Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems

Be a catalyst to solve food concerns in your community

Knowledge and skills in sustainable food systems and community development are increasingly essential to solving the health and nutrition problems in our populations. Professionals entering this field must be skilled in examining the food system, program planning and evaluation, community development and leadership, and grant writing.

Schedule of Course Offerings

Students must complete 30 credits: 24 core credits are required; the remaining 6 elective credits are chosen by the student to provide an area of specialization that meets their unique career goals. Elective courses can be taken at UWSP or transferred in from another institution.

Below is a list of required courses in the terms they are offered in the most intensive timeline possible. Most students complete the program in 2-3 years and enroll in 3-6 credits per term. Depending on your situation, you may choose to enroll in fewer or more than this. Consultation with your adviser will allow you to determine what course load and progression is best for you. Students may start in spring or fall, can stop out for personal or professional reasons, and have up to 7 years to complete all requirements.

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Speech-Language Pathology

Impact lives through speech therapy

The mission of the master of science graduate program in speech-language pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is to provide a foundation of professional preparation in speech-language pathology. Students will engage in critical thinking by integrating the evidence base into clinical practice. Students will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to competently assess and treat individuals with communication, cognition, and/or swallowing disorders from diverse backgrounds in a variety of community and work settings. The program is designed to promote a healthy and thriving community by serving and advocating for the people of Central Wisconsin.  

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Become a Physical Therapist

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point offers students seeking to become physical therapists a program that anchors learning in community service. The program’s vision is to transform societal health through physical therapy education by creating professionals who collaborate to serve the evolving, diverse needs of our communities.

The UW-Stevens Point Doctor of Physical Therapy program is right for you if you:

  • appreciate learning with your peers in real world  environment
  • enjoy practice-based learning
  • value close faculty mentoring relationships
  • respect the responsibilities and opportunities that come from small communities
  • are a little bit of a risk taker
  • want to help change the communities in which you live

If these values speak to you, then the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at UW-Stevens Point is a fit for you. We look forward to helping you live and learn here!

Tuition and Costs

Courses

Accreditation and Memberships

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Healthcare Administration

Healthcare and strategic management skills in one degree. 100% Online.

In the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration you’ll learn strategic management skills through coursework that focuses on the specialized needs of healthcare. Nearly every medical organization needs compassionate leaders who have in-depth knowledge of healthcare systems and the ability to manage in today’s dynamic and complex healthcare environments. As a graduate of the UW Healthcare Administration program, you’ll be qualified for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings, urban to rural.

  • Healthcare financial management
  • Technology, data analytics, and information governance
  • Strategic leadership
  • Healthcare law and policy
  • Quality and performance improvement
  • Communications and marketing
  • Human resources

Why Choose Healthcare Administration at UW-Stevens Point?

You’ll find a range of rewarding job opportunities in every area of the country and in nearly any healthcare setting—hospitals, physician’s offices, surgical centers, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, insurance companies, veterans affairs systems, pharmaceutical companies, and medical supply vendors.

 
Jodi Olmsted

From Coursework to Real-World Impact: Understanding the Healthcare Administration Capstone Project

Professor Jodi Olmsted brings a lifetime of experience to the University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. With an extensive background in dental hygiene and consulting, Jodi teaches multiple courses in the online program, including the capstone and pre-capstone courses. Jodi is passionate about being a mentor to her students as they work to complete their projects.

Healthcare Administration

Experience UW Healthcare Administration

Learn about healthcare administration, meet the faculty, read student stories, and more.

 
Graduate Certificate

Nursing Home Administration

In the 100% online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Home Administration from the University of Wisconsin, you’ll complete courses that align with the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) CORE Domains of Practice. Courses are entirely online—asynchronous, with zero on-campus, virtual, or in-person meeting requirements—an ideal format for busy professionals. Watch lectures, participate in online forums with your classmates, and—although assignments have deadlines—do homework whenever it’s convenient for you.

 

APPLY

To be eligible for the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration students must meet the following requirements.

Curriculum

Download the degree guide for details on admission requirements, tuition and courses.

Course Schedule

Course availability varies each fall, spring and summer. Course offerings are subject to change due to fluctuating enrollment.

Tuition

Tuition is a flat fee of $725 per credit. There are no additional course or program fees, with the exception of textbooks which are purchased separately.

Who is the program designed for?

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration focuses on the skills required to be a successful healthcare administrator, whether your experience is in patient care, healthcare administration, or health information management, or you have professional management experience in another field. Candidates will have a desire to improve the internal functioning of a healthcare system to deliver high quality patient care and services. Courses are completed entirely online, an ideal format for busy professionals, especially those working variable shifts. You can watch lectures, participate in online forums with your classmates, and although assignments have deadlines, you can do homework whenever it’s convenient for you—all course content is accessible online from any device.

Healthcare Administration Student Joins Program to Honor Her Father and Push for Change

Britni Adams didn’t have experience working in a healthcare facility when she enrolled in the University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. Instead, her medical background is deeply personal. As a student in the 100 percent online program, Britni aims to help healthcare professionals do their best work so that patients are given the proper care and attention they need. Britni Adams didn’t have experience working in a healthcare facility when she enrolled in the University of Wisconsin Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. Instead, her medical background is deeply personal. As a student in the 100 percent online program, Britni aims to help healthcare professionals do their best work so that patients are given the proper care and attention they need.

 

By the Numbers

3
Credits
100
%
Online
$
725
Cost per Credit

Universities of Wisconsin Collaboration

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is a partnership of UW-La Crosse, UW-Parkside, UW-Platteville, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Stout. Learn more about our campus partners and choosing a home campus.

 

 

Accreditation and Membership

Accreditation

Accreditation

Whether online or on campus, University of Wisconsin programs have a reputation for delivering world-class education and student support. Accreditation is your assurance that you will graduate with skills that are relevant to your field and valued by employers. The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is approved by the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents and is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Program Membership

Program Membership

The Master of Science in Healthcare Administration is a member of:

Meet your Faculty and Staff

UW Healthcare Administration faculty are either tenured faculty or working healthcare leaders serving as adjunct faculty.

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Aysha Hussain

  • Teaching Assistant Professor – Health Science and Wellness
D124C Science Building
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Jodi Olmsted

  • Director – M.S. in Healthcare Administration
  • Professor – Health Sciences and Wellness
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D144 Science Building
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Lorraine Zoromski

  • Director – RN to BSN Program
  • Associate Professor – Nursing

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Community and Organizational Leadership

Impact any organization by empowering others to succeed

Gain expertise in innovative community development and develop your skills in leadership, program planning, grant writing, and critical thinking so you can make an impact in your community in the Master of Science in Community and Organizational Leadership online program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

The core courses build leadership skills that allow graduates to become an agent of positive social change in local and international communities. Graduates can: 

  • ascend within their current agency or area of expertise
  • make a career change
  • build collaborative relationships with programs and resources in your community
  • assess community needs and determine best practices for change
  • learn budgeting, marketing, funding, grant writing, strategic planning and rational support for programs
  • plan, implement and evaluate programs
  • think critically, research and assess local and world issues

Schedule of Course Offerings

Students must complete 30 credits: 21 core credits are required; the remaining 9 elective credits are chosen by the student to provide an area of specialization that meets their unique career goals. Elective courses can be taken at UWSP or transferred in from another institution.

Below is a list of required courses in the terms they are offered in the most intensive timeline possible. Most students complete the program in 2-3 years and enroll in 3-6 credits per term. Depending on your situation, you may choose to enroll in fewer or more than this. Consultation with your adviser will allow you to determine what course load and progression is best for you. Students may start in spring or fall, can stop out for personal or professional reasons, and have up to 7 years to complete all requirements.

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)

Change lives through Audiology

The Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) is a joint program with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is designed to prepare students to enter the profession of audiology fully able to function as independent audiologists in private practice, medical clinics and school settings. Graduates of the Au.D. program have a strong theoretical, technical, and scientific base for the clinical practice of audiology, and will be prepared to meet certification and licensure requirements for the practice of clinical audiology.

Courses

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Athletic Training

Health and Wellness Coaching

Become a HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH

As a health and wellness coach, you will support individuals on a transformative journey, achieving lasting changes, and enhanced well-being. You will help others explore motivation and values. Together, you will set goals, help them work through obstacles, and create action plans.

  • Do you crave the opportunity to make meaningful connections?
  • Are you inspired to help others create or sustain healthy behaviors?
  • Are you seeking a mid-career change or wanting to enhance your effectiveness in your current field?

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate might be for you!

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Health Science Education

Become an expert in health science topics

The Health Science Education Certificate at UW-Stevens Point 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.

Course Catalog

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies

Financial Literacy

assist others in achieving financial goals

The financial literacy certificate at UW-Stevens Point 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.

Course Catalog

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Programs

School of Health Sciences and Wellness
D127 Science Building
2001 Fourth Ave.
Stevens Point, WI 54481-3897
715-346-3766
health@uwsp.edu
College of Professional Studies