Departmental Website

http://castle.eiu.edu/~healthst/

Overview

The Department of Health Studies provides students with a range of accredited programs designed to meet the evolving health needs of the 21st century. Students who enter programs leading to a bachelor's degree with a major in Health Studies choose from the following options: Community Health, Health Administration, First Responder, and Teacher Education. Minors are offered in Community Health, Teacher Education, Health Communication, and Safety and Driver Education. The Department of Health Studies students and faculty are active in state, national, and campus education programs. Health Studies majors have won national recognition for developing and implementing innovative health promotion programs. Our honorary fraternity, Eta Sigma Gamma, has won numerous awards for creating dynamic health programs, and was named national Chapter of the Year in the past. Our faculty contribute to the well-being of the community and campus and have received university, state, and national recognition for our teaching, research, service, and student/mentor programs.

Option(s)

Community Health, Teacher Certification 6-12, First Responder (2 Year), First Responder (4 Year), Health Administration

Hours Required

120

Four Year Degree Plan

http://castle.eiu.edu/~healthst/4-year%20plan%20CH.pdf http://castle.eiu.edu/~healthst/4%20year%20plan%20HA.pdf

Graduate Degree Opportunities After Graduation

Masters in Community Health, Masters in Health Education, Masters in Public Health, Masters in Gerontology, Masters in Epidemiology, Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences, Masters in Environmental Health

Course Catalog Listing

http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=2999 (Community Health Option)
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=2998 (Teacher Certification Option)
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=3000 (First Responder Option)
http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=23&poid=3001 (Health Administration Option)

Typical Starting Positions

Community Health Educator, County Health Department, Non-Profit Health Organization (i.e. American Red Cross), American Heart Association, Public School (6-12) Health Teacher

Well Known Companies that Hire EIU Graduates

Provena, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, WebMD, Children's Health Care of Atlanta, Eastern Illinois University, Kaiser Permanente, St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital, The JAM Brands, Allstate Well and Fitness Center, nFocus Software, Missouri Family Health Council, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Target, Carle Clinic Association, Carle Foundation Hospital, EngagementHealth, Quicken Loans, The Methodist Hospital System, HealthFitness, Absolute Consulting, KinderCare Learning Centers, PLNDR,

Notable Graduates

Quincy Souza Suckow, Adam Karcz, Angela Mette Wenthe, David Pankau