Child life and family studies students at UW-Stevens Point are nationally certified to work with families in a variety of settings, agencies and programs. Graduates take positions working in childcare, youth centers, adoption agencies, family crisis and elder care programs.
Department: College of Professional Studies
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Start your Journey to becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist or Audiologist
As an undergraduate in the communication sciences and disorders program at UW-Stevens Point, you will study the development of children’s speech and language skills, the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms, as well as how speech, language and hearing impairments may impact successful communication.
During your first two years, you’ll be provided with an overview of the field, clinic observations, and an introduction to normal communication processes. At the junior level, you will study disorders and intervention programs and as a senior, you will experience management of cases.
To prepare for our program, high school students should focus on courses in biology, physics, chemistry, psychology, mathematics and communication. Volunteer work with all ages is encouraged, as is shadowing of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Why study Communication Sciences and Disorders at UW-Stevens Point?
The Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic is a clinical training facility with a reputation for excellence in serving the university and Central Wisconsin by providing clinical services as part of the pre-professional preparation of undergraduate CSD students. The facilities and equipment available for teaching, clinic and research activities rank with the finest in the Midwest. In addition, our designated student study areas, dedicated computer labs and mini-kitchen are all designed to make you an active member of the Communication Sciences and Disorders family.
Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
Services, including evaluation, treatment, and consultation, are available to those of all ages, from infants to the elderly, and are provided by undergraduate and graduate students under the supervision of nationally certified, state licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Hired Before Graduation
Angelina Mader
Angelina Mader was hired before graduation at Rennes Health and Rehab Center in DePere, Wis., as a speech-language pathologist.
Celebrating 60 years at UW-Stevens Point
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program at UW-Stevens Point is celebrating 60 years of teaching, learning and serving the community.
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointer in another city, you’re in luck. Looking for a fellow Pointer near you or want to add your pin? Start with our map.
Starting Fall 2026
Accelerated Bachelor’s + Master’s 5-Year Program
Students studying communication sciences and disorders will have the option to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees in five years. The accelerated 3+2 dual degree Bachelor and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program will be the first and only program like it in the state. Students will have three years of undergraduate courses and two years of graduate courses.
What to Expect?
After earning a bachelor’s degree, you will pursue a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders-Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) or a Clinical Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.), required by these professions. The UW-Stevens Point graduate programs are accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
These graduate degrees lead to career opportunities in settings including school systems, hospitals, birth-to-three programs, medical/rehabilitation centers, private practice and universities.
Get Involved on Campus
Undergraduates who join student organizations including the award-winning National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Student Academy of Audiology, Miles of Smiles and Sign Language Club develop their knowledge of communication sciences and disorders and get involved in university and community-service activities.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
You’ll get to know the UW-Stevens Point faculty and staff members as active professionals who truly understand both medical and school settings. All members hold the Certificate of Clinical Competency from the ASHA in either speech-language pathology or audiology. Staff members have expertise in all areas of communicative disorders. We’ll include you in our research and in our presentations at professional conferences.
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Jim Barge
- Clinical Associate Professor – Communication Sciences and…
- College of Professional Studies Diversity Task Force
Pamela Terrell
- Professor – Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Coordinator – Neurodiversity Alliance
Sondra Reynolds
- Department Chair; Coordinator of Graduate Programs – Comm…
- Coordinator Undergrad and Graduate Programs – Communicati…
- [ More… ]
Tonya Veith
- Associate Professor – Audiology
- Director – On-Campus Audiology Clinical Education
- [ More… ]
School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Programs
School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies
Medical Laboratory Science
Discover the presence or absence of disease
The medical laboratory science (MLS) program at UW-Stevens Point is among the largest in the state and one of only three in the state with national accreditation. As such, our program quality is one of the best in the nation. With clinical site affiliation across the entire state, our program is not restricted to only accredited hospital laboratories. In addition, our students have a 95 percent pass rate on the required national exam compared to 70 percent nationally.
Three options are offered in UW-Stevens Point’s medical laboratory science program:
- Medical Technology
- Histotechnology
- Medical Laboratory Technician to Medical Laboratory Scientist
Why study Medical Laboratory Science at UW-Stevens Point?
As a medical lab science major, you’ll learn and work in state-of-the-art lab settings on campus where practical experiences are provided in a dedicated laboratory with an adjacent resource room. An additional instrumentation laboratory enhances your pre-clinical exposure to a variety of test procedures, preparing you for your final clinical placement in a hospital laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Science
Hired Before Graduation
Katy Czerwinski
Katy Czerwinski was hired before graduation at Aspirus Health St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minn., as medical laboratory scientist.
Medical Laboratory Science
Capstone Day
From Blastomycosis to Neuroblastoma, graduating seniors from the UW-Stevens Point clinical laboratory science program presented case and research studies at the annual CLS Capstone Day.
Medical Laboratory Science
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointer in another city, you’re in luck. Looking for a fellow Pointer near you or want to add your pin? Start with our map.
What to Expect?
Medical laboratory science professionals integrate biology, chemistry and medicine to provide the information necessary to maintain proper health and diagnose, monitor and treat diseases. Career options available at hospitals, clinics, public health laboratories, epidemiology, research, industry or forensic science include:
- histotechnologist
- medical technologist
- clinical laboratory manager
- clinical/medical lab sales representative
- medical laboratory technician
- clinical product/application specialist
- biotechnology laboratory technician
- clinical research associate
Get Involved on Campus
Joining a health-related student organizations, you may help with blood drives, raise funds for overseas orphanages, strategize and plan for graduate school and network with professionals from allied health care fields.
- Health Care Organization
- Pre-Med Club
Medical Laboratory Science
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
MLT to MLS Completion
The online medical laboratory technician (MLT) to medical laboratory scientist (MLS) Bachelor of Science degree program at UW-Stevens Point is designed with certified MLTs in mind who want to advance their education and laboratory career.
Students who complete the MLT to MLS program can earn their bachelor’s degree in as little as two years depending on previous courses completed through their NAACLS accredited MLT associate degree program and credits awarded by UWSP for prior learning in the laboratory setting.
After completion of the degree program, MLS students will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam at the MLS level. A Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science can lead to a rewarding career in the growing medical laboratory field, with job stability and opportunities for career advancement.
MLT to MLS Degree Completion Admission Process
Admission Requirements
MLT to MLS Admission Requirements
- Hold an associate degree from an accredited MLT program
- Passed ASCP Board of Certification exam
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Two years of work experience as a certified MLT in a medical laboratory setting before taking MLT to MLS courses. Students who have not reached the two years’ experience may work on general education and other program requirements in the meantime.
Application Process
MLT to MLS Application Process
- Apply to UW-Stevens Point
- Indicate “Medical Laboratory Science” as your major and choose “Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)” for your option.
- Complete the following:
- Submit above items to the School of Health Sciences and Wellness
- Contact ian.rode@uwsp.edu with any questions!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
The faculty and staff members of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness are committed to developing professionals who study, promote and model lifelong wellness for individuals, families and communities, building a stronger, healthier community.
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Dawn Barten
- Program Director – Medical Laboratory Science
- Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science
Ian Rode
- Recruitment and Student Success Specialist – School of He…
Kelly Michalski
- Associate Lecturer – Medical Laboratory Science
- CLS Chemical Hygiene Officer
Accreditation
NAACLS Accreditation
The UW-Stevens Point Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Information regarding program accreditation status may be obtained from: NAACLS website (www.naacls.org).
NAACLS
5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880
Fax: 773-714-8886
Email: info@naacls.org
Student Outcome Data
Our program graduates are qualified to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) and be certified as Medical Laboratory Scientists.
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rate
Our graduation rate is defined as the number of students entering the professional phase of the CLS program in a certain year and completing the coursework and clinical rotation.
| Period | # completed program within expected time frame | % completed program within expected time frame |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20/21 | 95% |
| 2022 | 15/18 | 83% |
| 2023 | 20/22 | 90% |
| 2024 | 24/27 | 91% |
| 2025 | 22/22 | 100% |
| 5-year average = 92% |
Board of Certification Examination Results
Board of Certification Examination Results
Our certification exam results indicate the number of graduates who were certified successfully within first year of graduation.
| Period | # taking exam | # passed exam | pass rate % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 2022 | 10 | 7 | 70% |
| 2023 | 15 | 9 | 60% |
| 2024 | 27 | 21 | 78% |
| 2025 | 18 | 14 | 78%* |
| 5-year average = 72% |
Employment/Placement Rate
Employment/Placement Rate
Our employment/placement rate is defined as the percentage of graduates who were employed in the field or in a closely related field) and/or continued their education within one year of graduation.
| Period | # of graduates | # of respondents | % of respondents employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | 12 | 100% |
| 2022 | 18 | 11 | 100% |
| 2023 | 20 | 17 | 88% |
| 2024 | 27 | 14 | 100% |
| 2025 | 22 | 14 | 71% |
| 5-year average = 91.8% |
Affiliations
During your final year you are required to complete a clinical practicum. Our faculty and staff facilitate placements to make sure you find the right fit. You’ll also have the chance to interact with experts at the state and national levels, thanks to our cooperative programming and distance-education technologies.
Medical Technology Affiliations
6 Month Clinical
- Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital
- Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
- Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital
- Aspirus Langlade Hospital, Antigo
- Aspirus Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids
- Aurora Health Care/ACL Laboratories, West Allis
(includes Grafton, Green Bay, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Sheboygan and Summit) - Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay
- Black River Memorial Hospital, Black River Falls
- Columbus Community Hospital, Columbus
- Consultants Laboratory of WI, LLC, Fond du Lac
- Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay
- HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay
- HSHS St. Nicholas Hosipital, Sheboygan
- HSHS St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay
- Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff
- Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire
- Mercy Health System, Janesville
- Monroe Clinic, Monroe
- Osceola Medical Center, Osceola
- Richland Hospital, Richland Center
- St. Croix Regional Medical Center, St. Croix Falls
- St. Mary’s Hospital, Madison
- Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Prairie du Sac
- Southwest Health Center, Platteville
- ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah
(includes Appleton/Neenah, Berlin, New London, Waupaca and Wild Rose) - Upland Hills Health, Dodgeville
- UW Health, University Hospital, Madison
9 and 12 Month Clinical
Histotechnology Affiliations
School of Health Sciences and Wellness
Programs
School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies
Leadership and Project Management
Grow Your Education with Your Career
Grow your education as your career advances with UW-Stevens Point business programs at the associate, bachelor’s and master’s level. Begin your education with a professional associate degree in Leadership and Project Management. Transition seamlessly to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration to complete your four-year degree in just four more semesters. When the time is right for you, join the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Applied Leadership and Decision-Making to strengthen your professional skills. If you have coursework or a degree from outside UW-Stevens Point you can join programs at any stage. Contact an adviser with any questions and to construct a personalized academic plan.
Why study Leadership and Project Management at UW-Stevens Point?
As a UW-Stevens Point business administration student on the Marshfield or Wausau campus, you will learn how to make decisions, lead projects, allocate scarce resources, plan production and energize teams. You will gain the knowledge to drive enterprise goals so you are ready to advance in private, public and nonprofit organizations.
Anderson Classroom to Career Center
The Keith and Tammy Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center provides a single location for UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students to learn about majors, receive career and financial support, and discover internship and professional development opportunities. The Anderson C2C Center also serves as a hub for business outreach and event planning.
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointers in another city, you’re in luck. Check out our map and follow our LinkedIn page!
If you’d like to add your info to our interactive alumni map, just complete this form.
What to Expect?
Take Sentry School of Business and Economics courses on the Marshfield and Wausau campuses in all three academic programs. All programs are flexible and designed to fit your busy life. Upper level classes in the B.S. in Business Administration and MBA are taught in a hybrid format, mixing online and in person instruction during the evening. This format maintains the personal experience and attention, while providing the flexibility needed to accommodate your job, family and hobbies.
Also choose from a wide selection of online courses, or any of the courses offered on the Stevens Point campus. All Sentry School courses meet the same high standard of quality and can be freely substituted across locations and formats. Select the options that work best for you.
Get Involved on Campus
Students develop important people skills and build professional network by participating in our unique Smiley Professional Events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Pro Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics encourages all of our majors to develop their knowledge and skills outside of traditional classroom settings by joining one of our student organizations including:
- Entrepreneurship Club
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Professional Speaking and Leadership Club
- Society for Human Resources Management
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff members have real-world experience in a wide range of business disciplines as well as degrees from some of the most highly respected universities internationally. You’ll benefit from our hands-on style of instruction, personal attention and comprehensive understanding of our fields as you learn key concepts and practices of business applications.
View all our faculty/staff
Kevin Neuman
- Assistant Dean – College of Professional Studies
- Head – Sentry School of Business and Economics
- [ More… ]
AACSB Accreditation
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates will complete degrees from a program ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.
Sentry School of Business and Economics
Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Management
Elevate business with advanced management and leadership skills
As a management student at UW-Stevens Point, you will prepare to excel in and lead teams, negotiate conflict and develop strategies. You will learn to successfully lead people, manage projects and drive organizational success.
Why study Management at UW-Stevens Point?
Develop important people skills and build your professional network by participating in our unique events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Smiley Professional Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
Acquire valuable on-the-job experience and course credit by working in a business or nonprofit organization. Many interns get hired before graduation and receive job offers upon completing their internship.
Anderson Classroom to Career Center
The Keith and Tammy Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center provides a single location for UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students to learn about majors, receive career and financial support, and discover internship and professional development opportunities. The Anderson C2C Center also serves as a hub for business outreach and event planning.
Management; Finance; Marketing
Hired Before Graduation
Kylee Houfe
Kylee Houfe was hired before graduation at Fastenal Company in Madison, Wis., as a sales associate.
Management
Insights of Interns
Sam Jarosh
Sam Jarosh interned with the Wausau Woodchucks where he managed the employees, prepped for the season/games, and ensured customers (the fans) had an exceptional experience during each and every game.
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointers in another city, you’re in luck. Check out our map and follow our LinkedIn page!
If you’d like to add your info to our interactive alumni map, just complete this form.
What to Expect?
With a bachelor’s degree in management, you’ll qualify for an array of leadership positions and other advanced roles in private, public, and nonprofit organizations. Some management graduates also venture into entrepreneurship, creating their own successful businesses from the ground up. You’ll have the option to work across industries in positions such as:
- retail store manager/supervisor
- business development/sales manager
- business/management analyst
- human resources/labor relations
- project manager
- financial analyst
- recruiter
- operations manager/supervisor
- general manager
- personal financial advisor
Statewide job growth in management is projected to increase by 14.2% between 2014 and 2024. Learn to drive organizational success by leading colleagues and guiding organization operations. Students take courses in business, leadership, human resource management, organizational behavior, training and development, project management, and strategy. These classes improve critical thinking and develop the leadership skills necessary to manage complex organizations.
Get Involved on Campus
Students develop important people skills and build professional network by participating in our unique Smiley Professional Events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Pro Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics encourages all of our majors to develop their knowledge and skills outside of traditional classroom settings by joining one of our student organizations including:
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Professional Speaking and Leadership Club
- Society for Human Resource Management
Management
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff members have real-world experience in a wide range of business disciplines as well as degrees from some of the most highly respected universities internationally. You’ll benefit from our hands-on style of instruction, personal attention and comprehensive understanding of our fields as you learn key concepts and practices of business applications.
View all our faculty/staff
Elizabeth Martin
- Professor – Business
- Director – Anderson Classroom to Career Center
- [ More… ]
Lyna Matesi
- Associate Professor – Management
- Academic Director – Sentry School Graduate and Profession…
- [ More… ]
AACSB Accreditation
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates will complete degrees from a program ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.
Sentry School of Business and Economics
Programs
Sentry School of Business and Economics
110 Delzell Hall
910 Fremont St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2728
sentryschool@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies
Finance
A Career You Can Count On
As a finance student at UW-Stevens Point, you will learn to apply strategic corporate financial management concepts, develop personal financial planning and investment strategies, and understand financial markets. You also have the opportunity to take insurance and real estate courses.
Why study Finance at UW-Stevens Point?
Develop important people skills and build your professional network by participating in our unique events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Smiley Professional Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
Acquire valuable on-the-job experience and course credit by working in a business or nonprofit organization. Many interns get hired before graduation and receive job offers upon completing their internship.
Anderson Classroom to Career Center
The Keith and Tammy Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center provides a single location for UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students to learn about majors, receive career and financial support, and discover internship and professional development opportunities. The Anderson C2C Center also serves as a hub for business outreach and event planning.
Finance
Hired Before Graduation
Kyler Ernst
Kyler Ernst was hired before graduation at Evexia Wealth in Stevens Point, Wis., as a junior analyst.
Finance
Insights of Interns
Emily Gruber
Emily Gruber interned at CliftonLarsonAllen in Stevens Point, Wis., where she completed various different types of tax returns for individuals, partnerships and corporations. She also completed tax research and gained experience in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, real estate and construction.
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointers in another city, you’re in luck. Check out our map and follow our LinkedIn page!
If you’d like to add your info to our interactive alumni map, just complete this form.
What to Expect?
With a bachelor’s degree in finance, you’ll qualify for an array of leadership positions and other advanced roles in private, public and nonprofit organizations. Some finance graduates also venture into entrepreneurship, creating their own successful businesses from the ground up. You’ll have the option to work across industries in positions such as:
- accountant
- insurance sales agent
- financial analyst
- real estate agent/broker
- personal financial advisor
- auditor
- personal banker/banking sales staff
- financial services sales agent
- payroll specialist
Statewide job growth in finance is projected to increase by 9.9% between 2014 and 2024. Learn to strategically manage financial resources to drive individual or organizational success. Students take courses in business, corporate finance, financial markets, personal finance, investments, financial planning, insurance, real estate and strategy. These classes improve technical skills and critical thinking, and foster the decision-making skills necessary for a variety of financial management positions.
Get Involved on Campus
Students develop important people skills and build professional network by participating in our unique Smiley Professional Events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Pro Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics encourages all of our majors to develop their knowledge and skills outside of traditional classroom settings by joining one of our student organizations including:
- Accounting Club
- Economics Club
- Financial Literacy Association
Finance
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff members have real-world experience in a wide range of business disciplines as well as degrees from some of the most highly respected universities internationally. You’ll benefit from our hands-on style of instruction, personal attention and comprehensive understanding of our fields as you learn key concepts and practices of business applications.
View all our faculty/staff
Deborah Beyer
- Assistant Professor – Finance
- Director – Ruth E. Salzmann Center for Women's Leadership
230 Delzell Hall
AACSB Accreditation
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates will complete degrees from a program ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.
Sentry School of Business and Economics
Programs
Sentry School of Business and Economics
110 Delzell Hall
910 Fremont St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2728
sentryschool@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies
Data Analytics
Learn big data to influence decision-making
The data analytics program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point integrates big data, machine learning, predictive modeling and programming techniques, combined with the business skills needed to influence decision-making.
Why study Data Analytics at UW-Stevens Point?
All data analytics students complete a project in the senior capstone course, with the possibility of doing so in a paid position with program founder Sentry Insurance. Students also have opportunities to work on projects through the UW-Stevens Point Center for Data Analytics.
Data Analytics
These creative problem solvers make profound contributions – and good pay
Natasja Iversen loved math in high school. She took a computer programming class and became interested in a career path that combined them. “I found data analytics was a happy medium,” said the senior from Oshkosh. “I always liked problem-solving games. I like to visualize how to improve a process,” Iversen said. UW-Stevens Point was the right-size university, recommended by friends from a summer camp.
Anderson Classroom to Career Center
The Keith and Tammy Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center provides a single location for UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students to learn about majors, receive career and financial support, and discover internship and professional development opportunities. The Anderson C2C Center also serves as a hub for business outreach and event planning.
Data Analytics
Hired Before Graduation
Maxime Ngalamulume
Maxime Ngalamulume was hired before graduation at Sentry in Stevens Point, Wis., as a data analyst.
Data Analytics
Insights of Interns
Carter Stanton
Carter Stanton interned with Midwest General Repair and Fabrication LLC in Reeseville, Wis., where he generating custom reports in Excel for the organization.
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointers in another city, you’re in luck. Check out our map and follow our LinkedIn page!
If you’d like to add your info to our interactive alumni map, just complete this form.
What to Expect?
Data analytics is one of the highest paying and fastest growing occupations in the U.S. economy. The skills learned in the program can be applied in any industry that generates and uses data to drive their business, including insurance, health care, manufacturing and marketing.
Get Involved on Campus
Students develop important people skills and build professional network by participating in our unique Smiley Professional Events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Pro Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics encourages all of our majors to develop their knowledge and skills outside of traditional classroom settings by joining one of our student organizations. The newly-formed Data Analytics Technology & AI Club student organization offers data analytics students the opportunity to collaborate outside of class hours.
Center for Data Analytics
The Center for Data Analytics at UW-Stevens Point serves as a dynamic liaison between the university and various organizations that seek expertise in the realm of data analytics. Our core competencies encompass a wide range of analysis including descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive.
Data Analytics
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff members have real-world experience in a wide range of business disciplines as well as degrees from some of the most highly respected universities internationally. You’ll benefit from our hands-on style of instruction, personal attention and comprehensive understanding of our fields as you learn key concepts and practices of business applications.
View all our faculty/staff
Kurt Pflughoeft
- Sentry Endowed Chair of Computational Analytics
- Director – Center for Data Analytics
- [ More… ]
Nik Butz
- Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair of Business Analytics
- Associate Professor – Management
- [ More… ]
233 Delzell Hall
AACSB Accreditation
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates will complete degrees from a program ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.
Sentry School of Business and Economics
Programs
Sentry School of Business and Economics
110 Delzell Hall
910 Fremont St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2728
sentryschool@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies
Business Economics
Take economic insight to a new level with a degree from UW-Stevens Point
As a business economics student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, you will learn to model the behavior of individuals, businesses and governments to analyze resource allocation, firm performance and public policies. You will also develop analytical-thinking skills that can be successfully applied in business, law, public administration and other fields.
Why study Business Economics at UW-Stevens Point?
Develop important people skills and build your professional network by participating in our unique events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Smiley Professional Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
Acquire valuable on-the-job experience and course credit by working in a business or nonprofit organization. Many interns get hired before graduation and receive job offers upon completing their internship.
Anderson Classroom to Career Center
The Keith and Tammy Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center provides a single location for UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students to learn about majors, receive career and financial support, and discover internship and professional development opportunities. The Anderson C2C Center also serves as a hub for business outreach and event planning.
Business Economics
Hired Before Graduation
Kevin Alvarez
Kevin Alvarez was hired before graduation at Sentry in Stevens Point as a claims representative.
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointers in another city, you’re in luck. Check out our map and follow our LinkedIn page!
If you’d like to add your info to our interactive alumni map, just complete this form.
What to Expect?
Our alumni are employed in such fields as manufacturing, banking, insurance, and real estate. They work in firms of different sizes, locally and internationally. Graduates of our economics program find employment in various areas including:
- private and public businesses
- state or federal government
- nonprofit institutions
, - schools
- banks
- financial management firms
- law firms
Statewide job growth in marketing is projected to increase by 19% between 2014 and 2024. Learn to drive organizational success by getting the word out about products and services. Students take courses in business, consumer behavior, marketing research, digital marketing, sports marketing, international marketing, and strategy. These classes improve critical thinking and foster the creativity necessary to lead marketing campaigns.
Get Involved on Campus
Students develop important people skills and build professional network by participating in our unique Smiley Professional Events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Pro Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics encourages all of our majors to develop their knowledge and skills outside of traditional classroom settings by joining one of our student organizations including:
- Economics Club
- Financial Literacy Association
- Institute of Management Accountants
Business Economics
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff members have real-world experience in a wide range of business disciplines as well as degrees from some of the most highly respected universities internationally. You’ll benefit from our hands-on style of instruction, personal attention and comprehensive understanding of our fields as you learn key concepts and practices of business applications.
View all our faculty/staff
Jason Davis
- Coordinator – Economics Area
- Professor – Economics
217 Delzell Hall
Kevin Neuman
- Assistant Dean – College of Professional Studies
- Head – Sentry School of Business and Economics
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Scott Wallace
- Director – Center for the Business and Economic Insight
- Professor – Economics
218 Delzell Hall
AACSB Accreditation
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates will complete degrees from a program ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.
Sentry School of Business and Economics
Programs
Sentry School of Business and Economics
110 Delzell Hall
910 Fremont St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2728
sentryschool@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies
Marketing
Drive organizational success through stakeholder engagement
As a marketing student at UW-Stevens Point, you will learn to identify new markets and design campaigns to connect businesses with customers. You’ll develop a mix of analytical and decision-making skills to creatively and strategically promote your organization.
Why study Marketing at UW-Stevens Point?
Develop important people skills and build your professional network by participating in our unique events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Smiley Professional Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
Acquire valuable on-the-job experience and course credit by working in a business or nonprofit organization. Many interns get hired before graduation and receive job offers upon completing their internship.
Anderson Classroom to Career Center
The Keith and Tammy Anderson Classroom to Career (C2C) Center provides a single location for UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics students to learn about majors, receive career and financial support, and discover internship and professional development opportunities. The Anderson C2C Center also serves as a hub for business outreach and event planning.
Marketing
Hired Before Graduation
Ethan Bohlman
Ethan Bohlman was hired before graduation at Omnia Fishing in Golden Valley, Minn., as a social content producer.
Marketing
Insights of Interns
Amie Smith
Amie Smith interned with the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County in Stevens Point, Wis., where she learned numerous types of marketing and fundraising efforts. This included tasks such as creating social media posts, making monthly newsletters and virtual event planning.
Alumni Map
Where are they now?
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics alumni live and work all over the world—so if you’re looking for networking opportunities close to a new home or contact info for fellow Pointers in another city, you’re in luck. Check out our map and follow our LinkedIn page!
If you’d like to add your info to our interactive alumni map, just complete this form.
What to Expect?
With a bachelor’s degree in marketing, you’ll qualify for an array of leadership positions and other advanced roles in private, public, and nonprofit organizations. Some marketing graduates also venture into entrepreneurship, creating their own successful businesses from the ground up. You’ll have the option to work across industries in positions such as:
- marketing specialist
- public relations/communications specialist
- marketing coordinator/assistant
- market research analyst
- sales representative
- business development/sales manager
- account manager/representative
- product manager
Statewide job growth in marketing is projected to increase by 19% between 2014 and 2024. Learn to drive organizational success by getting the word out about products and services. Students take courses in business, consumer behavior, marketing research, digital marketing, sports marketing, international marketing, and strategy. These classes improve critical thinking and foster the creativity necessary to lead marketing campaigns.
Get Involved on Campus
Students develop important people skills and build professional network by participating in our unique Smiley Professional Events program. Hear top-notch speakers and meet local business representatives at our panel discussions, networking events and career-skills workshops. Choose from more than 300 Pro Events every year to build your personal path to career success.
The Sentry School of Business and Economics encourages all of our majors to develop their knowledge and skills outside of traditional classroom settings by joining one of our student organizations including:
- Agency 81
- American Marketing Association
- Entrepreneurship Club
Marketing
Navigate Your Major
Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!
Meet Your Faculty and Staff
Our faculty and staff members have real-world experience in a wide range of business disciplines as well as degrees from some of the most highly respected universities internationally. You’ll benefit from our hands-on style of instruction, personal attention and comprehensive understanding of our fields as you learn key concepts and practices of business applications.
View all our faculty/staff
Ricardo Boeing
- Director of Internships – Sentry School of Business and E…
- Professor – Marketing
- [ More… ]
AACSB Accreditation
UW-Stevens Point Sentry School of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates will complete degrees from a program ranked among the top 20 percent in the nation and top 5 percent in the world.
Sentry School of Business and Economics
Programs
Sentry School of Business and Economics
110 Delzell Hall
910 Fremont St.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-2728
sentryschool@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies