Explore your passions and choose a career that will be personally fulfilling and meaningful. The College of Education and Human Sciences prepares you to help people learn, expand their potential and improve their lives. While some of you know exactly what field you want to work in, we understand that many of you are undecided. This is a great time to explore all of the options and see what fits your interests and passions, and what will ensure a great start to your career.

The College of Education and Human Sciences offers the following programs:

1. Adaptive Music Program type: Certificate Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   Our adaptive music certificate is an add-on certificate program for music education majors looking to become more informed and inclusive in their teaching.

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2. American Sign Language Studies Program type: Certificate Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   

   The American Sign Language (ASL) studies certificate allows you to gain a deeper understanding of language and culture within the Deaf community.

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3. Child Welfare Program type: Certificate Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   Become an effective advocate for children who are victims or survivors of child abuse. Our child welfare certificate is beneficial for those who wish to work in areas such as child protective services, foster care or adoption.

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4. Communication Sciences and Disorders, BS Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   

   Learn how to diagnose, treat and support those with communication, cognitive and swallowing challenges through a comprehensive and diverse curriculum. Our renowned CSD program will help you learn how to evaluate and best assist individuals across a variety of ages and disorders, helping you launch into careers like speech-language pathology and audiology.

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5. Elementary-Middle Education: Grades 4K-9, BS Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   

   Earn your license to teach grades 4K-9 in Wisconsin elementary- and middle-level schools with a bachelor's degree in elementary-middle education. Explore topics like social justice and inclusive practices to learn effective teaching strategies for all learners.

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6. Exercise Science, BS Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   

   Prepare to enter the world of health promotion, strength and conditioning, personal training and fitness management with a bachelor's degree in exercise science.

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7. Gerontology Program type: Minor; Certificate Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   Better understand the rewards and challenges associated with aging, and what you can do to make a positive impact on others, with a minor in gerontology.

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8. Interprofessional Early Intervention Program type: Certificate Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   Learn how to better understand diverse learners and relevant, in-demand skills for creating an inclusive and supportive classroom.

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9. Kinesiology Program type: Minor Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

   

   Gain a well-rounded foundation of knowledge in human movement. Learn by doing through internships, community partnerships and research opportunities.

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10. Master of Education in Professional Development, ME-PD Program type: Graduate Program Delivery: Hybrid Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    The master of education in professional development is a blended weekend and online 30-credit cohort program designed specifically for the professional development of educators.

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11. Master of Public Health Program type: Graduate Program Delivery: Online Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Coming fall of 2024, our program is designed to prepare you to effectively improve the health of people and communities.

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12. Master of Science in Athletic Training, MS Program type: Graduate Program Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    

    Prepare to become an athletic trainer with a master's degree in athletic training. Through clinical experiences, impactful research and interprofessional practice, our rigorous program will give you the skills you need to succeed.

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13. Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, MS Program type: Graduate Program Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Beginning in the fall of 2024, you can pursue your master's degree in exercise physiology at UW-Eau Claire.

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14. Master's in Communication Sciences and Disorders, MS Program type: Graduate Program Delivery: On Campus Delivery: Online Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    

    Take your bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) to the next level with a master's degree in CSD. Our accredited program will provide you with the skills and experience needed to stand out in your future career as a speech-language pathologist.

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15. Mental Health and Well-Being Program type: Certificate Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Explore the variety of factors that impact mental health and well-being, as well as how professionals can support those with mental health needs.

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16. Pre-Athletic Training Program type: Pre-Professional Program Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    

    Interested in becoming an athletic trainer? Our pre-athletic training program will prepare you for the next step in your career.

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17. Pre-Chiropractic Program type: Pre-Professional Program Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Interested in becoming a chiropractor? Our pre-chiropractic program will prepare you for the next step in your career.

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18. Pre-Occupational Therapy Program type: Pre-Professional Program Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Interested in becoming an occupational therapist? Our pre-occupational therapy program will prepare you for the next step in your career.

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19. Pre-Physical Therapy Program type: Pre-Professional Program Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Interested in becoming a physical therapist? Our pre-physical therapy program will prepare you for the next step in your career.

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20. Rehabilitation Science, BS Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    

    The rehabilitation science degree — the first of its kind in the UW System — is for those interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy and chiropractic care.

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21. Science of Coaching Program type: Minor Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Learn how to motivate and lead athletes of all ages and abilities through a minor in science of coaching. This minor is designed to prepare you for work in a variety of athletic and recreational settings.

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22. Social Work, BSW Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    

    Make the world a better, brighter place with a degree in social work. Rooted in experiential learning, this program focuses on ways you can be a voice for the voiceless and help to improve society.

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23. Special Education, Unified Special Education K-12 and Elementary/Middle, BS Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Prepare to work with all learners, including those with autism, intellectual disabilities, sensory and physical disabilities, as well as those who are gifted or learning English as a second language. Graduates are licensed to teach special education in K-12 classrooms as well as math, science, social studies and language arts in regular education, K-9 classrooms.

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24. Special Education, Unified Special Education K-12 and Elementary/Middle, Online, Teaching (Transition to Teaching Pathway) Program type: Major Delivery: Online Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    This is a route for nontraditional undergraduate and other adult learners to complete a preparation program and become practicing teachers. The end result of this pathway is eligibility for licensure in both 4k-9 Elementary/Middle Education and 4k-12 Special Education.

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25. Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Program type: Certificate Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Gain 100 hours of clinical experience and the knowledge necessary to earn Speech-Language Pathology Certification (C-SLPA) with our program's robust and experiential curriculum.

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26. Teaching - Adaptive Physical Education Program type: Minor Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Earn your adaptive physical education license and learn how to develop curriculum so that it is appropriate for children with disabilities and special needs.

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27. Teaching - Mathematics, BS Program type: Major; Minor Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    

    Combine your passions for math and education with a teaching - mathematics bachelor's degree. Completion of the program licenses you to teach all math courses to students in grades 4-12.

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28. Teaching - Physical Education, BS Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Prepare to become a certified physical educator for students in early childhood through adolescence (pre-K-12) with a teaching - kinesiology, physical education bachelor's degree.

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29. Teaching - Science of Coaching Program type: Minor Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Learn how to motivate student-athletes of all ages and abilities with a minor in teaching - science of coaching. Completion of the minor qualifies you for a pre-K-12 license in coaching, and prepares you for a career leading athletes in a variety of sports.

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30. Teaching - Spanish and TESOL, BA Program type: Major Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Become prepared to teach students K-12 Spanish and English as a second language with this rigorous and innovative program.

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31. Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages Program type: Minor Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    

    Our teaching of English to speakers of other languages minor is designed for teachers looking to teach English to speakers of other languages in an American school. Completion of the program leads to licensure in TESOL.

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32. Topical Minor Program type: Minor Delivery: On Campus Campus: Eau Claire Campus

    Design your own minor with the topical minor program. This is an excellent choice for Blugolds who have a specific career or professional goal in mind.

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