Viterbo University

Accounting (BBA)

Viterbo's accounting program has an excellent reputation for developing students' technical and leadership skills in this exciting and ever-changing profession. Often described as the language of business, accounting is a lucrative field that is in high demand in the business world. Students will learn to keep pace with the latest trends in technology, increased government regulation, tax law changes, the globalization of business, and the ongoing restructuring of corporations.

Accounting (BBA Degree Completion)

Viterbo's accounting degree completion program is an online program that allows students to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree following the completion of an associate degree in accounting or the completion of the required accounting prerequisite courses.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

This post-graduate certificate prepares nurses to practice interprofessionally in an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner specialty role and to advocate for quality and safety outcomes for persons and families experiencing acute, critical, or chronically-critically ill situations. Graduates demonstrate professionalism, ethical leadership, and faithful service in their role and setting while facilitating translation of research and evidence into practice.

American Sign Language

Viterbo offers this certificate program, which can be added onto a current undergraduate degree program. The required coursework is LANG-201, 202, and 301.

Applied Mathematics and Analytics

Applied mathematics and analytics majors create solutions to complex real-world problems through a mathematical approach. Students build a theoretical foundation of mathematics, apply programming strategies to analyze and visualize data, and create predictive models to aid in decision-making through course-embedded projects. These course-embedded projects hone critical thinking skills, and provide students with invaluable teamwork, communication, and networking opportunities that employers seek.

Art Education

The art education major combines studio art and art history coursework with a professional education sequence leading to teacher licensure. Program learning outcomes were developed by the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) and adopted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).

Biochemistry

Viterbo's biochemistry program prepares students for healthcare and STEM-related careers by integrating foundational and humanistic knowledge with collaborative skills. This integration is achieved through a curriculum that invites students to use knowledge in applied settings such as course-embedded research, service-learning, and community building both on and off-campus.

Biology

Viterbo's biology program provides students with a breadth of knowledge within the biological sciences, including cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution; as well as the opportunity to gain a greater depth of knowledge in specialized areas of interest. The biology program at Viterbo offers a student-centered learning environment including hands-on experiences, career exploration, research, and internships within the curriculum.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration, offered in person or online, prepares graduates to empathetically lead change in teams and organizations and to practice evidence-based decision-making for organizations. Students learn to communicate intentionally across organizational settings and to create innovative and sustainable business strategies and processes responsibly. Programs in the Dahl School of Business are accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs.

Business Administration

Viterbo's business administration program is broad and flexible and provides students with a solid foundation in a variety of major business topics, including marketing, finance, management, ethics, and law. Students can design an academic program that concentrates on their areas of interest and prepares them for employment in today's rapidly evolving business world.

Business Education

The Viterbo University business education major prepares students to become business teachers at the middle and secondary levels. Through a combination of courses from the Dahl School of Business and the School of Education, a strong liberal arts foundation is provided, setting students up to enter the sought after field of business education.

Business Leadership

Viterbo's business leadership degree completion program is an online program that allows students to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree using previously earned college credit, military credit, or credit for prior learning. Business leadership represents the study of organizational theory and management, allowing students to build upon their practical experience and skills while expanding upon knowledge in finance, marketing, and accounting.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The exact number of courses taken by certificate students will be determined upon entry into the program, and students will be required to take a minimum of 18 credit hours.

Communication Disorders and Sciences

The Communication Disorders and Sciences program is 54 to 57 credits of core coursework that will build an understanding of the biological, physical, social, and linguistic aspects of communication. Through facility mentorship, coursework, and clinical observations students will develop an understanding of what happens when communication is impaired.

Community Interpreting

This certificate program is a total of 13 credits and takes one academic year to complete (August-May). The four required courses are taught in an online format, with a face-to-face option for local students. There is also a one credit internship to be completed in spring semester.

Community Medical Dietetics

The Master of Science in Community Medical Dietetics prepares graduates to facilitate inter- and intra-professional teamwork and collaboration; to design, conduct, analyze, and defend research applicable to the practice setting; and to apply leadership principles to practice positions in nutrition and dietetics.

Computer Programming

Viterbo offers this certificate program, which can be added onto a current undergraduate degree program. The required coursework is CSCI-110, 160, and 200.

Computer Science

Viterbo's computer science program is 41 credits (internship pathway) or 47 credits (co-op pathway) of core coursework, consisting of computer science, mathematics, information systems, and management courses.

Counselor Education and Supervision

All students are required to complete 60 credits and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be awarded the doctoral degree in counseling, education, and supervision. The core courses include practicum experiences and research activities, and all students complete a dissertation on a topic relevant to counseling practice, counselor education, and/or supervision prior to graduation. The Counselor Education and Supervision Program was approved by the Higher Learning Commission in May of 2018.

Criminal and Community Justice (BA)

Viterbo's criminal and community justice program provides students with exposure to many aspects of the legal system and careers in corrections, the courts, law enforcement, and victim services. Viterbo students will not only gain knowledge of the structure and function of the criminal justice system, but develop awareness of social issues, ethics, and the role of class, race, and gender in their profession.

Criminal and Community Justice (BS)

Viterbo's criminal and community justice program provides students with exposure to many aspects of the legal system and careers in corrections, the courts, law enforcement, and victim services. Viterbo students will not only gain knowledge of the structure and function of the criminal justice system, but develop awareness of social issues, ethics, and the role of class, race, and gender in their profession.

Data Analytics

The data analytics program combines core business curriculum with courses in business intelligence, data analysis, and computer science, machine learning, and ethics. The program will help develop the next generation of ethically-centered and data-informed business leaders.

Dietetic Internship

The DI program is only open to students who have completed the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) foundation knowledge and skills in previous undergraduate work. The DI allows for the mastery of practitioner competencies set forth by ACEND for entry level dietitians through approximately 1230 hours of supervised practice experience in cooperating facilities, and upon successful completion students are eligible to write the Registration Examination for Dietitians.

Education

The Master of Arts in Education prepares educators to communicate information in a scholarly fashion, apply quality principles of teacher leadership, and integrate historical, philosophical, and social foundations of education into their educational practices. EDUC 604 Proseminar is the culminating course in the MAE program, offered on campus each summer, where students present their research and participate in commencement ceremonies.

Education

Associate of Science in Education is a credential awarded to a student in a Viterbo University education program who satisfies the requirements of the degree as outlined below. With this earned Associate of Science in Education degree, students are eligible to apply for a substitute teaching license in the state of Wisconsin.

Elementary Education (BS Degree Completion)

Viterbo's elementary education degree completion program is an online program that provides a pathway to licensure as an elementary educator for those who do not currently hold a bachelor's degree. Typically students enter this program having earned an associate degree or have 35-65 credits of undergraduate coursework.

Elementary Education (BSEd)

Viterbo's education program has a rich history of training teachers to become ethical leaders and exceptional educators. Viterbo elementary education majors log many hours of field experience prior to student teaching and receive extensive training in their content area, teaching theory, and teaching practice. Viterbo's education faculty are caring and approachable and have extensive experience in the classroom.

Engineering

Viterbo's engineering program was created in response to the need for engineers and at the request of employers. We work with local industry leaders to provide technical curriculum that establishes a solid foundation of engineering skills while developing students' communication and leadership skills through a liberal arts education and Viterbo University's core values.

English

Viterbo's English program allows students to explore the power of words and language while discovering and refining their own voices. Through a flexible combination of writing and literature courses, Viterbo students have the opportunity to study the styles of accomplished storytellers while developing core creative writing, editing, critical thinking, research, and communication skills that employers seek.

English Education

English education offers Viterbo students the ability to pair the knowledge and understanding of an English major with the knowledge and skills to be an effective English teacher in middle school and high school settings. Preparation as an English teacher allows students to develop their own creative self expression, develop as writers, and increase their critical thinking through analysis of literature.

Ethical Leadership

The Ethical Leadership EdD prepares students to analyze and apply leadership theories to inform ethical practice and solve problems of practice, and to practice ethical reasoning skills including self-reflection, problem-solving, collaboration, and change facilitation. Students conceptualize, produce, and disseminate scholarly research in leadership studies that fosters equity, organizational growth, or change, and all students complete a dissertation prior to graduation.

Ethics, Culture, and Society

Viterbo's interdisciplinary program combines courses from at least two academic disciplines, including history, philosophy, and art. Our program emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and community engagement. Personal choice will drive your pathway, with interdisciplinary studies focused on perspectives and creativity applied to real-world issues in the La Crosse community and beyond.

Finance

Viterbo's finance program provides students with in-depth financial knowledge and strong analytical, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills for success in today's always-expanding financial environment. Students in this program benefit from Viterbo's Charles D. Gelatt Finance Simulation Laboratory, faculty with years of finance experience, and courses grounded in ethical decision-making for business professionals.

Health Care Management

Viterbo's health care management degree completion program is an online program that allows students to complete a Bachelor of Business Administration degree using previously earned college credit, military credit, or credit for prior learning.

Marketing

Viterbo's marketing program prepares students for creating, communicating, and delivering messages of value in a rapidly evolving business world. Viterbo's marketing students benefit from a project-based curriculum that applies marketing theory in serving actual regional businesses, which provides students with real world experiences that employers seek. Classes are also taught by faculty members who bring their own unique business experiences to the classroom.

Mathematics Education

The mathematics education major at Viterbo University explores many different concepts, particularly patterns, space, and change. The degree provides a solid foundation in logical and critical thinking and unique problem solving skills. This foundation, paired with education courses taken through the School of Education, prepares students for a career in secondary education.

Mental Health Counseling

All students are required to complete 60 credits and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be awarded the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling degree. Those credits include core courses completed by all students, as well as electives to fulfill requirements of one of the program's optional concentrations, and the core courses include practicum experiences and research activities.

Music

The Bachelor of Music degree is for students who want a professional degree in music with the flexibility to pursue numerous areas of specialty. Bachelor of Music students have available credits to either pursue a music-area concentration or to double major. These options uniquely prepare students for professional careers in the field of music, such as performance, music education, music business, non-profit work, or church musician, to name a few.

Musical Theatre

This conservatory-style program is for students who demonstrate the talent, potential, commitment, and drive needed to pursue careers as professional musical theatre artists. Students focus in acting, singing, and dancing while enriching their knowledge on the practice of theatre. The Viterbo program is an excellent choice for those who aspire to become professional artists.

Neuroscience

Neuroscience majors develop the knowledge and skills necessary to systematically evaluate relationships between the brain and human/animal behavior. Students learn and test foundational and contemporary theories through scientific reasoning, laboratory experiences, and independent research. Graduates pursue professional degrees in health-related fields, advanced degrees in neuroscience or related disciplines, and entry-level careers in mental health services or biomedical research.

Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing-Direct Entry (DEMSN) prepares students who hold a bachelor's degree in another field to provide holistic relationship-based care congruent with the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all persons, families, communities, and society.

Nursing (BSN)

Viterbo's nursing program is highly reputable with graduates sought after by employers. The program features a curriculum that prepares students for contemporary nursing practice. There are various pathways for admission, including direct admission.

Nursing (BSN Degree Completion)

Viterbo's BSN degree completion program is a fully-online program that allows students to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree following the completion of an associate or diploma degree in nursing. This flexible and personalized program is designed for working nurse professionals looking to complete their bachelor's degree within a minimum of one year.

Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares graduates to practice in an expanded, specialized, and/or advanced nursing role, to advocate for quality outcomes for individuals, families, populations, and systems, and to demonstrate ethical leadership and faithful service in their chosen roles and settings. Students conduct a scholarly DNP project over two or more semesters, engaging in independent research and evidence-based inquiry in a defined area of significance to the advanced nursing role.

Nutrition Sciences

Nutrition sciences is the science of nutrition and so by its nature, it encompasses other scientific disciplines including biology, chemistry, and biochemistry. It is also the study of how food and nutrients affect the human body requiring study of food science, anatomy, and physiology.

Psychology

Viterbo's psychology program provides students with faculty mentors who teach a curriculum that includes development, emotions, social influences on behavior, the brain, cognitive processes, mental health, communication, and interpersonal skills. The coursework and experiences in this program prepare students to become licensed counselors or to pursue advanced degrees in a variety of medical, research, private, or nonprofit sectors.

Relational Communication and Lifespan Studies

All students are required to complete 30 credits and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be awarded the Master of Arts in Relational Communication and Lifespan Studies degree. Those credits include core courses to be completed by all students, as well as electives to fulfill requirements of one of the program's focus areas.

Religious Studies and Theology

Viterbo's religious studies and theology program focuses on social justice and the complexities of religions and spirituality in the modern world. At Viterbo, this process begins with dedicated faculty, both lay and religious, who are actively engaged in theological research and scholarship. Faculty guide and mentor students to examine religious history as well as Christian, Franciscan, and sacramental theologies, scripture, and moral reasoning.

School Counseling

The exact number of courses taken by certificate students will be determined upon entry into the program, and students will be required to take a minimum of 18 credit hours.

School Counseling

All students are required to complete 60 credits and maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be awarded the Master of Science in School Counseling degree. Those credits include the school counseling curriculum, field based experiences, and research activities, and all students complete an action research project in conjunction with an internship experience. The Master of Science in School Counseling was approved by the Higher Learning Commission in January of 2021.

Science Education

A degree in science education prepares the student to lead a science classroom at the middle and high school levels in a way that sets pupils up to enjoy their curriculum, and seek more scientific knowledge. This major is perfect for those who want to teach, and have a passion for the sciences.

Servant Leadership

The Master of Arts in Servant Leadership prepares students to articulate a vision of servant leadership as a vocation and to demonstrate knowledge of key theories, principles, and practices of servant leadership. Students analyze organizational and institutional mission, culture, and power dynamics, and apply ethical principles and theories in decision-making that contributes to transformational change for the common good.

Social Studies Education

Broad field social studies education combines the study of history with the breadth of insights and understanding from the social sciences. The program prepares students for teaching positions in economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology. Students also take courses in the School of Education, and learn the educational tools and social studies knowledge needed in order to be a successful teacher at the middle and secondary school levels.

Social Work (BA)

Viterbo's social work program is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and provides students with the hands-on and experiential learning necessary to prepare them for a rewarding and dynamic profession. As part of this program, students will participate in a 30-hour per week, 450-hour internship in a social service setting working with a trained social work field instructor.

Social Work (BS)

Viterbo's social work program is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and provides students with the hands-on and experiential learning necessary to prepare them for a rewarding and dynamic profession. As part of this program, students will participate in a 30-hour per week, 450-hour internship in a social service setting working with a trained social work field instructor.

Spanish

Viterbo's Spanish program provides the language and cultural skills that prepare students for a global market. This program allows students to explore the cultures of Latin American and Spain as well as Latinos in the U.S. with a focus on social justice. With a 100 percent placement rate, graduates of this program are professionally and culturally competent to grow in a wide range of careers.

Spanish Education

With the Spanish language being spoken more and more across the country, the need for Spanish teachers continues to rise. Students majoring in Spanish education take a combination of Spanish courses in the School of Humanities, and classes from the School of Education, where students learn the educational tools needed to be a successful teacher.

Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology meets all learning outcomes standards for Certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for Wisconsin state licensure to practice medical and/or educational speech-language pathology.

Sport Management and Leadership

Viterbo's sport management and leadership program provides students with an education that features real world amateur and professional sport experiences and interactions with professionals in the industry. In addition to business concepts and theories, students will learn new perspectives and skills in athlete, facilities, and project management, as well as problem-solving, leadership, and ethical decision-making.

Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching leads to initial teacher licensure, with learning outcomes developed by the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) and adopted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Candidates complete required content coursework, methods coursework in the content area, a pre-student teaching field experience, and a full semester of student teaching.

Technology Education

Technology education teachers have a unique opportunity to expose young people to a wide variety of hands-on technology-related projects and explore possible career paths. The technology education program is built around a collaborative effort between Viterbo University and Western Technical College.

Theatre (BA)

This conservatory-style program is for students who demonstrate the talent, potential, commitment and drive needed to pursue careers as professional theatre artists. To enrich knowledge on theatre, students in this program take courses in theatre history, dramatic literature, makeup, introductory design, and technical production. The Viterbo program is an excellent choice for those who aspire to become professional actors, or behind the scenes staff such as theatre technicians and managers.

Theatre (BFA)

This conservatory-style program is designed for students who demonstrate the talent, potential, commitment, and drive to pursue careers as professional actors. Our intensive actor training curriculum is enhanced with courses such as theatre history, dramatic literature, makeup, introductory design, technical production, and stage management, all designed to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the craft and industry.