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Bachelor of Public Health - Community Health

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Accredited public health degree with a community health concentration.

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

Develop theoretical knowledge of Public Health (B.S.) - Community Health
Apply safe professional or simulated practice techniques where included in the curriculum
And communicate effectively in health-related settings.

Career outcomes

Health educator
Home health aide
Dietitian
Nutritionist
Mental health counselor
Health care social worker

Curriculum

Community health concentration preparing graduates to develop health programmes
Collect data and teach wellness behaviours
Graduates are eligible for the national CHES exam. CEPH accredited
With an accelerated route into the Master of Public Health. Requirements are in the catalogue. This row covers the Community Health concentration.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-time freshmen: official secondary school transcripts with a minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Transfer applicants: minimum 1.4 to 2.0 GPA depending on credits earned
With transcripts from every post-secondary institution. English proficiency scores are required for applicants from certain countries.

Minimum GPA

2.3

Accepted academic background

Secondary school transcripts (first-time freshman) with minimum 2.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, Transfer applicants 1.4-2.0 GPA by credits earned, Transcripts from every post-secondary institution.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 43

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadline: fall applications due July 1 and spring November 1. Apply through the institution's online admissions process and pay the 35 USD application fee. Have official transcripts with English translations sent directly by each school
Plus English test scores if required for your country. Request the I-20 by July 15 for fall or November 15 for spring. Contact International Enrollment and Services for visa and arrival steps.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$31,223 USD
Application fee	$35 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Johnson City
Faculty or school	College of Public Health
Department	Department of Public Health (B.S.) - Community Health
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
7 Jan 2027
54 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.