Elementary Education

About Elementary Education

Gain comprehensive training in teaching theory, practice, and your chosen content areas, equipping you with the tools for success in the classroom.

From your first year, you’ll gain hands-on classroom experience in real school settings, supported by dedicated faculty mentors who are invested in your success. Through immersive fieldwork, practical coursework, and personalized guidance, you’ll build confidence, sharpen your teaching skills, and graduate ready to lead your own classroom. 

Program Highlights:

  • 100% Job placement rate
  • Guaranteed field placements in outstanding local partner schools
  • Small classes and personalized attention for each student
  • Gain hands-on experience in a local area classroom in your freshman year
  • Learn from experienced teachers and faculty

Careers in elementary education

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Elementary Teacher
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Reading Specialist
  • Curriculum Specialist
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Instructional Coordinator

100%

Job placement rate

Guaranteed

field placements in outstanding local partner schools

13

Average class size for personalized attention

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Gain real-world classroom experience early

As an education major, you will gain hands-on experience in a local area classroom in your freshman year. Even before you begin your student teaching, you will have accumulated over 100 hours of field experience. 

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Earn your teaching degree from a state-approved program

Our education major offerings qualify as Educator Preparation Programs approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.  

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Learn from experienced teachers and faculty

Experienced faculty and classroom teachers share their firsthand knowledge and expertise on effective teaching tools and strategies. Faculty are dedicated to helping you become an exceptional educator. 
 

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Music Performance

About Music Performance

Pursue your passion for music with expert guidance and countless performance opportunities. 

Viterbo’s music performance program is your gateway to a vibrant and fulfilling career in vocal performance, piano, or music education. Our curriculum is meticulously designed to hone your talents and prepare you for professional success, with our esteemed faculty bringing years of industry experience and providing you with unparalleled mentorship and guidance.

Program Highlights:

  • Triple Threat Voice Training: Classical, Music Theatre, and Contemporary
  • Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (50 + years)
  • International and regional touring for choral ensembles 
  • Artist-faculty with extensive performing and teaching experience
  • Performance opportunities: two main stage productions, a chamber opera series, two show choirs, three repertoire choirs, student recitals, and competitions.

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Music Performance (BM Concentration)
Music (Minor)
College/School

Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Credits Required

120

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Katie Furlan
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Triple Threat Voice Training: Classical, Music Theatre, and Contemporary

International and regional touring for choral ensembles

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Numerous performance opportunities

Performance opportunities include two main stage productions, a chamber opera series, two show choirs, three repertoire choirs, student recitals, and competitions. 

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Acting (BFA)

About the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting

Dive deep into acting technique, voice, movement, and the business of theatre. 

Our program is a conservatory-style program designed for students ready to pursue a professional acting career. The performance-driven curriculum builds a strong foundation in both the art and business of acting, with intensive training, one-on-one faculty mentorship, and opportunities to perform each semester.

Program Highlights:

  • Train and perform at three professional venues
  • Numerous performance opportunities
  • Practical theatre experience and career prep courses
  • Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway professionals
  • Optional study abroad in London, where you’ll immerse yourself in British theatre

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Expert faculty and individual support

Work closely with full-time professors who have extensive experience as actors, directors, and coaches. With our 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll receive one-on-one feedback, coaching, and mentorship throughout your program.

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Professional spaces and real-world experience

Rehearse and perform at some of the region’s top venues, such as the 1,100-seat Main Stage and LaCroix Black Box Theatre at our Fine Arts Center and the Weber Center for the Performing Arts in downtown La Crosse. Showcase your talent in five to six productions annually, including student-run projects, and attend industry-led masterclasses and audition workshops.

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Career-building opportunities on and off campus

From Viterbo’s London Theatre Experience—where students see up to 15 live shows and train with British theatre professionals—to local community theatre partnerships, you’ll gain diverse perspectives and expand your network while still in school.

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Careers in Theatre

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Acting coach or private instructor
  • Arts administrator
  • Cruise line or theme park performer
  • Graduate student in MFA or MA theatre programs
  • Stage actor (Broadway, touring, or regional theatre)
  • Theatre educator
  • Theatre director or producer
  • Voiceover artist

More than 90%

of acting graduates working in theatre

Experienced Faculty

Learn from theatre professionals with real-world industry experience

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Perform in five full-scale productions each year, with early performance opportunities

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Musical Theatre (BFA)

About Musical Theatre

Train for a life on stage with conservatory-style instruction, early performance opportunities, and one-on-one mentorship.

Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre prepares you for the realities of a competitive, creative career. In this rigorous, performance-driven program, you’ll work closely with experienced faculty, receive personalized training in acting, singing, and dance, and enjoy numerous opportunities to perform onstage.

Program Highlights:

  • Train and perform at three professional venues
  • Numerous performance opportunities
  • Practical theatre experience and career prep courses
  • Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway professionals
  • Optional study abroad in London, where you’ll immerse yourself in British theatre

Careers in Musical Theatre

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Arts administrator
  • Musical theatre performer
  • Stage or production manager
  • Theatre director or choreographer
  • Theatre educator
  • Theme park or cruise ship entertainer
  • Touring company performer
  • Voice or acting coach

Masterclasses and workshops with Broadway professionals

Train and perform at three professional venues

Optional study abroad in London, where you’ll immerse yourself in British theatre

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Numerous performance opportunities

Step into the spotlight from your very first semester with opportunities to audition for roles in five professionally staged mainstage productions each year. Additional opportunities include student-directed shows, fully staged operas, and local community theatre productions.

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Real-world theatre experience

From assisting with professional touring shows to joining student clubs like Improv and Film, you’ll gain practical experience beyond the classroom. Career prep includes an Audition Business course, portfolio coaching, and on-campus auditions with visiting companies. 

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Industry exposure and professional connections

Gain insight, feedback, and career-building connections through masterclasses and workshops with Broadway actors, choreographers, casting directors, and alumni. 

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Elementary Education (BS Degree Completion)

Finish Your Degree at Viterbo

Unlock your teaching potential with Viterbo’s online elementary education degree completion program.

This pathway leads to a bachelor’s degree and Wisconsin K–9 licensure, with the option to add a cross-categorical or early childhood license. Engage in hands-on classroom experiences where you apply your coursework directly in real K–9 settings. 

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online
  • Complete field service anywhere in Wisconsin
  • Personalized, flexible support
  • Faculty with extensive real-world classroom experience

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Elementary Education (BS Degree Completion)
College/School

School of Education

Delivery

100% Online (Full time or part time)

Duration

2–3 years

Start Terms

August, January, May

Cost per Credit

$430/credit

Credits Typically Earned at Viterbo

55–85

Credits Typically Transferred (from an Associate Degree)

35–65

Total Credits Required

120

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Barb Grob
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Strong job demand

$60,000+ median salary

Earn initial K–9 elementary/middle licensure

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Complete your field service anywhere in Wisconsin

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Option to include initial cross-categorical special education or early childhood license

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Learn from expert faculty who provide personalized, flexible support and extensive real-world classroom experience. 

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Business Leadership (BBA Degree Completion)

Finish Your Degree at Viterbo

Gain the strategic and collaborative skills employers value to advance your career.

Our curriculum emphasizes organizational theory and servant leadership, allowing you to build on your practical experience while expanding your expertise in finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, and accounting. 

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online
  • Embedded servant leadership and wealth management certificate
  • Flexible for Working Professionals

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Business Leadership (BBA Degree Completion)
College/School

Dahl School of Business

Delivery

100% Online (Full time or part time)

Duration

1–2 years

Start Terms

August, January, May

Cost per Credit

$540/credit

Credits Typically Earned at Viterbo

60+

Credits Typically Transferred (from an Associate Degree)

60-67

Total Credits Required

120

Admissions Counselor

Barb Grob
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Careers in health care management

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Management Analyst/Consultant
  • Account Manager

35–40% more average earnings with a bachelor’s degree

10% projected job growth for leadership roles in the U.S.

7 out of 10 business leaders hold a bachelor’s degree

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Flexible for Working Professionals

Built for busy schedules, this program offers maximum flexibility with 100% online courses, part-time or full-time options, and multiple start dates in fall, spring, or summer. 

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Learn from anywhere with 100% online courses designed to fit your schedule, supported by experienced faculty and easy access to academic resources. 

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Health Care Management (BBA Degree Completion)

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Health care is more than clinical work—it's an industry that needs skilled leaders who understand both business operations and patient care systems.

Explore the business side of health care, enhancing your practical experience and expanding your expertise in legal and ethical issues, quality improvement, marketing, and health care economics.

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online
  • Embedded servant leadership and wealth management certificate
  • Flexible for Working Professionals

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Health Care Management (BBA Degree Completion)
College/School

Dahl School of Business

Delivery

100% Online (Full time or part time)

Duration

1–2 years

Start Terms

August, January, May

Cost per Credit

$540/credit

Credits Typically Earned at Viterbo

60+

Credits Typically Transferred (from an Associate Degree)

60-67

Total Credits Required

120

Admissions Counselor

Barb Grob
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Careers in health care management

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Health Information Manager
  • Patient Services Manager
  • Nursing Home Administrator
  • Health Services Manager
  • Government/Public Health
  • Insurance companies
  • Billing Coordinator
  • Quality Improvement Specialist
  • Program Coordinator
  • Case Managers

28% Faster career growth than national average

54,700+ Job openings each year in health care leadership and management

$110,680 Median annual salary for medical and health services managers

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Flexible for Working Professionals

Built for busy schedules, this program offers maximum flexibility with 100% online courses, part-time or full-time options, and multiple start dates in fall, spring, or summer. 

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100% Online

Learn from anywhere with 100% online courses designed to fit your schedule, supported by experienced faculty and easy access to academic resources. 

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Business Administration in Health Care Management

Finish Your Degree at Viterbo

If you’ve earned an associate degree in accounting, this program is your next step toward advancing your career.

You’ll gain the skills to stay ahead of the curve in technology, navigate ever-changing government regulations, adapt to tax law changes, and thrive in a globalized business environment. Prepare yourself for the ongoing evolution in the business world with Viterbo’s comprehensive accounting program. 

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online
  • Embedded servant leadership and wealth management certificate
  • Flexible for Working Professionals

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Health Care Management (BBA Degree Completion)
College/School

Dahl School of Business

Delivery

100% Online

Duration

1–2 years

Start Terms

August, January, May

Cost per Credit

$540/credit

Credits Typically Earned at Viterbo

60+

Credits Typically Transferred (from an Associate Degree)

60-67

Total Credits Required

120

Admissions Counselor

Barb Grob
admissions@viterbo.edu
608-796-3017

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Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Flexible for Working Professionals

Built for busy schedules, this program offers maximum flexibility with 100% online courses, part-time or full-time options, and multiple start dates in fall, spring, or summer. 

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100% Online

Learn from anywhere with 100% online courses designed to fit your schedule, supported by experienced faculty and easy access to academic resources. 

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Embedded servant leadership and wealth management certificate

100% online

Flexible for Working Professionals

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In Need of Financial Aid?

We know education is a mission and an investment. From merit-based aid to need-based support, we offer support so that you can focus on learning with peace of mind. 

Accounting (BBA Degree Completion)

Finish Your Degree at Viterbo

If you’ve earned an associate degree in accounting, this program is your next step toward advancing your career.

You’ll gain the skills to stay ahead of the curve in technology, navigate ever-changing government regulations, adapt to tax law changes, and thrive in a globalized business environment. Prepare yourself for the ongoing evolution in the business world with Viterbo’s comprehensive accounting program. 

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online
  • Embedded servant leadership and wealth management certificate
  • Flexible for Working Professionals

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Accounting (BBA Degree Completion)
College/School

Dahl School of Business

Delivery

100% Online

Duration

1–2 years

Start Terms

August, January, May

Cost per Credit

$540/credit

Credits Typically Earned at Viterbo

60+

Credits Typically Transferred (from an Associate Degree)

60-67

Total Credits Required

120

Admissions Counselor

Barb Grob
admissions@viterbo.edu
608-796-3017

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Embedded servant leadership and wealth management certificate

100% online

Flexible for Working Professionals

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Flexible for Working Professionals

Built for busy schedules, this program offers maximum flexibility with 100% online courses, part-time or full-time options, and multiple start dates in fall, spring, or summer. 

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100% Online

Learn from anywhere with 100% online courses designed to fit your schedule, supported by experienced faculty and easy access to academic resources. 

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Sport Management and Leadership

About the Sport Management and Leadership program

Develop the skills and connections to lead in sports and recreation.  

Whether you’re interested in managing teams, coordinating large-scale sporting events, or driving brand engagement, Viterbo's program equips you with the business expertise and industry connections for leadership roles in sports organizations, corporate partnerships, and community recreation.

Program Highlights:

  • Gain real-world experience by working with the Viterbo athletics department and the La Crosse Loggers
  • Faculty with direct experience in the sports industry
  • Small class sizes
  • Personalized mentorship and career guidance
  • Networking opportunities

Quick Facts

Degree Options
Sport Management and Leadership (BBA)
Sport Leadership (Minor)
Sport Science (Minor)
College/School

Dahl School of Business

Credits Required for Graduation

120

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Admissions Counselor

Luke Clift
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Careers in marketing

Viterbo graduates go on to become

  • Athletic director
  • College athletics compliance officer
  • Community recreation director
  • Event and facilities manager
  • Game-day operations manager
  • Sports agent or athlete manager
  • Sports apparel and merchandising executive
  • Sports business analyst
  • Sports marketing manager
  • Sponsorship and partnerships coordinator
  • Youth sports program director

Why study this program at Viterbo?
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Hands-on learning

Gain real-world experience by working with the Viterbo athletics department and the La Crosse Loggers, a summer collegiate baseball team. Develop skills in event management, game-day operations, marketing, athletic administration, fan engagement, sponsorship, and facility operations.

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Industry-connections

Faculty with direct experience in the sports industry provide valuable insights into current trends, strategies, and practices. Small class sizes foster personalized mentorship and career guidance.

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Networking opportunities

Build relationships through alumni connections, networking events, and guest speakers from major sports organizations, including former Olympic Games Committee members. These opportunities provide valuable insight, internship leads, and career support.

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4+1 program

Earn your MBA in just one additional year

Plan ahead and accelerate your future with Viterbo University’s 4+1 MBA program. Designed for Viterbo undergraduate students, the program allows you to earn your bachelor’s degree and MBA faster, saving you time and money while building valuable skills for leadership and management careers.

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