Health Sciences General, B.S.

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025

Program Description

NIUs Health Sciences General B.S. degree is designed to give you the knowledge and skills youll need to prepare you for professional health care careers in a global market. Coursework focuses on health care leadership skills, financial principles, management strategies and standards to improve patient care. Youll take courses in the physical and social sciences giving you a well-rounded education to pursue careers in allied health roles or to prepare you for entry into medical laboratory science or nursing degree programs.

Established in 2000

CIP: 51-1199 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

DeKalb Main Campus
Normal Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-5891

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

160 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

To apply to NIU, go to https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml . For assistance or questions concerning WIOA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Other - Admission to NIU

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Health Sciences General, B.S.

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025

Program Description

NIUs Health Sciences General B.S. degree is designed to give you the knowledge and skills youll need to prepare you for professional health care careers in a global market. Coursework focuses on health care leadership skills, financial principles, management strategies and standards to improve patient care. Youll take courses in the physical and social sciences giving you a well-rounded education to pursue careers in allied health roles or to prepare you for entry into medical laboratory science or nursing degree programs.

Established in 2000

CIP: 51-1199 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

DeKalb Main Campus
Normal Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 753-5891

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE)

Education Information

Bachelors Degree

160 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

To apply to NIU, go to https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml . For assistance or questions concerning WIOA, contact Andrew Kopecky at 815-753-8788 and at akopecky@niu.edu.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Other - Admission to NIU

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Day Classes