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Career Pathways
Choosing to pursue a graduate degree is a commitment — to your field, your future and yourself. At UW-Superior we have a flexible, fully online program to help you get there.
Why choose UW-Superior for Graduate School?
Explore Graduate Programs
Explore graduate programs designed to help you deepen your expertise, expand your career opportunities and make an impact in your field. UW-Superior offers fully online graduate degrees in education, counseling, technology, data science, health and wellness, sustainability and social work.
View each program to learn about its curriculum, what you’ll gain, career opportunities and specific admission requirements.
Counseling
Prepare to support individuals, families or students through advanced counseling education. Choose from Clinical Mental Health, Marriage and Family Therapy, or School Counseling tracks to align your studies with your professional goals.
Cybersecurity
Develop advanced skills to protect organizations, manage security risks and respond to cyber threats. Choose from specialized study in digital forensics, cyber response, governance and leadership, or security architecture.
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Data Science
Learn to turn complex data into meaningful insights. Build skills in data analysis, programming, statistical methods and communication to help organizations make informed decisions across industries.
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Education Instruction
Deepen your understanding of how children and adults learn. Explore instructional strategies, learning theory and educational practices that can strengthen your work in traditional and nontraditional learning environments.
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Education Administration
Prepare for leadership roles in education. Develop the skills to lead schools and educational organizations, with options focused on PK-12 principalship, instruction leadership or special education administration.
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Education Administration – Superintendant
Prepare for advanced educational leadership and district-level administration. Develop skills in policy, organizational leadership, decision-making and professional coaching while working toward superintendent licensure.
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Health and Wellness Management
Learn to develop and lead wellness initiatives that support individual, workplace and community health. Build skills in wellness program planning, leadership, communication and evidence-based practices.
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Information Technology Management
Combine technology knowledge with business and leadership skills. Prepare to manage IT projects, lead technology teams and connect organizational goals with effective technology strategies.
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Special Education
Expand your ability to support students with diverse learning needs. Explore behavior analysis, adaptive instruction and intervention strategies while preparing for professional advancement or Wisconsin special education licensure.
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Sustainable Management
Learn to integrate environmental, social and economic sustainability into business and organizational decisions. Develop skills to advance sustainability initiatives across industries and professional settings.
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NEW – Master of Social Work (MSW)
Build the skills to strengthen individuals, families and communities through UW-Superior’s Master of Social Work program. This innovative program emphasizes rural mental health, trauma-informed practice, mindfulness and community well-being, preparing graduates to make a meaningful impact in diverse settings.
Explore the program and get to know the experienced instructors bringing their professional expertise into the classroom.
Designed For Your Life
Advance your education without putting your career or other commitments on hold. UW-Superior’s fully online graduate programs offer the flexibility to pursue your goals from wherever you are.
Most programs feature asynchronous coursework, allowing you to engage with course materials when it works best for your schedule.
All my experiences including my internship have been really impactful in the sense that I was able to gain expertise, make mistakes in a low-risk environment and feel supported the entire time.
Tanner Prochaska
M.S.E. Counseling
Explore Graduate Certificates
Not ready to pursue a full master’s degree? Graduate certificates offer opportunities to develop specialized skills and knowledge in a focused area. Explore available certificates to find options that align with your professional goals.
Courses and credits earned in some certificates apply to a master’s degree, should you choose to enroll as a degree-seeking student.
Education Licensures
Designed for educators who already hold a master’s degree, these certification-only pathways prepare you for Principal, Director, or Superintendent licensure without earning a second degree.
Improving Health with Data and Policy
Applies to Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management
Sustainability and Well-Being
Applies toward either the Master of Science in Sustainable Management or the Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management
How to Apply
Application Process Overview
1. Review Your Program Requirements
Admission requirements vary by program. Review your chosen program’s webpage for specific prerequisites, application materials, deadlines and other requirements.
2. Complete Your Application
Submit the Universities of Wisconsin online application and pay the $56 application fee.
3. Submit Your Transcripts and Supporting Materials
Request official transcripts from all colleges and universities you’ve attended. Submit any additional materials required by your program, such as letters of recommendation, writing samples or test scores.
Admissions Requirements
Deadlines vary by program — check your program’s page for the most up-to-date application deadline. The following requirements apply to all graduate applicants.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
- Completed application via apply.wisconsin.edu
- Program-specific materials (varies — see program page)
Application Deadlines
| Upcoming Term | Recommended Submission For All Application Materials | Deadline Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spring or Summer Semester – 2027 | October 15, 2026 | Two Weeks Before Term Begins |
| Fall Semester – 2027 | April 1, 2027 | Two Weeks Before Term Begins |
International Graduate Student
Applying from outside the U.S.?
International applicants to UW-Superior graduate programs are welcome. Additional documentation — including proof of English language proficiency and international transcript evaluation — is required. Our International Admissions team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
Returning Graduate Student
Returning to a graduate program you started at UWS?
If you previously began a graduate program at UW-Superior and are looking to return, we want to help you finish what you started. Contact our graduate admissions team directly to discuss your situation and find the best path back into your program.
Graduate Tuition
An Affordable Education
UW-Superior offers competitive graduate tuition rates — significantly lower than many peer institutions — so you can invest in your career without taking on unnecessary debt. Financial aid, scholarships and employer tuition reimbursement programs may further reduce your cost.
| Fall and Spring Standard online graduate per credit rate | $658.69 |
| Activity fee per credit | $70 |
| Cybersecurity online graduate per credit rate | $850 |
| Data Science online graduate per credit rate | $875 |
| Education online graduate per credit rate | $577.32 |
| Health & Wellness Management online graduate per credit rate | $750 |
| Information Technology Management online graduate per credit rate | $850 |
| Sustainable Management online graduate per credit rate | $750 |
Take the Next Step
Your next career chapter starts here.
Fully online. Professionally focused. Affordable. Apply today or connect with our team to learn more.
Questions about applying? Contact Admissions at [email protected] to get help with your application or discuss your options.