The graduate certificate in Educator to School Counselor is a blended-format program designed for individuals who have already earned a master’s degree and are seeking to obtain their School Counseling (7054) license in Wisconsin. This innovative 25-credit program begins each summer and can be completed in as little as one year or up to 3 years. Additional courses may be required for non-teachers.
The curriculum equips students with school counseling knowledge, skills, and practical experience to make a lasting impact on the lives of K-12 students — academically, personally, socially and emotionally. The program is designed using a cohort model to facilitate learning within relationships and collaboration with colleagues.
The program:
- Facilitates community during an in-person, five-day summer session (June 15-19, 2026) and an in-person meeting over one weekend in January at UW-Whitewater.
- Incorporates primarily online and asynchronous coursework during the academic year
- Includes a weekly online synchronous class while students engage in the school counseling internship.
- Allows students who are currently employed at a PK-12 school to complete their internship experience in that district, if it meets internship requirements.
Applications for the 2026-27 school year (June 2026 start) are now being accepted. Admissions for the next summer’s cohort are rolling and reviewed monthly until the program is filled. Priority will be given to individuals who are employed as a school counselor with a temporary license.
Please note: financial aid is not available for certificate programs.
To express interest in the program or to ask questions, contact program coordinator Anne Garvey Shah.
Additional admission requirements:
- Must have completed a master’s degree with a 3.00 grade point average
- Must have experience working in a school or counseling related field
- A cover letter expressing your interest in the program
- A resume documenting your professional experience
- A personal statement — a brief autobiography that details your experiences in the field of education and/or counseling and what you hope to accomplish through this certificate program
- A background check through ViewPoint.
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