College of Professional Studies

Students of the UW-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies (CPS) are trained as professionals in business, education or health-related fields, and are attuned to the college’s values of being proactive, resourceful, connected and caring. Whether pursuing a degree in nursing, early childhood education, business or another of our professional disciplines, our students continually develop skills in and out of the classroom that prepare them to make a positive and lasting impact on the world in which they live and work. Our goal is to develop leaders who are prepared to combat the most pressing and critical issues that plague our society.

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Why choose the College of Professional Studies?

Pre-professional majors require students to work a semester or longer actually on the job in an apprentice role, where they are graded by both university faculty and the practitioners under whom they work. This culminating experience is called different things by different majors: student teaching, internship, externship or clinical experiences. Our students achieve acceptance into prestigious internships at a rate higher than the national average.

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Our college’s majors and graduate programs are as diverse, but their common thread is student professional preparation. Watch our featured videos to learn more.

Insights of Interns

Students from the College of Professional Studies share what it’s like get a taste of the working life.

2,860

total CPS students, including 485 graduate students

1,000

students graduated from CPS programs in 2021-22

CPS centers and community outreach programs

Prepare for a profession

Pre-professional programs typically require a lot of supervised and graded practicum experiences/labs, where for instance, athletic training students actually tape ankles or education students tutor sixth graders. Practicums, internships and labs help students to affirm their interest in the major. These hands-on experiences also help the faculty to see if the students can actually do the job well, not just talk about it.

All CPS Programs

School of Education

We are the hub of teacher preparation programs at UW-Stevens Point and have been preparing outstanding teachers since 1894.

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School of Health Sciences and Wellness

We prepare students to help people live more healthfully in a variety of high-demand occupations

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Sentry School of Business and Economics

We deliver in-demand skills, professional development experiences and access to employers.

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Department of Military Science

The skills that you gain through ROTC will make you a very marketable leader who will be successful in either the military or civilian sector.

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“When deciding to attend UW-Stevens Point, I knew I wanted to stay close to my family. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect as a non-traditional transfer student. Little did I know, the university and its community would grow to be a part of my family.”

Vanessa KurthMarketing

“I was inspired to become a teacher by seeing the difference my parents are able to make on each of their students.”

Payton WesterElementary Education

“We all concluded that this DPT program is one of the best things that we ever did.”

Abby ScaffidiDoctor of Physical Therapy

“There are so many people here to support you, your ideas … or maybe even to address where your restlessness might be pushing you.”

Leah KnightsMBA

Improving social and professional landscapes

Centers and Outreach

Our programs and faculty have a profound impact on the decisions in our region. Many serve the community by helping local professionals and leaders make decisions that enhance the overall economic, education, health and social well being of every citizen. We bring value and strength to the economy by developing a workforce for Central Wisconsin, developing programs that directly respond to the needs of the community, and by producing graduates who become the leaders of our region, state, nation and world.

Alumni and Giving

Students of the UW-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies are trained as professionals and are attuned to the college’s values of being proactive, resourceful, connected and caring. To fulfill our vision and build upon the tradition of excellence that has defined CPS, we ask you to join us to enable the next generation of our graduates to advance their professions and contribute to our region and beyond.

Give to CPS

Impact a student’s professional future by creating a scholarship or donating to a fund.

Giving

Alumni Maps

Tell us what’s new and connect with other Pointers around the world by adding yourself to one of our alumni maps!

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Heroes Awards

These two awards are presented to one student and one faculty/staff each year who have overcome a challenge or advocated for something bigger than themselves.

Heroes Awards

Meet Your Dean and Assistant Deans

Our faculty and staff work in tandem with industry leaders to advance their professions by providing a well-prepared workforce, applying cutting-edge research and contributing professional expertise. 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 applications.

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