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Health Sciences: Diversity & Equity in Health

Study how culture, community and social conditions influence health. EIU’s interdisciplinary program prepares you to understand health disparities, communicate across differences and support people and communities too often overlooked by health systems.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 46 in Major
Careers
Medical, Managers, Workers, Specialists
Health Sciences: Diversity & Equity in Health  students at EIU

Why Study Health Sciences: Diversity & Equity in Health at EIU?

  • Understand how income, culture, identity, geography and access can affect health
  • Study health literacy, cultural diversity, race and ethnic relations, and research methods
  • Explore topics such as aging, family resilience, poverty, nutrition, gender and sexuality
  • Develop communication and analytical skills for working across cultures and communities
  • Apply your learning through a health-related internship and community-focused projects
"My experience at EIU could not have been better. While in the classroom, I got to learn from amazing, engaging faculty who helped build my skills and confidence, and outside of the classroom, I got to be part of an amazing community and make lifelong memories."
Joshua Northam
Health Sciences: Diversity & Equity in Health | Class of 2026
Joshua Northam, Health Sciences: Diversity & Equity in Health  at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Complete a health-related internship serving people, families or communities
  • Analyze health disparities using research and social-determinants frameworks
  • Develop clearer, more culturally responsive health information and outreach
  • Examine how programs and institutions respond to different community needs
  • Build relevant language or communication skills through electives such as Spanish or ASL
Hands-On Experience, Health Sciences: Diversity & Equity in Health  students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Good health is influenced by more than individual choices. Income, culture, identity, geography, education and access to services can all affect health outcomes. EIU’s Diversity and Equity in Health option prepares students to understand these social determinants and consider how health organizations can serve different communities more effectively.

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$78,787
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Medical & Health Services Managers
  • Community Health Workers
  • Health Education Specialists
  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
  • Health Specialties Teachers,…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Amanda Harvey
Department Chair, Assistant Professor & Academic Advisor
ajharvey2@eiu.edu
4303 Klehm Hall
217-581-5761
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Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
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2172
217-581-5310
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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