Bachelor of Community Health at George Mason University

    Bachelor of Community Health at George Mason University

    Bachelor of Community Health at George Mason University

    International students can study the Community Health at George Mason University at its main campus in Fairfax , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Community Health

    The public health field is one of the fastest growing, most exciting, and versatile areas of study on college campuses across the United States today. The Community Health BS Program, accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), prepares students for the exciting field of public health with the knowledge, understanding and application of evidence-based approaches to public health. The program explores community health, health promotion, health education, and disease prevention policies and practices. Graduates work with a variety of health-related organizations and are expected to confront complex behavioral, cultural, and social challenges affecting populations at the local, national, regional, and global levels.

    Community Health students develop the competencies and skills necessary for entry-level positions in a variety of professional settings, including local, state, and federal health and social service agencies and non-governmental and voluntary health organizations, health care delivery, and private industry. Students completing this degree are eligible for and strongly encouraged to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.

    The BS in Community Health is unique in that it provides a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in public health or advanced training in a health profession (see the Clinical Science concentration).

    Optional Concentrations

    Students may wish to complete an optional concentration in Global Health, Clinical Science, Nutrition, or Physical Activity and Public Health. Selection of a concentration is not required.

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    The Global Health concentration is designed to increase students' awareness of the major health problems and issues that transcend national boundaries, including understanding diseases and other health security threats reflecting the new global landscape, such as tobacco use and obesity, and emerging infectious diseases such as the COVID-19 pandemic, avian influenza, and Ebola. Students complete the required coursework for the BS in Community Health and specialized coursework in global health in addition to interdisciplinary coursework. This concentration is designed for students interested in public health with a global perspective.

    The Clinical Science concentration prepares students for graduate clinical training in a health profession such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, occupational and physical therapy, and pharmacy. This concentration provides students the flexibility to design their curriculum to satisfy prerequisites for these programs. Students choosing this option are encouraged to check coursework requirements for their desired health profession as these requirements vary.

    The Nutrition concentration provides students interested in nutritional health with a strong foundation of the factors affecting individual, community, and global nutrition, as well as the tools to plan effective interventions.

    Numerous public health burdens such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and depression can be prevented, delayed, or managed with proper physical activity. The Physical Activity and Public Health concentration prepares students to effectively advocate for policies, programs, and legislation that enables equitable opportunities for physical activity across all levels of society. The completion of this concentration prepares students to take the Physical Activity and Public Health Specialist certification.

    Disciplines

    College of Public Health

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Community Health at George Mason University

    Entry Requirements

    The following factors are considered when reviewing applications for admission:

    • Completed online application and application fee. Mason accepts the Common Application and George Mason University’s Undergraduate Application for Admission. The Office of Admissions reviews both applications equally and without preference. If you have any questions about the applications, please contact our office at 703-993-2400.
    • Certified official, original transcripts from all secondary schools as well as official results from any leaving certificates or university entrance exams taken. A certified English translation must be submitted for any documents not already in English. All application materials are property of George Mason University and will not be returned to the applicant, nor shared with another individual, institution, or organization under any circumstances.
    • Official scores from SAT or ACT. International students have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores with your application or apply Score Optional. Score Optional Consideration allows for highly qualified students to be evaluated without standardized test scores. More specific information regarding Score Optional Consideration can be be found at the bottom of our Freshman Admission page.
      • Applicants to Computer Science or Engineering majors may be considered without SAT or ACT scores if they have completed four years of high school mathematics course. One course designated as a higher level than Algebra II must be completed by the senior year. All math courses must be completed with equivalent grades of a B or higher.
    • Verification of English language proficiency. Non-native English-speaking applicants are required to meet the University’s English Proficiency requirement. Please visit the English Proficiency requirements page for more detailed information.
    • Secondary School Report (PDF) and counselor recommendations. We suggest sending two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a high school counselor and one from a teacher. There is no special recommendation form and letters can be submitted electronically or via e-mail to [email protected]. Applicants who have been out of school for more than five years are not required to submit this form.
    • An optional, but strongly encouraged Personal Statement or Essay of approximately 250 words explaining to the Office of Admissions why YOU want to attend university study. Tell us about yourself and your experiences that have led to this decision. Submit your statement online when prompted during the online application process or within the Common App.
    • Resume for any applicant with gaps in enrollment.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Community Health at George Mason University

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Community Health at George Mason University

    Your complete application package will require supplemental forms and documents to go along with your application. Examples might include your high school transcript, letters of recommendation, transcripts from universities/colleges attended, visa status, results of standardized tests, essays, resume, activity lists, etc. Materials that you supply can be prepared before you apply. For the Common Application, these items can be uploaded into your application. For Mason’s Exclusive Online Application for Admission, these items can be sent electronically or mailed as directed when you apply. The rest of your documents can be provided after you apply, just be aware of the deadlines that apply to you.

    Bachelor of Community Health at George Mason University
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    George Mason University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Fairfax

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