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2023 Degree Spotlight Sessions

Discover the potential of graduate studies at UW-Stout through our dynamic degree spotlight sessions! These virtual, 30-minute deep dives reveal the distinctive features of each program, presented directly by our esteemed faculty. Learn what sets our degrees apart, from cutting-edge curricula to our supportive academic community. Plus, take advantage of the Q&A portion to engage directly with program experts. Embrace this chance to shape your future with UW-Stout!


Industry Degrees Spotlight

Taejo Kim, Assistant Professor, is photographed in a food science laboratory

When: Tuesday, September 26
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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Rapid advances in technology, production and product delivery and their intersection with organization liability and regulation are transforming business and industry as we know it. Emerging markets have created a landscape ripe for innovation and ready for data- and technology-conversant leaders who can create efficiency that maximizes growth opportunities. Prepare to lead a new generation of industry. Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight devoted to career opportunities in business and industry. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

      Food Science & Technology 
      Manufacturing Engineering
      Operations & Supply Management (Online or On-Campus)
      Risk Control & Safety Management


 

 

Psychology Degrees Spotlight

Stout student engages in hands-on experience with counseling exercise.

When: Thursday, September 28
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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Maintaining work-life balance, mindful attention to the well-being of stakeholders across a variety of establishments and understanding how to maximize individual and professional wellness pose rapidly shifting challenges to many organizations. Forward-looking companies and educational institutions need dedicated, talented individuals who can connect with and improve their organizations, systems, and employee cultures.  Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight on psychology to explore careers in policy analysis, career or crisis counseling, child development, and others. Our graduate degrees in Applied Psychology, School Psychology, and School Counseling are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience employers need to evolve and grow in a changing world. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Applied Psychology
     School Counseling
     School Psychology


 

 

Operations, Organization & Systems Analysis Degrees Spotlight

UW-Stout students collaborate in communications lab.

When: Tuesday, October 3
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session.  Pre-registration required. 

 

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Supply chain challenges, workforce shortages, and evolving consumer expectations are rapidly changing the global business landscape. The companies and organizations that will lead industry into the future need new ideas from new leaders—leaders who can evolve and improve their organizations, systems, and employee cultures.  Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight on Operations, Organization, & Systems Analysis to explore careers in business analysis, project management, computer networking and cybersecurity, and others. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Applied Mathematics & Data Science
     Applied Psychology
     Information & Communication Technologies
     Operations & Supply Management (Online or On-Campus)


 

 

Education Degrees Spotlight

MS Education student writes on board in classroom.

When: Wednesday, October 4
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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Global events, generational transitions, and increasing expectations for specialized support have presented our nation’s schools with a portfolio of opportunities and challenges few PK-12 professionals have faced in their careers.  Help students navigate the path to productive, professional lives with new tools, evidence-based best practices, and the preparation to address emerging academic, social and emotional needs. Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight dedicated to degrees in education and school psychology and prepare for a career in a field of expanding opportunity. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Education
     School Counseling
     School Psychology


 

 

Conservation Biology Spotlight

Stout students collected sample of river water for lab test.

When: Tuesday, October 10
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session.  Pre-registration required. 

 

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Global changes to climate, human impact on ecosystems and natural habitats, and increases in threatened and endangered species require smart, research-focused efforts to counteract imbalance. UW-Stout’s Professional Science Master’s in Conservation Biology trains degree candidates to evaluate and understand conservation practices in ecology, biodiversity, fisheries, watershed management, native species and habitats, global climate change, environmental laws and regulations, and natural resource management. Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight that specifically explores the P.S.M. in Conservation Biology. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Conservation Biology


 

 

Health & Human Services Degrees Spotlight

Dietetics students engages in lab test.

When: Wednesday, October 11
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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Personal health is a critical, complex, and often-overlooked foundation of human productivity and still so many people—from our nation’s cities to rural communities—struggle to find what they need. Use your passion for science and human health to improve society by helping to lead the fight for better, more-efficient access to healthcare or nutrition. Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight devoted to career opportunities in health and human services. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Healthcare Administration
     Nutrition & Dietetics


 

 

Education Administration Degrees Spotlight

Technical education student engages in classroom discussion.

When: Tuesday, October 17
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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Evolutions in traditional teaching sectors, the emergence of online and hybrid learning modalities, and nationwide shortages of career educators in K12, technical, and vocational institutions have created increased demand for competent education leaders. Hone your strategic and administrative abilities or expand your pedagogical horizons as you prepare a new generation of students with a career in one of the world’s most noble professions.  Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight devoted to career opportunities in education administration and leadership. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Career & Technical Education
     Career & Technical Education Leadership 
     Education


 

 

Counseling & Mental Health Degrees Spotlight

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When: Thursday, October 19
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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The companies and organizations leading the way to provide individuals, families, and groups the tools and support to lead fulfilling lives are looking for leaders to address increasing client demands and projected workforce needs—leaders who can identify and empathize with diverse and divergent counseling needs and mental health concerns. Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight devoted to career opportunities in counseling and mental health. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Marriage & Family Therapy
     Rehabilitation Counseling


 

 

Management Degrees Spotlight

Risk Control students presents in classroom

When: Tuesday, October 24
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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Anticipate and analyze emerging trends, identify operational strengths and risks, and help your business or industry capitalize on new opportunities by mastering management best practices.  Whether you’re looking to open new doors, accelerate your path to leadership, or pursue a new profession, our master’s degrees in management offer comprehensive leadership theory and project-based learning opportunities to develop the applied competencies you need to lead the next wave of innovation. Join us for a Graduate Degrees Spotlight dedicated to degrees designed to prepare you for executive leadership in operations and supply chain, risk and safety, sustainability, or training and talent development. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Operations & Supply Management (Online or On-Campus)
     Risk Control & Safety Management
     Sustainable Management
     Training & Talent Development


 

 

Design Degrees Spotlight

Design students showcases work.

When: Wednesday, October 25
Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. (CT)
Location: Virtual 
Cost: Free session. Pre-registration required. 

 

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Global competition, workplaces that increasingly value creative workers, the increasing role of evidence-based design, and the search for sustainability present new reasons for designers to distinguish their careers in design. UW-Stout’s M.F.A. in Design creates transformational practitioners and educators through its focus on innovation, breaking boundaries, design leadership, and sustainable models of practice.  Join us for a Graduate Degree Spotlight that specifically explores the M.F.A. in Design. 

In this session, we'll spotlight key graduate programs, including:

     Design


 

 

Campus Wide Graduate Degree Fair 

When: Wednesday, November 15 | In-Person
Location: Jarvis Hall Science Wing 
Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (CT)
Registration is not required.  A UW-Stout campus map is available here
 


UW-Stout offers 23 graduate programs and 21 graduate certificates that are career oriented, practical, and responsive to your needs. Our graduate programs were designed with working adults in mind, and many can be completed entirely online. Stout is one of the only U.S. Distance Learning Association “Quality-Certified Institutions” in the nation.

Hey, we get it: Education is an investment. Balancing customized instruction and best-value education, UW-Stout offers one of the most-affordable tuition rates in the U.S. Our cost-per-credit model directly reflects program-specific needs, making it easy to understand your total cost without fear of additional student or technology fees.

Professionals with a graduate degree in education, science, technology or business earn 38% more on average than those with undergraduate degrees. In addition to a higher salary, graduate degrees can streamline the pathway to management and career advancement. And at Stout, your graduate work will incorporate specific hands-on projects to help distinguish your knowledge and experience from other job applicants.

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