Overview

Community Health from Wayne State University aims to advance health equity through the preparation of community health education specialists who explore the multiple levels (individual, family, community, policy, systems) and social determinants that influence behavior and health. Community health professionals focus on the community as the setting for analysis, assessment, advocacy, program planning, intervention, evaluation and research, and are committed to developing, enhancing and using evidence-informed strategies to improve population health.

Careers

The Bachelor of Science in Community Health prepares students for careers in the broad field of community health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health and Health Promotion

Dynamics of Personal Health

Environmental/Community Health

First Aid/CPR

Nutrition and Health Education

Human Disease

Family and Reproductive Health

Health Behavior Change

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

Methods and Materials in Community Health Education

Health Psychology

Health Promotion Program Design

Evaluation and Measurement in Community Health Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Detroit, United States

Disciplines

Health Sciences Community Development Health Education View 1578 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply through the Wayne State University application or the Common App
Submit a $25 application fee
Submit your SAT or ACT score (optional) — or complete the test-optional requirements:
Submit a recommendation form from an academic reference
Complete short essay questions using two of the five available prompts (pdf)
Submit a complete list of leadership activities, extracurricular activities, community involvement and work experience
Send high school transcripts online or mail

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32740 USD / year

≈ 32740 USD / year
Out-of-State

32740 USD / year

≈ 32740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15388 USD / year

≈ 15388 USD / year

Living costs

Detroit

United States

1050 - 1770 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Detroit

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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