Graduate Programs at UWO
UW–Oshkosh offers graduate degrees and certificates in a wide range of fields. Click the field name below to see what’s offered, along with details on admission requirements, courses offered, and program contact information. To learn more about a field, including career paths, types of employers, salary ranges, etc., please visit the program website and contact the Graduate School (gradschool@uwosh.edu) or the program coordinator (email included in the field info).
International students, please note that 100% online programs do not meet the criteria for an F-1 visa. You are welcome to pursue any of the UWO graduate programs (and we’d love to have you!), but student visas are not available for fully online programs. The current UWO graduate programs that meet F-1 visa eligibility criteria are Athletic Training, Biology, English, Professional Counseling, Professional Science, Psychology, and Social Work.
Applied Biotechnology (MS, Certificate, 100% online)
Programs Offered:
Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology
Graduate Certificate in Applied Bioinformatics
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
MS Degree Plan of Study Map/Guide
Certificate Plan of Study Map/Guide
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: Steve Dunn
Phone: (920) 424-2162
Email: dunns@uwosh.edu
Program Support
Phone: (877) 895-3276
Email: learn@uwex.edu
Athletic Training (MS)
Program offered:
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Links:
Program Website
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Robert Sipes
Phone: (920) 424-1298
Email: sipesr@uwosh.edu
Biology (MS)
Programs offered:
Master of Science in Biology
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Sabrina Mueller-Spitz
Phone: (920) 424-1102
Email: muellesr@uwosh.edu
Business Administration (MBA , Certificates)
Programs offered:
Master of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Business Skills
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics
Links:
Professional MBA Program (hybrid)
Professional MBA Admission Requirements and Information
Professional MBA Plan of Study Map/Guide
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: David Fuller
Phone: (920) 424-1679
Email: fullerd@uwosh.edu
Program Support
Email: mba@uwosh.edu
Cybersecurity (MS, 100% online)
Program offered:
Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Links:
Program Website
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: George Thomas
Phone: (920) 424-2069
Email: thomasg@uwosh.edu
Program Support
Phone: (877) 895-3276
Email: learn@uwex.edu
Data Science (MS, Certificate, 100% online)
Programs offered:
Master of Science in Data Science
Graduate Certificate in Data Science
Links:
MS Degree Program Website
MS Admission Requirements and Information
Certificate Plan of Study Map/Guide
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: Scott Summers
Phone: (920) 424-1324
Email: summerss@uwosh.edu
Program support
Phone: (877) 895-3276
Email: learn@uwex.edu
Educational Leadership and Policy (Ed.D., MS and Certificates)
Programs offered:
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy
Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy
Administrative Licenses:
Director of Instruction
PK-12 Principal
Graduate Certificate in Athletics Leadership and Sports Management
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information—Ed.D.
Ed.D. Plan of Study Map/Guide
Admission Requirements and Information—MS
MS Plan of Study Map/Guide
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Alderton
Phone: (920) 424-0339
Email: edldrsp@uwosh.edu
Program Support
Email: soehsgrad@uwosh.edu
1. submit to a criminal background check – USE THIS LINK, select Graduate Programs package and complete the Background Information Disclosure (BID) form or your results will be delayed. You will be asked to pay a fee.
2. completion of general education from an undergraduate program
English (MA and Certificate)
Programs offered:
Master of Arts in English
Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Christine Roth
Phone: (920) 424-7287
Email: roth@uwosh.edu
Human Services Leadership (MS, 100% online)
Program offered:
Master of Science in Human Services Leadership
Links:
Program Website
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Kathryn Kaufman
Phone: (920) 424-0881
Email: kaufmk77@uwosh.edu
Information Technology Management (MS, Certificates, 100% online)
Programs offered:
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
Graduate Certificate in IT Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Infrastructure
Graduate Certificate in IT Operations
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: Steven Schilhabel
Phone: (920) 424-7155
Email: schilhabels@uwosh.edu
Program Support
Phone: (877) 895-3276
Email: learn@uwex.edu
Literacy (MSE and Certificates)
Programs offered:
Master of Science in Education in Literacy
Administrative License:
Reading Specialist
Advanced Teaching Licenses:
Library Media Specialist
Reading Teacher
Links:
Program Website
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Bailey Herrmann
Email: soehsgrad@uwosh.edu
1. submit to a criminal background check – USE THIS LINK, select the Graduate Programs package and complete the Background Information Disclosure (BID) form or your results will be delayed. You will be asked to pay a fee.
2. completion of general education from an undergraduate program
Mathematics for Teachers (Certificate, 100% online)
Program offered:
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics for Teachers
Links:
Program Website
Contact:
Program Coordinator: John Beam
Phone: (920) 424-1058
Email: beam@uwosh.edu
Nursing (DNP, MSN and Certificates, 100% online options)
Programs offered:
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Executive Emphasis (MS or MSN to DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN or MSN to DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia (BSN to DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (BSN or MSN to DNP)
Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Educator (RN to BSN to MSN)
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nurse Leader
Graduate Certificate in Nurse Educator
Post-graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information—DNP
DNP Plan of Study Map/Guide (check specific options)
Admission Requirements and Information—MSN
MSN Plan of Study Map/Guide (check specific options)
Contacts:
DNP – Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator: Nahal Rahmanpanah
Phone: (920) 424-2111
Email: rahmanpanahn@uwosh.edu
DNP – Nurse Anesthesia Program Coordinator: Jessica Tomasiewicz
Phone: (920) 424-1077
Email: tomasiewiczj@uwosh.edu
Email: nuranesthesia@uwosh.edu
DNP – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator: Bonnie Nickasch
Email: psychnp@uwosh.edu
MSN Program Coordinator: Kathleen Elertson
Email: elertsok@uwosh.edu
Program Support
Email: nurgrad@uwosh.edu
Professional Counseling (MSE)
Program offered:
Master of Science in Education in Professional Counseling
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Plan of Study Map/Guide (see specific options)
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Amney Castaneda
Phone: (920) 424-1423
Email: castanedaa@uwosh.edu
1. submit to a criminal background check – USE THIS LINK, select the Graduate Programs package and complete the Background Information Disclosure (BID) form or your results will be delayed. You will be asked to pay a fee.
2. completion of general education from an undergraduate program
Professional Science (MS)
Program offered:
Master of Science in Professional Science
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Sabrina Mueller-Spitz
Phone: (920) 424-1102
Email: muellesr@uwosh.edu
Psychology (MS)
Program offered:
Master of Science in Psychology
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Christopher Groves
Email: grovesc@uwosh.edu
Public Administration (MPA and Certificate, 100% online)
Programs offered:
Master of Public Administration
Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Anna Filipova
Email: filipova@uwosh.edu
Special Education and Early Childhood (Certificate)
Program offered:
Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Licensure
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Joe Cook
Phone: (920) 424-0339
Email: soehsgrad@uwosh.edu
1. submit to a criminal background check – USE THIS LINK, select the Graduate Programs package and complete the Background Information Disclosure (BID) form or your results will be delayed. You will be asked to pay a fee.
2. completion of general education from an undergraduate program
Sustainable Management (MS, Certificates, 100% online)
Programs offered:
Master of Science in Sustainable Management
Graduate Certificate in Climate Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Environmental, Social, and Governance
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Well-being
Links:
MS Degree Program Website
MS Degree Admission Requirements and Information
MS Degree Plan of Study Map/Guide
Contacts:
Program Coordinator: Steve Dunn
Phone: (920) 424-2162
Email: dunns@uwosh.edu
Program Support
Phone: (877) 895-3276
Email: learn@uwex.edu
Teaching and Learning (MSE and Certificate)
Programs offered:
Master of Science in Education in Teaching and Learning
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Links:
Program website
HLC Accreditation Pathway for CAPP instructors
Contact:
Program Coordinator: Deb Kneser
Email: soehsgrad@uwosh.edu
1. submit to a criminal background check – USE THIS LINK, select the Graduate Programs package and complete the Background Information Disclosure (BID) form or your results will be delayed. You will be asked to pay a fee.
2. completion of general education from an undergraduate program
Dempsey Hall, Room 345
Office hours Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m
Phone: (920) 424-1223
Social Work (MSW)
Program offered:
Master of Social Work
Links:
Program Website
Admission Requirements and Information
Plan of Study Map/Guide
Contact:
Program Coordinator: James Power
Phone: (920) 424-1419
Email: powerj@uwosh.edu
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