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Bachelor of Science, Major in Community Health

Northeastern Illinois University

USA,Illinois

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 22,726/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 30 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

Apply Date

USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1867

Total Students: 7,119 +

Int. Students: 86 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

5500 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science, Major in Community Health

Program Overview

The Community Health (HSCI) program prepares students to work in a variety of settings that include: city, county, and state health departments, hospitals, worksite wellness, college campuses, parks and recreation departments, non-profit organizations (American Diabetes Association, American Cancer Society, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club), and more. Example programs community health majors work with include: nutrition and exercise, alcohol and other drugs, sexual transmitted infections and contraception awareness, social and emotional health, environmental awareness, disease prevention, health disparities, immunization awareness, and many more. Graduates use their knowledge and skills to focus on how best to reach vulnerable community members and to better allocate resources to under-served populations. They may initiate wellness programs, write policies, implement educational and primary prevention activities, or create resources to promote healthy living.

Community Health students complete an internship. The internship is comprised of a semester-long fieldwork experience and a weekly seminar with assignments. Community Health students complete 200 clock hours of work (typically unpaid) in a community health related agency. Community Health students must be admitted to the Goodwin College of Education to start the internship. Moreover, it is highly recommended that Community Health students gain admission to the Goodwin College of Education early in the program, as some courses require admittance to the Goodwin College of Education.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
may 2025		Open
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 30 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,726 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Northeastern Illinois University

CAD 15,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 61
SAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 1,020.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Options

Graduates from the B.S. in Community Health program work in a wide variety of settings. Examples of job titles might include, but are not limited to:

Healthcare Administrator
Health Educator
Public Health Researcher
Community Health Worker

The degree is also a launching pad for a graduate education in a number of health-related fields.

Also, please watch this video, sponsored by the Society of Public Health Education, about what public health educators can do in our world.

For more detailed career information, visit the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Scholarships

Undergraduate: Merit scholarships need GPA of 3.5 or better and an ACT or SAT exam score
Masters: Merit scholarships and Graduate Assistantships need GPA of 3.75 or better

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.