About Community Health: Health Planning & Administration, Bs in University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
The Community Health Program at the University of 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 & Promotion, Health Planning & Administration, and Rehabilitation 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 Kinesiology & Community Health, University of Illinois at 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.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 102
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Highlights
| Application Portal |
Coalition Application/MyIllini application (Undergraduate Applicant)
Online Graduate Portal (Graduate Applicant) |
| Application Fee |
75 USD (International Undergraduate Applicant);
90 USD (International Graduate Applicant) |
| Acceptance Rate |
59% |
| Graduation Rate |
85% |
| SAT Score (Middle 50%) |
1400-1530 |
| ACT Score (Middle 50%) |
26-32 |
| Mode of Payment |
Visa/MasterCard Credit Card |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
| Intake Seasons |
Fall, Spring, and Summer |
| Work Experience |
Required for certain graduate programs |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarship, Grants, and Loans |
| International Student Helpdesk |
isss@illinois.edu |
University of Illinois At Urbana Champaign Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition - $12,036
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$3,086 |
| Room and Board |
$11,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$30,302 |
Out of State Resident Tuition -$29,178
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200 |
| Other Fees |
$3,086 |
| Room and Board |
$11,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$47,444 |
