Research skills

Students pursuing the Media Arts and Game Development major will choose from one of three emphasis areas, depending on their interests and career goals: Media Arts, Communication/Gaming, and Gaming Technology. The Media Arts emphasis develops aesthetic sensibility and artistic design skills important in the production of original, creative, digital media content for interactive and time-based computer games, animation, websites, video, special effects, 3D and motion graphic industry and artistic productions. Those pursuing the Communication/Gaming emphasis will gain practical skills in audio, video, and writing for digital media while also exploring the role games and emerging technology have in today’s culture. The Gaming Technology emphasis will develop the programming skills and software development expertise required for cross-platform, real-time interactive graphic and game development. Students will focus on a solid base of programming skills necessary to take on real-world challenges related to developing games, mobile apps, websites, and more.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater MAGD graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Community Manager
  • Consumer Sales Advisor
  • Database Support Specialist
  • Demand Generation Specialist
  • Digital Media Instructor
  • Freelance Artist and Designer
  • Freelance Game Developer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Graphics Developer
  • Help Desk Support
  • Merchandiser
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Software Developer

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater MAGD graduates.

  • Capital Newspapers – Madison, WI
  • Copesan – Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Human Head Studios – Madison, WI
  • Jaffa Salads, Inc – Mundelein, IL
  • Jaguar Land Rover – Portland, OR
  • McHenry County College – Crystal Lake, IL
  • Oshkosh Corporation – Oshkosh, WI
  • TDS, Inc – Madison, WI
  • TEKsystems – Menomonee Falls, WI
  • The Walt Disney Company – Orlando, FL

Major skills acquired:

  • Advanced web development and marketing
  • Approaches for optimization of social media
  • Composition/scoring
  • Motion graphics
  • Role of games in developing culture and communicating messages, intersections and interactions between audio and video
  • Technical production skills
  • Theoretical and practical expertise in audio, video, and writing for the new web and interactive media
  • Web video production

 A music major can prepare students for a career in education/teaching, performance, or a variety of related fields in the music industry. The music education major teaches students the skills needed in today’s schools and emphasizes the music educator’s role in the broader aspects of the educational process. Some students elect to pursue graduate school upon graduation, with concentrations in areas such as performance, theory, music theory, music education, or musicology.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater music graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation:

  • Assistant Manager
  • Band Director
  • Choir Director
  • Choir Teacher
  • Choral Music Director
  • Elementary Music Teacher
  • General K-5 Music Teacher
  • High School Orchestra Director
  • Instrumental Music Teacher
  • Music Educator
  • Music Teacher
  • Musician
  • Private Lesson Instructor
  • Strings Teacher

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater music graduates.

  • Dodgeland School District – Juneau, WI
  • Eau Claire School District – Eau Claire, WI
  • Hartford Union High School – Hartford, WI
  • Johnson Creek School District – Johnson Creek, WI
  • Kewaunee School District – Kewaunee, WI
  • Luck School District – Luck, WI
  • Merrill Area Public Schools – Merrill, WI
  • North Park Elementary – Racine, WI
  • Oregon School District – Oregon, WI
  • School District of Mauston – Mauston, WI
  • School District of Waukesha – Waukesha, WI
  • Sun Prairie Area School District – Sun Prairie, WI
  • Watertown Unified School District – Watertown, WI
  • West Side Elementary – Elkhorn, WI
  • Whitewater Unified School District – Whitewater, WI

Major skills acquired:

Students entering any of the emphases within MUSIC are required to audition prior to admittance. These students come to the music major with experience during their high school years in ensembles and applied study. Many also enter the program with previous study in music theory. These areas will continue to be developed and expanded upon by the college curriculum:

  • Ensemble participation and performance
  • Knowledge of music form and arranging
  • Knowledge of music history and literature
  • Knowledge of music theory and aural skills
  • Musical analysis
  • Performance skills in primary area (piano, vocal or instrumental)

Some programs will also include study in the following:

  • Conducting
  • Literature of a given performance area
  • Pedagogy of a given performance area
  • Teaching methods for music education

The theatre major offers a comprehensive program with an emphasis on practical application. Students are prepared for careers in theatre and related areas of the arts, business, humanities, and social sciences. UW-Whitewater offers three degree programs: 1) a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, 2) a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) in Theatre Education, and 3) a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre with an emphasis in Design/Technology, Performance, or Stage Management. Minors in Dance, Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Theatre Education are also available. Students are encouraged to gain experience in a variety of experiences throughout their major, such as acting, costume design, lighting, makeup, management, publicity, playwriting, and stagecraft.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater theatre graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation:

  • Annual Fund Coordinator
  • Backstage Crew
  • Cast Member
  • Costume Designer
  • Development Apprentice
  • Product Assurance Specialist
  • School Service Representative
  • Substitute Teacher

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater theatre graduates.

  • Asolo Repertory Theatre – Sarasota, FL
  • Electronic Theatre Controls – Middleton, WI
  • Fireside Theatre – Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Goodman Theatre – Chicago, IL
  • Kenosha Unified School District – Kenosha, WI
  • Melk Music – New Berlin, WI
  • Universal Studios – Universal City, CA
  • Walt Disney World – Orland, FL

Major skills acquired:

  • Acting/directing
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication (written/oral)
  • Drawing/sketching
  • Interpretation
  • Management
  • Memorization
  • Movement/dance
  • Organizational
  • Painting/construction
  • Planning/development
  • Problem solving
  • Research
  • Team collaborating
  • Technical detail
  • Technical directing/designing
  • Textual analysis
  • Vocal skills

Accounts and auditors prepare, analyze, and verify financial reports. The four major fields of accounting are public, management, government accounting, and internal auditing. Public accounts may have their own business or work for accounting firms. Management accountants, also called industrial or private accounts, handle the financial reports of a company. Internal auditors verify the accuracy of their firms' financial records and check for waste and fraud. Government accountants and auditors examine the records of government agencies and audit private businesses and individuals whose dealings are subject to government regulation. Some accounts teach, work as consultants, or serve on committees of professional organizations. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in accounting. The Master of Professional Accountancy degree satisfies the requirements of 150 units to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater accounting graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Accountant
  • Accounting Specialist
  • Accounts Payable Assistant
  • Alternative Investments Tax Analyst
  • Associate Real Estate Accountant
  • Assurance Associate
  • Audit & Tax Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Cost Accountant
  • Credit Analyst
  • Family Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Reporting Accountant
  • Fund Accountant
  • International Financial Analyst
  • Inventory Control Specialist
  • Planning & Forecasting Analyst
  • Risk & Internal Auditing Consultant
  • Sales Analyst
  • Staff Accountant
  • Staff Auditor
  • Tax Associate

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater accounting graduates.

  • ABC Supply Co - Beloit, WI
  • Actuant Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Aptar Group - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Badgerland Financial - Prairie du Sac, WI
  • Baker Tilly, LLP - Milwaukee, WI
  • BDO Seidman LLP - Madison, WI
  • Burr Pilger Mayer - San Francisco, CA
  • CBRE - Minneapolis, MN
  • CliftonLarsonAllen - Milwaukee, WI
  • Cohen Fund Audit Services - Milwaukee, WI
  • Coleman and Williams - Milwaukee, WI
  • Deloitte - Milwaukee, WI
  • Exact Sciences - Madison, WI
  • EY - Milwaukee, WI
  • Fairbanks Morse Engine - Beloit, WI
  • FIS - Brown Deer, WI
  • Grant Thornton - Chicago, IL & Milwaukee, WI
  • Gray Hunter Steen LLP - Oak Brook, IL
  • HealthSmart - Waukegan, IL
  • Jackson National Asset Management - Chicago, IL
  • Kerry - Beloit, WI
  • KMA Bodilly CPA's - Madison, WI
  • Kohler Company - Kohler, WI
  • KPMG - Milwaukee, WI
  • Mayville Engineering Company - Mayville, WI
  • Meicher CPAs LLP - Middleton, WI
  • MP Products LLC - Deerfield, WI
  • Numbers 4 Nonprofits - Madison, WI
  • Porter & Sack CPAs - Madison, WI
  • PwC - Milwaukee, WI
  • Reilly, Penner & Benton LLP - Milwaukee, WI
  • RSM - Milwaukee, WI
  • Schenck SC - Sheboygan, WI
  • Seneca Foods Corporation - Janesville, WI
  • Sikich LLP - Brookfield, WI
  • Smith & Gesteland - Madison, WI
  • Strohm Ballweg - Middleton, WI
  • SVA - Madison, WI
  • Synetics, Inc - Chicago, IL
  • Tushaus & Associates - Milwaukee, WI
  • U.S. Bank - Milwaukee, WI
  • Uline - Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • VF Corporation - Appleton, WI
  • Vogel Consulting - Brookfield, WI
  • Vrakas CPAs - Brookfield, WI
  • Wegner CPAs - Baraboo, WI & Madison, WI
  • Wipfli - Madison, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Madison, WI
  • WPD Management LLC - Chicago, IL
  • WPS Health Insurance - Monona, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analytical thinking
  • Attention to detail & accuracy
  • Business computer software
  • Communication (oral, written)
  • Decision-making
  • Financial management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Math/numerical reasoning
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving

Businesses, nonprofits and government organizations are increasingly reliant on the effective use of data. The business analytics major in the UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics is an applied program that enables students to solve business problems with data. With a deep understanding of analytics and the broad business foundation of a BBA, graduates will be prepared to interpret data-driven insights in business settings and communicate recommendations to the business community.

The multidisciplinary program includes courses in information technology, economics, math and marketing. More specifically, the curriculum covers topics such as the role data plays in decision-making, processes and limitations of working with data, interpretation and communication of findings, and use of visualization tools. Along with learning how to work with data, students examine the ethical handling of business data and decision-making. They also develop skills through internships, as well as working on business problems with community partners.

Related Occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater business analytics graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Accounting & Finance Development Program
  • Warranty Analyst
  • Risk Consulting Associate
  • Data Analyst
  • Analytics Consultant
  • Sales & Forecast Analyst

 

Internships:

  • Finance Business Risk Intelligence Intern
  • Process Risk & Controls Accounting Intern
  • Management Information System Analyst
  • Financial Analyst Intern
  • IT Business Analyst Intern
  • Data Specialist
  • Supply Chain Analyst Intern
  • Data Analyst Intern
  • Data Science Intern

 

Representative Employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater business analytics graduates.

  • Generac
  • Sentry
  • TDS
  • RSM
  • SECURA Insurance
  • UW Health

Major Skills Acquired:

  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication
  • Decision-making
  • Organization
  • Problem solving

Economists study the way society uses scarce resources such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery to provide goods and services. They analyze the results of their research and determine the costs, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, discrimination, business cycles, or tax policy. Some economists are primarily theorists, developing mathematical models to explain the causes of inflation, while others prefer to work with practical applications of economic policy. Because graduates possess keen analytical skills, they are employable in a variety of different fields, including business, government, journalism, law, teaching, research, administration, and banking.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater economics graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Analyst
  • Associate
  • Associate Business Analyst
  • Buyer
  • Client Service Analyst
  • Consulting Business Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Performance Analyst
  • Fund Accountant
  • Loan Servicing Specialist
  • NPI Specialist
  • Program Manager
  • Registered Representative
  • Research Technician
  • Securities Specialist
  • Statistical Analyst

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater economics graduates.

  • American Family Insurance - Madison, WI
  • AXA Advisors, LLC - Milwaukee, WI
  • Breakthrough Fuel, LLC - Green Bay, WI
  • Byline Bank - Elm Grove, WI
  • CliftonLarsonAllen - Milwaukee, WI
  • Cortland Capital Market Services - Chicago, IL
  • Enterprise Services, Inc - Milwaukee, WI
  • Epic - Verona, WI
  • First Bank Financial Centre - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Generac - Jefferson, WI & Waukesha, WI
  • Medline - Mundelein, IL
  • Performance Trust Capital Partners - Chicago, IL
  • R S InfoCon, Inc - Oak Creek, WI
  • Sentry Insurance - Stevens Point, WI
  • Servicom, LLC - Machesney Park, IL
  • U.S. Bank - Milwaukee, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analyzing
  • Communication (oral, written)
  • Decision making
  • Explaining/advising
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Investigating
  • Numerical reasoning
  • Precision
  • Problem solving
  • Recordkeeping/report writing
  • Statistical methodology
  • Synthesizing
  • Understanding economic systems
  • Understanding human behavior and institutions

The department primarily helps students in one of the following four areas: First to develop the knowledge and skills to generate new ventures and determine the associated variability, second to refine the ability to develop innovative solutions within existing organizations, third to develop knowledge and skills surrounding driving social change within current organizations and develop social change related ventures and lastly develop the knowledge and skills to help grow small and family businesses. First, the ability to identify and explain issues facing small, family, and entrepreneurial business; second, to evaluate the viability of a business; and third, prepare a start-up business plan emphasizing financing, marketing, and organization. Entrepreneurial thinkers are in demand; organizations are competing globally, too!

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater entrepreneurship graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Manager
  • Assistant General Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager
  • Associate Financial Representative
  • Client Services Manager
  • Co-Founder
  • Commercial Real Estate Analyst
  • Commercial Recruiter
  • Freelance Web Developer
  • General Agent
  • Inside Product Specialist
  • Manager
  • National Sales Manager
  • Owner
  • Recruiter
  • Sales Representative
  • Universal Banker

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater entrepreneurship graduates.

  • 14-West LLC - Waukesha, WI
  • Aerotek - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Allied 100 LLC - Madison, WI
  • American Income Life Insurance - Madison, WI
  • Appraisal Resource Group - Milwaukee, WI
  • C.H. Robinson - Madison, WI
  • Dell - Nashville, TN
  • Monterey Mills - Janesville, WI
  • Northwestern Mutual - Milwaukee, WI
  • Notarize - Boston, MA
  • Old National - Madison, WI
  • Pieper Electric - New Berlin, WI
  • Sherwin Williams - Milwaukee, WI
  • Thorne Research - Madison, WI
  • Wetzel Brothers - Milwaukee, WI
  • Zilli Financial - Brookfield, WI

Representative companies started by UW-Whitewater entrepreneurship graduates:

  • Huk
  • Mobcraft

Major skills acquired:

  • Creativity and innovation skills
  • Finance
  • Independent thinking to compete in a global labor force
  • Marketing
  • Organization

The Finance Department at UW-Whitewater provides students with a strong foundation in the primary financial areas of corporate finance, investments, and money and capital markets. The program allows students flexibility to explore these areas in greater detail or to branch out in other financial areas such as financial planning, insurance, or real estate.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater finance graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Alternative Investments Tax Analyst
  • Analyst
  • Assistant Trader
  • Associate Accounting Analyst
  • Associate Claims Representative
  • Associate Commercial Lines Underwriter
  • Associate Product Analyst
  • Benefits Analyst
  • Billing Analyst
  • Branch Office Administrator
  • Business Banking Officer
  • Business Process Analyst
  • Casualty Claims Adjuster
  • Client Services Manager
  • Collections Specialist
  • Commercial Insurance Advisor
  • Commercial Processor
  • Commercial Real Estate Advisor
  • Corporate Trainee
  • Costing and Compliance Specialist
  • Credit Analyst
  • Credit Collections Specialist
  • Crop Insurance Associate
  • Finance Rotational Associate
  • Financial Advisor
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Auditor
  • Financial Control Balancer
  • Financial Planner
  • General Agent
  • Home Equity Mortgage Banker
  • Internal Auditor
  • Investment Associate
  • Investment Operations Technician
  • Lender
  • Management Trainee
  • Master Data Analyst
  • Medicare Auditor
  • Mortgage Lending Representative
  • Mutual Fund Administrator
  • Personal Banker
  • Planning & Forecasting Analyst
  • Portfolio Monitoring Analyst
  • Real Estate Associate
  • Relationship Banker
  • Revenue Tax Specialist
  • Securities Specialist
  • Sourcing Analyst
  • Statistical Analyst
  • Trust Operations Specialist
  • Underwriting Assistant
  • Universal Banker
  • Valuation Consultant
  • Wealth Support Specialist

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater finance graduates.

  • Abbott Laboratories - Abbott Park, IL
  • ABC Supply Co - Addison, IL & Beloit, WI
  • American Income Life Insurance - Madison, WI
  • Ansay & Associates - Port Washington, WI
  • Associated Bank - Janesville, WI
  • BMO Harris Bank - Chicago, IL
  • Brunswick Corporation - Lake Forest, IL
  • Calamos Investments - Naperville, IL
  • CDW - Lincolnshire, IL
  • Centurion Investment Management - Brookfield, WI
  • CNH Industrial Capital - Racine, WI
  • Community First Bank - Baraboo, WI
  • Concurrency Inc - Milwaukee, WI
  • Cottingham + Butler - Madison, WI
  • Deloitte - Milwaukee, WI
  • Ecolab - Naperville, IL
  • Edward Jones Investments - Waukesha, WI
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Glendale, WI
  • GE Healthcare - Waukesha, WI
  • Grainger - Janesville, WI
  • Great Lakes Higher Education - Madison, WI
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Plano, TX
  • Hundt Financial Services - Brookfield, WI
  • ICAT - Broomfield, CO
  • Integrated Risk Solutions - Waukesha, WI
  • Johnson Controls, Inc - Milwaukee, WI
  • Johnsonville Sausage - Sheboygan Falls, WI
  • JP Morgan Chase - Chicago, IL
  • Kerry - Beloit, WI
  • Kohler Company - Kohler, WI
  • Marcus & Milichap - Brookfield, WI
  • Marine Credit Union - Waupun, WI
  • Market Corporation - Pewaukee, WI
  • McAdam Financial - Chicago, IL
  • Medline Industries, Inc - Mundelein, IL
  • Merrill Edge - Rolling Meadows, IL
  • Milwaukee Tool - Brookfield, WI
  • Modern Woodmen of America - Madison, WI
  • National Government Services - West Allis, WI
  • Park Bank - Madison, WI
  • Performance Trust Capital Partners - Chicago, IL
  • Physician Mutual Insurance - Madison, WI
  • Quad Graphics - Sussex, WI
  • Robert W. Baird & Co - Janesville, WI & Milwaukee, WI
  • SC Johnson - Racine, WI
  • Sikich LLP - Brookfield, WI
  • Specialty Underwriters Inc - Oak Creek, WI
  • Summit Credit Union - Madison, WI
  • TDS - Middleton, WI
  • The Allstate Corporation - Northbrook, IL
  • The Benefit Companies - Brookfield, WI
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific - Fitchburg, WI
  • Thomson Reuters - Brookfield, WI
  • UMB Fund Services - Milwaukee, WI
  • Union Bank & Trust Company - Evansville, WI
  • VF Corporation - Appleton, WI
  • Waterstone Bank - Pewaukee, WI
  • Wells Fargo - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • West Bend Mutual - West Bend, WI
  • Wintrust Financial Corporation - Chicago, IL
  • Wisconsin Legislative Audit Bureau - Madison, WI
  • WPS Health Insurance - Monona, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analysis and examination of financial records
  • Auditing
  • Budgeting
  • Contract law
  • Decision making
  • Estimating
  • Financial analysis/interpreting accounting statements
  • Investigation
  • Investment analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Numerical reasoning
  • Planning
  • Prevision
  • Problem solving
  • Real estate valuation skills
  • Software: Bloomberg, Excel
  • Tax law knowledge
  • Yield analysis

The general business major may interest you if you prefer a broader scope in acquiring your education for a career in business. A broad range of knowledge in areas of accounting, economics, finance, information technology, management, and marketing is obtained.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater general business graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Manager
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Airport Security Coordinator
  • Branch Manager
  • Client Manager
  • Client Support Specialist
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Critical Product Manager
  • Customer Service Team Lead
  • Distribution Analyst
  • Employment Services Assistant
  • Executive Team Leader
  • Fulfillment Center Manager
  • HR Generalist
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • IT Project Manager
  • Judicial Assistant
  • Management Trainee
  • Merchandise Specialist
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Product Coordinator
  • Production Supervisor
  • Project Manager
  • Recruiter
  • Retail Branch Manager
  • Retirement Plan Technician
  • Sales Account Executive
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Technical Recruiter
  • Title Insurance Agent

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater general business graduates.

  • 3M Corporation - Dekalb, IL
  • ABC Supply Co - Beloit, WI
  • AIG - Stevens Point, WI
  • Aptar Group, Inc - Mukwonago, WI
  • Dane County Clerk of Courts - Madison, WI
  • DuraTech Industries - LaCrosse, WI
  • Employee Benefits Corporation - Madison, WI
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Madison, WI
  • First National Bank & Trust - Clinton, WI
  • Generac Power Systems - Waukesha, WI
  • Gordon Flesch Company - Fitchburg, WI
  • Guaranty Service Group, Inc - Fond du Lac, WI
  • Kerry - Beloit, WI
  • Kohl's Corporate - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Manhard Consulting - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Milwaukee County - Milwaukee, WI
  • Northshore Bank - Glendale, WI
  • OEC Graphics - Oshkosh, WI
  • Rexnord Corporation - Milwaukee, WI
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Schneider - Green Bay, WI
  • Standard Process - Palmyra, WI
  • Tanis, Inc - Delafield, WI
  • The Horton Group - Waukesha, WI
  • The Resource Group - Mequon, WI
  • Uline - Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Wintrust Financial Corporation - Rosemont, IL

Major skills acquired:

  • Knowledge from a variety of business-related subject areas: accounting, economics, finance, information technology, management, marketing

Human Resources (HR) and labor relations specialists help management make effective use of employee skills and help employees find satisfaction with their jobs and working conditions. Dealing with individuals is an essential part of the job. Human resource specialists often interview, select, and recommend applicants for job openings. They handle wage and salary administration, training and career development, and employee benefits. They also keep informed of rules and regulations pertaining to affirmative action and equal opportunity.

Labor relations means union-management relations. People who specialize in this field work in unionized establishments for the most part. They help company officials prepare for collective bargaining sessions, participate in contract negotiations, and handle labor relations matters that come up every day.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater HR management graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Assistant Manager
  • Benefits/Compensation Assistant
  • Bilingual HR Services Specialist
  • Carrier & Benefit Analyst
  • HR Benefits Analyst
  • HR Communication Specialist
  • HR Digital Recruiter
  • HR Generalist
  • HR Service Center Representative
  • HR Specialist
  • HR Training Coordinator
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Human Resources Coordinator
  • Human Resources Representative
  • Junior Recruiter
  • Management Trainee
  • Organizational Development Coordinator
  • Payroll Assistant
  • Recruiter
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Student Employment Specialist
  • Talent Acquisition Administrator
  • Talent Development Coordinator
  • Training Specialist

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater HR management graduates.

  • Aerotek - Milwaukee, WI
  • Amazon - Kenosha, WI
  • Aptar Group, Inc - Mukwonago, WI
  • Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP - Madison, WI
  • Bancroft Engineering - Waukesha, WI
  • Blain's Farm & Fleet - Janesville, WI
  • Cielo Talent - Brookfield, WI
  • Delaware North - Milwaukee, WI
  • Department of Human Services - Madison, WI
  • Enterprise Holdings, Inc - Madison, WI
  • Exact Sciences - Madison, WI
  • Generac Power Systems - Waukesha, WI
  • HellermannTyton - Milwaukee, WI
  • Kohler Company - Kohler, WI
  • Kohl's - Milwaukee, WI
  • Monona Bank - Monona, WI
  • Mukwonago Area School District - Mukwonago, WI
  • Nestle - Burlington, WI
  • ORBIS Corporation - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Orion Associates - Golden Valley, MN
  • Robert W. Baird - Milwaukee, WI
  • Roundy's - Milwaukee, WI
  • Sears Holding Corporation - Romeoville, IL
  • Shopko - Monroe, WI
  • The Kraft Heinz Company - Chicago, IL
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI
  • UW Health - Madison, WI
  • Vail Resorts - Broomfield, CO
  • Wisconsin Early Autism Project - Brookfield, WI
  • WPS Health Solutions - Madison, WI
  • Zywave - Wauwatosa, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Attention to detail
  • Benefits program design
  • Data gathering and evaluation
  • Decision making
  • Forecasting employment needs
  • Job analysis
  • Job evaluation
  • Knowledge of collective bargaining procedures
  • Oral and written communication
  • Planning and employment
  • Planning/organizing/controlling
  • Policy and procedure making and interpretation
  • Problem solving
  • Program assessment and design
  • Teamwork
  • Training and development
  • Wage and salary administration

The information technology major is valuable for anyone planning a career in network administration, system administration, technical support, or related careers. The courses studied will prepare students to understand and work with computer systems, networks, and other technologies. The student will be prepared to use current and advanced information technologies in business and personal settings.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater information technology graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Application Support Analyst
  • Applications Administrator
  • Assistant IT Officer
  • Associate Analyst
  • Associate Customer Technology Consultant
  • Associate QA Engineer
  • Associate Software Analyst
  • Associate Software Engineer
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Consulting Specialist
  • Computer Lab Assistant
  • Computer Operator
  • Conversation Analyst
  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Desktop Support Specialist
  • End User Support Specialist
  • Incident Response Specialist
  • Information Technology Resident
  • IS Specialist
  • IS Workstation Analyst
  • IT Analyst
  • IT Consultant
  • IT Help Desk Technician
  • IT Recruiter
  • IT Security Analyst
  • IT Services Associate Analyst
  • IT Technical Support Technician
  • Mass Enablement Analyst
  • Network Administrator
  • Network Operation Center Analyst
  • Production Technician
  • Programmer
  • Project Coordinator
  • Reporting Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Sourcing Analyst
  • Systems Technician
  • Technical Support Analyst

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater information technology graduates.

  • American Family Insurance - Madison, WI
  • Carmex Prevision Tools LLC - Richfield, WI
  • CliftonLarsonAllen - Minneapolis, MN
  • Codeworks - Brookfield, WI
  • Colony Brands - Monroe, WI
  • Culver Franchising System, Inc - Prairie du Sac, WI
  • CUNA Mutual Group - Madison, WI
  • Dedicated Computing - Waukesha, WI
  • Discover Financial Services - Riverwoods, IL
  • Eaton - Waukesha, WI
  • Enterprise Services, Inc - Delafield, WI
  • Epic - Verona, WI
  • FIS - Milwaukee, WI
  • Gannett - Milwaukee, WI
  • Google - Mountain View, CA
  • Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation - Madison, WI
  • Harvard State Bank - Harvard, IL
  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Madison, WI
  • HNI Risk Services - New Berlin, WI
  • IBM - Hartland, WI
  • Insperity - Madison, WI
  • Mercyhealth - Janesville, WI
  • Midwest IT Solutions - Pell Lake, WI
  • NORD Gear Corporation - Waunakee, WI
  • Northwestern Medical Science, S.C. - Chicago, IL
  • Northwestern Mutual - Milwaukee, WI
  • QBE Insurance - Sun Prairie, WI
  • Quad Graphics - Sussex, WI
  • Runzheimer - Waterford, WI
  • SC Johnson - Racine, WI
  • ScheduleSoft Corporation - Madison, WI
  • Sentry Insurance - Stevens Point, WI
  • TDS - Middleton, WI
  • Thomson Reuters - Brookfield, WI
  • Trachte Building Systems - Sun Prairie, WI
  • Uline - Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Valspar - Minneapolis, MN
  • Vilter Manufacturing - Cudahy, WI
  • West Bend Mutual Insurance - West Bend, WI
  • West Monroe Partners - Chicago, IL
  • Wipfli CPAs and Consultants - Milwaukee, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Database design and administration
  • Effective network administration techniques
  • Effective use of online telecommunication services
  • Network and systems administration
  • Technical support procedures
  • Use of emerging technologies and their applications
  • Web design and administration

The Integrated Science-Business major combines the disciplines of science and business into an interdisciplinary program. Students in this program learn business management skills along with the principles of basic science involved in the development and management of products, services, and production processes utilized by a variety of technology-based institutions, organizations, and corporations. With this preparation, students can become managers in charge of product or service, planning, and development, or directors of research and development. In addition, they can compete for positions in charge of technology assessment, technology transfer and high technology marketing. They may also choose to function as cost, technology, venture capital, and diversification analysts. This major is available both through the College of Business & Economics and the College of Letters & Sciences.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater integrated science-business graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Manager
  • Agricultural Specialist
  • Field Service Technician
  • General Administrator
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • Lab Technician
  • Member Service Advisor
  • Pricing Associate
  • Product Management Coordinator
  • Public Safety Dispatcher
  • Sales Management Trainee
  • Systems Technician
  • Technical Sales Support Specialist
  • Web and Ecommerce Analyst

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater integrated science-business graduates.

  • Bemis Company - Oshkosh, WI
  • Delta Defense LLC - West Bend, WI
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Waukesha, WI
  • Garratt Callahan Co - Burlingame, CA
  • GOE X Corporation - Janesville, WI
  • James Martin Associates - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Lands' End - Dodgeville, WI
  • MPW Industrial Services - Minneapolis, MN
  • Spring Window Fashions - Middleton, WI
  • TAPCP - Brown Deer, WI
  • Uline - Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • VH Consulting, Inc - Glenwood City, WI
  • Whitewater Police Department - Whitewater, WI
  • Wisconsin DNR - Fitchburg, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analysis of cost-technology tradeoff business analysis and market potential estimate
  • Business plan design
  • Computational chemistry computer aided design and manufacturing management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cost management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Data/statistical analysis
  • Decision making
  • Ethical issues involving technology
  • Generation of new product ideas
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Management of research & development
  • Market introduction of a new product
  • Molecular modeling patent and environmental law
  • Product concept development/evaluation
  • Prototype development
  • Prototype testing and final product selection
  • Screening of new product ideas
  • Spectral analysis
  • Strategic context for research & development
  • Strategies for marketing technological innovations
  • Teamwork
  • Technical communication
  • Technical competitive intelligence
  • Technology and government regulations
  • Theoretical analysis
  • Venture capital sources

As companies expand into other countries or deal with global suppliers and customers, employees with international knowledge become increasingly valuable. International Business students will have an in-depth understanding of international economics, multinational finance, and global marketing. Students participate in a travel study or semester abroad before graduation.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater international business graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Manager
  • Associate Project Manager
  • English Teaching Assistant
  • Export Coordinator
  • International Marketing Specialist
  • International Trade Analyst
  • Merchandiser
  • Pricing Analyst
  • Project Coordinator

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater international business graduates.

  • Association of Equipment Manufacturers - Milwaukee, WI
  • Churches for Middle East Peace - Washington DC
  • Core Creative - Milwaukee, WI
  • French Government - Paris, France
  • HellermannTyton - Milwaukee, WI
  • Johnson Controls, Inc - Milwaukee, WI
  • New Penn Financial - Milwaukee, WI
  • Solvy Sevent - Brookfield, WI
  • Trek Bicycle Corporation - Waterloo, WI
  • Uline - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Cross cultural communication
  • Foreign language skills
  • Global marketing
  • International economics
  • Multinational finance

Management is the art and science of effectively utilizing human and physical resources to attain the objectives of the organization. General management allows the students flexibility in selecting courses to prepare for a position in a wide variety of areas. Managers and administrators are employed in virtually every type of organization, from profit to non-profit and from industrial to the service sector. Large numbers are employed in finance, insurance, real estate, construction, public administration, health, education, transportation, and public utilities.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater general management graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Coordinator
  • Account Services Manager
  • Assistant Manager
  • Assistant Store Manager Trainee
  • Associate Production Supervisor
  • Corporate Trainee
  • Distribution Management Trainee
  • District Sales Leader
  • Executive Team Leader
  • Export Coordinator
  • General Manager
  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • International Trade Analyst
  • Management Assistant
  • Management Trainee
  • Merchandiser
  • Production System Specialist
  • Program Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Purchasing Analyst
  • Real Estate Coordinator
  • Recruiter
  • Rental Sales Manager
  • Shipping and Receiving Manager

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater general management graduates.

  • Achappa Construction - Sheboygan Falls, WI
  • Colony Brands - Monroe, WI
  • Enterprise Holdings - Madison, WI
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Green Bay, WI
  • G&K Services - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Horizon Retail Construction - Sturtevant, WI
  • Hormel Foods Corporation - Beloit, WI
  • Kohl's Department Stores - Burlington, WI & Oak Creek, WI
  • Menards - Moline, IL & West Allis, WI
  • Penske Truck Leasing - Madison, WI
  • Quad Graphics - Sussex, WI
  • Regis Corporation - Minneapolis, MN
  • Select Publishing - Madison, WI
  • Target - Lake Zurich, IL & Madison, WI & Milwaukee, WI
  • Trek Bicycle Corporation - Waterloo, WI
  • Uline - Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Walgreens - Brookfield, WI
  • WPS Health Solutions - Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership
  • Management and supervision
  • Organizing
  • Persuasion and motivation
  • Planning and strategy
  • Public speaking
  • Teamwork
  • Written communication

Marketing studies the behavior of people in their search for products and services to satisfy their needs. Marketing functions also include developing products, distributing them, creating, advertising, promotions, and sales.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater marketing graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation:

  • Account Manager
  • Annual Fund Coordinator
  • Assistant Store Manager
  • Business Development Representative
  • Business Development Specialist
  • Category Support Specialist
  • Content Marketing Coordinator
  • Customer Business Representative
  • Data Analyst
  • Digital Marketing Associate
  • Digital Marketing Strategist
  • Digital Media Trainee
  • District Manager
  • Ecommerce Business Analyst
  • Field Sales & Marketing Representative
  • Graphic Designer
  • Inside Sales Account Executive
  • Interactive Marketing Associate
  • Junior Sales Representative
  • Lead Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Market Specialist
  • Marketing Administration Analyst
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Marketing Assistant
  • Marketing Associate
  • Marketing Automation Specialist
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Marketing Operations Coordinator
  • Marketing Representation Specialist
  • Marketing Trainee
  • Media Coordinator
  • Outside Sales Representative
  • Product Marketing Associate
  • Purchaser
  • Regional Account Executive
  • Research Analyst
  • Sales & Marketing Coordinator
  • Sales & Operations Management Trainee
  • Sales Manager
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Technical Recruiter
  • Territory Sales Representative

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater marketing graduates.

  • ABC Supply Co - Minneapolis, MN
  • Abelson Taylor - Chicago, IL
  • Actuant Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Advicent Solutions - Milwaukee, WI
  • Aerotek - Madison, WI
  • Altria - Iowa City, IA
  • Ameriprise - Brookfield, WI
  • Ariens Company - Janesville, WI
  • Batteries Plus Bulbs - Hartland, WI
  • C.H. Robinson - Milwaukee, WI
  • Cintas Corporation - Madison, WI
  • Cottingham + Butler - Dubuque, IA
  • Coyote Logistics LLC - Chicago, IL
  • Direct Supply - Milwaukee, WI
  • Essity - Neenah, WI
  • Exact Sciences, Madison, WI
  • Excelsior Marketing Solutions - Chicago, IL
  • Federated Insurance - Owatonna, MN
  • Ferguson Enterprises, Inc - West Allis, WI
  • General Beverage Companies - Madison, WI
  • Harley Davidson - Milwaukee, WI
  • Herbsmith - Hartland, WI
  • Herres-Sekt - Trier, Germany
  • Impact Networking - Brookfield, WI & Madison, WI
  • IonTuition - Rolling Meadows, IL
  • J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc - Neenah, WI
  • JET Advertising - Bloomingdale, IL
  • Keefe Real Estate, Inc - Lake Geneva, WI
  • KI - Green Bay, WI
  • Marine Credit Union - Wauwatosa, WI
  • Market Probe - Milwaukee, WI
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee, WI
  • Monster Energy - Chicago, IL
  • NetSuite - Chicago, IL
  • Nissan Motor Corporation - Aurora, IL
  • Oxford Global Resources - Milwaukee, WI
  • Penske Truck Leasing - Madison, WI
  • Prent Corporation - Janesville, WI
  • QPS Employment Group - Brookfield, WI
  • Real Time Automation - Waukesha, WI
  • Rexnord - Milwaukee, WI
  • Ries Graphics - Butler, WI
  • Robert Bosch Tool Corporation - Mount Prospect, IL
  • SoftwareONE - Waukesha, WI
  • Spectrum Brands, Inc - Madison, WI
  • TEKsystems - Milwaukee, WI
  • The BLU Market - New York, NY
  • Thorne Research - Madison, WI
  • TTI - Anchorage, AK
  • Voltage - Kansas City, MO
  • Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL
  • West Corporation - Appleton, WI
  • Western Pump, Inc - San Diego, CA
  • Wisconsin Distributors - Madison, WI
  • WPS Health Solutions - Monona, WI
  • Zywave - Milwaukee, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication (oral, written)
  • Creativity
  • Explaining
  • Fact gathering
  • Management techniques
  • Organization
  • Persuading
  • Planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Record keeping
  • Research methods
  • Statistical methods
  • Strategy development
  • Techniques of selling
  • Understanding of human behavior/needs/wants

The Occupational Safety program prepares students for rewarding careers protecting America's workforce, the public and the natural environment from harm in today's age of rapid technological and scientific development. The Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) professional is concerned with the interaction between people and the physical, chemical, biological and psychological factors which affect their safety, health and productivity. Coursework covers a wide range of subjects including ergonomics, accident prevention, security, and environmental protection. The students are provided with essential skills that enable them to recognize, devise and implement methods to control hazards. In addition, students are provided with a number of practical work site experiences, culminating in a full semester internship with a practicing EHS professional.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater occupational safety graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Corporate Environmental & Safety Analyst
  • EHS Coordinator
  • Fleet Coordinator
  • Health & Safety Advisor
  • HSE Manager
  • Loss Control Associate
  • Loss Control Specialist
  • Production Supervisor
  • Risk Manager
  • Safety & Training Coordinator
  • Safety Consultant
  • Safety Coordinator
  • Safety Engineer
  • Safety Manager
  • Safety Representative
  • Safety Specialist
  • Safety Supervisor
  • Safety Technician
  • Site Safety Coordinator
  • Transportation Safety Manager

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater occupational safety graduates.

  • American Family Insurance - Madison, WI
  • Blattner Energy - Laredo, TX
  • Brakebush Brothers, Inc - Westfield, WI
  • Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC - Orlando, FL
  • City Brewing Company - La Crosse, WI
  • CNH Industrial - Sturtevant, WI
  • Construction Resources Management - Waukesha, WI
  • Environmental Stoneworks - Centennial, CO
  • Faith Technologies - Menasha, WI
  • FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles - Belvidere, IL
  • Grinnell Mutual - Grinnell, IA
  • I-K-I Manufacturing - Edgerton, WI
  • Interstates Construction Company - Chicago, IL
  • Koenig Concrete Corporation - Jefferson, WI
  • M3 Insurance - Madison, WI
  • Madison-Kipp Corporation - Madison, WI
  • Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc - Mayville, WI
  • Mortenson - Chicago, IL
  • Oshkosh Defense - Oshkosh, WI
  • Packaging Corporation of America - Lake Forest, IL
  • Pieper Electric - New Berlin, WI
  • Pioneer Power - Woodbury, MN
  • Power Construction Company LLC - Chicago, IL
  • R&R Insurance - Waukesha, WI
  • Safety Controls Technology - Middleburg Heights, OH
  • Siteguard Safety Services - Brookfield, WI
  • Steele Solutions Inc - Franklin, WI
  • The Boldt Company - Appleton, WI
  • The Horton Group - Waukesha, WI
  • Weir Minerals - Madison, WI
  • Wisco Industries - Oregon, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Administration - Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Assist companies in the implementation and management of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Assist management and health/medical staff in issues related to hiring, retention, injury and other employee issues
  • Assist organizations to comply with federal, state, and local environmental safety and health standards
  • Design and implement accident and injury prevention programs
  • Design and implement safety and health training programs including the identification of hazards, safe use of equipment, emergency responses, etc.
  • Evaluate safety and health risks and propose effective solutions
  • Inspect and identify unsafe and unhealthy work conditions
  • Investigate accidents and analyze safety and health data
  • Manage environmental safety and health programs
  • Traffic Safety: Teach classroom and behind the wheel aspects of driver education

Supply chain and operations management is the management of all activities necessary for the creation of goods or services. It encompasses a great variety of activities. This major provides excellent training in preparing individuals to obtain entry-level jobs and as they progress through their careers. Graduates with supply chain majors are some of the most sought after individuals by both regional and multinational firms. What kinds of jobs are there for OM graduates? Depending on one's interests, opportunities lie in managing/manufacturing operations, supplier relations, consulting, software implementation, and so on. Supply chain managers are decision-makers. They decide what hours should be worked, how many employees are needed, how many units should be made, what quantity of materials is needed, how the facilities should be utilized, and where the company should locate.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater supply chain graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Associate Buyer
  • Associate Supply Operations Specialist
  • Brand Specialist
  • Buyer
  • Corporate Business Planning Associate
  • Event and Project Coordinator
  • Forecast & Inventory Analyst
  • Group Supervisor
  • Material Control Supervisor
  • Material Scheduler
  • Materials Planner and Scheduler
  • Operations Assistant
  • Operations Management Development Program
  • Order Engineering Specialist
  • Procurement Agent
  • Production Planner
  • Production Supervisor
  • Project Manager
  • Receiving Supervisor
  • Sourcing Analyst
  • Stakeholders Management Analyst
  • Supply Chain Analyst
  • Supply Chain and Operations Analyst
  • Supply Chain Manager Trainee
  • Supply Chain Planner
  • Traffic Specialist
  • Transportation Coordinator

Representative Employers:

Though not an exhausitve list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater supply chain graduates.

  • ABC Supply CO - Rochester, MN
  • Actuant Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Alto-Shaam - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Amazon - Seattle, WA
  • Aptar - Mukwonago, WI
  • AveXis, Inc - Libertyville, IL
  • Cintas - Franklin, WI
  • Colony Brands - Monroe, WI
  • CUNA Mutual Group - Madison, WI
  • DSC Logistics - Des Plaines, IL
  • Exelon Corporation - Oak Brook, IL
  • First Supply - Madison, WI
  • FIS - Milwaukee, WI
  • Generac Power Systems - Jefferson, WI
  • General Beverage Companies - Madison, WI
  • Hormel Foods Corporation - Beloit, WI
  • HUSCO International - Waukesha, WI & Whitewater, WI
  • IEWC - New Berlin, WI
  • JC Penney - Wauwatosa, WI
  • Jennie-O Turkey Store - Barron, WI
  • Kerry - Beloit, WI
  • Kohler Company - Kohler, WI
  • Lavelle Industries - Whitewater, WI
  • NeoCoil - Pewaukee, WI
  • Nosco, Inc - Waukegan, WI
  • PGI Supply - Wheeling, IL
  • Rexnord - Milwaukee, WI
  • Scot Industries, Inc - East Troy, WI
  • Spectrum Brands - Middleton, WI
  • The Cary Company - Addison, IL
  • Widen Enterprises - Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Decision-Making
  • Management Information Systems (MIS)
  • Organizational
  • Plant Layout
  • Policy and Procedure Making and Interpretation
  • Production and Inventory Control
    • Inventory Management
    • Capacity Management
    • Master Planning
    • Production Activity Control
    • Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Production Supervision
  • Quality Control
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Software Implementation
  • Systems Integration

Business Education graduates obtain in-depth academic preparation that enables them to obtain a variety of interesting positions in teaching within the K-12 schools, two-year post-secondary technical colleges, as well as in the business world. You select your curriculum according to your interests. For example, you may elect course work emphasizing business education, marketing education, or a combination of both areas. Part of the course work meets the expectations of the state to receive a teaching license and part of the course work provides in-depth study of business. When you graduate with this major, you may select a career in teaching or in business. You may discover that over a period of years, you will work in both environments. For students interested in an advanced degree, the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater offers graduate degrees in Business Education and Business Administration.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater business education graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Business/Computers Teacher
  • Business & IT Teacher
  • Business & Marketing Teacher
  • Business Ed Teacher
  • Middle & High School Teacher

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater business education graduates.

  • Denmark School District - Denmark, WI
  • Fond du Lac School District - Fond du Lac, WI
  • Homestead High School - Mequon, WI
  • Kettle Moraine School District - Wales, WI
  • School District of Janesville - Janesville, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Accounting
  • Classroom Management
  • Collaboration
  • Computer Applications
  • Economic Literacy Information Management
  • Instructional Methodologies
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Planning

The field of speech-language pathology and audiology trains clinicians to work in a variety of settings, including neonatal centers, schools, universities, hospitals, private practice, and rehabilitation and geriatric centers. Clinicians are specialists in human communication, its normal development, and its disorders. They are professionally trained to provide assessment and treatment and qualified to offer assistance to persons with speech, hearing, swallowing, and language impairments. Speech disorders are characterized by difficulty in producing speech sounds (articulation), maintaining speech rhythm or fluency, or controlling voice production. Language disorders may be characterized by an inability to appropriately use speech sounds, words and their meanings, and/or grammatical patterns. In order to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist a student must: obtain a graduate degree from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA); pass the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (NESPA); and work under supervision, fulfilling the Clinical Fellowship (CF) requirement; and finally, obtain the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers a two-year M.S. degree, which meets all professional standards for CAA accreditation and all state licensure requirements for Speech-Language Pathology.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater communication sciences and disorders graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
  • Behavioral Therapist
  • Behavior Treatment Specialist
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Program Coordinator
  • School Assistant
  • Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Special Education Teacher Assistant
  • Therapy Technician

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater communication sciences and disorders graduates.

  • Acceptional Minds, LLC - Green Bay, WI
  • Cornerstone Autism Center - Greenwood, IN
  • Genesee Community Services - Mukwonago, WI
  • Hamilton School District - Sussex, WI
  • Katieburg Therapy, Ltd - Naperville, IL
  • Montessori School of Greenville - Greenville, SC
  • North Shore Pediatric Therapy - Glenview, IL
  • Round Lake Area School District 11 - Round Lake, IL
  • The Mentor Network - Milwaukee, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Ability to integrate coursework to practice
  • Acoustics/hearing conversation
  • Alternative methods of communication
  • Audiology
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Human anatomy of speech production
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of human communication development
  • Knowledge of human communication disorders
  • Knowledge to integrate technology to practice
  • Neuropathology
  • Patience, flexibility, creativity
  • Phonology
  • Problem solving skills
  • Program planning
  • Scientific methods
  • Treatment planning

The Early Childhood Education major is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on skills needed to teach every young child between birth and grade three. This major is UW-Whitewater's response to today's needs in early childhood education. Two of the most critical needs are knowing how to teach in inclusive settings for all young children and having available a highly trained early childhood workforce.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater early childhood education graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • 4-5K Classroom Teacher
  • 4K Teacher
  • Child Development Specialist
  • Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Lead Teacher
  • Playground Leader
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Teacher

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater early childhood education graduates.

  • All About Learning - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Animal Crackers Childcare, Madison, WI
  • Bristol School District #1 - Bristol, WI
  • Brown Deer School District - Brown Deer, WI
  • First Congregational Childcare Center - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Hoover Elementary School - New Berlin, WI
  • Jefferson County Head Start - Sullivan, WI
  • Kinds on Broadway - San Diego, CA
  • Marshall Public Schools - Marshall, WI
  • Milwaukee Area Technical College - Milwaukee, WI
  • Momentum Early Learning - Sussex, WI
  • Racine Unified School District - Racine, WI
  • Starlight Academy, LLC - Oregon, WI
  • Waupaca School District - Waupaca, WI
  • Wauwatosa Recreation Department - Wauwatosa, WI
  • West Bend School District - West Bend, WI

Major Skills Acquired:

  • Administrative and record keeping abilities
  • Broad general knowledge
  • Communication - written & oral
  • How to effectively handle classroom situations
  • Organizational skills
  • Planning skills
  • Practical student teaching experience
  • Teaching/instruction skills

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers play a vital role in the development of children. Teachers introduce children to the basics of mathematics, language, science, and social studies. They try to instill good study habits and an appreciation for learning. Most elementary school teachers instruct a group of children in several areas while providing individual attention as much as possible. Additionally, teachers generally prepare lessons and grade papers, attend faculty meetings, and supervise extracurricular activities after school. As teachers gain experience, they may advance to supervisory, administrative, or specialized positions within the school system. Often, however, these positions require additional training and certification, and the number of positions available is limited.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater elementary education graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • 1st Grade Teacher
  • 2nd Grade Teacher
  • 3rd Grade Teacher
  • 4th Grade Teacher
  • 5th Grade Teacher
  • 6th Grade Teacher
  • 7th Grade Teacher
  • Academic Interventionist
  • ESL Teacher
  • Lead Teacher
  • Library Media Specialist
  • Middle School Teacher
  • Reading and Math Specialist
  • Social Studies Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater elementary education graduates.

  • Beaver Dam Unified School District - Beaver Dam, WI
  • Black River Falls School District - Black River Falls, WI
  • Burlington Area School District - Burlington, WI
  • Clinton Community School District - Clinton, WI
  • Colegio Internacional de Carabobo - Valencia, Venezuela
  • Deerfield Community School District - Deerfield, WI
  • DeForest Area School District - DeForest, WI
  • East Troy Community School District - East Troy, WI
  • Hamilton School District - Sussex, WI
  • Hustisford School District - Hustisford, WI
  • Kenosha Unified School District - Kenosha, WI
  • Kids ‘R' Kids Learning Academy - Crystal Lake, IL
  • Milwaukee Public Schools - Milwaukee, WI
  • Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District - Oak Creek, WI
  • Oconomowoc Area School District - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Oregon School District - Oregon, WI
  • Parkview School District - Orfordville, WI
  • Racine Unified School District - Racine, WI
  • School District of Albany - Albany, WI
  • School District of Beloit Turner - Beloit, WI
  • School District of Cambridge - Cambridge, WI
  • School District of Fort Atkinson - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • School District of Janesville - Janesville, WI
  • School District of Westfield - Westfield, WI
  • Sharon Community School - Sharon, WI
  • St Mary's Catholic School - Elm Grove, WI
  • Stoughton Area Schools - Stoughton, WI
  • Verona School District - Verona, WI
  • Victory Christian Academy - West Allis, WI
  • Watertown Unified School District - Watertown, WI
  • West Aurora District - Aurora, IL
  • Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools - Wisconsin, Rapids, WI

Major Skills Acquired:

  • Administrative and record keeping abilities
  • Broad general knowledge
  • Communication - written & oral
  • How to effectively handle classroom situations
  • Organizational skills
  • Planning skills
  • Practical student teaching experience
  • Teaching/instruction skills

The Department of Kinesiology prepares teachers and professionals in physical education and the exercise sciences. The department houses two undergraduate major programs, one master’s program, and a Post Bachelorette in Physical Education.  The programs include BSE Health, Physical Education and Adaptive PE, BS Human Performance (offered both in person and fully online) and MS Applied Kinesiology.  The department also houses several minors and certificates. 

The faculty and academic staff in the Kinesiology Department are dedicated to providing high quality education for students committed to professional careers in the exercise sciences, health and physical education, health promotion, sport and recreation management, strength and conditioning, and coaching, among other health and human performance careers.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Aquatics Director
  • Assistant Director of Health Operations
  • Athletics Director
  • Cardiac Stress Test Technician
  • Cardio-diagnostic Tech
  • Club Manager
  • Contracting Specialist
  • Fitness Consultant
  • Fitness Specialist
  • Health Screening Specialist
  • Health Teacher
  • Member Services Specialist
  • Patient Service Specialist
  • PE Teacher & Coach
  • Personal Trainer
  • Physical Education Teacher
  • Project Coordinator
  • Recreation Assistant
  • Sales Representative
  • Youth Sports Coordinator

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater graduates.

  • Aiken County School District - Aiken, SC
  • American Marketing & Publishing - Sun Prairie, WI
  • Anytime Fitness - Beloit, WI & Franklin, WI
  • ATI Physical Therapy - Janesville, WI
  • Aurora Health Care - Greenfield, WI
  • City of New Berlin - New Berlin, WI
  • DeForest Area School District - DeForest, WI
  • GE Healthcare - Wauwatosa, WI
  • Interra Health, Inc - Brookfield, WI
  • Johnson Fitness & Wellness - Madison, WI
  • Logistics Health - La Crosse, WI
  • Milton High School - Milton, WI
  • Milwaukee Public Schools - Milwaukee, WI
  • Muskego-Norway School District - Muskego, WI
  • North Hills Country Club - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • ProHealth Care - Pewaukee, WI
  • School District of Waukesha - Waukesha, WI
  • Special Olympics Wisconsin - Madison, WI
  • SSM Health St Mary's Madison - Madison, WI
  • Stryker Corp - Cary, IL
  • Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated School District - Trevor, WI
  • Watertown Unified School District - Watertown, WI
  • Wisconsin Athletic Club - Brookfield, WI
  • Xsport Fitness - Downers Grove, IL
  • YMCA Camp Duncan - Ingleside, IL

Major Skills Acquired:

  • Acquiring knowledge related to the human body and how it moves and adapts to conditions resulting from movement
  • Becoming acquainted with characteristics and capabilities of students of all age and grade levels
  • Combining all of these skills, knowledge and practices into a program that is most successful for the target population and the teacher in producing physically educated people
  • Gaining skill in physical education activities taught in public schools
  • Learning and practicing a variety of methods and techniques of teaching as applied to all age and grade levels
  • Studying theory related to those activities
  • Degree without teaching licensure: Skills acquired are similar to those mentioned above, however, skills are applied to areas such as corporate and community fitness, sports related business and facility management, and sports communication and recreation.

The Special Education Department prepares professionals to work with persons with disabilities from birth to post-secondary age levels. Teaching is a professionally challenging and rewarding experience and is even more so as a Special Education teacher. The training program teaches individualized instructional techniques and learning strategies for working with all students' learning regardless of the severity of the disability. Special Education majors can become teachers at the preschool, elementary, middle, secondary or post-secondary education levels in varying school settings, residential settings or agencies serving individuals with disabilities. Our students are successfully employed as teachers by school districts throughout Wisconsin and nationwide; many return to pursue advanced degrees as well.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater special education graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation:

  • Special Education Teacher

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater special education graduates.

  • Appleton Area School District - Appleton, WI
  • Baraboo School District - Baraboo, WI
  • Beloit School District - Beloit, WI
  • Cambridge School District - Cambridge, WI
  • Delavan-Darien High School - Delavan, WI
  • Dodgeville Area School District - Dodgeville, WI
  • Genesee Lake School - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Lyons Township High School - La Grange, IL
  • Madison Metropolitan School District - Madison, WI
  • Milwaukee Public Schools - Milwaukee, WI
  • School District of Albany - Albany, WI
  • School District of Fort Atkinson - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • School District of Janesville - Janesville, WI
  • School district of Tomahawk - Tomahawk, WI
  • Sharon Elementary Community School - Sharon, WI
  • Sheboygan Unified School District - Sheboygan, WI
  • Thorson Elementary - Cedarburg, WI
  • Waukesha School District - Waukesha, WI
  • Wauwatosa School District - Wauwatosa, WI
  • West Bend School District - West Bend, WI
  • Wisconsin Virtual Academy - McFarland, WI

Major Skills Acquired:

  • Develop and implement program models for students in inclusive settings, self-contained, and resource room, and/or community/home-based programs.
  • Design, conduct, and interpret informal and formal diagnosis of learning abilities and difficulties. Understand and apply Federal/State laws and the importance of educational decisions for persons with disabilities
  • and serve as liaison and advocate
  • Work as a member of a team and effectively consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, administrators, other professionals and support services personnel.

Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

UW-Whitewater at Rock County:

This two-year degree program is grounded in a strong liberal arts and sciences degree curriculum, which will prepare you well to continue your college education, no matter what you choose to major in. This well-rounded associate degree is also immediately applicable to the workforce. The blend of courses gives you the critical thinking, research and communication skills today’s employers are looking. As part of the program, you will also take general education classes and electives in several subject areas.  For more information, visit https://www.uww.edu/rock/academics/arts-and-sciences

The AAS features two specialty tracks in pre-engineering and pre-nursing — areas in which there is a high demand and a shortage of employees in Wisconsin and across the nation.

Major skills acquired:

  • Critical and creative thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Research

Biological scientists study all aspects of the structure and function of living organisms and the relationship of animals and plants to each other and to their environment. Although many specialize in some area, such as microbiology (the study of microscopic organisms), all have in common the study of life. Many biological scientists are involved in research and development. Others, in applied research, use this knowledge in activities such as developing new medicines, increasing crop yields, and improving the environment. Still other biological scientists work in management or administration, for example, planning and administering programs for testing foods and drugs and directing activities at zoos and botanical gardens. Some work in technical products. Finally, some biological scientists write for technical publications.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater biology graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Assistant Scientist
  • Associate Farm Manager
  • Behavioral Health Specialist
  • Cell Culture Lab Technician
  • Chiropractic Assistant
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Coordinator of Professional Labs
  • Dental Assistant
  • Diving Instructor
  • Ecological Restoration Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Fish Specialist
  • GIS Technician
  • Lab Technician
  • Land Management Specialist
  • Manufacturing Lab Technician
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Scribe
  • Microbiology Lab Technician
  • Middle School Science Teacher
  • Operations Specialist
  • Park Ranger
  • Production Chemist
  • Project Manager
  • Psychiatric Aide
  • Quality Control Lab Technician
  • Research Coordinator
  • Research Technician
  • Retail Solar Advisor
  • Senior Field Technician
  • Science Teacher
  • Teacher
  • Veterinary Assistant

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater biology graduates.

  • Abilities, Inc - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Aquarium Adventures - Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Brookfield Zoo - Brookfield, WI
  • Chiro-Med, S.C. - Pewaukee, WI
  • CHR Hansen - New Berlin, WI
  • Deibel Laboratories - Madison, WI
  • Eby Family Dental - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Epic - Verona, WI
  • Eurofins SF Analytical - New Berlin, WI
  • Exact Sciences - Madison, WI
  • Fairhaven Senior Services - Whitewater, WI
  • Good Oaks Ecological Services - Madison, WI
  • Immucor - Waukesha, WI
  • Johnson Creek Veterinary Care - Johnson Creek, WI
  • Keefer's Pharmacy - Mount Prospect, IL
  • Lahaina Divers Maui - Lahaina, HI
  • Loves Park Scuba - Loves Park, IL
  • McCloud Aquatics - Elburn, IL
  • Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
  • Molecular Biology Resources - Glendale, WI
  • Northwest Exotic Veterinary Clinic - Streamwood, IL
  • Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD) - Middleton, WI
  • PhysAssist Scribes, Inc - Milwaukee, WI
  • Portage Community School District - Portage, WI
  • PPD - Middleton, WI
  • School District of Beloit - Beloit, WI
  • Shedd Aquarium - Chicago, IL
  • United Vaccines, Inc - Fitchburg, WI
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI
  • Utility Data Contractors - Waukesha, WI
  • UW Health - Madison, WI
  • Waukesha County Parks - Waukesha, WI
  • West Bend School District - West Bend, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analyzing and synthesizing information
  • Cataloging techniques
  • Clinical handling
  • Clinical preparation
  • Data/statistical analysis
  • Detecting patterns and perceiving
  • Dissection
  • Drawing conclusions from data
  • Evolutionary analysis
  • Experimental design
  • Field techniques of trapping and sensing
  • Hypothesis testing and development
  • Knowledge of cell/organism physiology
  • Knowledge of scientific methods
  • Laboratory report writing
  • Limited animal surgical techniques
  • Microscopy
  • Operating knowledge of scientific/technical instruments
  • Plant and animal mounting
  • Plant breeding
  • Problem solving
  • Recombinant DNA technology
  • Relationships between factors
  • Sampling methods and basic statistics
  • Scientific illustration
  • Slide preparation
  • Using a taxonomic key

Chemistry is the science concerned with the composition, properties, and changes of the substances of nature, including the familiar solids, liquids, and gases of the physical world as well as the less familiar components of all living systems. Chemists research and put to practical use knowledge about all of these substances. Their research has resulted in a tremendous variety of synthetic materials, such as nylon and polyester fabrics, and processes which help save energy and reduce pollution. Research on the chemistry of living things provides the basis for advances in medicine, agriculture, and other areas. The four basic areas of chemistry are organic, inorganic, analytic, and physical. Chemists often specialize in one of these sub-fields. Over 60% of all chemists work in research and development, and about 10% work as marketing or sales representatives, where they sell and provide technical information on chemical products. Chemistry is playing an increasing role in technological advances such as fiber optics and electricity conducing polymers.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater chemistry graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Dental Assistant
  • Lab Assistant
  • Lab Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Production Technician
  • Production Technician
  • Project Manager
  • QC Analytical Chemist

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater chemistry graduates.

  • ABS Global - DeForest, WI
  • CaP Biomaterials LLC - East Troy, WI
  • City Colleges of Chicago - Chicago, IL
  • Coating Place Inc - Verona, WI
  • Eby Family Dental - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Epic Resins - Palmyra, WI
  • Exact Sciences - Madison, WI
  • McCullough's Pharmacy - Whitewater, WI
  • Ortho Molecular Products - Woodstock, IL
  • Petron - New Berlin, WI
  • Ventura Foods - Waukesha, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Acute observational skills
  • Basic fundamentals and techniques of chemistry
  • Calculating and analyzing data
  • Communication skills - oral and written
  • Hypothesis testing/theory development
  • Informing, explaining, reporting results
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Precision/accuracy/attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Researching
  • Technical report writing
  • Understanding how chemistry influences daily living
  • Use of computer technologies
  • Using technical instruments

The Computer Science major complements a robust technological presence on campus, which includes programs in Information Technology and Media Arts & Game Development. The major is geared toward students who want to pursue careers in software engineering, commercial software production, systems programming, Web development, and network, database, or computer design. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, half of the 10 fastest-growing careers for college graduates are computer science-related.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater computer science graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • .Net Software Developer
  • Application Developer
  • Application Development Specialist
  • Associate Engineer
  • Associate Release Automation Engineer
  • Associate Software Developer
  • Business Systems Developer
  • Cryptographic Analyst
  • Database Analyst
  • Discover Technician
  • IT Manager
  • IT Support Specialist
  • Lead IT Field Technician
  • Linux Administrator
  • Network Engineering Technician
  • Programmer
  • Programmer Analyst
  • Service Desk Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Test Automation Engineer
  • Solution Engineer
  • Technical Support Technician
  • Web Developer

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater computer science graduates.

  • Acuity Insurance - Sheboygan, WI
  • Advicent Solutions - Milwaukee, WI
  • AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
  • American Family Insurance - Madison, WI
  • Avastone Technologies, LLC - Little Chute, WI
  • Black Line Consulting - Naperville, IL
  • CDW - Madison, WI
  • CliftonLarsonAllen - Madison, WI
  • CUNA Mutual - Madison, WI
  • Digital Intent - Freeport, IL
  • Epic - Verona, WI
  • Generac Power Systems - Waukesha, WI
  • Great Lakes Higher Education - Madison, WI
  • Ictect - Brookfield, WI
  • Industries for the Blind - Milwaukee, WI
  • Lancaster Pollard - Columbus, OH
  • Landmark Credit Union - Waukesha, WI
  • MBIIT Ltd - Ontario, Canada
  • MGIC Insurance - Milwaukee, WI
  • Northwestern Mutual - Milwaukee, WI
  • OATI - Minneapolis, MN
  • Odyssey Space Research - Houston, TX
  • Panatrack - Hartland, WI
  • RecruitChute - Broomfield, CO
  • Skyward, Inc - Stevens Point, WI
  • TDS Telecom - Madison, WI
  • Techstaff of Southern Wisconsin - Madison, WI
  • TeschGlobal - Grafton, WI
  • Textron, Inc - Waukesha, WI
  • Ultratec, Inc - Madison, WI
  • Walworth County - Elkhorn, WI
  • Widen Enterprises, Inc - Madison, WI

Major acquired skills:

  • Analytical skills
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Logical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Understanding of hardware, software, networking platforms

Criminology is a social science that attempts to identify and explain patterns of criminal behavior, as well as analyze society's ability to control crime and delinquency. It studies crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system. A criminal justice major uses an interdisciplinary approach that combines legal studies, sociology, political science, psychology, forensic science, public administration, urban studies, and philosophy. In addition, there is a focus on the definitions, causes, and prevention of crime, as well as the treatment and rehabilitation of offenders. A criminal justice major can expect to learn about the legal and correctional systems in the United States, the philosophy of punishment and deterrence of crimes, and the ethical codes of behavior with which to make use of this knowledge.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater criminology graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Air Traffic Controller
  • Behavioral Support Specialist
  • Chief Security Officer
  • Child Advocacy Support Specialist
  • Community Service Employee
  • Correctional Officer
  • CYF Relief Worker
  • Deputy Sherriff
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Dispatcher
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Investigator
  • Law Enforcement Dispatcher
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • Military Police
  • Police Officer
  • Research Coordinator
  • School Resource Officer
  • Security Supervisor
  • State Trooper
  • Systems Engineer

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater criminology graduates.

  • Allendale Association - Lake Villa, IL
  • Allied Universal - Naperville, IL
  • ARTCO Protective Services - El Paso, TX
  • ATTIC Correctional Services, Inc - Madison, WI
  • CASA of Rock County - Janesville, WI
  • City of Brookfield - Brookfield, WI
  • City of Fort Atkinson - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • City of Waukesha - Waukesha, WI
  • Colorado State Public Defender - Colorado Springs, CO
  • Department of Corrections - Racine, WI
  • Fraser Supportive Living - Apple Valley, MN
  • Lake Geneva Police Department - Lake Geneva, WI
  • MasterCom, Inc - McFarland, WI
  • Midwest Avtech - Peru, IL
  • Milwaukee House of Corrections - Milwaukee, WI
  • Norris Adolescent Center - Mukwonago, WI
  • Ozaukee County - Port Washington, WI
  • Racine County Sherriff's Office - Racine, WI
  • Rock County Human Services - Janesville, WI
  • U.S. Air Force - San Antonio, TX
  • U.S. Army Reserve - Chicago, IL
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI
  • Whitewater Police Department - Whitewater, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Madison, WI
  • Wisconsin State Capitol Police - Madison, WI
  • Wisconsin State Patrol - Wisconsin Dells, WI
  • Wisconsin State Public Defender's Office - Milwaukee, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Attention to detail
  • Constructing arguments based on fact
  • Data analysis
  • Investigative skills
  • Oral and written communication
  • Problem solving
  • Research skills
  • Service orientation
  • Technology skills

The Cybersecurity major educates future Cybersecurity professionals to identify, prevent, detect and respond to security attacks that endanger the safety of property and people. Students in the program will learn to design and implement actionable security solutions by considering both human and technical factors. The practice-oriented learning environment will help prepare students to obtain positions such as security analyst, security consultant, vulnerability tester, security engineer, or security manager. Out of the classroom, students are able to participate in extra-curricular activities that include cybersecurity competitions, software development projects, and undergraduate research. The major collaborates with the Cybersecurity Center for Business at UW-Whitewater.  Employment of information security analysts (Cybersecurity) is projected to grow 32 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations (source: Occupational Outlook Handbook). 

Related occupations: 

  • Associate National Bank Examiner
  • Back End Engineer
  • Cyber Security Manager
  • Firmware Educator
  • Information Security Analyst
  • IT Security Auditor
  • IT Coordinator
  • Security Analyst
  • Security Consultant
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Manager
  • Technical Manager
  • Technical Support Analyst
  • Technical Support Engineer
  • Vulnerability Tester

Representative Employers:

While not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater cyber-security graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • AriensCo, Brillion, WI
  • Constellation, Baltimore, MD
  • GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI
  • Lycon, Janesville, WI
  • Merative, Hartland, WI
  • Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, New Orleans, LA
  • Technical Manager II, Pariveda, remote
  • Salucro Healthcare Solutions, remote
  • Spacesaver Corporation, Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Zendesk, Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater cyber-security graduates.

  • Analytical skills
  • Communication skills
  • Creative skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Problem-solving skills
  • More skills are listed here

Economists study the way society uses scarce resources such as land, labor, raw materials, and machinery to provide goods and services. They analyze the results of their research and determine the costs, inflation, unemployment, economic growth, discrimination, business cycles, or tax policy. Some economists are primarily theorists, developing mathematical models to explain the causes of inflation, while others prefer to work with practical applications of economic policy. Because graduates possess keen analytical skills, they are employable in a variety of different fields, including business, government, journalism, law, teaching, research, administration, and banking. The department provides concentrations in the following areas: money & banking, public finance, international trade & finance, economic development, quantitative economics, labor economics, transportation, regional/urban economics, managerial economics, comparative economics systems, and industrial organization.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater economics graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Analyst
  • Associate Business analyst
  • Associate Internet Merchandiser
  • Buyer
  • Client Service Analyst
  • Consulting Business Analyst
  • Continuous Improvement Specialist
  • Credit Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Performance Analyst
  • Inside Sales Technician
  • Sales Representative
  • Securities Specialist
  • Statistical Analyst

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater economics graduates.

  • American Family Insurance - Madison, WI
  • AXA Advisors, LLC - Milwaukee, WI
  • Byline Bank - Elm Grove, WI
  • CliftonLarsonAllen - Milwaukee, WI
  • Cortland Capital Market Services - Chicago, IL
  • DiscountRamps.com - Brookfield, WI
  • Epic - Verona, WI
  • First Bank Financial Centre - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Graybar - Glendale Heights, IL
  • Jack Link's Protein Snacks - New Glarus, WI
  • Sentry Insurance - Stevens Point, WI
  • U.S. Bank - Milwaukee, WI
  • Weimer Bearing & Transmission - Grand Rapids, MI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analyzing
  • Communication skills - oral and written
  • Decision making
  • Explaining/advising
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Investigating
  • Numerical reasoning
  • Precision
  • Problem solving
  • Recordkeeping/report writing
  • Statistical methodology
  • Synthesizing
  • Understanding economic systems
  • Understanding human behavior and institutions

Because it provides a broad knowledge base, flexible communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and an understanding of human nature, the English major prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities. Students in non-teaching emphases are encouraged to minor in applied fields such as business, public relations, or journalism to complement the major. In recent years, English majors have found positions in the following areas:

  • Writing and editing for magazines, newspapers, and publishing companies
  • Technical writing
  • Management training and personnel
  • Public relations and advertising
  • Sales and customer service
  • Research
  • State and federal government
  • Teaching at the secondary or middle school level
  • Teaching English as a second language to adults, either abroad through the Peace Corps, or through bridge programs and corporate workplace programs

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater English graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Assistant Editor
  • Cast Member
  • Client Services Specialist
  • Client Solutions Specialist
  • Content Administration Specialist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Editorial Assistant
  • Freelance Editorial Assistant
  • Junior Digital Publishing Associate
  • Member Services Associate
  • News Producer
  • Office and Volunteer Manager
  • Page Designer
  • Production Technician
  • Quality Analyst
  • Relocation Associate
  • Senior Store Manager
  • SEO Copywriter
  • Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
  • Spanish Teacher
  • Technical Writer

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater English graduates.

  • 1st Security Financial Corporation - Columbus, OH
  • Action Sales Group - Brookfield, WI
  • Apex CoVantage - Monona, WI
  • BMO Harris Bank - Madison, WI
  • CaP Biomaterials LLC - East Troy, WI
  • Delavan Chrisian School - Delavan, WI
  • Delta Defense LLC - West Bend, WI
  • Fifty Forward - Bellevue, TN
  • iButtonLink, LLC - Whitewater, WI
  • Lee Enterprises - Madison, WI
  • Margle Media - Milwaukee, WI
  • Mintel - Chicago, IL
  • One Click Inc - Hubertus, WI
  • SouthComm, Inc - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Sterling Law Offices - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • The Benefit Services Group - Pewaukee, WI
  • U.S. Bank - Milwaukee, WI
  • VisionTek Products, LLC - East Dundee, IL
  • Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL
  • WHR Group Employee Relocation - Pewaukee, WI
  • WJFW Newswatch 12 - Rhinelander, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Adapting ideas
  • Analysis and interpretation of written works
  • Comparing and summarizing
  • Critical thinking
  • Editing
  • Explaining
  • Influencing and persuading
  • Multicultural understanding
  • Research skills
  • Sizing up an audience
  • Technical and creative writing

Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program that teaches students to understand contemporary environmental problems and recognize potential solutions in a holistic way through broad training in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students select a specialty area and take a majority of courses from one of three emphases - Natural Sciences, Geosciences, or Environmental Resource Management. The Natural Sciences (BS) emphasis focuses on biology and chemistry. The Geosciences (BS) emphasis focuses on geography, geology, and geographic information systems (GIS). The Environmental Resource Management (BS) emphasis focuses on environmental ethics, sustainable development and policy issues. Students are also required to select a technical specialty that will provide them with at least one specialized skill area that is crucial for today's environmental scientists. The interdisciplinary nature of this major is also emphasized within a common core of required courses, including introductory and capstone courses that are team-taught by faculty from a wide range of disciplines represented in the major. Students are able through a capstone experience to work with a team to solve a real environmental problem in the region. Environmental Science majors benefit from UW-Whitewater's innovative water programs and partnership with the Milwaukee Water Council.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater environmental science graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Biological Science Technician
  • Certified Flight Instructor
  • County Conservation Planner
  • Environmental Program Associate
  • Program Specialist
  • Property Appraiser
  • R&D Materials Specialist
  • Support Manager

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater environmental science graduates.

  • City of Janesville - Janesville, WI
  • County View Vet Clinic - Oregon, WI
  • Edwards YMCA Camp - East Troy, WI
  • Elite Coating, Inc - De Pere, WI
  • Racine County Public Works - Racine, WI
  • U.W. Geological Survey - Madison, WI
  • Waukesha County - Waukesha, WI
  • Wisconsin Aviation, Inc - Watertown, WI
  • Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene - Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Conducting fieldwork
  • Deductive reasoning
  • Flexibility
  • Gathering and analyzing data
  • Plan and manage projects
  • Problem solving skills
  • Recording field observations
  • Self-discipline
  • Writing policy essays

Film Studies prepares individuals for a variety of careers and further educational opportunities by providing foundational instruction in the analysis of visual narrative. Majors in Film Studies assess the medium of film in interdisciplinary courses, and learn methods of film analysis that take into account the history and conventions of filmmaking. In addition, they learn about the social impact of film — its uses for reflecting, shaping, and critiquing culture — and the ability to critically view, analyze and interpret film. There are opportunities to write about moving images, create visual narratives, market them, analyze them, and teach them. Career fields of Film Studies majors include, but are not limited to: arts, business, journalism, corporate communication, social media, marketing, and educational media.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater film studies graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Director
  • Editor
  • Producer
  • Production Assistant
  • Projection Designer
  • Screenwriter

Representative Employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater film studies graduates.

  • Advertising agencies
  • Broadcast networks
  • Digital media firms
  • Event planning firms
  • Higher education institutions
  • Market research agencies
  • Marketing agencies
  • Movie theaters
  • Newspapers
  • Production companies
  • Public relations firms

Major skills acquired:

  • Artistic/Creative
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Enjoy new ideas
  • Good at seeing patterns
  • Independent thinking
  • Investigative
  • Motivated
  • Public speaking
  • Sense of aesthetics
  • Technical skills
  • Time management

Through the French, German and Spanish Language programs at UW-Whitewater, students develop skills in listening comprehension, oral and written communication, and textual literacy, which facilitate awareness and appreciation of the contributions of other cultures to contemporary society; cultural sensitivity and respect through engagement with those cultures; and critical thinking skills, through reflecting on the differences and similarities between the target cultures and their own. These majors help students develop the linguistic, literary and cross-cultural competence necessary to live, work and be lifelong learners in our diverse world.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater foreign languages graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Civil service
  • Customs
  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign service
  • Immigration/Naturalization
  • Intelligence
  • Journalism/Broadcasting
  • Language analysis
  • Law enforcement
  • Linguistics
  • Security and protection
  • Translation/Interpretation

 

Representative Employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater foreign languages graduates.

  • Kwik Trip, Burlington, WI
  • Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minneapolis, MN
  • Sikich, LLP, Brookfield, WI
  • Swid Law Offices, Mosinee, WI
  • UW Air Force, Washington, DC
  • Vivient Health, Madison,WI
  • WI Vision Associates, Burlington, WI
  • Federal government organizations:
    • Overseas aid agencies
  • Intelligence and law enforcement agencies:
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • Central Intelligence Agency
    • Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Department of State
  • Homeland Security:
    • US Customs and Border Patrol
    • US Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Department of Defense:
    • US Armed Forces
    • National Guard
    • National Security Agency
  • Department of Commerce
  • Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Peace Corps, VISTA, Americorps
  • Library of Congress
  • Voice of America
  • US District Courts
  • United Nations

Additional Employer categories where Languages majors can work include, but are not limited to:

  • Banks
  • Communications
  • Computer/software firms
  • Consulting and Public Relations firms
  • Insurance Agencies
  • Media
  • Publishers
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Retailers
  • Translation & Interpreting
  • Universities and Colleges (various offices and departments on campus)
  • Wine and Food

Major skills acquired:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Competency
  • Oral & Written Communications

Geographers study the distribution and location of various characteristics of the earth's surface. As a rule, most geographers specialize. Economic geographers deal with the geographic distribution of an area's economic activities. Political geographers are concerned with the relationship of geography to politics. Physical geographers study the physical characteristics of the earth. Urban geographers study cities and metropolitan areas while regional geographers study the physical, climatic, economic, political, and cultural characteristics of a particular region or area. Cartographers design and construct maps and charts. Medical geographers study the effect of the environment on health.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater geography graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Document Processor
  • Engineering Technician
  • Field Systems Operator
  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Geospatial Technician
  • GIS Analyst
  • GIs Planning Technician
  • GIS Programmer
  • GIS Specialist
  • GIs Technician
  • Groundwater Field Technician
  • Industrial Radiography Testing Technician
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Neighborhood Fishing Coordinator
  • Park Ranger
  • Watershed Project Coordinator

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater geography graduates.

  • BAE Systems - Washington, DC
  • Black Hawk SWCD - Waterloo, IA
  • Continental Mapping Consultants - Sun Prairie, WI
  • Data Dimensions - Janesville, WI
  • Environmental Monitoring & Tech - Morton Grove, IL
  • Florida Department of Transportation - Tallahassee, FL
  • JANX - Romeoville, IL
  • Mandi Communications - Madison, WI
  • Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage - Milwaukee, WI
  • Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc - St Paul, MN
  • Southern Company - Naperville, IL
  • TDS Telecom - Madison, WI
  • U.S. National Park Service - Moab, UT
  • Utility Data Contractors - Milwaukee, WI
  • Wind Lake Solutions - Mukwonago, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Transportation - Waukesha, WI
  • Wisconsin DNR - Milwaukee, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Ability to design, research, and report on a selected geographic topic of interest
  • Acquire a broad geographic perspective or context from which issues, problems, and policies can be effectively evaluated
  • Computer mapping and other application skills
  • Critical thinking skills essential for effective problem solving in public service and private business centers
  • Geographic information system skills
  • Map making skills (hand drawn and computer assisted)
  • Map reading and interpretation
  • Statistical analysis skills applied to geographic topic

Historians describe and analyze past events through writing, research, and teaching. Historians usually specialize in a specific country or geographical region; in a particular time period; or in a particular field, such as social, intellectual, political, or diplomatic history. Archivists and curators - who work for museums, special libraries, or historical societies - identify, classify, and preserve historical documents and artifacts. Biographers collect data on individuals. Genealogists trace family histories.
Undergraduate study of history can serve as a foundation for a variety of careers that use the skills gained from studying history. History also provides excellent background for professional study in areas such as journalism, law, management, theology, or international relations. The study of history helps you become a more interesting person as well as a more aware and effective citizen as you participate in your own society.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater history graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Environmental Specialist
  • GIS Analyst
  • GIS Specialist
  • Historical Interpreter
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Sample Prep Technician
  • Technical Recruiter

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater history graduates.

  • Apex Systems - Brookfield, WI
  • Covance - Madison, WI
  • Old World Wisconsin - Eagle, WI
  • Smart Sand, Inc - Tomah, WI
  • Southern Company - Naperville, IL
  • Vanden Heuvel & Dineen - Germantown, WI
  • Wind Lake Solutions - Mukwonago, WI
  • Wings Financial Credit Union - St. Paul, MN

Major skills acquired:

  • Adapting ideas
  • Analyzing
  • Comparing
  • Decision-making from complex information
  • Observing
  • Problem solving
  • Report writing
  • Seeing relationships between factors
  • Understanding/interpreting

The Integrated Science-Business major combines the disciplines of science and business into an interdisciplinary program. Students in this program learn business management skills along with the principles of basic science involved in the development and management of products, services, and production processes utilized by a variety of technology-based institutions, organizations, and corporations. With this preparation, students can become managers in charge of product or service, planning, and development, or directors of research and development. In addition, they can compete for positions in charge of technology assessment, technology transfer and high technology marketing. They may also choose to function as cost, technology, venture capital, and diversification analysts. This major is available both through the College of Letters & Sciences and the College of Business & Economics.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater integrated science-business graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Manager
  • Agricultural Specialist
  • Field Service Technician
  • General Administrator
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • Lab Technician
  • Member Service Advisor
  • Pricing Associate
  • Product Management Coordinator
  • Public Safety Dispatcher
  • Sales Management Trainee
  • Systems Technician
  • Technical Sales Support Specialist
  • Web and Ecommerce Analyst

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater integrated science-business graduates.

  • Bemis Company - Oshkosh, WI
  • Delta Defense LLC - West Bend, WI
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Waukesha, WI
  • Garratt Callahan Co - Burlingame, CA
  • GOE X Corporation - Janesville, WI
  • James Martin Associates - Vernon Hills, IL
  • Lands' End - Dodgeville, WI
  • MPW Industrial Services - Minneapolis, MN
  • Spring Window Fashions - Middleton, WI
  • TAPCP - Brown Deer, WI
  • Uline - Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • VH Consulting, Inc - Glenwood City, WI
  • Whitewater Police Department - Whitewater, WI
  • Wisconsin DNR - Fitchburg, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analysis of cost-technology tradeoff business analysis and market potential estimate
  • Business plan design
  • Computational chemistry computer aided design and manufacturing management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Cost management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Data/statistical analysis
  • Decision making
  • Ethical issues involving technology
  • Generation of new product ideas
  • Interpersonal relations
  • Management of research & development
  • Market introduction of a new product
  • Molecular modeling patent and environmental law
  • Product concept development/evaluation
  • Prototype development
  • Prototype testing and final product selection
  • Screening of new product ideas
  • Spectral analysis
  • Strategic context for research & development
  • Strategies for marketing technological innovations
  • Teamwork
  • Technical communication
  • Technical competitive intelligence
  • Technology and government regulations
  • Theoretical analysis
  • Venture capital sources

There are career opportunities for graduates with International Studies degrees in a wide range of fields. The traditional career choices for International Studies majors were jobs in international organizations, such as the United Nations, and U.S. government jobs, including the US Foreign Service, and positions in the international divisions of many other departments, including Treasury, Commerce, and Agriculture. Non-governmental organizations, such as the International Red Cross, Amnesty International, and Greenpeace were other options, as were research positions in interest groups dealing with international issues and think-tanks in major cities. And, international business majors have been recruiters, although many employees had to spend a period of time at corporate headquarters in training and entry-level jobs before being posted overseas.
Globalization has greatly expanded the range of careers for which International Studies graduates are trained. For example, human resource departments in large institutions in major cities can benefit from the communication skills and appreciation for different world views that International Studies majors develop through their courses. Many businesses that do not have operations overseas have international business activities. While an International Studies education does not fully prepare majors and minors to manage these activities, their foreign language and other communication skills, and knowledge about international issues are valuable assets to employers. The skills and perspectives that International Studies majors bring to their employers are ones that are difficult for employers to provide for through training in traditional business settings.
The opportunities are great now and continue to grow. The challenge for students is to learn about the wide range of opportunities and to take advantage of the flexibility of the major to structure a set of courses that meets their interests and will help them fulfill their career aspirations.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater international studies graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Program Coordinator
  • Recruiter
  • Supply Chain Planner
  • Traveling Teller

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater international studies graduates.

  • Capital Heating and Cooling - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Exact Sciences - Madison, WI
  • Grand Avenue Club - Milwaukee, WI
  • IEWC - New Berlin, WI
  • Premier Bank - Fort Atkinson, WI

Major skills acquired:

An expanded awareness of international politics

  • Culture
  • Economics
  • Geography

The Japanese Studies Program is an interdisciplinary program that provides students an opportunity to develop proficiency in Japanese language and a broad understanding of Japan – the world’s third largest economy and an important partner of the United States. We offer six levels of Japanese language courses, as well as courses on Japanese history, politics, culture, literature, religion, society, geography, and gender and family relations. Students also have the opportunity to travel to Japan for an internship, travel study, or study abroad program.

Students will be prepared for the global economy by acquiring proficiency in the Japanese language – one of the most used languages on the Internet – and developing cultural fluency and global, comparative perspectives.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater Japanese Studies graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Civil service
  • Customs
  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign service
  • Immigration/Naturalization
  • Intelligence
  • Journalism/Broadcasting
  • Language analysis
  • Law enforcement
  • Linguistics
  • Security and protection
  • Translation/Interpretation

Representative Employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater Japanese Studies graduates.

  • Federal government organizations:
    • Overseas aid agencies
  • Intelligence and law enforcement agencies:
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation
    • Central Intelligence Agency
    • Drug Enforcement Administration
  • Department of State
  • Homeland Security:
    • US Customs and Border Patrol
    • US Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Department of Defense:
    • US Armed Forces
    • National Guard
    • National Security Agency
  • Department of Commerce
  • Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Peace Corps, VISTA, Americorps
  • Library of Congress
  • Voice of America
  • US District Courts
  • United Nations

Additional Employer categories where Japanese Studies majors can work include, but are not limited to:

  • Banks
  • Communications
  • Computer/software firms
  • Consulting and Public Relations firms
  • Insurance Agencies
  • Media
  • Publishers
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Retailers
  • Translation & Interpreting
  • Universities and Colleges (various offices and departments on campus)
  • Wine and Food

The Legal Studies major is tailored to students who have their sights set on law school or careers in legal professions. Coursework in the major covers topics of constitutional law, gender and law, ethics, legal writing and research and a required legal internship. In addition, students are able to take courses in public law, private law (business law), political institutions, public policy, and theory and ethics, and hone their skills in quantitative and information literacy through applied coursework. Legal topics covered in the major include the history of American Indian law and policy, international law, gender and law, environmental law and policy, and journalism and the First Amendment.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater legal studies graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Compliance Specialist
  • Court Reporter
  • Law Enforcement Officer
  • Legal Advisor
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legal Secretary
  • Legislative Aide
  • Paralegal
  • Private Investigator
  • Probation Officer

Representative Employers:

 Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater legal studies graduates.

  • Criminal Justice & Government (Federal, State, County, City, Town)
  • Rock County, Wisconsin
  • State of Wisconsin Public Defender, Madison, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, Madison, WI
  • Law firms (paralegal, legal assistant positions)
  • Thelen & Associates, Waukesha, WI
  • Law Schools
  • Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
  • University of Wisconsin Law School, Madison, WI
  • Social Services
  • Nonprofit organizations (legal, advocacy related)

Major skills acquired:

  • Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral & Written Communications
  • Problem-solving
  • Research

The Liberal Studies major is designed for students who want a broad liberal arts background and the flexibility to tailor their studies to their own needs, interests and career goals. The major encompasses study of a wide range of disciplines, including the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences, which enable students to develop breadth of vision, a capacity for critical thinking, and a fundamental understanding of human nature, society and values. The major also fosters development of skills and abilities employers consider most important, such as problem solving, analytical thinking, interpersonal relations and communications skills, among others. Applied minors such as Professional Business Studies, Public Relations, and Legal Studies complement this major especially well. The Liberal Studies major is particularly appropriate for non-traditional, returning and transfer students who wish to complete a degree. Every effort is made to include applicable transfer courses within the major whether they have UW-W equivalents or not, and courses are scheduled to accommodate working adults.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater liberal studies graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Executive
  • Account Manager
  • Associate Claims Adjuster
  • Communications Director
  • Copywriter
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Economic Support Specialist
  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • Help Desk Support Technician
  • Outbound Supervisor
  • Patient Accounts Specialist
  • Production Assistant
  • Recruiter
  • SEO Analyst
  • Store Manager
  • Tenant Services Coordinator
  • Wedding & Catering Sales Manager

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater liberal studies graduates.

  • Alliant Energy - Winsor, WI
  • American Family Insurance - Mukwonago, WI
  • Catalyst Exhibits - Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • Cushman & Wakefield - Downers Grove, IL
  • Dohrn Transfer Company - Janesville, WI
  • Experis - Milwaukee, WI
  • Fort Atkinson Memorial Health - Fort Atkinson, WI
  • Landmark Services Cooperative - Cottage Grove, WI
  • Logical Position - Deer Park, IL
  • Manpower Group - Milwaukee, WI
  • Massey Pen - Monroe, WI
  • Mercy Health System - Janesville, WI
  • Rock County - Janesville, WI
  • Snap-on Credit - Lake Villa, IL
  • Southbrook Church - Franklin, WI
  • St. Coletta of Wisconsin - Jefferson, WI
  • The Abbey Resort - Fontana, WI
  • WI Council of the Blind - Madison, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Milwaukee, WI

Major skills acquired:

Appreciation of the fine and performance arts

  • Creative expression
  • Drawing conclusions from complex information
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Generating, organizing and testing knowledge
  • Integrating and synthesizing knowledge
  • Living responsibly in an interdependent world
  • Making sound ethical and value judgments
  • Problem solving using computers and mathematics
  • Thinking critically and analytically
  • Understanding and applying interpersonal skills
  • Understanding and appreciating diverse cultures
  • Understanding scientific method

Mathematicians work in one of the oldest and most basic of the sciences. Mathematicians today are engaged in a wide variety of activities, ranging from the creation of new theories to the translation of scientific and managerial problems into mathematical terms. Work in mathematics falls into two broad categories: Theoretical (pure) mathematics and applied mathematics. These two classes are not sharply defined and often overlap. Theoretical mathematicians work on difficult problems without necessarily considering the immediate practical uses of their discoveries. Applied mathematicians use mathematics to develop theories, techniques, and approaches to solve practical problems in business, government, engineering, and the natural and social sciences.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater mathematics graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Specialist
  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Continuous Improvement Specialist
  • Cryptographic Analyst
  • Implementation Consultant
  • Programmer
  • Securities Specialist
  • Senior Claims Professional

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater mathematics graduates.

  • Aon Risk Solutions - Lincolnshire, IL
  • CUNA Mutual Group - Madison, WI
  • FAST Enterprises - Centennial, CO
  • Great Lakes Higher Education - Madison, WI
  • Sentry Insurance - Stevens Point, WI
  • Techstaff of Southern Wisconsin - Madison, WI
  • U.S. Bank - Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Ability to organize and interpret detail
  • Abstract thinking
  • Computing
  • Decision making
  • Mathematical modeling and simulation
  • Pattern identification and classification
  • Problem posing and definition
  • Problem solving

The Professional Writing and Publishing (PWP) program offers students versatile and practical expertise through its major, minor, and certificate. PWP courses prepare students to write creatively and analytically in multiple genres and workplace settings. Students in PWP are able to write clearly, concisely, and coherently; adapt grammatical rules and conventions to audience and purpose; analyze diverse rhetorical, cultural, and conventional dimensions of discourse; research and shape content effectively and ethically; edit texts to professional standards set forth in authoritative language references and style guides; design and test usable and accessible information; practice the effective use of software predominant in professional writing and editing fields; and collaborate effectively, from team participation to project management.  PWP students are prepared to enter a broad range of information-based positions, including in technical and scientific writing; editing and publication development; document design; marketing, fundraising, and social media writing; web content development and usability testing; training; and information project management.

Related occupations:

 Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater professional writing and publishing graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation:

  • Copy Editor
  • Content Editor
  • Website Editor
  • Production Editor
  • Acquisitions Editor
  • Managing Editor
  • Literary Agent
  • Proofreader
  • Technical Writer
  • Science Writer
  • Grant Writer
  • Web Writer
  • Proposal Manager
  • Copy Writer
  • Business Writer
  • SEO Specialist
  • Creative Director
  • Freelance Editor
  • Instructional Designer
  • Content Specialist
  • UX Designer
  • Web Manager
  • Communications Specialist
  • Communications Team Lead
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Reporting Coordinator
  • Project Manager
  • Documentation Analyst
  • Documentation Coordinator
  • Forms Manager
  • Public Relations Coordinator
  • Management Plan Specialist

Representative Employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater professional writing and publishing graduates.

  • Angie W. Cox Public Library, Pardeeville, WI
  • Cecilia Marie Portraiture, Waukesha, WI
  • CPG Documentation, LLC, West Allis, WI
  • Disney World, Orlando, FL
  • Fiscal & Economic Research Center, Whitewater, WI
  • Kwik Trip, Madison, WI                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
  • October Hill Magazine, New York, NY
  • OnlineBookClub.Org
  • Uline, Pleasant Prairie, WI
  • UW-Whitewater (Facilities Planning and Management), Whitewater, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analytical
  • Document design
  • Editing
  • Fundraising
  • Information project management
  • Marketing
  • Research
  • Web content development and usability testing
  • Writing

With an understanding of human development and behavior, the psychologist promotes human welfare in a variety of environments, such as public and private institutions, business and industry, and community development. The focus of graduate study may be in many areas: clinical, social, developmental, experimental, personality, industrial, school, or organizational psychology. Clinical psychologists, for example, concentrate on counseling, research, rehabilitation, or a concern for persons with psychological disorders. Undergraduates may want to combine majors in psychology with other coursework to increase their marketability.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater psychology graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Account Coordinator
  • Activity Aide
  • Assistant Program Supervisor
  • Assisted Living Manager
  • Behavior Support Specialist
  • Behavior Therapist
  • Bereavement Assistant
  • Call Specialist
  • Campus Safety Officer
  • Care Advocate
  • Caregiver
  • Claims Specialist
  • Client & Policy Serving Specialist
  • CPS Initial Assessment Case Manager
  • CPS Ongoing Case Manager
  • Data Developer
  • Direct Support Professional
  • Education Assistant
  • Family Support Specialist
  • General Manager
  • Human Resources Generalist
  • In-Home Autism Technician
  • Intake Specialist
  • Legal Advocate
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • Merchandise Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Program Director
  • Recruiter
  • Residential Case Manager
  • Residential Counselor
  • Social Worker
  • Talent Client Service Manager
  • Teacher
  • Team Leader
  • Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
  • Youth Counselor

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater psychology graduates.

  • Achieve Brown County - Green Bay, WI
  • Aptar - Mukwonago, WI
  • Atonement Lutheran School - Milwaukee, WI
  • Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Wauwatosa, WI
  • Behavioral Health Hospital - Milwaukee, WI
  • CapSpeciality - Milwaukee, WI
  • Centria Healthcare - Novi, MI
  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
  • Children's Service Society of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
  • Discovery Health Partners - Itasca, IL
  • Education Solutions Corp - Brookfield, WI
  • Florida Autism Center - Tallahassee, FL
  • Genesee Community Services - Oconomowoc, WI
  • George Williams College - Williams Bay, WI
  • Growing Green Child Development Center - Kenosha, WI
  • Life Care Homes - Milwaukee, WI
  • Life Style Staffing - Madison, WI
  • Lincoln Hills School - Irma, WI
  • Lutheran Social Services - Green Bay, WI & Waukesha, WI
  • Madison Department of Children and Families - Madison, WI
  • Mercy Hospital - Janesville, WI
  • Milwaukee Center for Independence - Milwaukee, WI
  • Mission Healthcare - San Diego, CA
  • New England Center for Children - Southborough, MA
  • Norris Adolescent Center - Mukwonago, WI
  • ORBIS Corporation - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Rock County Human Services - Janesville, WI
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Sexual Assault Recovery Program - Janesville, WI
  • Trumpet Behavioral Health - Libertyville, IL
  • Wabash Valley Hospital - Lafayette, IN
  • Watertown Regional Medical Center - Watertown, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Wisconsin Early Autism Project - Milwaukee, WI
  • YMCA of Rock County - Janesville, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Behavior modification
  • Critical thinking
  • Defining and solving problems
  • Defining problem areas
  • Gathering information
  • Group dynamics
  • Informing/instructing/helping
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Motivational
  • Observation
  • Organization, analyzing, and synthesizing data
  • Report writing
  • Research methods
  • Statistical analysis
  • Think objectively
  • Understanding individual differences

Physicists use an understanding of the laws of nature and a firm grasp of mathematics in order to explain physical phenomena, predict the outcome of an experiment, or solve an engineering problem. Physicists are employed in academia, industrial research and development, national laboratory research, astronomy, meteorology, medical technology or medicine, patent law, and actuarial science, among others. A major in physics is a gateway to many career options.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater physics graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Automation Programmer
  • Food Safety Sample Coordinator
  • Math Teacher
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Product Engineer
  • Product Support Engineer
  • SAP Specialist
  • Test Engineer

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater physics graduates.

  • Covance - Madison, WI
  • Fluke Corporation - Everett, WA
  • Fresenius Medical Care - Fitchburg, WI
  • IBM Global Business Process Services - Baton Rouge, LA
  • IMS Electrol Manufacturing - Hartland, WI
  • McFarland School District - McFarland, WI
  • SSI Technologies - Janesville, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Ability to analyze and solve complex physics problems
  • Ability to read physics-related scholarly articles, prepare technical reports, and professionally present a scientific project
  • Ability to use a variety of scientific instruments and analyze and interpret the data they produce
  • Ability to use mathematical tools as well as computers to solve numerical problems
  • Knowledge of the basic principles of physics as they apply to motion, heat, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, electronics, quantum, mechanics, fundamental particles, and relativity

Political Science prepares individuals for careers in public affairs, teaching, and for advanced study in the social sciences and law. Political scientists may conduct research on such topics as national, state and city government and urban development, parties, interest groups and elections, the legislative, executive and judicial systems, international relations, comparative government and politics and other aspects of the government process.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater political science graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Billing Representative
  • Commercial Casualty Brokerage Underwriter
  • Criminal Analyst
  • Field Director
  • Financial Professional Associate
  • Legal Assistant
  • Legislative Assistant
  • Paralegal
  • Project Manager
  • Protective Security Officer
  • Recovery/Resolutions Analyst
  • Respite Care Provider
  • Senior Claims Representative

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater political science graduates.

  • Centerra Group - Madison, WI
  • Cross, Jenks, Mercer and Maffei - Baraboo, WI
  • Farmer's Insurance - Portland, OR
  • Hammes Company - Madison, WI
  • IAT Insurance Group - Scottsdale, AZ
  • Kohn Law Firm - Milwaukee, WI
  • Oly Republic Security Company - Brookfield, WI
  • Polco - Middleton, WI
  • Prudential Financial - Wauwatosa, WI
  • Republican Party of Wisconsin - Madison, WI
  • United Cerebral Palsy - Madison, WI
  • UnitedHealth Group - Eden Prairie, MN
  • Walton Law Groupe - Milwaukee, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Justice - Madison, WI
  • Wisconsin Legislature - Madison, WI
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analytical skills, research design and policy analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Legal research
  • Understanding of politics, political process, government and relationship of government and politics to society and the institutions of society

The Public Policy and Administration Program prepares students for careers in government, private non-profit organizations, and business, and for graduate study in public policy, administration, and law.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater public policy graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Commercial Underwriter Trainee
  • Customer Service Operator
  • Quoting Specialist
  • Senior Loss Prevention Agent

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater public policy graduates.

  • City of Delafield - Delafield, WI
  • KI - Green Bay, WI
  • Surface Mount Technology Corp - Appleton, WI
  • UFG Insurance - Cedar Rapids, IA

Major skills acquired:

  • Administration
  • Budget
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Personnel
  • Planning
  • Policy analysis
  • Policy evaluation
  • Policy making

Social Work is an accredited BSW professional training program with the State of Wisconsin certification/licensure required to work as a social worker. Without this degree, extensive additional class and fieldwork is required to become state certified. Through direct counseling, referral to other services, or advocacy, social workers help individuals, families, groups, and communities cope with their problems and effectively use their strengths. The primary objective of the social work major is to prepare students for generalist professional social work practice.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater social work graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Assistant Program Manager
  • Behavioral Support Specialist
  • Behavioral Therapist
  • Bereavement Assistant
  • Case Manager
  • Community Outreach Specialist
  • Counselor
  • CPS Ongoing Case Manager
  • Education Support Professional
  • Family Case Manager
  • Food Pantry Coordinator
  • Forensic Specialist
  • Home Visitor
  • Impact Manager
  • Independent Living Coordinator
  • Instructor
  • Intake Specialist
  • Lead Teacher
  • Licensing and Placement Specialist
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Patient Care Associate
  • PBIS Facilitator
  • Pretrial Case Manager
  • Probation and Parole Agent
  • Program Coordinator
  • Relief Worker
  • Residential Counselor
  • School Counselor
  • Service Coordinator
  • Social Worker
  • Special Education Aide
  • Validation Reviewer
  • Women's Shelter Advocate
  • Youth & Family Specialist
  • Youth Counselor

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater social work graduates.

  • ATTIC Correctional Services - Madison, WI
  • Behavioral Health Hospital - Milwaukee, WI
  • Brotoloc Health Care Systems - Whitewater, WI
  • Caravel Autism Health - Green Bay, WI
  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI
  • Crossroads Counseling Center - Madison, WI
  • Dodge County Human Services - Fond du Lac, WI
  • Genesee Lake School - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Jefferson Memory Care - Jefferson, WI
  • JusticePoint - Milwaukee, WI
  • Leap Academy - Waunakee, WI
  • Mercy Health System - Janesville, WI
  • Metastar - Madison, WI
  • Milwaukee Center for Independence - Milwaukee, WI
  • Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee - Milwaukee, WI
  • North Lake Elementary School - North Lake, WI
  • Northwestern Medicine - DeKalb, IL
  • One Hope United - Chicago, IL
  • Oneida County - Rhinelander, WI
  • Penfield Children's Center - Milwaukee, WI
  • People Making Progress - Tucker, GA
  • Plymouth Children's Center - Burlington, WI
  • Premier Rehab & Skilled Nursing - Beloit, WI
  • Renewal Unlimited - Portage, WI
  • Rescare - Elkhorn, WI
  • Riverfront, Inc - La Crosse, WI
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Solutions Center - Fond du Lac, WI
  • St. Croix County - Hudson, WI
  • St William School - Janesville, WI
  • TASC - Rockford, IL
  • Walker's Point Youth & Family Center - Milwaukee, WI
  • Washington County - West Bend, WI
  • Wisconsin Community Services - Milwaukee, WI
  • Wisconsin Department of Corrections - Racine, WI
  • Zion Elementary School District - Zion, IL

Major skills acquired:

  • Ability to assist people confronted with personal and social problems
  • Ability to conduct individual and group interviews
  • Apply culturally competent practice methods with diverse populations
  • Basic problem solving and planned change skills
  • Facilitate groups
  • Help clients achieve self-sufficiency
  • Intervene with families
  • Interviewing and counseling skills
  • Knowledge of community resources, referral procedures and agencies
  • Learn and abide by the NASW Code of Ethics
  • Skill in helping clients identify strengths and meet a variety of basic needs
  • Work for change in organizations in the community

Sociologists study human society and social behavior by examining the groups that people form. These groups include families, racial or ethnic groups, communities, and governments, as well as a variety of social, religious, political, business, and other organizations. Sociologists study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, theorize the causes and impacts of social inequality, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members. Some sociologists are concerned primarily with the characteristics of social groups and institutions. Others are more interested in the way individuals are affected by the groups to which they belong.

Related occupations:

Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater sociology graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Behavioral Health Technician
  • Care Coordinator
  • Case Manager
  • Content Strategist
  • Criminal History Records Specialist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Direct Support Professional
  • ELL Aide
  • Human Resources Assistant
  • Inventory Control Coordinator
  • Management Trainee
  • Program Assistant
  • Registration Scheduler

Representative employers:

Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater sociology graduates.

  • ABC Supply Co - Rockford, IL
  • Aptar - Mukwonago, WI
  • Arandell Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • Davis Duehr Dean - Madison, WI
  • Genesee Community Services - Oconomowoc, WI
  • Independent Health Care Plan - Madison, WI
  • Laurel Heights Hospital - Atlanta, GA
  • MTE Corporation - Menomonee Falls, WI
  • School District of Janesville - Janesville, WI
  • TASC - Rockford, IL
  • United Heartland - New Berlin, WI
  • University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
  • Wisconsin Department of Justice - Madison, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Conduct observations, collect data, and gather information
  • Identify multiple types of diversity
  • Identify organizational structures and processes
  • Identify social problems and solutions
  • Interpersonal and cooperative team skills
  • Interpret data, analyze information, and make comparisons
  • Make decisions based on research and complex information
  • Oral communication and report writing skills
  • Understand the world from a global perspective

Women’s and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary field where we study and question how gender and sexuality intersect with race, class, ability, and other identities to shape everyday lives, institutions, and global communities. Through a dynamic combination of coursework, internship opportunities, and community engagement, we empower students to become engaged citizens and self-reflective agents of social justice. This field of study provides a variety of important skill sets and career opportunities, ranging from intercultural competence to dynamic critical thinking.  Complex problem solving and analytical thinking are among additional attributes and competencies gained in this major and program.

Related occupations:

 Though not an exhaustive list, UW-Whitewater Women and Gender Studies graduates have pursued the following careers following graduation.

  • Business & entrepreneurship
  • Counseling
  • Creative arts
  • Law & public policy
  • Media
  • Non-profit work
  • Public health
  • Research & professional writing

Representative Employers:

 Though not an exhaustive list, the following employers have hired recent UW-Whitewater Women and Gender Studies graduates.

  • Beloit Domestic Violence Center, Beloit, WI
  • Boys and Girls Club, Janesville, WI
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Milwaukee, WI
  • Easter Seals Wisconsin, Madison, WI
  • Head Start/Early Head Start, Madison, WI
  • National Organization for Women (NOW), Washington, DC
  • New Beginnings Counseling Center, Madison, WI
  • Planned Parenthood, Madison, WI
  • Robert Half International, Milwaukee, WI
  • United Community Center, Milwaukee, WI
  • Watertown Memorial Hospital, Watertown, WI
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
  • YWCA, Janesville, WI

Major skills acquired:

  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Intercultural competence
  • Oral & written communications
  • Problem solving
  • Self-Reflection

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