Workplace Wellness, Post- Baccalaureate Certificate

Overview

The post-baccalaureate certificate (PBC) in Workplace Wellness at UNC Greensboro prepares individuals to work with employers, employees, policymakers, and brokers or consultants to improve employee safety, health, and well-being. As an asynchronous program, it offers flexibility for people who are currently employed and want to build their knowledge of workplace wellness while balancing their professional responsibilities.

Students learn from professionals in the field and develop skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate workplace well-being and safety initiatives. Graduates are prepared for employment in health systems, private companies, city and county governments, universities, and workplace wellness consulting firms.

The certificate can also strengthen qualifications and expand career opportunities for individuals with degrees in health education, exercise science, nutrition, nursing, gerontology, interior architecture, community recreation, and business administration.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Workplace Wellness Program Distinctions

The PBC in Workplace Wellness at UNCG is a unique program designed for current UNCG graduate students and working individuals who are interested in leveling up their workplace wellness knowledge and skills, making them competitive for employment or promotion. The program is offered online asynchronously, which offers flexibility for students to complete course requirements on their own time.

The Program is a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Total Worker Health® Affiliate. It is committed to education, practice, research, and strategic collaborations that will contribute to protecting and promoting worker well-being.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Workplace Wellness Student Experience

The entire program consists only of 9 credit hours across three consecutive courses. The program ends with a practicum course that allows student to apply their knowledge in real-world settings which ensures all students get a valuable experience that prepares them for promotion or their next career step.

Enrolled students will:

• Learn the history of workplace safety and health promotion.
• Be introduced to the CDC Total Worker Health® framework.
• Learn strategies for conducting organizational assessments.
• Design, implement, and evaluate workplace interventions.

After Receiving a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Graduates of the program find work in:

• Universities
• Local governments
• Health systems
• Private sector (companies and organizations)
• Workplace wellness consulting companies

Students in the Workplace Wellness PBC program have applied their skills through practicum experiences and employment opportunities with organizations such as:

• Cone Health
• Atrium Health
• Durham County
• UNCG
• NC State
• MicroMass Communications
• U.S. Army

How to APPLY

• Formal applications to the UNCG Graduate School Applications are reviewed twice per year.
  • Application deadlines are December 1 and April 1
• An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required.
  • GPA of 2.8 or higher in the undergraduate degree is required for P.B.C. admission
  • Must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate work
• Personal Statement of Purpose
• GRE scores are not required
• Note – Financial aid is not available to students admitted exclusively to the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.) program