Transition Specialist - Online Graduate Certificate
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The Online Transition Specialist Graduate Certificate prepares educators, independent living professionals, and transition specialists to work effectively with adolescents and young adults in education, independent living, and employment programs.
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Transition Specialist - Online Graduate Certificate
The online graduate certificate in Transition Specialist is a 15-credit program. This program can be started in the spring, summer or fall terms, and at a pace that works best for you.
For a comprehensive overview of the program structure and required courses, please refer to the Graduate Catalog.
To qualify for admission to the online certificate program, you must have earned a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, and meet graduate admission criteria.
Deadlines vary by term and are subject to change without notice. Accurate and up-to-date admission deadlines can be found on the graduate admission deadlines website.
Additional requirements for admission to the Transition Specialist certificate program:
- Provide contact information (name, organization, position/title, relationship, telephone, and email address) for one (1) individual that is knowledgeable about your potential to do graduate work and function successfully as a counselor.
All requirements can be submitted during the application process.
If you do not meet the graduate admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a conditional basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
The online graduate programs at UW-Whitewater offer a superior value, with tuition starting at $664.60 USD per credit as a Wisconsin resident and $1,279.05 USD per credit as a non-resident for the 2025-26 academic year. Visit the Tuition and Fees webpage for complete information.
Course materials
Graduate students can purchase textbooks and other instructional materials through the University Bookstore or elsewhere online. Students should verify what materials are needed with their instructor.
Financial aid
Students enrolled in a graduate certificate program only are not eligible for federal aid.
Students completing a certificate with a degree program may be eligible for financial aid in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, or employment. All of these make up a “Financial Aid Package” and may be offered singly or in various combinations. Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. To find out if you qualify, or if you have other financial aid questions, contact the financial aid staff person assigned to you or try uwwfao@uww.edu or 262-472-1130.
Interested in taking a tour of UW-Whitewater campus? You can visit in person or virtually.
Like to learn more about degree options through UW-Whitewater School of Graduate Studies? There are a few ways you can get the information you need.
Visit our information sessions website to select a virtual information session related to the program you are interested in.
You can also fill out a request for information to connect with an advisor who can discuss your goals and help guide you to the right program to pursue your dreams.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your existing certificate coursework.
Transfer up to 12-credits of your certificate coursework towards the master's degree, saving you time and money.
Check out our Master's programs.
