22 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Psychology students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee have a distinct advantage – they can participate in research as undergraduates, sometimes even as soon as their first year. In psychology labs, students work directly with faculty and graduate students on their current research projects, and sometimes contribute as co-authors to peer-reviewed presentations or publications.

The Communication Sciences and Disorders course at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee provides the pre-professional foundation for graduate study in speech-language pathology and audiology. Communication Sciences & Disorders is the academic discipline that involves the study of speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders as well as hearing, balance and related disorders.

The Jewish Studies majors at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee prepares students for work in a multicultural world with a skill set that includes the ability to analyze texts and weigh different interpretations, present persuasive arguments in writing and speech, and appreciate different backgrounds and viewpoints.

At the French program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee students receive an education in not just language fluency but also in the culture surrounding that language. Context matters in communication, and we believe it is important for students to understand the history, literature, and customs of native speakers of French in order to successfully apply their fluency.

Anthropology is the scientific study of human beings and their cultures across time and space. In the broadest sense, anthropology is about how the human species came to be, how it developed myriad ways of living in the world, and how those ways may change in the future. The Anthropology course at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is the major most closely associated with archaeology.

The Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx Studies students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee learn about the many different histories, cultures, and modern issues of Latinx peoples from all three regions - Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. 

The Women's and Gender Studies program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a discipline that critically examines gender and women's issues from an interdisciplinary perspective and challenges many traditional assumptions and theories. It examines the practice and expression of gender in different societies and at different historical moments.

Italy has one of the ten largest economies in the world, and mastering Italian can open up a world of professional and personal opportunities. The Italian program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is designed to help students become fluent in both the language and culture of Italy.

The English program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee provides students with a wealth of intellectual and practical learning, a foundation to future success. In today's interconnected world, the ability to read carefully, think imaginatively, understand others, and communicate across all types of platforms and formats is essential.

Everyone is part of multiple social groups. Your local community, your ethnic group, your religious organization, your workplace, your team, your family - these are all examples of groups to which you might belong. The Sociology program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers students a chance to better understand these groups and the people within them.

The Criminal Justice and Criminology graduates at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee have impressive careers. Alumni work in government agencies, the private sector and nonprofit agencies. They work as FBI agents, crime analysts, probation officers, police chiefs and more.

Influence policy, work in schools, or lead nonprofit initiatives with the Community Engagement and Education (CEED) program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Create a better future for urban communities. Network with students and alumni to change communities. Work with community based organizations (CBOs), government agencies, youth programs, K-12 schools, and higher education.

German is the third most studied foreign language in the world, and, the German program at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee offers more than just instruction in language. In addition to German fluency, students learn how to apply that fluency by studying German culture, literature, customs, and history.

The Russian students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee receive an education in not just language fluency but also in the culture surrounding that language. Context matters in communication, and we believe it is important for students to understand the history, literature, and customs of native speakers of Russian in order to successfully apply their fluency.

The Economics students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee have access to faculty members who are internationally recognized experts in their field. Focus areas for students to choose from include economic theory, quantitative methods including econometrics, public policy, law and the economy, labor economics, and international economic relations.

The Communication students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee not only graduate with top-notch communication skills, but they also have a thorough understanding of communication as a process and as a system. They are the individuals who can work with all types of people, bringing out their best.

The Global Studies course at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee uniquely offers students a blend of courses across disciplines and across colleges at UWM in preparation for a career abroad or within the U.S. that works on matters that cross borders and cultures

The Political Science students at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee take coursework from four broad areas of political science in order to obtain a well-rounded education in the field: American politics, international relations, comparative politics, and political theory. Along with exploring these substantive areas, students strengthen their research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

The Spanish major at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee provides exceptional preparation for students interested in a career in business, international affairs, social services, government, health care, communication, translation, marketing, teaching or any profession that requires bilingual written or oral communication skills and cultural understanding. 

The Geography students at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduate with exceptional abilities, both intellectual and technological, to analyze data about space, place, and people - and how they relate to each other. They understand how to make sense of seemingly unrelated pieces of information by bringing together diverse facts and values.