Bachelor of Science in Social Science

at Upper Iowa University - Wausau Campus USA

Looking for a bachelor’s degree built with inspiring and thought-provoking variety in mind? UIU’s Liberal Arts program offers students an educational experience that is both flexible and dynamic while remaining firmly rooted in the Liberal Arts tradition.

UIU’s Social Science program is geared toward those students interested in broader exposure to the social sciences and is particularly well suited to adult learners and those students planning careers in law, business and public administration.

UIU’s comprehensive Communication Studies degree reflects the diverse skillset that communication media professionals need to be successful. When you leave UIU, you will be proficient in writing, speaking and visual communication. You will also have enhanced your ability to plan, organize, evaluate, and think strategically and creatively.

Looking to join one of the fastest growing career fields in the United States and the world? As people and communities experience increasing need for human services professionals, the demand is great for trained people who can provide assistance to a diverse and ever-changing population. As a graduate of UIU’s Human Services program, you will have knowledge, skills and confidence to assist individuals, families and communities in need.

Looking for job security? How about a career in the largest, yet rapidly growing, private sector, one employing 13% of the U.S. workforce. Your flexible UIU Health Services Administration degree is your ticket to career opportunities in hospitals, clinics, senior living, public health, insurance, and even human resources and human services. As a UIU graduate, you will have the knowledge, skills, and leadership traits employers demand in the people they hire.

Ready to advance your career? UIU’s MBA program is designed for the recent college graduate or tenured professional looking to take that next step in their career. Our forward-thinking curriculum is a stepping stone for careers not just in business, but in health care, higher education, athletics and public services. UIU MBA professors are professionals who, working in the fields they teach, bring real-life experience to the classroom.

Want a career where you can examine society and its behaviors through the groups, cultures, and ways in which we interact? In UIU’s Sociology program, you develop an understanding of human relationships and the web of social factors that impact our daily lives.

Seeking a career in the wide world of business? UIU’s Business Administration degree gives you seven emphases to pick from, and you will leave UIU with the foundation of knowledge, hands-on experience, and confidence you need for success. Our expert faculty help you understand the world of business and help you strengthen the leadership, collaboration, communication, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills you need to conquer it.

Follow your great degree from UIU with a high-paying career in human resource management. UIU’s Human Resources Management program provides you with the real-world skills you need to succeed in the ever-changing, high-demand field of human resource management. You will learn the details and ethical standards around strategic plans, staffing, training/development, and compensation that will help you impress in your job interview.

Today’s world of uncertainty dictates a need for prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. UIU’s Emergency and Disaster Management program integrates theory with practice to prepare you to understand, manage, and mitigate the physical and human consequences of natural, technological, civil, and human-caused disasters.