This area is in School of Health Sciences and Wellness  in the COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES .

Health and Wellness Management (HWM)

Contact: Beth Kinslow, Professor, HWM Academic Program Director
Office: Room 137B, Science Building
Phone: 715-346-3766
Email: health@uwsp.edu

Please note: Entry of new students into HWM (BS) has been suspended as of Spring 2022. Please contact the School of Health Sciences and Wellness Advising to explore other majors in similar fields.

Enrollment requirements:

1. This online degree completion program is designed for students who already have some college credits or a liberal arts-based associate degree. All 21 courses of the curriculum are required. Because of the unique nature of the program, all other courses may not be substituted for courses in the HWM curriculum, and there are no electives.
2. Admission Requirements: You are eligible for admission to this degree if you have completed at least 60 semester credits of transferable coursework with a 2.0 or better grade point average (GPA).
3. Application: Because the Health and Wellness Management, BS  is an online program, you must apply by using the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application https://apply.wisconsin.edu. Indicate UW-Stevens Point as your home campus and send your transcripts to the UW-Stevens Point Office of Admissions and Recruitment. For complete details about the program, including dates, applications procedures, etc., visit https://uwex.wisconsin.edu/health-and-wellness-management/bachelors/. Email questions to hwm@uwex.edu. If you are a current UW-Stevens Point student, you do not need to complete the University of Wisconsin System Online Admission Application, but you may change your major to HWM after consulting with the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Sciences and Wellness adviser and if program admission requirements are met. Email the School of Health Sciences and Wellness office for contact information for the current adviser. health@uwsp.edu.
4. All applicants must have a 2.0 GPA from prior college coursework. To graduate with the Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Wellness Management you must complete all 21 HWM courses, all UW-Stevens Point general education requirements, and achieve an overall GPA of 2.5.
5. Tuition for courses in the HWM program differs from the standard UW-Stevens Point tuition. For the current tuition rate visit https://uwex.wisconsin.edu/health-and-wellness-management/bachelors#tuition.

Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT)

Contact: Daniel J. McCarty, Professor, HIMT Academic Program Director or Aysha Hussain, HIMT Program Director
Office: Room D143 Science Building
Phone: 715-346-2508
Email: dmccarty@uwsp.edu or ahussain@uwsp.edu

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.

Academic Standards for Health Information Management and Technology

To be admitted:

1. You must complete at least 60 undergraduate credits, be computer literate, and have a minimum 2.0 GPA.
2. If you wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science in HIMT, you must have completed all general education requirements.
3. Application: You must apply to the home campus of your choice who is offering the degree (i.e., UW-Stevens Point, UW-Parkside, UW-Green Bay, and UW-LaCrosse). For complete information on how to apply visit www.himt.wisconsin.edu.
4. The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Sciences and Wellness will work in conjunction with UW-Extended Campus advising to help you complete your degree. Application materials, procedures, dates, etc. are available at www.himt.wisconsin.edu.
5. Transfer students: you must have a 2.0 GPA from your prior institution and have completed all required general education requirements at the campus with whom you are choosing to affiliate.
6. If you are not officially accepted into the program, you will not be allowed to take upper level HIMT courses.

Health Science and Wellness

Contact: Beth Kinslow, Assistant Professor, Program Director
Office: Room B137, Science Building
Email: bkinslow@uwsp.edu

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.

Academic Standards for Health Science and Wellness Major

For continued registration as a Health Science major you must have a grade point average of 2.75 overall and in the sciences, including biology, chemistry, mathematics, and health science. You are screened for acceptability to apply for internship positions.

Grades in required courses taken prior to declaring academic forgiveness or in repeating courses will be used in calculating your grade point average. No more than two courses with grades of less than C- will be accepted in the major. If you do not meet these standards, you may petition the director for consideration. The minimum GPA for graduation is 2.50.

Financial Literacy Certificate

Contact: Susan Turgeson, Associate Professor
Room 302, College of Professional Studies
Phone: 715-346-2263
Email: sturgeso@uwsp.edu

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
Room 302, College of Professional Studies
Phone: 715-346-2263
Email: sturgeso@uwsp.edu

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
Office: Room B 127 Science Building
Phone: 715-346-2922
Email: hschmies@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/athletictraining

Faculty/Staff: B Kinslow, H Schmies, D Smith.
Medical Director: Chad Giles, DO

Definitions:
Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who provide service and treatement 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).

Abbreviations:

AT = Athletic Training
BS = Bachelor of Science Degree
HSW - Health Sciences and Wellness Major
MS-AT = Master of Science - Athletic Training Program
 

Academic Standards for Master of Science in Athletic Training

Admission to the Program: All applicants applying for the MS-AT program must complete the following:

1. UW-Stevens Point application for graduate study.
2. Application to the MS-AT graduate program via ATCAS Central (www.caate.net/apply-now). The ATCAS application requires:

1. a written essay,
2. two letters of recommendation,
3. evidence of 20 hours of athletic training observation with a certified AT.
4. a listing of complete or in-progress prerequisite coursework, and
5. completion of the Technical Standards Form for the MS-AT program.

3. TOEFL or IELT scores (international applicants only). Minimum of 80 or 7 respectively.
4. Official transcripts of all college work.
5. Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all coursework prior to application. If your GPA is under 3.0, you can still apply and request a review of your application.

Prerequisite courses for the MS-AT program are: biology, chemistry, physics, human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, kinesiology, psychology, nutrition, medical terminology, and statistics. Specific UWSP equivalents and required credits can be found on the website at www.uwsp.edu/msat.

Additional Notes about Applying to the Master of Science - Athletic Training (MS-AT):

1. Application deadline: Application deadlines for early admission and the regular decision cycle are published on the MS-AT website at www.uwsp.edu/msat
2. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the AT Admission Committee upon receipt of completed application. Meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements for eligibility to apply does not guarantee acceptance into the MS-AT.
3. A final review of applications will be conducted prior to the start of the first summer term in the MS-AT to ensure any outstanding coursework was completed and admission requirements are met. 

Upon Acceptance to the Master of Science - Athletic Training (MS-AT), you must:

1. Provide verification of current physical examination by an approved health care provider (MD, DO, PA, CNP) confirming you meet the physical and mental abilities required of an athletic trainer.
2. Provide current records of: immunization history (including MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, adult dTap); tuberculosis (TB) test within the past 12 months.
3. Provide documentation of annual TB test updates.
4. Obtain antibody titers and/or influenza vaccine depending on requirements of assigned clinical sites.
5. Complete a healthcare provider background check as required by regulations in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS 12.
6. Supply verification of personal healthcare provider liability insurance.
7. Submit all health-related documentations/verifications to the Clinical Education Coordinator prior to the start of each semester.

Retention, Master of Science -Athletic Training (MS-AT)

In order to maintain good standing within the MS-AT, you must:

1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA in major.
2. Maintain 3.0 average evaluation score (4-point scale) on clinical evaluation. If you fail to meet either criteria listed above, you will be on academic probation in the MS-AT for one semester. If you do not attain the retention criteria during the probation semester, you may not continue in the major. You are only allowed one probationary semester during your time in the MS-AT.

Notes for Master of Science -Athletic Training (MS-AT) Students

1. All requirements for the AT program must be complete, or in the process of being completed, before the program director will endorse your application for the Board of Certification examination.
2. All students in the MS-AT are responsible for arranging travel to off-site clinical rotations. You will also be responsible for the cost of travel. There will also be some additional expenses incurred for uniforms and learning resources.
3. Updated information will be provided in the Athletic Training Educational Handbook and the program website.
4. If you are denied acceptance into the program, you may contact the assistant dean of the School of Health Sciences and Wellness for appeal procedures. Appeals are handled by the School of Health Sciences and Wellness Appeals Committee.

COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP MASTER OF SCIENCE

Annie Wetter, Professor, COL & SRSF Program Director
Room 236, College of Professional Studies Building
Phone: 715-346-2108
Email: awetter@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/health

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.

Admission to the Program - Community & Organizational Leadership, MS - Graduate Program

For Community & Organizational Leadership you need:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or above (based on a 4.0 scale). We may grant probationary status if you have a GPA below 2.75.
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae detailing your professional experience.
3. A letter of intent detailing your background qualifications, career goals, and how this program fits into your future professional plans. Professional writing ability will be evaluated based on your submitted documents.
4. GRE (Graduate Record Exam).

Admission to Candidacy for Community & Organizational Leadership, MS - Graduate Program

Admission to candidacy (program planning) does not occur until after you have applied and are accepted into the Community & Organizational graduate program at UW-Stevens Point. Once admitted, you will consult with your adviser to prepare a proposed program of study. Acceptance as a candidate occurs when your graduate committee has approved your Program of Study.

To be accepted as a candidate:

1. Complete no more than 9 credits of graduate work from UW-Stevens Point. Transfer credits may apply toward completion of your degree, but they are not included in consideration for admission to candidacy. You may apply earlier, but you should be admitted to the program and meet with your adviser before you have completed 9 graduate credits.
2. Remove any academic deficiencies and/or complete all subject matter prerequisites.
3. Maintain at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average in all your graduate work.
4. Receive approval for your Program of Study.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT MASTER OF SCIENCE

Contact: Beth Kinslow, Professor, HWM Academic Program Director
Office: Room 137B, Science Building
Phone: 715-346-3766
Web: www.uwsp.edu/healthwellnessmgmt

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
Room 144D, Science Building
Phone: 715-346-2510
Email: jolmsted@uwsp.edu

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/.

Academic Standards for MS-HCA

Admission to the program requires:

1. UW-Stevens Point application for graduate study
2. A bachelor’s degree and minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0. If you have a GPA less than 3.0, you may be considered for a provisional admission and should contact an enrollment adviser for more information.
3. Official college transcripts
4. Prerequisite coursework in elementary statistics, medical terminology, and oral communication/public speaking
5. Your resume
6. Two letters of recommendation
7. A personal statement of up to 1,000 words
8. Approval to begin the program

PHYSICAL THERAPY DOCTORATE

Kathryn Zalewski, Program Director/Professor
Program Office: B 150 Science Building
Program Phone: 715-346-4870
Email: dpt@uwsp.edu
Website: www.uwsp.edu/dpt

Faculty/Staff: T Akins, S Bunyan, C Durall, T Halkowski, S Johnson, K Zalewski
Program Associate: 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:

1. Demonstrate competence as a direct access practitioner
2. Demonstrate effective communication skills with diverse patient populations, professions, and community sectors to provide patient centered and socially responsible care
3. Demonstrate professionalism in physical therapist practice consistent with University and APTA Core Values

Application and Admissions to the Doctor of Physical Therapy:

1. Application to the DPT program is through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS) (http://www.ptcas.org/home.aspx). Applications will open every June. You should be prepared to submit:

1. A copy of official transcripts from all institutions from which you have earned college credit;
2. Required essays;
3. GRE scores. You may submit the scores directly to the University (Code: 1919) or can be submitted directly to PTCAS.

2. Admission to the program is competitive and requires:

1. Demonstration of Academic Readiness:

1. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Note that ALL courses including retakes count towards the calculation of this GPA.
2. Minimum cumulative prerequisite course GPA of 3.0 or better. Required prerequisite courses are found on the DPT Program website (https://www.uwsp.edu/health/Pages/graduate/dpt/admissions.aspx). You are STRONGLY encouraged to have prerequisite courses reviewed prior to application and to submit the Prerequisite Checklist completed prior to application. This document may be uploaded with the PTCAS application.

1. No more than 2 prerequisite courses may be incomplete or in-progress at the time of application.
2. All prerequisite courses must have been completed within 7 years of the date of application. Request to consider exceptions to this statute should be sent to the program Admissions Committee by program email with a Completed Prerequisite Checklist.
3. The program accepts up to 5 courses to meet the prerequisites earned by AP, IB, and CLEP courses for program prerequisites.
4. Anatomy and Physiology program prerequisite requirements MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department

3. Minimum Quantitative and Verbal GRE of 148 or better; minimum written GRE of 3.0
4. For international applicants a minimum TOEFL score of 63 for the composite of reading comprehension, listening comprehension and writing and a minimum score of 26 for speaking.

2. Demonstration of Attributes and Experiences that are consistent with program expectations:

1. Attributes and experiences are entered by the students in PTCAS and evaluated by the Selection Task Force.

3. Participation in a campus visit/interview will be considered in final admission decisions.

3. Prior to matriculation you must:

1. Complete the undergraduate degree and all outstanding prerequisite coursework with at least a C or better and forward official transcripts to the Program
2. Complete the Technical Standards Form for the DPT Program (link to this on the program website) and submit to the Program
3. Complete the following assurances and forward verification to the Program:

1. Current records of immunization history or titre (MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, adult dTap TB test), additional immunizations may be required for clinical learning experience;
2. Complete a healthcare provider background check; Pursuant to 2017 Wisconsin Act 278 prior to submitting an application for a credential, an individual may apply to the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for a determination of whether the individual would be disqualified from obtaining the credential due to his or her conviction record. If you wish to discuss this, you should contact the Program Director;
3. Purchase personal professional liability coverage; specific coverage requirements are available on the program website;
4. Provide verification of personal health insurance;
5. Complete any additional health testing or safety training as required for clinical education participation. The most current requests will be posted on the DPT program website.

Additional notes about applying to the DPT program:

1. The program will use a prioritized rolling admission process.

1. PTCAS opens applications in June; If you submit a completed and verified application to the program by August 15th you will be considered in the first batch of students considered for admission; you will receive an admission decision before any second group of students is considered.
2. If you submit a completed and verified application to the program by January 15th you will be considered in the second applicant cohort. You are encouraged to update your application in PTCAS with Fall grades. You will receive an admission decision before any additional group of students is considered.
3. If needed the program will consider you if you submit a completed and verified application by March 1st. Applications not received by this hard deadline for admissions will not be considered.

2. If you are recommended for Admission by the Program you must submit an application for Graduate Study at UWSP. You will have 15 calendar days after receiving a recommendation for admission to accept the program offer and complete the application to Graduate Study. If you do not meet this deadline you may have your secured position offered to an alternate candidate.
3. You will be charged a $500 deposit associated with accepting your secured position in the DPT program. If you matriculate to the DPT program you will have this deposit applied to your first semester tuition in the DPT program. If you do not matriculate, you may request return of the deposit. Directions for requesting return of the deposit are available on the Program web site.

Retention and Progression in the DPT program

To remain in good standing in the DPT program you must:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better AND an individual course grade of C or better in each DPT required course;
2. Complete all required competencies with a ‘pass’ or better in each academic term;
3. Positive Readiness for Clinical Practice decision from the DPT program core faculty, and in good standing in the program.

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:

1. A cover letter stating reasons for transfer;
2. A copy of transcripts from all institutions attended;
3. A copy of GRE scores from the most recently taken GRE;
4. 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

1. 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.
2. 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:

1. Successfully complete all required coursework and competencies of the DPT program;
2. 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
Room 236, College of Professional Studies Building
Phone: 715-346-2108
Email: awetter@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/health

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
Room 242B, College of Professional Studies
Phone: 715-346-4801
Email: bkrolczy@uwsp.edu

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
Room 302, College of Professional Studies
Phone: 715-346-2263
Email: sturgeso@uwsp.edu

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
Room 144D, Science Building
Phone: 715-346-2510
Email: jolmsted@uwsp.edu

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/

Programs

• Health and Wellness Management, BS
• Health Information Management and Technology: Health Information Management Option, BS
• Health Information Management and Technology: Health Information Technology Option, BS
• Health Science and Wellness, BS
• Health Science and Wellness, BS + MS (3+2 Dual Degree - HSW, BS and AT, MS)
• Health Science and Wellness: Clinician Degree Option, BS

• Pre-Athletic Training
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Physical Therapy

• Community Health Minor
• Exercise Performance Minor

• Employee and Organizational Wellbeing Certificate
• Financial Literacy Certificate
• Health Science Education Certificate

• Health Science, AAS

• Athletic Training, MS
• Community & Organizational Leadership, MS
• Health and Wellness Management, MS
• Healthcare Administration, MS
• Physical Therapy, DPT

• Foundations of Health and Wellness Graduate Certificate
• Health and Wellness Coaching Graduate Certificate
• Health Science Education Graduate Certificate
• Improving Health with Data and Policy Graduate Certificate
• Leadership in Health and Wellness Graduate Certificate
• Senior Living and Services Leadership Graduate Certificate
• Sustainability and Well-being Graduate Certificate

Courses

• HCA 730 - Human Capital Management in Healthcare
• HCA 740 - Healthcare Operations and Project Management
• HCA 750 - Healthcare Quality and Performance Management
• HCA 760 - Health Law and Policy
• HCA 770 - Organization Development and Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
• HCA 780 - Communicating Current and Emerging Topics in Healthcare
• HCA 789 - Capstone Preparation
• HCA 790 - Capstone

• HIMT 300 - Survey of Contemporary Computing
• HIMT 301 - Digital Literacy in Healthcare
• HIMT 310 - Healthcare Systems and Organizations
• HIMT 320 - Survey of Information Technology in Healthcare
• HIMT 330 - Healthcare I: Terminology and Body Systems
• HIMT 340 - Ethical issues, Security Management, and Compliance
• HIMT 345 - Programming for HIMT Professionals
• HIMT 350 - Statistics for Healthcare
• HIMT 355 - Principles of Management for HIMT Professionals
• HIMT 360 - Healthcare II: Survey of Disease and Treatments
• HIMT 365 - Health Economics
• HIMT 370 - Healthcare Systems: Analysis and Design
• HIMT 375 - Database Structures and Management Systems
• HIMT 380 - Healthcare Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement
• HIMT 400 - Healthcare Information and Technology
• HIMT 410 - Healthcare Systems: Implementation and Integration
• HIMT 415 - Human Resource Management in Healthcare
• HIMT 420 - Healthcare Systems: Project Management
• HIMT 425 - Data Warehousing and Mining - UW Stevens Point
• HIMT 430 - Quality Assessment and Improvement
• HIMT 435 - Data Communications and Computer Networks in Healthcare
• HIMT 440 - Group Processes, Team Building, and Leadership
• HIMT 445 - Application of Leadership and Management in Healthcare Technology
• HIMT 450 - Healthcare Information and Technology - Standards
• HIMT 489 - Pre-capstone
• HIMT 490 - Capstone Project
• HIMT 498 - Select Topics in Health Information Management and Technology
• HIMT 499 - Select Topics in Health Information Management and Technology

• HSW 100 - Student Success in Health and Wellness Professions
• HSW 101 - Introduction to Health and Wellness Careers
• HSW 102 - The Healthy American
• HSW 104 - Medical Terminology
• HSW 105 - Recognition and Prevention of Common Diseases
• HSW 110 - Individualized Exercise Programming
• HSW 120 - Thriving in the Seven Dimensions of Wellness: Mindful Living Retreat
• HSW 131 - High-Level Wellness and You: Social and Emotional Dimensions
• HSW 132 - Digital Media, Stress, and Wellness
• HSW 150 - Health and Wellness Delivery Systems
• HSW 199 - Special Topics in Health and Wellness
• HSW 210 - Philosophies and Principles of Wellness
• HSW 250 - Wellness Retreat for Pre Professionals
• HSW 290 - Psychological Aspects of Health
• HSW 299 - Independent Study
• HSW 300 - Programming, Promotion, and Advocacy
• HSW 301 - Fundamentals of Biostatistics
• HSW 304 - Health and Wellness Coaching
• HSW 306 - Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and Health and Wellness Coaching
• HSW 310 - Communication in Health Care
• HSW 312 - Exercise Physiology
• HSW 315 - Clinical I
• HSW 320 - Environment, Health, and Technology
• HSW 325 - Clinical II
• HSW 330 - Resilience and Stress Management
• HSW 335 - Clinical III
• HSW 360 - Evidence-Based Research Methods
• HSW 375 - Kinesiology
• HSW 380 - Special Considerations in Health and Wellness
• HSW 385 - Professionalism and Leadership
• HSW 390 - Human Pathophysiology
• HSW 395 - Epidemiology and Public Health
• HSW 399 - Special Work
• HSW 400 - Issues in Aging
• HSW 410 - Promoting and Marketing Wellness
• HSW 415 - Clinical IV
• HSW 420 - Health Promotion Management
• HSW 425 - Clinical V
• HSW 454 - Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist Exam Preparation Course
• HSW 455 - Scientific Principles of Strength, Conditioning and Exercise Technique
• HSW 456 - Strength and Conditioning Programming and Field Experience
• HSW 470 - Experiential Learning in Health Science and Wellness
• HSW 480 - Internship in Health Science and Wellness
• HSW 490 - Health and Wellness Capstone
• HSW 499 - Selected Topics in Health and Wellness
• HSW 655 - Scientific Principles of Strength, Conditioning and Exercise Technique
• HSW 656 - Strength and Conditioning Programming and Field Experience
• HSW 705 - Building Expertise in Health and Wellness
• HSW 715 - Advanced Physiology for Health Care Professionals
• HSW 720 - Economic Evaluation in Health Promotion
• HSW 725 - Cross-Cultural Coaching of Groups and Systems
• HSW 735 - Health and Wellness Coaching Foundations
• HSW 765 - Advanced Health and Wellness Coaching Techniques
• HSW 775 - Health and Wellness Coaching Ethics and Practicum

• FCS 762 - Family Issues in Society
• HD 111 - Loving Relationships: Like Phoenix From The Ashes
• HD 230 - Human Sexuality
• HD 265 - Human Growth and Development: A Life-Span Approach
• HD 350 - Child Life Principles and Perspectives
• HD 360 - Infant and Toddler Development
• HD 361 - Development and Guidance of Children
• HD 363 - Development of the Preschool Child
• HD 364 - Infant Development and Programming
• HD 365 - Guidance of Young Children
• HD 366 - Families in Cross Cultural Contexts