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Bachelor of Health Science in Community Health

Health and Healthcare is often focused on the individual to diagnose and treat illnesses. However, Community Health is a population-based program approach to wellness, that can offer an entire community the access and opportunity to experience advanced healthcare that fits their unique situation and challenges.

At Governors State University, our Bachelor of Health Science in Community Health program seeks to promote positive health and wellness programs at both the community and individual levels. Explore the available concentrations and curriculum as you prepare for your career goals in this diverse and essential industry.The health of the community begins at the individual level. Governors State’s Bachelor of Health Science in Community Health prepares students to plan, implement, and evaluate health and wellness programs. With a strong focus on cultural competency, students are equipped to positively influence diverse populations’ health, focusing on eliminating health disparities and improving health equity.

With added focus on individual healthy choices and community programs, the Bachelor of Health Science in Community Health at Governors State University connects you to a range of policies, skills, and advocacy approaches to promote positive solutions at the community and individual levels. Here are some tasks that community health professionals also known as Health Educators may take on in health and healthcare, community centers, School systems or nonprofit situations:

Connect patients to relevant healthcare services
Advocate for community needs
Conduct outreach programs to facilitate greater community health awareness
Inform community members and healthcare workers about health concerns
Perform healthcare services as a technician
Continue your education to advance your healthcare career

The ways in which graduates of the community health program work within a community depend on their chosen concentration; while a community health graduate’s primary goal is to increase awareness, promote positive health practices and services, implement and evaluate programs at the community level, this goal can be reached through a number of services.

Community Health majors choose between three concentrations to advance their area of academic and professional interest:

Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Pre-Health Professions
Foundations of Substance Abuse

to advance their area of academic and professional interest

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Job Opportunity Potential at Governors State University (GSU)

Chicago Proximity – Located near Chicago, a major hub for business, technology, healthcare, and logistics.

STEM & Business Careers – Strong demand for graduates in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, and Business (MBA, Accounting, Finance).

Healthcare Pathways – GSU is well-known for Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Health Administration, with excellent placement in hospitals and clinics.

Internships & Co-ops – Access to internships with Fortune 500 companies and Chicago-based firms in finance, consulting, tech, and manufacturing.

OPT & STEM OPT – Eligible programs provide up to 3 years of work authorization in the U.S. after graduation.

Teaching & Counseling – Education, Social Work, and Counseling programs prepare students for careers in schools, universities, and community organizations.

Government & Non-profit Careers – Public Administration and Leadership graduates often find roles in policy, community development, and NGOs.

Entrepreneurship Support – GSU’s Small Business Development Center helps students start and grow businesses.

Networking – Strong alumni network and career fairs connect students with employers in Illinois and nationwide.

On-Campus Jobs – Opportunities to work up to 20 hours per week while studying.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Official high school transcripts.

Minimum unweighted high school GPA ~ 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

ACT or SAT are optional; only taken if you want them considered.

If you studied in a non-English speaking country, you need credential evaluation by a NACES-member agency.

English / IELTS & Other Language Proficiency Requirements

If your previous education was in a country where English is not the foundational language, you must show English proficiency using one of these: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or equivalent test.
Minimum IELTS (Academic) score generally required is 6.0 for both undergrad and graduate admissions.
For TOEFL, minimum overall score for graduate applicants is 80 (internet-based).
For undergraduates, a lower TOEFL minimum is possible (e.g. 68 IBT) or similar, depending on program.
If you don’t meet the required English test scores, GSU offers an Intensive ESL Program as conditional admission / to improve your English before you start academic classes.

Governors State University

University Park , Illinois ,United States