Health and Wellness Management

Why Study Health and Wellness Management?

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Offered through UW Extended Campus and UWRF and comprised of stackable credentials/certificates, the Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management is what you need to jumpstart an exciting career in health promotion or to advance in your profession. The program offers three stackable certificates - Foundations of Health and Wellness, Leadership in Health and Wellness and Improving Health with Data and Policy. Complete all three certificates and the Master's Capstone to earn your M.S.

Designed for working adults with real-world experience, courses are entirely online, making the program ideal for busy professionals. You'll still have ready access to advisers and faculty and you can take advantage of a wealth of on-campus resources, including career assistance and the library.

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Program Features

Curriculum designed with input from industry leaders.
Innovative, online classrooms with no campus visits or face-to-face meetings required.
Increase your knowledge of the fundamentals of health and wellness and learn next-level program management skills.
Gain a competitive advantage in a growing field.
Enjoy the flexibility of online courses.
Study under expert University of Wisconsin faculty.
Graduate from an institution employers respect.

Curriculum

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Tuition and Financial Aid

Tuition rates can be found here. Tuition rates for other courses may be different. Textbooks are purchased separately and are not included in tuition. Students who take at least four credits each term may be eligible for financial assistance.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management program requires:

Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or greater from a regionally or nationally accredited university or college
Resume
Two letters of recommendation (can be professional or academic)
Statement of personal intent describing decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the health and wellness management field (not to exceed 1,000 words)

Aptitude tests (GRE, GMAT, e.g.) are not required. If you do not currently meet admissions requirements, a campus adviser can discuss option for enrolling in the program. Request a consultation with an adviser by sending an email to learn@uwex.edu.

You may apply and begin the program with the start of any term. Complete a UW System application online, pay the processing fee, and have official transcripts sent directly to UW-River Falls from the colleges and universities that you have previously attended.