Graduate Programs
The University offers 14 graduate degree programs, 2 active Graduate Achievement Programs (GAP) and 13 Graduate Certificates, covering a wide variety of disciplines.
Also there are a variety of study abroad courses and programs at the graduate level sponsored through the Office of International Education. Check their website (link above) periodically for the latest offerings.
Graduate Degree Programs
Refer to the admission and requirements deadlines and contact list about each degree program.
- Biology/Microbiology (MS)
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Education - Curriculum and Instruction (MSE) [Info here about the Sci Ed emphasis]
- Education - Educational Leadership (MS) - Also information at Educational Leadership web site about collaborative MS in Ed Admin from UW-Madison.
- Education - Professional Counseling (MSE) - Note that an official MAT score transcript is now required for admission. Oshkosh's institution code for this test is 1819. Applications for the fall semester are considered complete by the preceding February 15 deadline ONLY if all application materials have been received in the Office of Graduate Studies as of that date.
- Education - Reading Education (MSE)
- Education - Special Education (MSE)
- English (MA)
- Mathematics Education (MS)
- Nursing (DNP - Doctorate of Nursing Practice)
- Nursing (MSN: Clinical Nurse Leader, Educator) The FNP emphasis is no longer available.
- Psychology - Experimental (MS)
- Public Administration (MPA) - It's recommended that all potential applicants contact Dr. Craig Maher, Program Coordinator (920-424-7304, maher@uwosh.edu), to discuss their interest in the program before applying for admission.
- Social Work (MSW)
Graduate Achievement Programs (GAP)
Post-master's studies. These short, focused programs offer concentrated study in a specific area.
| Graduate Department | GAP |
| [Generally financial aid is not available for Achievement Programs. Please check with the UW Oshkosh Financial Aid office for more information.] | |
| Reading | Reading |
Graduate Certificates
Post-baccalaureate or post-master's studies. These short, focused programs offer concentrated study in a specific area.
| Department to Contact | Certificate |
| [Generally financial aid is not available for Certificate/Special students. Please check with the UW Oshkosh Financial Aid office for more information.] | |
| Business Administration | Business
Foundations, or MBA Consortium Business Foundations, or K-C/COBA Business Foundations [For Kimberly-Clark employees only] |
| Educational Leadership | Athletics
and Exercise Leadership, Leadership
in Postsecondary, Technical or Adult Education, or Leadership
for Social Justice, or |
| English | Creative Writing or New Literatures |
| Foreign Language | Foreign Language Educational Technology |
| Nursing | Natural Alternative Complementary Health Care |
| Public Administration | Health Care Management |
| Special Education | Autism Spectrum Disorders |



