2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Department website: https://www.uwgb.edu/ms-health-wellness/

The Master of Science degree in Health and Wellness Management program was developed in partnership with experts across various disciplines to prepare graduates for successful leadership roles in health promotion and wellness management in a variety of settings. This program will equip students with the competencies required to successfully promote and advance the health and well-being of defined groups of people, to effectively lead wellness programs and to conduct research in the discipline. The degree is designed to prepare professionals to assume senior leadership positions in the wellness management field and is unique from other programs in that it has an increased emphasis on management and leadership competency development and focuses on all dimensions of personal and organizational wellness. Over the past 30 years, wellness has developed into a primary business strategy as these programs, when managed effectively, have documented successes in addressing key business issues such as health care cost containment, productivity, absenteeism, and risk management. The program features a multidisciplinary curriculum that draws on psychology, health, nursing/healthcare, communication and management sciences.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the HWM program will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective professional communication skills for diverse audiences

• Demonstrate effective leadership skills in a variety of settings

• Apply appropriate management practices to advance a culture of well-being 

• Evaluate the impact of the social, legal, and ethical environment on health and wellness programs 

• Utilize evidence-based practices to design holistic wellness initiatives

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. 

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.
• 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. 
• Two letters of evaluation

International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog. 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. 

Degree Requirements

Progress to Degree 

Steps Toward the Degree

1. 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.
2. The candidate is admitted to the Master of Health and Wellness Management program by the program Chair.
3. The student fulfills the degree requirements for the program.
4. The student is awarded a Master of Health and Wellness Management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.