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BS Education in Community Health at University of Kansas

University of Kansas, United States

Programme overview

The Community Health program offers a wide selection of elective options so that students can maximize their program experience. Those interested primarily in Community Engagement, which emphasizes health education, health promotion, community outreach and community partnerships, are encouraged to explore our approved minor options. The minor provides students with application-based and service-oriented opportunities to engage with communities and their needs.

Faculty: School of Education & Human Sciences  |  Department: Education and Human Sciences›  |  Duration: 24 credit hours  |  Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Complete an approved program with a minimum of 120 credit hours of course work. At least 30 hours must be taken in residence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Education & Human Sciences and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. Incoming Freshman Students: Students can be admitted into the Community Health program as freshmen if they meet KU’s assured admission standards and declare Community Health as their major.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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