School Details
The University of Wisconsin-Stout was founded in 1891 by Mr. James Huff Stout as a set of vocational training schools in Menomonie. The schools formed an independent institute in 1908 and then came under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of State Colleges in 1955. In 1971, Stout was designated by the Board of Regents as one of only two special mission universities in the UW System. Stout was to offer focused programs “related to professional careers in industry, technology, home economics, applied art, and the helping professions.” In March 2007, UW-Stout was designated “Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University” by the UW System Board of Regents. Today students learn by doing in an interactive learning environment that offers career-focused degrees.
UW-Stout offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees and certificates. UW-Stout also offers an extensive array of online degrees and certificates through the Department of Distance Education. These online learning opportunities offer an engaging learning experience taught by experts who are dedicated to teaching using the latest technology and trends. UW-Stout online degrees feature customized instruction opportunities and dedicated student support advisors.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Wisconsin-Stout is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Learn how social factors create bias, classism, homophobia and other slates of oppression with this online Certificate in Women & Gender Studies. At UW-Stout, this program conveys a wealth of knowledge that you can apply in your career to solve real-world problems of gender bias in the workplace and beyond. Required classes may include:
- US Women’s History
- Sociology of Gender Roles
- Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communications program designed for working professionals. Courses explore such topics as user-centered design, visual rhetoric, rhetorical theory, project management, communicating in multilingual environments, and speech communication.
Business
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing Technology is an online marketing degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This program’s multi-disciplinary approach is a combination of applied theory and hands-on learning that helps students understand digital marketing strategies, tactics, and tools. You will learn essential marketing and digital technology skills that will allow you to engage audiences, sell products, and grow your company’s brand. As you complete your courses you will develop your creative, technical, and business talents. Graduates are digital-savvy professionals with an understanding of such topics as:
- Web development
- Server applications
- Responsive design
- XML
- Social media
Students in this program will benefit from the support of adult student services coordinators and distance librarians. You will also enjoy an enhanced online learning environment with courses taught by tenured, full-time faculty.
Combine your love of golf with your interest in business in the Bachelor of Science in Golf Enterprise Management, an online sports management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This program offers knowledge and teaching on a variety of skills in the golf industry including events management, tournaments, retail sales, marketing, and human resource management. The program is primarily about the business of golf, not the game of golf.
The curriculum in this online sports management degree was created by a faculty with experience in the golf industry. The program features an enhanced online learning environment with multiple opportunities to develop skills and knowledge. The customized instruction format provides opportunities for success in the students’ academic, professional, and personal lives. Graduates are ready for careers managing golf course operations, ensuring appropriate maintenance of golf facilities and equipment, and integrating the play of golf into the broader field of hospitality and recreation.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism Management, an online hospitality management degree. Students will take convenient online classes to learn more about the hotel and tourism industries. The coursework allows students to develop skills in critical thinking, communication, and other professional skills. The curriculum was updated to include more emphasis on customer analytics, revenue management, competitive pricing, and organizational development.
With this online hospitality management degree, you can prepare for entry-level management positions in the hospitality and tourism industry while still keeping your current position. This program offers customized instruction through programs designed with adult learners in mind. You will also benefit from support from adult student services coordinators and online faculty advisors.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a Bachelor of Science in Management program that is a degree-completion program for those with a two-year associate’s degree and professional working experience. This online business management degree program includes a sequence of management courses to prepare students for managerial and leadership opportunities. You can customize this program by choosing both a concentration and the pace you want to progress through the program at. Available concentrations include:
- Facilities Operation Management
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Risk Control and Safety Management
This online business management degree prepares students for management and leadership challenges within mid-level career positions. Plus, it allows you to work toward improving your future without compromising your present life.
UW-Stout offers a Certificate in Enterprise Technology, an online technology management degree. This program is for students interested in understanding the impacts of technology and how it can affect business practices. Graduates will be well-versed in policy, issues, and ethical standards among the industry. Courses include:
- Information Systems for Enterprise
- Information Technology Policy And Audit
- Enterprise Technology Seminar
Since this technology management degree is online, students are able to continue working as they study.
UW-Stout offers a Certificate in Human Resource Management, an online human resources degree program. The program is broad, offering a variety of competencies related to human resources. Students learn about organizational psychology, recruitment and selection, collective bargaining, and occupational risk and safety. As a result, they are better prepared to work with an organization’s most important asset…its employees.
The curriculum prepares students for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam.
The online Graduate Certificate in Communicating with Emerging Media program from the University of Wisconsin-Stout is designed to allow professionals to gain knowledge and advance in their careers without committing to the time and expense of a degree program. Courses cover topics in:
- Visual Rhetoric
- Communicating with Emerging Media
The online Graduate Certificate in Communication Studies & Rhetoric program from the University of Wisconsin-Stout provides students with knowledge and skills in foundational, rhetorical theories and useful communication studies research and theory. Courses cover topics in:
- Business & Professional Speaking
- Advanced Interpersonal Communication for Professionals
- Rhetorical Theory
- Visual Rhetoric
UW-Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Technology. This program is for students interested in understanding the impacts of technology and how it can affect business practices. Graduates will be well-versed in policy, issues, and ethical standards among the industry.
UW-Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. The program is broad, offering a variety of competencies related to human resources. Students learn about organizational psychology, recruitment and selection, collective bargaining, and occupational risk and safety.
UW-Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research. The curriculum is designed for individuals seeking experience with researcher and analyst roles in for-profit or non-profit organizations. Students will gain a foundation in enrollment management, assessment, accountability, and data management and strategic planning.
UW-Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Organizational Development & Consulting, designed for professional management consultants. The curriculum meets the needs for personal development and professional advancement by teaching outcomes of new and emerging processes in the business and practical world.
Make a difference in the workplace with this Graduate Certificate in Sustainability & Well-being. An online human resource degree, this program is designed for those interested in corporate social responsibility. Learn about:
- Fundamentals of sustainability and well-being
- Behavior and development of organizations
- Principles of corporate social responsibility
Focusing on workplace well-being, this health and wellness online degree prepares students for careers in human resources, sustainability, corporate wellness, safety and risk management, and operations management.
If you decide to pursue higher education, these credits can be applied toward the Master of Science in Health Wellness Management and the Master of Science in Sustainable Management.
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
UW-Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Training Design, Development & Evaluation. The program is a professional development certificate to meet the needs of those who are seeking additional knowledge in training, development, and management. The curriculum offers well-defined courses on best practices and emerging processes applicable to the field today.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers the MS in Construction Management degree online. This program will integrate applied learning, scientific theory, humanistic understanding, creativity and research. You will learn to solve real-world problems in construction to help grow the economy and to serve the global construction industry. At program completion, graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate sufficient professional skills and knowledge to engage in the construction industry at the middle-level to senior management level.
This online construction management degree is taught by industry-experienced faculty as an alternative to the MBA. The flexibility allows students to study when and where it is convenient, earning their degree without interrupting their current family lives.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers the online MS in Operations & Supply Management. This degree prepares students for advanced leadership roles in global business and technical environments. Operations, supply chain and logistics management are areas that need managers who can apply both existing and emerging technologies to plan, organize and implement effective systems.
Concentration choices:
- Operations Management
- Quality Management
- Project Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers the online MS in Training & Human Resource Development. As the demand for managers and specialists grow this this field, this degree provides a unique approach to meeting the demands set forth by the industry. Students will learn to lead the learning function, improve human performance in an organizational context, facilitate organizational change and manage organizational knowledge.
Potential career opportunities:
- Human Resource Development Coordinator
- Leadership Development Specialist
- Learning and Development Manager
- Organizational Change Manager
- Talent Development Manager
- Instructional Designer
- Technical Trainer
Computer Science & IT
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a Bachelor of Science in Information & Communication Technologies program designed to prepare students for careers in information technology, networking, web management, telecommunications, instructional design, enterprise systems, and various technical support services. Courses focus on networking, media, technical communications, web management, enterprise systems, and leadership development.
UW-Stout offers an online Undergraduate Certificate in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Exam Preparation. This program is designed for professionals seeking additional knowledge and advancement. Students learn about emerging processes and principles related to exam preparation.
UW-Stout offers an online Certificate in Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Exam Preparation. This program is designed for professionals seeking additional knowledge and advancement. Students learn about emerging processes and principles related to networks and Cisco support.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a Graduate Certificate in Improving the User Experience program that explores the rhetorical theories guiding user experience strategies. Students learn how to design and implement user-centered research aimed at improving the content and design of documentation.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers a Master of Science in Information & Communication Technologies program designed to create leaders in information technology, learning technology, e-commerce, and visual communications technology. Students gain knowledge and skills in computer networking, digital marketing technology, enterprise technology, learning technologies, and visual communications.
Education
You can gain the expertise to teach at the technical or community college level with the Bachelor of Science in Career, Technical Education & Training from UW-Stout. This online adult education bachelor’s program caters to working adults with an associate’s degree or technical diploma. You can expand your knowledge in such areas as:
- Instruction
- Leadership
- Course construction
- Evaluation
Through the online adult education bachelor’s degree, you can also learn to lead training programs in business, industry, and nonprofit organizations. The online program offers an option to specialize in Training and Human Resource Development.
You can earn your certification to teach children from birth through grade 3 in Wisconsin with the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from UW-Stout. This online early childhood education bachelor’s program offers such perks as:
- Small class sizes
- Real-world experiences working with children
- Strong advisement from the faculty
- Personalized learning plans
With this online early childhood education bachelor’s degree, you can teach both regular and special education classes in Wisconsin. You can attain your dreams of working as an early childhood educator.
You can attain your goal of educating others about human behavior and development related to the environment with the Bachelor of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Education from US-Stout. This online family and consumer sciences bachelor’s program provides an education in such subjects as:
- Resource management
- Home environments
- Leadership and relationships
- Food and nutrition
Through the online family and consumer science bachelor’s program, you can join the ranks of other graduates with national and international reputations for their abilities and leadership skills. Demand is high for family and consumer science graduates. You can find work in the classroom, corporate wellness programs, businesses, and extension and social service agencies.
You can train to meet the needs of diverse student populations with the Bachelor of Science in Special Education from US-Stout. This online gifted and special education bachelor’s program imparts a cross-categorical license to teach ages 5 to 21.
Designed for those with an associate’s degree or technical diploma, this online gifted and special education bachelor’s degree appeals to working professionals. Taught by dedicated, full-time faculty, the online program offers such outcomes for students with disabilities as:
- Instruction
- Assessment
- Curriculum development
University of Wisconsin – Stout offers an online Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder. This program offers students the ability to meet their professional needs as advancing educators of students with autism. The certificate is a credential that allows students to gain knowledge in a specific area, and students can enroll in this program stand-alone or attached to a program.
University of Wisconsin – Stout offers an online Certificate in Practical Skills for Beginning K-12 Career and Technical Educators. This program is ideal for students who want to strengthen their knowledge regarding CTE within the K-12 environment. The program prepares teachers for using a variety of skill sets involving technology and instruction.
You can prepare to lead in secondary education and beyond with the Doctor of Education in Career & Technical Education Leadership from UW-Stout. This online adult education doctoral program aims to develop your vision and impart strategies and administrative skills to innovate within workforce education.
Graduates have the knowledge and skills to establish policies and set procedures and educational standards to maximize student learning. The online adult education doctoral program covers such topics as:
- Comparative systems
- Program planning, development, and evaluation
- Philosophy and practice of career and technical education
- Social and economic issues in Career & Technical Education
University of Wisconsin – Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder. This program offers students the ability to meet their professional needs as advancing educators of students with autism. The certificate is a credential that allows students to gain knowledge in a specific area, and students can enroll in this program stand-alone or attached to a program.
You can become an effective leader in post-secondary education with the Graduate Certificate in Career & Technical Education Leadership from UW-Stout. This online adult education graduate program enhances your expertise in such areas as:
- Current issues and trends in career and technical education (CTE)
- Management of comprehensive CTE programs that focus on economic development
- Application of continuous quality improvement methods
The online adult education graduate program provides advanced education with minimal investment of your time and money. You can select electives to meet your individual career goals. Your credits can transfer to a master’s program should you choose to continue your education.
University of Wisconsin – Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design. This program is available for many people in fields working with content, design, e-learning, training and development, and others. Fully online, this program offers students a foundation to build upon in their careers or with further education.
University of Wisconsin – Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Math Specialist. This program offers a way to gain personal and professional growth relating to teaching math to younger students. The curriculum provides well-defined and emerging principles that students can apply to the practical world of teaching.
University of Wisconsin – Stout offers an online Graduate Certificate in Practical Skills for Beginning K-12 Career and Technical Educators. This program is ideal for students who want to strengthen their knowledge regarding CTE within the K-12 environment. The program prepares teachers for using a variety of skill sets involving technology and instruction.
The online MS in Career & Technical Education degree program from the University of Wisconsin-Stout is designed for educators and industry professionals interested in gaining leadership skills and advancing their careers. Graduates are equipped to prepare youths for successful careers through secondary, postsecondary, and adult education programs as well as private sector training programs.
Choose from concentrations in:
- Teaching
- Administration
- Marketing & Business Education
You can train for a high-demand career with the Master of Science in Education / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from UWS. This online gifted and special education master’s program focuses on such professional development as:
- Teacher behavior
- Teaching-learning processes
- Action research and evaluation
- Behavior intervention plans
The online gifted and special education graduate program imparts expertise in the effects of ASD on your students and their families. You learn to support your learners in their schools, homes, and communities.
You can open many doors of career options with the Master of Science in Education / Instructional Design from UWS. This online instructional design master’s program leads to work as an instructional designer, eLearning designer, content developer, or project manager. Potential employers include the following:
- Higher education institutions
- Department of Defense
- Trade associations
- Healthcare and more
The online instructional design graduate program does not lead to initial teacher licensure. Students may start their studies in the summer, fall, or spring semesters.
You can enhance your skills in the infinite world of numbers with the Master of Science in Education / Mathematics Specialist. This online STEAM education master’s program appeals to educators seeking career advancement in such roles as:
- Mathematics specialist
- Math interventionist
- Math department leader
- Math instructional coach
The online STEAM education graduate program provides professional development for those currently licensed as teachers. The training also benefits instructors working at post-secondary institutions as well as business and industry trainers.
You can advance as an educator with the Master of Science in Education / Professional Development from UWS. This online general education master’s program focuses on such areas as:
- The learner
- Teacher behavior
- Teaching-learning processes
- Action research and evaluation
Besides taking core courses and research studies, your online general education graduate program provides credit for continuing education and professional development. Graduates appreciate this degree for transitioning into a new career or renewing their license.
You can meet your career goals with the Master of Science in Education / Reading Specialist from UW-Stout. This online reading and literacy master’s program provides a flexible curriculum and all online courses.
Full-time educators do best with a pace of one course per semester. The online reading and literacy graduate program covers such topics as:
- Leading and directing the reading program
- Supporting literacy instruction
- Reading specialist field experience
Engineering
You can improve organizational effectiveness with the Certificate in Six Sigma Green Belt from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This online general engineering certificate program emphasizes such skills as:
- Quality
- Efficiency
- Productivity
- Customer satisfaction
The online general engineering program benefits professionals in manufacturing and service organizations. Your online topics of study cover quality tools and management as well as a quality assurance practicum to put your newfound knowledge into practice.
You can gain expertise in organizational effectiveness with the Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This online general engineering graduate program offers such electives as:
- Quality engineering
- Practicum in quality assurance
- Advanced quality management
- Planned experimentation for quality improvement
Through the online general engineering graduate certificate program, you learn tactics to increase efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. These studies benefit those with a certificate or undergraduate degree in a related field.
You can become a leader in manufacturing innovation with the Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. This online manufacturing engineering master’s program imparts such abilities as:
- Refine product quality
- Enhance process efficiency
- Ensure robust safety
- Use data-driven decision-making
Through the online manufacturing engineering graduate program, you study theory to apply it to real-world scenarios. With a hands-on approach, your studies cover critical engineering principles and elevate your expertise for career advancement.
Healthcare
Specialize in gerontology and senior care through the online Senior Living and Services Leadership graduate certificate. Completely online, courses include studies in leadership, healthcare financial management, and more. Increase your interpersonal communication skills as you learn how to assess and improve operational performance in health-related agencies.
This online program is offered through the University of Wisconsin Extend Campus. UW Extended is a partnership of campuses within the University of Wisconsin System to offer collaborative online programs. Applicants apply to their school of choice and complete an accredited degree program.
Advance your career in dietetics with this online nutrition degree. The program is beneficial to both those preparing to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and current RDNs seeking an advanced education. Complete courses in a variety of areas within dietetics, such as:
- Nutrition research
- Clinical nutrition
- Nutrition counseling
- Community nutrition
- Foodservice management
Learn professional and ethical behaviors in an online degree program that is designed for working adults, allowing them to immediately enhance their work and volunteer experiences. Once graduates complete a Dietetic Internship, they are ready to practice in dietetics.
If you are planning on becoming an RDN, you must also complete Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) courses and a Dietetic Internship (DI).
Math & Science
The online PSM in Conservation Biology degree program addresses the human impact on threatened and endangered species, habitats, and ecosystems around the world. The curriculum explores conservation practices in ecology, biodiversity, fisheries, watershed management, native species and habitats, global climate change, environmental laws and regulations, and natural resource management, preparing students to:
- Articulate the causes and consequences of anthropogenic disturbances on biodiversity
- Research and critically interpret scientific literature to formulate hypotheses
- Develop scientific foundational knowledge of current issues and problems
- Apply contemporary analytical and experimental design techniques
- Analyze and predict responses of biological communities to past and future disturbances
- Assess the potential of conservation strategies to help protect biodiversity
- Organize and work with diverse stakeholders to address environmental concerns
Psychology & Human Services
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers an online Marriage & Family Therapy degree, the Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies. This program prepares graduates for a variety of human service-related professional careers such as childcare management, senior living senior management and activities coordination, residential treatment programs, juvenile corrections, and family advocacy.
This program is interrelated with studies that include the individual, family, and community. The curriculum draws from other social sciences using a multidisciplinary approach that provides both a broad perspective and specialized knowledge. Courses foster positive sensitivity to the needs of families and family members through the lenses of:
- Relationships
- Culture
- Gender
- Age
- Life Stages
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers an organizational psychology degree online, the Graduate Certificate in Evaluation Studies. The goal of this program is to provide the skills students will need to help organizations gather and use data in order to improve their quality and the understand the impact. You will gain a foundation in data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and report development. This program is available to individuals who wish to start their career in areas of quality and evaluation – researching, coordinating, assessing, or analyzing.
With this flexible online organizational psychology degree program students can set their own pace and take courses in any order.
University of Wisconsin-Stout offers an online counseling degree, the Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, which prepares students for careers working with individuals with all types of disabilities. You will learn to assist them with decision making, reaching their potential, and optimizing their personal, social, and economic independence. The goal of this rehabilitation counseling process is to facilitate independence and self-determination leading to positive vocational and psychosocial adjustment of persons with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Courses prepare students to provide individual and group counseling, vocational assessment, case management, service coordination, and consultation services. Some of the disabilities you may work with include:
- Physical
- Cognitive
- Intellectual
- Psychological
- Sensory
Graduates are eligible to take the national Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination.
The online Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation / Rehabilitation Counseling is designed for individuals who are currently working in the field of rehabilitation or have prior employment experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Classes also require field-based activities, such as community site visits and projects involving local rehabilitation service offices and/or employers. Practicum and internship experiences will be arranged in the student’s home area on an individualized basis.
Graduates will be eligible to take the National Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) examination.