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Northeastern Illinois University B.S. in Community Health
Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University

B.S. in Community Health

Chicago, USA

BSc

4 years

English

Full time

USD 22,726 / per year

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The B.S. in Community Health program explores various aspects of health promotion and disease prevention within communities. Students engage in courses focusing on public health principles, health education, and community engagement strategies. This program lays a solid foundation for roles in the public health sector and prepares graduates for various challenges in health-related fields.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers such as health educators, public health advocates, community health workers, and policy analysts. With this degree, you'll find opportunities in government agencies, non-profits, and healthcare organizations, contributing to community well-being and health initiatives.

The B.S. in Community Health program develops students’ capacity to attain career success in the health professions and to act as leaders in a dynamic, multicultural world. Students learn this through educational experiences and a learning environment that is reflective, collaborative, and transformative.

Our program includes a field experience in a health-related setting that affords students the opportunity to apply and refine skills developed in the classroom and to build a professional network before they graduate. Students use their knowledge and skills to focus on how best to reach vulnerable community members and to better allocate resources to underserved populations.

Program Benefits

The B.S. in Community Health prepares students to:

  • Understand and act upon the social determinants that impact human health and behavior
  • Plan, implement and manage evidence-based health programs in diverse settings
  • Conduct evaluation and research related to population health and health programming
  • Serve as a health resource person for diverse populations

Minors

  • Exercise Science
  • Health Promotion

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