ABOUT UW-GREEN BAY
Discover the features that make the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay qualified to offer this innovative degree. Visit the website at www.uwgb.edu. UW-Green Bay will review your application to ensure that you meet admissions requirements. Upon admission, you will receive instructions on how to register for classes. Your adviser will be available to assist you with selecting your classes.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management is a graduate degree program designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree. The eligibility requirements are as follows:
- You have completed a bachelor’s degree in any field, with a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
- You have completed prerequisite coursework in:
- Personal Health (or equivalent)
- Anatomy and Physiology or Human Biology (or equivalent)
- Intro to Psychology (or equivalent)
- Elementary Statistics (or equivalent)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (professional or academic)
- Your resume
- A statement of personal intent (up to 1,000 words) describing your decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the health and wellness management field.
- Aptitude tests, such as the GRE and GMAT, are NOT required.
To begin, you must choose as your home campus one of five collaborating University of Wisconsin campuses.
ACCREDITATION
The Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management program has been approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate, you must earn at least 36 credits, which include the final capstone course. You must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher for the courses within the MS in Health and Wellness Management curriculum.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
UW-Green Bay’s Department of Nursing within the College of Professional Studies is the academic home for the major.
Professional Program in Nursing, RH 325
UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay WI 54311
(920) 465-2826
http://www.uwgb.edu/nursing/
FINANCIAL AID
The Financial Aid Office at UW-Green Bay offers assistance to help you apply for aid and provides additional resources that may help you find ways to assist with financing your education. We encourage you to contact our office with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your financial aid.
UW-Green Bay
Student Services Building, Rm 1100
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311
Telephone: 920-465-2075
Online Contact Form
LIBRARY
As an online student, you will have full access to the Cofrin Library’s collections and resources. Currently, the library subscribes to extensive online databases with many full-text articles that are easily accessed with one simple login.
CAREER SERVICES
UW-Green Bay’s Career Services provides comprehensive career counseling and assessments and job search services for UWGB students and alumni. We are dedicated to helping you make the most of your UWGB experience! We encourage you to explore our site and contact us if you have questions:
Phone: 920-465-2163
Fax: 920-465-2920
Email: careers@uwgb.edu
http://www.uwgb.edu/careers/
VETERANS SERVICES
The Registrar’s Office coordinates education benefits for student veterans, eligible dependents, Armed Forces Reservists, and National Guard members. The office also provides claim service for tutorial assistance and VA work-study programs. For more information visit: www.uwgb.edu/veterans/
