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Study Both Disease and Well-Being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. Around the world, UW-Stevens Point is considered the \u202fhome of wellness<\/a>. We bring this into the classroom, preparing you to be a resilient health and wellness professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why study Health Science and Wellness at UW-Stevens Point? <\/h3>

The curriculum is designed to support you throughout your time at UW-Stevens Point \u2013 from a student success course to pre-professional retreat and capstone or internship. Additional core courses emphasize leadership, person-centered communication, professional and personal resilience, and critical thinking, which are crucial skills needed in health occupations.<\/p><\/div>

\nSample Graduation Plan <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nAcademic and Career Advising <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nScholarships and Aid <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nCourse Catalog: Major <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nCourse Catalog: Major – Clinician Degree Option <\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\nCourse Catalog: 3+2 <\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>