Program Overview

Community Health, MS

Overview

The Master of Science in Community Health is a graduate degree program offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Graduate Degree Programs

• Community Health, MS
• Community Health, PhD
• Joint Degree Program: Community Health, PhD and Master of Public Health, MPH

Admissions

Applications are due on January 15 for Fall admissions and October 1 for Spring admissions.

• Applicants should have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last 60 semester hours of their undergraduate degree work (excluding fieldwork, student teaching, and physical activity courses).
• All applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation, resume, official transcripts, and a personal statement that addresses the following prompts:
  • What developed your interest for graduate study.
  • Who, from the designated faculty, would you like to work with.
  • Why do you believe you would be a good fit with aforementioned faculty.
  • What do you expect to gain from a graduate experience and how will this experience prepare you for your intended career.
• Although the GRE scores are not required, the scores may provide helpful supporting information in some cases.
• International and some domestic students may be required to show proof of English Proficiency.
• Students for whom English is not their native language and who wish to be considered for a teaching assistantship must achieve a score on the speaking sub-section of (TOEFL or IELTS).

Course List

| Course List Code | Title | Hours
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| CHLH 429| | 4
| CHLH 540| | 4
| Choose from one of the following:| 4
| CHLH 421| |
| CHLH 576| |
| CHLH 578| |
| CHLH 582| |
| Electives (chosen in consultation with student's advisor)| 8
| CHLH 591| (min/max applied toward degree)| 4
| CHLH 599| (min/max applied toward degree)| 8
| Total Hours| 32

Other Requirements

• Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: 20
• Minimum 500-level Hours Required Overall: 12 (8 within the unit)
• Total Required Hours: 32
• Minimum GPA: 3.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Content Knowledge: Students will demonstrate an advanced understanding of current and historically significant theories, models, themes, and ideas in the biomechanical, physiological, psychological, behavioral, pedagogical, biological, socioeconomic, epidemiological, environmental, and sociocultural correlates of Community Health.
2. Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will demonstrate ethical practices while applying advanced quantitative and/or qualitative methods in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data which will then be disseminated through publications and/or oral presentations.
3. Awareness and Understanding: Students will understand and appreciate the diverse environmental, biological, psychological, socioeconomic, sociocultural, philosophical, and historical factors that influence health, rehabilitation, and human movement.
4. Programming and Assessment: Students will apply best practices in developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating programs and interventions related to public health, health promotion, physical activity adoption and adherence, and the prevention and treatment of diseases in culturally diverse populations.
5. Leadership and Engagement: Students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, showcasing an appreciation and commitment to health and physical activity as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.

Department of Health and Kinesiology

• Department Head: Kim Graber
• Director of Graduate Studies: Laura Rice
• Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
• Address: 906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801

College of Applied Health Sciences

The College of Applied Health Sciences offers the Master of Science in Community Health program.