2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
This Foundations of Health and Wellness graduate certificate offers individuals from a variety of professional backgrounds the opportunity to study important health and well-being principles and practices. This certificate examines the many different aspects of health and provides the tools necessary to be able to find reliable health information. Students in this program will learn what it means to be an agent of change and how to apply evidence-based practices to effectively address the health needs of a population. This program is 100% online.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| HWM 700 | Contemporary Health and Wellness Perspectives | 3 |
| HWM 725 | Evidence-based Practices in Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HWM 730 | Holistic Aspects of Health | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Admission Requirements
The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit. In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:
- 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
- International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog.
Note: Students who are already in the Health & Wellness Management program do not need to apply to a certificate that is connected to their degree. You may fill out a form, instead, Graduate Certificate Declare Form.
Progress to Completion
- Candidate applies to the Foundations of Health and Wellness Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
- Candidate is admitted to the Foundations of Health and Wellness Certificate program.
- Student fulfills the program course requirements.
- Students completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree.
- Students who are not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu.
NOTE: Graduate students who are already admitted to a degree program who wish to be enrolled in a certificate aligned with the degree are able to submit a Graduate Certificate Declaration form in lieu of this admission process (steps 1 and 2 above).