2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
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.
| 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 and Wellness Law, Policy and Action | 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. You may fill out a form, instead, Graduate Certificate Declare Form.
Progress to Completion
- Candidate applies to the Improving Health with Data and Policy Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
- Candidate is admitted to the Improving Health with Data and Policy Certificate program.
- Student fulfills the program course requirements.
- Students also 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).