The MS Information provides master’s level education for adult students seeking entry into data/information management and some applied computing professions. The MS-Information will give students the opportunity to obtain both the technical skills needed to understand information and data systems and the critical thinking, design and communications skills to govern and critique them.

The Department of Life Sciences Communication (LSC) at UW-Madison is a research leader in science communication with faculty and alumni who are among the most prolific and highly cited fields. LSC offers two master’s degree options, including a thesis-based track and a professional course-based track.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has a strong tradition of creating interdisciplinary programs that build on the Wisconsin Idea tradition. The Wisconsin Idea is one of the deepest and longest-held principles surrounding the University of Wisconsin: that education should influence people’s lives beyond the classroom's boundaries. This guiding philosophy makes our programs, our faculty, and our students some of the best in the world.

In the rapidly growing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, industry leaders are seeking employees with an advanced degree and real-world experience. The applied drug development master’s program from the University of Wisconsin–Madison was designed in collaboration with industry partners who are looking to fill the skill gap between entry-level and research scientists. Our master’s curriculum prepares you to meet their needs while giving you the background and in-demand skills needed to begin your career with an advantage.

The MS degree in Special Education prepares students to serve as advocates for students with disabilities and to collaborate with schools and other agencies to improve the quality of life for students with disabilities. The degree offers two options: the Teacher Certification program and the Research and Theory program. The Teacher Certification program prepares students to move directly into teaching, while the Research and Theory program focuses on graduate level research and theory.

The Nelson Institute professional master's program in environmental conservation is a 15-month, 32-credit blended learning curriculum designed to train conservation leaders in practical interdisciplinary skills.

Environment and Resources (ER), formerly Land Resources, is an interdisciplinary program for graduate students who need the flexibility to customize a course of study appropriate to the environmental problem that interests them.

Water is fundamental to all life. Meeting the increasing human demand for water while ensuring its future availability and quality is a significant societal challenge. The Water Resources Management (WRM) program prepares students to face the complexities of managing this critical natural resource.

There are three tracks within the MS degree in ELPA. Focus on K12 Leadership with Social Justice Focus is designed for current teachers or school leaders who wish to lead schools that eliminate inequities across student populations. Focus on Higher Education provides a foundation in administration, organization, policy, and governance in postsecondary education.

Marriage and family therapy is a recognized mental health discipline specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults, either individually or together, within the context of systems theories. Unlike other mental health disciplines where you may take one or two classes in how to work holistically and relationally with clients, the entire program focuses on the training and education to work within this paradigm. Individuals who complete the academic and clinical requirements earn a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. During the program, you will be eligible to apply for a training license to practice therapy, and with additional post-degree hours of supervised work experience, you can apply for full licensure as a marriage and family therapist. This degree specifically provides graduates with expertise in working with individuals, couples, and families. Additionally, this training also provides excellent preparation for other forms of clinical and administrative work in social and human service agencies.

The Department of Geography offers a thesis-based master of science in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems. The program provides a broad foundation in the theory and application of mapping and geographic information sciences.