Academic Catalog

Improving Health with Data and Policy Certificate

This certificate will provide students with the critical skills needed to better identify and address health issues using a data informed strategy.  Students will be given the tools needed to collect, evaluate, and communicate health data to a variety of audiences.  Students will examine how policies, regulations, and healthcare systems impact health outcomes and health equity.

Target Audience

  • Individuals working in a health and wellness related field that need additional skills collecting and analyzing data

Admission Requirements

  • Apply as a "Graduate Non-Degree Applicant."
  • When asked "Are you applying as a degree-seeking student?" select "NO", and that you plan to take "Graduate" classes.
    • Select "U-W Superior" as the campus.
    • Choose "Improving Health with Data and Policy Certificate (non-degree seeking) Graduate" for program.
    • No application fee.  Skip the application fee section.
  • Not eligible for financial aid.

Courses Included

HWM 705Strategic Management for Wellness Managers3.00
HWM 750Planning and Evaluation for Wellness Managers3.00
HWM 770Human and Group Behavior3.00