Community Health Worker Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Chicago State University (CSU), Department of Public Health, offers an 8 week, Community Health Workers (CHW) Certificate program to individuals interested in gaining a knowledge and understanding of promoting health and improving health outcomes. Participants will be trained in identifying health disparities and bridging the gaps in access to care in diverse communities, provide outreach education, health advocacy,care coordination, support and cultural competence and collaboration between health care providers to foster healthier communities. After successful completion of the program participants will earn a certification as a Community Health Worker with the ability to apply for employment as a Community Health Worker or Health Navigator.
For additional information please contact:
CSU's Department of Public Health
Department Chair: Dr. Rodgers
crodge23@csu.edu
https://www.csu.edu/healthsciandpharm/publichealth/
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-1504 Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
- Community Health Workers (211094 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CSU
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 48.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,500.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIOA
Application Procedure
The application process includes determining the eligibility of the prospective student (must be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the Unites States), complete the online application (which includes paying the fee for the program OR applying for tuition assistance if available), after recieving an acceptance to the program by letter and/or email and via U.S Mail, participants will be required to attend an orientation to the program either online or in person prior to the start of the course.
Participants who desire to use the WIOA grant must visit your local agency to obtain a Career Counselor. Maximum Tuition and Fees cap for this occupation is $5000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Other - 18 years or older and US Citizen
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Community Health Worker Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Chicago State University (CSU), Department of Public Health, offers an 8 week, Community Health Workers (CHW) Certificate program to individuals interested in gaining a knowledge and understanding of promoting health and improving health outcomes. Participants will be trained in identifying health disparities and bridging the gaps in access to care in diverse communities, provide outreach education, health advocacy,care coordination, support and cultural competence and collaboration between health care providers to foster healthier communities. After successful completion of the program participants will earn a certification as a Community Health Worker with the ability to apply for employment as a Community Health Worker or Health Navigator.
For additional information please contact:
CSU's Department of Public Health
Department Chair: Dr. Rodgers
crodge23@csu.edu
https://www.csu.edu/healthsciandpharm/publichealth/
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-1504 Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Local Information
| converted from NIU | Y |
Provider Information
Chicago State University
Program Contact Info
9501 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 995-4466
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
- Community Health Workers (211094 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CSU
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: IBHE
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 48.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,500.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIOA
Application Procedure
The application process includes determining the eligibility of the prospective student (must be at least 18 years of age and a legal resident of the Unites States), complete the online application (which includes paying the fee for the program OR applying for tuition assistance if available), after recieving an acceptance to the program by letter and/or email and via U.S Mail, participants will be required to attend an orientation to the program either online or in person prior to the start of the course.
Participants who desire to use the WIOA grant must visit your local agency to obtain a Career Counselor. Maximum Tuition and Fees cap for this occupation is $5000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Other - 18 years or older and US Citizen
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction