The Improving Health with Data and Policy graduate certificate will provide students with the critical skills needed to better identify and address health issues using a data informed strategy. Students will be given the tools needed to collect, evaluate, and communicate health data to a variety of audiences. Students will examine how policies, regulations, and healthcare systems impact health outcomes and health equity. This program is 100% online.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Courses:
HWM 710	Research and Data Analysis for Wellness Programs	3
HWM 715	Professional Communication for Wellness Managers	3
HWM 755	Health Policy and Action	3
Total Credits		9

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's 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

How to Apply as a Graduate Special Student (non-degree seeking):

Please send the following materials to the Office of Graduate Studies at grastu@uwgb.edu. 

• UW System Application for Graduate Special Status: apply.wisconsin.edu
• Official transcript showing proof of a bachelor's degree sent to UWGB Admissions at uwgb@uwgb.edu directly from the institution that issued the degree. Note: students who completed their bachelors at UWGB do not have to submit official transcripts. 
• International students may also need to provide the following documentation:
  • A test of English proficiency (Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS)
  • Course-by-course transcript evaluation from a professional evaluation service currently recognized by NACES. UWGB recommends one of the following evaluation services:
    • Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
    • World Education Services (WES)

How to Apply as a Current, UWGB Degree Seeking Graduate Student:

• Graduate Certificate Declare Form

Progress to Completion

1. Candidate applies to the Improving Health with Data and Policy Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
2. Candidate is admitted to the Improving Health with Data and Policy Certificate program.
3. Student fulfills the program course requirements.
4. Students also completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree. 
5. Students who are not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu.