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Bachelor of Behavioral Health and Wellness

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Health and Wellness at Illinois Tech: lifestyle choices and health, With individualised wellness programmes.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply psychological concepts to human behaviour and wellbeing. Interpret research evidence. Use appropriate assessment and communication skills. Apply ethical reasoning. Develop evidence-informed recommendations for relevant settings.

Career outcomes

Psychology Practitioner
Behavioural Health Specialist
Research Assistant
Community Services Officer
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Interdisciplinary degree combining psychology
Sociology
Political science and nutritional science
With an optional elective specialty track. Students learn to design individual programmes on nutrition
Exercise and substance use and to advocate for patients.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completion of secondary school outside the US (holistic review of grades/board exams
Essays
Major choice; SAT/ACT optional); Transcripts for the last three years; Passport copy

Accepted academic background

Completion of secondary school outside the US (holistic review of grades/board exams, Essays, Major choice; SAT/ACT optional); Transcripts for the last three years; Passport copy

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Secondary school certificate or equivalent
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$54,123 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Mies Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Applied Science, And Health
Department	Psychology and Behavioural Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.