Public Health, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
NIU's B.S. in Public Health focuses on health promotion and disease prevention and addressing complex health problems at the community level. Students may choose to concentrate their studies in one of four focus areas: health administration, environment and health, health promotion, and general public health. Through extensive classroom and hands-on experience, students acquire the health care planning and information handling skills needed for a diverse and constantly changing field. Students will also be prepared to pursue graduate work.
Career opportunities are plentiful and include roles in hospitals, health care management organizations, local and state health departments, nursing homes, health care accrediting agencies and non-profit organizations.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-2201 Public Health, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (211021 )
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (211023 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For more information contact NIU's Department of Public Health at:
Wirtz Hall 235, DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1384
Fax: (815) 753-5406
Email: phhe@niu.edu
For assistance or questions concerning WIA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- Prerequisites - See catalog
- Other - Admission to NIU & department
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Public Health, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
NIU's B.S. in Public Health focuses on health promotion and disease prevention and addressing complex health problems at the community level. Students may choose to concentrate their studies in one of four focus areas: health administration, environment and health, health promotion, and general public health. Through extensive classroom and hands-on experience, students acquire the health care planning and information handling skills needed for a diverse and constantly changing field. Students will also be prepared to pursue graduate work.
Career opportunities are plentiful and include roles in hospitals, health care management organizations, local and state health departments, nursing homes, health care accrediting agencies and non-profit organizations.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-2201 Public Health, General.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
-
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (211021 )
-
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (211023 )
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
For more information contact NIU's Department of Public Health at:
Wirtz Hall 235, DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 753-1384
Fax: (815) 753-5406
Email: phhe@niu.edu
For assistance or questions concerning WIA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.
Entry Requirements:
- Prerequisites - See catalog
- Other - Admission to NIU & department
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes