Master of Science in Health & Wellness Management
Admission Requirements
Each applicant’s prior academic work and experience will be evaluated prior to admission. Applicants are expected to have college-level writing, oral communication and computer skills. Students who show exceptional promise but lack the minimal prerequisites may be admitted provisionally. Applicants are not required to take the GRE for admission.
To apply, you will need:
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
- UW System application form (apply.wisconsin.edu)
- $56.00 application fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended*
- A personal statement of up to 1,000 words describing your decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the Health and Wellness field. Space for the personal statement is included in the online application.
- Resume: your resume may be uploaded as part of your application or can be emailed to gradstu@uwgb.edu
- Two letters of evaluation
- The Health and Wellness Management letter of evaluation is an electronic form the applicant initiates and sends to two references. The references must complete the form and email directly to the Office of Graduate Studies: gradstu@uwgb.edu. Information on this process will be provided to the applicant after the UW System application has been received. Traditional letters of recommendation are not required.
- International students will also need to provide the following documentation:
- A test of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Course-by-course transcript evaluation from a professional evaluation service currently recognized by NACES (www.naces.org). UW-Green Bay recommends one of the following evaluation services:
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) http://www.ece.org/
- World Education Services (WES) http://www.wes.org/
- Please note that this program is entirely online. International students are welcome to apply for and enroll in an online program. However, they are unable to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa based on enrollment in this program.
*Official electronic transcripts must be sent to UWGB Admissions at uwgb@uwgb.edu directly from the institution that issued the transcript.
**The MS in Health & Wellness Management letter of evaluation is an electronic form the applicant initiates and sends to two references. The references must complete the form and email directly to the Office of Graduate Studies: gradstu@uwgb.edu. Information on this process will be provided to the applicant after the UW System application has been received. Traditional letters of recommendation are not required.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HWM 700 | Contemporary Health and Wellness Perspectives | 3 |
| HWM 705 | Strategic Management for Wellness Managers | 3 |
| HWM 710 | Research and Data Analysis for Wellness Programs | 3 |
| HWM 715 | Professional Communication for Wellness Managers | 3 |
| HWM 725 | Evidence-based Practices in Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HWM 730 | Holistic Aspects of Health | 3 |
| HWM 750 | Planning and Evaluation for Wellness Managers | 3 |
| HWM 755 | Health Policy and Action | 3 |
| HWM 770 | Human and Group Behavior | 3 |
| HWM 787 | Capstone Preparation Course | 1 |
| HWM 790 | Health and Wellness Management Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
Progress to Degree
Steps Toward the Degree
- The candidate applies to the Master Health and Wellness Management program by submitting an application, all required application materials to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
- The candidate is admitted to the Master of Health and Wellness Management program by the program Chair.
- The student fulfills the degree requirements for the program.
- The student is awarded a Master of Health and Wellness Management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Faculty
Dr. Myunghee Jun PhD, RN, Associate Professor and Academic Director of the Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management. Nursing. BSN (1981), MSN (1995) & Ph.D. (1994) Seoul National University, South Korea.
Fields of interest: Research Methodology, Health Promotion and Management, and Global Health.
Dr. Christine Vandenhouten PhD, RN, APHN-BC, CPH, Professor, Chair of Nursing and Health Studies, and Academic Director of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management & Technology. BSN (1986) Marian University, Fond du Lac, WI; MSN (1991) University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh; Ph.D. (2008) Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Fields of interest: Health Policy, Healthcare Finance, Program Assessment and Evaluation, Emotional intelligence/leadership styles, Community/public health, global health, Interprofessional healthcare, Leadership on Boards of Directors.
Dr. Lori A. Thompson PhD, Instructor, Founder of Envision Associates. Therapeutic Recreation. B.A. (1986); Health Education and community Health administration. M. A. (1991) University of Northern; Education. Ph.D. (2010) North Dakota State University.
Fields of interest: Assessment, Evaluation, Comprehensive Qualitative and Quantitative Research Skills, Institutional Analysis, Training and Development, and Interpersonal Skills in Education, Business, Non-Profit, and Government Entities.
