Academic Departments

Learn, Grow and Explore within our Academic Departments

Dive Deeper into Each Department’s Programs and Opportunities

Maybe you’ve known what you want to do all your life. Maybe you’re still not sure. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. With more than 50 academic programs from 12 academic departments, you’re sure to find an area of study that will captivate your interest, unleash your true potential and set your career on a path to success. Our professors and staff take a vested interest in your success, helping you uncover your abilities and interests, and nurturing your passion for improving your life and the lives of those around you.

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Art and Design

Express your creativity through hands-on studio work, exhibitions, and opportunities to share your art with the community. Explore programs

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Communication, Media and Theatre

Bring ideas to life through performance, storytelling, and media production in supportive, collaborative spaces. Explore programs

Counselor Education

Inspire future generations with classroom experience, dedicated faculty support, and programs that help you make a difference. Explore Programs

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Education

Inspire future generations with classroom experience, dedicated faculty support, and programs that help you make a difference. Explore programs

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Health and Human Performance

Explore movement, wellness, and human potential through active learning, labs, and community-based experiences. Explore programs

After graduating from UW-Superior, Emily Mack continued her educational journey

Human Behavior, Justice and Diversity

Understand people and society through research, service, and programs that promote equity and social change. Explore programs

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Mathematics and Computer Science

Build problem-solving skills and explore technology, logic, and innovation through hands-on projects and collaborative learning. Explore programs

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Music

Immerse yourself in music through performance, collaboration, and courses that prepare you for a career in education or performance. Explore programs

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Natural Science

Discover the world around you through lab work, field experiences, and research with dedicated faculty mentors. Explore programs

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School of Business and Economics

Develop leadership, teamwork, and analytical skills through internships, projects, and opportunities that connect learning with real-world success. Explore programs

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Social Inquiry

Explore how people think, act, and connect through hands-on research, discussion, and community involvement. Explore programs

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Writing, Language and Literature

Strengthen your voice and perspective through writing, reading, and creative expression in a supportive community of storytellers. Explore programs