University of West Florida

Accountancy

Graduate program in accountancy providing advanced study in accounting, auditing, and taxation to prepare students for professional practice and CPA licensure.

Accounting

Accounting

Administration

Master of Science in Administration offering advanced study in organizational and administrative management.

Advanced Business Analytics

The Advanced Business Analytics Certificate is designed to develop advanced skills for handling and analyzing business data.

AI in the Workplace

The AI in the Workplace Certificate is designed to help students apply artificial intelligence tools and concepts in professional settings.

Anthropology

Anthropology

Applied Behavior Analysis

The Undergraduate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Certificate provides coursework in behavior analysis toward professional certification requirements.

Art

The B.A. in Art offers three specializations, Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, and Art History, with Studio Art concentrations in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, ceramics, and new and mixed media.

Associate of Arts

The general Associate of Arts degree is available to students who satisfy UWF's General Education curriculum and complete at least 60 semester hours, providing a foundation for transfer into a baccalaureate program.

Athletic Training

Professional graduate program preparing students for certification and practice as athletic trainers in healthcare settings.

Athletic Training/Trainer

Aviation Supply Chains and Logistics

The Certificate in Aviation Supply Chains and Logistics focuses on air cargo and aviation logistics within supply chain management.

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Behavior Analysis

BFA in Graphic Design

Biology

Biology

Biology Teaching

The B.A. in Biology Teaching prepares and certifies graduates to teach biology in the Florida public high school system, combining biology core courses with teacher preparation.

Biomedical Sciences

BSBA in Human Resource Management

BS in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Business Administration

Master of Business Administration developing advanced management, finance, and leadership competencies across business functions.

Business Admin & Mgmt

Business Admin & Mgmt

Business Analytics

The Business Analytics Certificate covers the managerial aspects of business analytics skills required to handle big data in the modern business world.

Business Economics

The B.S.B.A. in Business Economics is for students interested in economics as it applies to business and government organizations, providing a comprehensive view of economics with analytical tools for business decision-making.

Business Essentials

The Business Essentials Certificate enables students to learn about core business concepts and practices.

Business Managerial Economics

Categorical Concentration in Core Lab (Hematology & Clinical Chemistry)

This certificate provides focused laboratory training in hematology and clinical chemistry for the MLT to MLS pathway.

Chemistry

Chemistry (BA)

The B.A. in Chemistry offers Chemistry and Chemistry/Biochemistry specializations for students who need a strong chemistry background for application in fields such as business, education, forensic science, pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-law.

Chemistry (BS)

The B.S. in Chemistry, approved by the American Chemical Society, offers Chemistry and Chemistry/Biochemistry specializations and is recommended for students entering graduate programs in chemistry or seeking employment as professional chemists.

Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences

This certificate focuses on elements of introductory general chemistry and organic chemistry for students in laboratory health sciences.

Civic Literacy

The Civic Literacy Certificate is designed to introduce undergraduate students to civic literacy and the foundations of American government and civic engagement.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering is the study of planning, designing, and supervising construction of infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, highways, dams, and water treatment facilities, preparing graduates for professional practice or graduate study.

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (formerly Medical Technology), accredited by NAACLS, builds on a foundation of biology and chemistry to prepare students for careers as medical laboratory scientists.

College Student Affairs Administration

Graduate program preparing professionals for administration and student affairs roles in higher education.

College Student Counseling & Personnel Services

Communication

The B.A. in Communication empowers students to manage professional communication challenges across media platforms through hands-on learning in production studios and labs, with tracks in advertising/PR/social media, communication studies, and digital storytelling and journalism.

Communication (Mass)

Community Health Liaison

Computer Engineering

Computer & Information Science

Computer & Information Science

Computer Science

Graduate program providing advanced study in computer science theory, software systems, and computing applications.

Computer Science

Construction Management

The Construction Management program provides foundational knowledge in commercial and residential construction, covering construction methods, planning, building materials, codes, safety, contracting, and scheduling.

Criminal Justice

Graduate program providing advanced study of criminal justice systems, policy, and administration.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program focuses on law, crime, law enforcement, corrections, and the criminal justice system, preparing students for entry-level positions, research in the field, or advanced degrees.

Criminal Justice Leadership

Graduate certificate preparing students for leadership roles in criminal justice, culminating in a leadership portfolio capstone.

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Criminal Justice Studies

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduate program advancing educators' expertise in curriculum design, instruction, and teaching practice.

Curriculum and Instruction

Education Specialist program providing advanced graduate study in curriculum and instruction beyond the master's level.

Curriculum and Instruction

Doctoral program preparing educators as scholar-practitioners and leaders in curriculum and instruction.

Curriculum & Instruction

Curriculum & Instruction

Curriculum & Instruction

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity Certificate is focused on networking and security, developing technical and problem-solving skills to secure information systems.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

Cyber Technologies

The Cyber Technologies Certificate prepares students for relevant and valued industry certifications, developing technical and problem-solving skills in cyber technologies.

Data in the Workplace

The Data in the Workplace Certificate guides students in applying data skills and concepts in professional settings.

Data Science

In the Data Science Certificate program, students learn relevant data science skills and techniques.

Data Science

Digital Marketing

The Digital Marketing Certificate was developed in response to industry demand, enabling students to earn additional credentials in digital marketing.

Dramatic Arts

Earth and Environmental Science Teaching

The B.A. in Earth and Environmental Science Teaching prepares students for certification to teach earth and environmental science at the secondary level.

Ed Admin/Leadership

Ed Media/Instructional Systems (13.0601)

Educational Leadership

Graduate program preparing educators for school leadership and administration, including leadership certification.

Electrical

Electrical Engineering

The B.S. in Electrical Engineering, offered by the Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, prepares students for successful professional careers in engineering.

Elementary Education

The B.A. in Elementary Education leads directly to Florida teacher certification in Elementary Education for grades Kindergarten through Grade 6 with ESOL and Reading Endorsements.

Elementary Teacher Ed

Engineering

Engineering Professional

The Engineering Professional Certificate is focused on engineering professional knowledge and helps students prepare for engineering certifications.

Engineering Tech

Engineering Technology

The B.S. in Engineering Technology prepares graduates for a variety of engineering-associated positions with industry.

English

English

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation helps students develop an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation through required coursework.

Entry-Level Respiratory Therapy

Environmental Science

Environmental Science

Essentials of Accounting

The Essentials of Accounting Certificate provides foundational knowledge in accounting and business law through a 12 semester-hour program.

Exceptional Student and Elementary Education

The B.A. degree program prepares students to teach in classrooms that include children and youth with exceptionalities, featuring a CAEP-accredited Exceptional Student and Elementary Certification specialization.

Exceptional Student Education

Graduate program preparing educators to teach and support students with exceptionalities and special needs.

Executive Business Administration: Leadership Practice and Purpose

Executive MBA focused on leadership practice and organizational purpose for experienced working professionals.

Exercise Science

Family Nurse Practitioner

Finance

The Finance Certificate provides students with a general background in finance and investments.

Finance

Fine Arts

The B.F.A. is a professional degree with concentrations in Graphic Design and Fine Art, offering intensive studio study that prepares students for careers as practicing designers and artists.

Fraud Examinations

The Fraud Examinations Certificate is designed to increase students' skills and knowledge in detecting and examining fraud.

French Language and Culture

The French Language and Culture Certificate is designed for students to develop proficiency in the French language and an understanding of French culture.

General Business

General Studies

General Studies (Undeclared/Undecided Majors)

Geographic Information Science

The GIS Certificate, offered completely online, is a 24-credit program designed to prepare students in the geospatial sciences.

Geographic Information Science Administration

Geographic Information Science (GIS)

Graduate certificate in geographic information science including applied GIS coursework and internship.

Geographic Information Science (GIS) Administration

Graduate program in the administration and application of geographic information science and spatial technologies.

Global Hospitality and Tourism

The Julian and Kim MacQueen Guest Experience Management program employs a global approach with worldwide experiential learning, preparing graduates for leadership positions in resorts, events, and convention and visitors management.

Graphic Design and Digital Media

The B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Digital Media prepares students to become participating members in a dynamic field, culminating in a competitive Graduation Exhibition in the senior year.

Health and Physical Education

Health and Physical Education

Healthcare Administration

Health Informatics

Graduate certificate in health informatics covering health information systems and data management.

Health Promotion and Wellness

Graduate program focused on health promotion, wellness program planning, and community and worksite health.

Health Science

Health Sciences

The B.S. in Health Sciences develops health professionals, healthcare administrators, and assistant behavior analysts, with specializations in Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, and Behavior Analysis.

Historic Preservation

Graduate certificate in historic preservation culminating in a professional research project evaluating a historic property to National Register standards.

History

History

Hospitality Admin/Mgmt

Humanities (24.0102/24.0198/30.0401)

Human Resource Management

The B.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management equips graduates to recruit, hire, deploy, and strategically manage human capital, emphasizing workforce management and core business competencies.

Human Resources Management

The Human Resources Management Certificate focuses on the knowledge and skills involved in managing an organization's workforce.

Information Security Management

The Information Security Management Certificate addresses the non-technical, managerial aspects of information security.

Information Technology

Information Technology

Instructional and Performance Technology

Doctoral program advancing research and practice in instructional design and human performance technology.

Instructional Design

The Instructional Design Certificate provides students with skills in designing effective instruction and can be completed in as little as two semesters.

Instructional Design and Performance Technology

Graduate program in the design of instruction and performance-improvement technologies for learning environments.

Instructional Design and Technology

Instructional Design and Technology

Instructional Technology

The Instructional Technology Certificate provides students with skills in applying technology to instruction and can be completed in as little as two semesters.

Intelligence Analysis

The Intelligence Analysis Certificate is designed to expose students to the theory and practice of intelligence analysis.

Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Interdisc. Biological & Physical Sci (30.0103)

Interdisciplinary Humanities

The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities in Arts Administration provides a broad understanding of administrative functions within arts organizations, with intensive training in Art and Design, Music, or Theatre.

Interdisciplinary Sciences

The Interdisciplinary Science program provides a broadly based education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math rather than in-depth study of one field, suitable for students preparing for graduate or professional school.

Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences draws on multiple social science disciplines and offers specializations in Children and Society and Community Education.

International Affairs

Graduate program providing advanced study of global politics, diplomacy, and international relations.

International Relations

International Studies

The B.A. in International Studies is an interdisciplinary program bringing together social sciences, humanities, and business to train students to approach global issues, preparing them for careers in government, military, and business.

Japanese Language and Culture

The Japanese Language and Culture Certificate develops proficiency in Japanese language and culture, valued by government agencies and global employers.

Legal Assisting

Legal Studies Pre-Law

The Legal Studies Pre-Law program provides a broad understanding of basic principles of law and the role and function of the legal system, providing a foundation for law-related careers and law school or other graduate education.

Management

The B.S.B.A. in Management prepares students for the world of business with a focus on effectively managing organizations, people, and resources.

Management Development

The Management Development Certificate provides students with management knowledge and skills through 12 semester hours of coursework, a good starting point for aspiring managers.

Management Information Systems

The B.S.B.A. in Management Information Systems emphasizes the use of information technology to support business operations and decision-making.

Marine/Aquatic Biology

Marine Biology

UWF is one of only a few institutions offering a B.S. in Marine Biology; the curriculum includes core biology courses with electives emphasizing theoretical and practical aspects of aquatic and marine biology.

Maritime Studies

Marketing

The B.S.B.A. in Marketing prepares students to adopt a market orientation as a guiding management philosophy, with specializations in Comprehensive Marketing, Global Marketing, and Sales Management.

Marketing Mgmt

Master of Arts in International Affairs

Mathematical Sciences

Graduate program providing advanced study in mathematics and the mathematical sciences.

Mathematics

Mathematics

Mathematics Teaching

The B.A. in Mathematics Teaching prepares students for certification to teach mathematics at the secondary level.

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Technology

Mgmt Info Systems/Busi Data Proc.

Movement Sciences and Health

Graduate program offering advanced study in movement sciences, exercise, and health.

Music

The B.M. in Music is designed to prepare students for careers in the field of music; admission is granted by the Williams School of Music and requires an audition.

Music and an Outside Field

The B.A. in Music and an Outside Field is designed for students who combine the study of music with a selected outside field of 27 credits.

Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education prepares graduates to teach music in public and private schools; UWF is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

Music Performance

Music Teacher Education

Nonprofit / Public / Organizational Management

Nursing

Graduate nursing program providing advanced study for professional nursing practice and leadership roles.

Nursing

The B.S.N. prepares students to become clinical generalists who are leaders, managers, and lifelong learners, using the nursing process to care for clients of diverse backgrounds and ages across healthcare settings.

Nursing/Registered Nurse

Nursing/Registered Nurse

Philosophy

Physics

Physics (BA)

The B.A. in Physics imparts an understanding of fundamental physics with greater flexibility for electives outside the major, suitable for students combining physics with other interests.

Physics (BS)

The B.S. in Physics focuses on the study of matter and its motion, covering electricity and magnetism, electronics, mechanics, optics, quantum phenomena, relativity, and thermodynamics, with Physics and Engineering Physics specializations.

Political Science

Graduate program providing advanced study of political systems, theory, and public policy.

Political Science

The B.A. in Political Science provides a foundation in the liberal arts and social sciences, examining governance, law and justice, democracies and dictatorships, political leadership, war, and the maintenance of peace.

Political Science & Government

Political Science & Government

Psychology

Psychology

Psychology (BA)

The B.A. in Psychology enables students to study human behavior and understand the multiple influences created by biological, developmental, and social processes.

Psychology (BS)

The B.S. in Psychology approaches human behavior as a scientific discipline, emphasizing scientific methods, biological bases of behavior, and developmental change.

Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health, offered by the Department of Public Health, prepares students for careers promoting and protecting the health of communities and populations.

Public Health

Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing

The Public, Technical, and Workplace Writing Certificate gives students the background in professional writing needed for career success.

Reading Education

Graduate program preparing educators as reading and literacy specialists.

Reading Teacher Ed

Sales Management

The Sales Management Certificate is designed to enable students to earn additional credentials and skills in sales management.

Security Analyst

Students who earn the Security Analyst Certificate develop practical skills to work as security analysts.

Social Media Communication

The Social Media Communication Certificate is designed to prepare students for the digitally connected communication workplace.

Social Sciences

Social Work

Social Work

Software Development

The B.S. in Software Development integrates fundamental software development concepts with modern programming languages, database systems, software engineering principles, and mobile and net-centric application development.

Spanish Language and Culture

The Spanish Language and Culture Certificate is designed to build proficiency in the Spanish language and an understanding of the cultures it represents.

Special Ed

Special Ed

Special Topics in Healthcare Administration

This certificate increases students' skills and knowledge in healthcare administration, complementing the general Health Sciences or Healthcare Administration degree.

Sport Management

Sports Coaching and Physical Education

The B.S. in Sports Coaching and Physical Education prepares students for positions in teaching, coaching, the health and fitness industry, and recreation services, and for graduate study.

Strategic Communication and Leadership

Studio/Fine Art (50.0101/50.0701)

Supply Chain Logistics

The Supply Chain Logistics Certificate provides 12 upper-division semester hours in supply chain and logistics management.

Supply Chain Logistics Management

Technologist in Clinical Chemistry

This certificate provides categorical laboratory training in clinical chemistry for the MLT to MLS pathway.

Technologist in Hematology

This certificate provides categorical laboratory training in hematology for the MLT to MLS pathway.

Technologist in Microbiology

This certificate provides categorical laboratory training in microbiology for the MLT to MLS pathway.

Theatre (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies allows flexibility to explore many different aspects of theatre, encouraging students to audition for productions and participate backstage in areas of interest.

Theatre (BFA)

The B.F.A. in Theatre is a professional degree with specializations in Musical Theatre, Acting, and Design and Technology, providing hands-on, personalized training that accelerates students to a professional level.

Visual Art

Work & Organizational Psychology

The Work & Organizational Psychology Certificate prepares students for careers in fields such as human resources and industrial-organizational psychology.