This area is in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness within the College Professional Studies.
Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT)
Contact: Daniel J. McCarty, Professor, HIMT Academic Program Director or Aysha Hussain, HIMT Program Director |
Definition: The online University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) is a degree completion program designed to equip you with the skills to work and lead in the health data management field. Health information professionals maintain, collect, and analyze the data that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers rely on to deliver quality healthcare. They are experts in managing patient health information, administering computer information systems, and coding diagnoses and procedures for healthcare services provided to patients.
HIMT is a collaborative, on-line degree. The curriculum for HIMT was developed by faculty at the four partner campuses, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Green Bay, UW-Parkside, and UW-La Crosse, to ensure curricular consistency and quality, and to utilize the academic strengths of the partner institutions.
Accreditation: UW-Stevens Point HIMT program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Program Description of Health Information Management and Technology
The curriculum consists of 21 classes (61 total credits). Courses cover such topics as health and medical terminology, medical ethics, information technology in healthcare, health benefit plans and providers, and leadership and change management in healthcare. The HIMT curriculum offers two tracks: Health Information Technology (HIT) and Health Information Management (HIM). The HIT track prepares students for information technology roles in the healthcare, health insurance, and governmental fields. It’s the foundation for positions from health data analyst to insurance claims coordinator. The HIM track prepares students to be leaders in providing better patient care, administering computer information systems and cost, and managing patient information relied upon by health professionals. You will take 17 core courses and then, depending on which track you choose, you will take four additional courses in a given track to complete the degree.
Health Science and Wellness
Contact: Beth Kinslow, Assistant Professor, Program Director |
Definition:
The health science and wellness major at UW-Stevens Point provides you with broad skills and opportunities for a variety of careers within the health field. The interdisciplinary major will prepare you for the art of working with people and the science of health and disease.
In addition to core requirements, students may choose pathways to careers or graduate programs, such as: Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Health Coaching, Worksite Wellness, Healthcare Administration, or Strength and Conditioning.
Financial Literacy Certificate
Contact: Susan Turgeson, Associate Professor |
Description: The Financial Literacy Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a series of courses that center on competence and proficiency in personal financial well-being. Valued by community organizations and public schools, the certificate demonstrates expertise in personal finance and prepares individuals to educate and assist others in achieving financial goals.
Health Science Education Certificate
Contact: Susan Turgeson, Associate Professor |
Description: The Health Science Education Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a series of courses that center on competence and proficiency in teaching health science courses at the middle or high school level. The certificate demonstrates expertise in health science topics and curricular foundations and prepares individuals to educate middle and high school students in the health science career cluster and related pathways.
Graduate Programs
ATHLETIC TRAINING MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS-AT)
Holly Schmies, Professor, AT Program Director |
Faculty and Academic Staff |
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B Kinslow, H Schmies, D Smith |
Medical Director |
Chad Giles, DO |
Abbreviations:
AT = Athletic Training
BS = Bachelor of Science Degree
HSW - Health Sciences and Wellness Major
MS-AT = Master of Science - Athletic Training Program
Definitions:
Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who provide service and treatment in the areas of injury/illness prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MS-AT) degree is a professional athletic training program that prepares you for certification as an athletic trainer. There are two tracks for admission: Traditional - completed undergraduate degree or the accelerated Athletic Training 3 + 2 Option (BS in Health Sciences and Wellness, MS in Athletic Training).
Accreditation: UW-Stevens Point MS-AT program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP MASTER OF SCIENCE
Annie Wetter, Professor, COL & SRSF Program Director |
Abbreviations
COL - Community & Organizational Leadership
FCS = Family and Consumer Sciences
FN = Food and Nutrition
HD = Human Development
HPW = Health Promotion/Wellness
You may earn the MS degree in Community & Organizational Leadership or the MS degree in Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems. In both programs you have an opportunity for graduate teaching and research assistantships as well as for in-depth community practitioner experiences.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT MASTER OF SCIENCE
Contact: Beth Kinslow, Professor, HWM Academic Program Director |
Please note: Entry of new students into this program has been suspended as of Spring 2024. Please contact the School of Health Sciences and Wellness Advising to explore other majors in similar fields.
The UW Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management courses are fully online. All course content, from multimedia lectures and e-learning tools to homework assignments, will be delivered to you through the program’s online learning management system. You may designate UWSP as your primary campus or any of the five Consortium UW schools. (For information please go to: hwm.wisconsin.edu/current-students/course-schedule/ or contact hwm.wisconsin.edu/current-students/talk-with-student-services/ for student success coaching).
HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS-HCA)
Jodi Olmsted, Professor, MS-HCA Academic Program Director |
Program Description for MS-HCA
The MS-HCA prepares patient-care professionals, health administrators, or management professionals to better accomplish the triple aim of improving access to care, impacting the quality of care, and reducing the overall cost of care in a variety of healthcare settings by increased skills in workforce recruitment and retention, financial management, organizational development, health law and policy, population health, and communication.
The fully online media-rich MS-HCA curriculum was developed by faculty at five partner campuses: UW-LaCrosse, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Stout. Instruction may originate from any of these universities to utilize the academic strengths of the partner institutions. More information about this program, including application and admission processes, is available at healthcareadministration.wisconsin.edu/.
PHYSICAL THERAPY DOCTORATE
Kathryn Zalewski, Program Director/Professor |
Faculty and Academic Staff |
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T Akins, S Bunyan, C Durall, T Halkowski, S Johnson, K Zalewski |
Program associates |
T Firkus |
Definitions: A physical therapist is a movement expert dedicated to improving quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education. Physical therapists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages and care for people who want to become healthier and prevent future movement related problems.
Abbreviations:
CAPTE = Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
DPT = Doctor of Physical Therapy
FSBPT = Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
PT = Physical Therapist
Accreditation: Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. On November 22, 2021, the program submitted an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved.. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation. ¹
¹ CAPTE Rules of Practice and Procedure 7.8 (f) Page 51 December 2018
Program Description
The DPT Program prepares you for entry-level physical therapy practice. The program is a mix of didactic learning experiences offered through hybrid instruction, augmented with integrated clinical practice and summary clinical internships. To execute its vision of transforming societal health by meeting the needs of our communities, as an entry-level DPT program graduate, you will:
Demonstrate competence as a direct access practitioner
Demonstrate effective communication skills with diverse patient populations, professions, and community sectors to provide patient centered and socially responsible care
Demonstrate professionalism in physical therapist practice consistent with University and APTA Core Values
Transfer Students
The DPT program will consider candidates for transfer on a case-by-case basis with Admissions decisions and conditions of transfer made by the Admissions Committee. If you are requesting transfer from another DPT program, you should contact the Program Director and be prepared to provide:
A cover letter stating reasons for transfer;
A copy of transcripts from all institutions attended;
A copy of GRE scores from the most recently taken GRE;
A copy of TOEFL scores if required.
You may not transfer in more than one year equivalent of course credits (no more than 45 credits). This may require you to repeat coursework that has already been successfully completed on another campus. If you are admitted through transfer, you will develop an individualized plan of study approved by the Admissions Committee prior to matriculating into the DPT program.
Additional notes for graduation and licensure of DPT students
Processes for licensure are determined state to state, however all states require passing the FSBPT licensing examination to be licensed as a physical therapist. Graduation from the DPT program does not guarantee you will pass the licensing examination.
If you are requesting eligibility for the FSBPT National Physical Therapy Examination you must be in good standing in the program, must have completed DPT 962: Licensing Examination Prep with a ‘Pass’ grade, and be judged as passing in DPT 991 by the Director of Clinical Education at the time of submission of eligibility paperwork.
Requirements for Graduation
To graduate from the DPT program you must:
Successfully complete all required coursework and competencies of the DPT program;
Receive a recommendation for graduation from the core faculty of the DPT program.
Required Courses
For list of required courses, please see www.uwsp.edu/dpt
COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Annie Wetter, Professor, COL & SRSF Program Director |
Description: The Community and Organizational Leadership Graduate Certificate is open to graduate students (except COL MS students) interested in leading positive change in community. The COL Graduate Certificate is offered 100% online and builds skills in collaborative leadership and management, evidence-based program planning and evaluation, and effective grant writing.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACHING GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Brian Krolczyk, Assistant Professor, HWC Program Director |
Description: The Health and Wellness Coaching Graduate Certificate teaches competencies needed to help clients make and maintain healthy changes. The program is designed with busy professionals in mind. It is comprised of four courses offered 100% online via a mix of scheduled live interactive classes and independent learning modules. The program can be taken for continuing education credits (CECs) and/or for graduate credit. Both options meet the standards of the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NHWC) and prepare you to sit for the NBHWC certification exam. More information about this program is available at www.uwsp.edu/health/Pages/graduate/hwc/program.aspx.
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Susan Turgeson, Associate Professor, FCS Certified Teacher Education Program Director |
Description: The Health Science Education Graduate Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of a series of courses that center on competence and proficiency in teaching health science courses at the middle or high school level. The certificate demonstrates expertise in health science topics and curricular foundations and prepares individuals to educate middle and high school students in the health science career cluster and related pathways.
SENIOR LIVING AND SERVICES LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Jodi Olmsted, Professor, MS-HCA Academic Program Director |
The Senior Living and Services Leadership Graduate Certificate is offered through the collaborative online MS in Healthcare Administration (MS-HCA) and is an additional and optional credential for MS-HCA students as well as a freestanding certificate program for graduate students that may or may not elect to pursue the full MS-HCA degree. The certificate program is offered fully online, asynchronous curriculum comprised of two MS-HCA foundational courses and two courses focused on Senior Care Administration. The certificate is offered jointly by the MS-HCA collaborative partner campuses: UW-La Crosse, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Stout. More information about this program, including application and admission processes, is available at healthcareadministration.wisconsin.edu/