Community Health, BS

for the Bachelor of Science in Community Health

Students pursuing this major select one of three concentrations:

The Community Health Program at Illinois prepares students in the ever changing world of health care and health behavior as practitioners and offers three concentrations at the undergraduate level: Health Education, Health Planning & Administration, and Rehabilitation & Disability Studies. All curricula are built on a foundation of general education courses which emphasize communication skills and critical thinking. The Professional Core courses are designed to help students develop skills in planning, implementation, and evaluation in the context of health services and programs. Students must complete an internship during their senior year in a setting related to the degree and their interests. Recent internship sites have included the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, hospitals, nursing homes, fitness centers, work site health education programs, and substance abuse prevention centers.

Further information is available from the Academic Affairs Office, Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1206 S. Fourth Street, 2021 Khan Annex, Huff Hall, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 333-2307.

A 5 year BS MPH joint degree program is available for students majoring in Community Health, I-Health, or Kinesiology. Students apply for the program in the latter part of their third year (junior year) of study. Students accepted into the BS MPH joint degree program take 12 credit hours of coursework in their senior year that apply to both BS and MPH degrees. In the 5th year of study, students complete the remaining requirements for the MPH degree, and graduate simultaneously with both BS and MPH degrees. Additional information regarding the joint degree program can be found here. 

for the Bachelor of Science in Community Health

Sample Sequence

This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.

Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information, see the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements page.

First Year
First SemesterHours
CHLH 1003
CHLH 1251
Composition I or Speech Performance Course4
Language Other Than English (3rd level)4
General Education course3
General Education course3
 18
Total Hours 18
First Year
Second SemesterHours
CHLH 1013
KIN 1223
Correlate Area course3
Speech Performance Course or Composition I3
General Education course3
 15
Total Hours 15
Second Year
First SemesterHours
CHLH 2013
CHLH 2102
Concentration course3
General Education QR1 Statistics3
General Education course3
General Education course3
 17
Total Hours 17
Second Year
Second SemesterHours
CHLH 2503
CHLH 2743
General Education course3
General Education course3
General Education course3
 15
Total Hours 15
Third Year
First SemesterHours
CHLH 3044
Concentration course3
Correlate Area course3
Correlate Area course3
General Education course3
 16
Total Hours 16
Third Year
Second SemesterHours
CHLH 4104
Correlate Area course3
General Education course3
General Education course3
General Education course3
 16
Total Hours 16
Fourth Year
First SemesterHours
CHLH 4213
Concentration course1
Concentration course3
Correlate course3
Correlate course3
General Education course3
 16
Total Hours 16
Fourth Year
Second SemesterHours
Concentration course8
Free Elective3
Free Elective3
Free Elective1
 15
Total Hours 15

Total Hours: 128

for the Bachelor of Science in Community Health

  1. Content Knowledge: Students will know and comprehend the significant theories, models, themes, and ideas in the biomechanical, physiological, behavioral, pedagogical, biological, socioeconomic, environmental, and sociocultural correlates of Kinesiology and Community Health. 
  2. Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will comprehend and demonstrate ethical practices and the application of scientific findings and/or critical analysis in order to interpret, promote inquiry, propose solutions, and/or create new ideas related to health, rehabilitation, and/or human movement.
  3. Awareness and Understanding: Students will understand and appreciate the diverse socioeconomic, behavioral, sociocultural, biological, environmental, philosophical, and historical factors that influence health, rehabilitation, and human movement.
  4. Programming and Assessment: Students will apply best practices in developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating programs and interventions related to health promotion, physical activity adoption and adherence, and the prevention and treatment of diseases.
  5. Leadership and Engagement: Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, showcasing an appreciation and commitment to health and physical activity as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels. 

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