Overview

Program Detalis

With The Public Health program offered by Northern Illinois University you may choose to concentrate your studies in one of four focus areas:

Health Administration: Focuses on interpersonal and analytical skills, as well as business and health knowledge necessary for work as a healthcare or public health professional.

Environment and Health: Provides a strong background in biological and physical sciences and the ability to analyze complex situations.

Health Promotion: Focuses on communication skills and specialized training in techniques to promote healthy lifestyles, policies and environmental changes. This emphasis prepares you for work as a community health educator.

General Public Health: Provides a broad foundation in public health, while you also pursue a minor outside the program.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Introduction to Public Health
Biostatistical Applications in Public Health
Elements of Environmental Health
Public Health Epidemiology
Public Health and the U.S. Health Care System
Public Health Research and Evaluation
Principles of Health Planning
Public Health Pre-Practicum Seminar
Practicum in Public Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

DeKalb, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

High school diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted
Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores

A completed NIU application
Official transcripts from all high schools attended
ACT/SAT score

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

20462 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10231 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

10230 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5115 USD per semester during 48 months.

Local: $5,115.34 per semester National and International: $10,230.68 per semester

Living costs for DeKalb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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