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Five Paths to an Environmental Health Degree

There are five different paths to getting a bachelor's of science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Health at Illinois State University:

New freshman student

As a freshman student, you can complete a bachelor's degree in Environmental Health in four years with proper academic advisement from our Department Academic Advisor.

Current Illinois State student changing your major

You must talk to the Department Academic Advisor who can change your major and advise you on the appropriate prerequisite and major courses required. Providing you have completed your general education courses and have completed the appropriate prerequisite courses, you can complete your Environmental Health degree in as little as two years.

College/university transfer student

As a transfer student from a community college or another university, you must meet with the Department Academic Advisor to guide you through the university admitting process. The advisor will also assist you with developing a plan of study that will include all the required prerequisite courses and major courses. Providing you have completed your general education courses and prerequisite courses, you can complete your degree in as little as two years.  The University Transfer Link is a valuable resource to help guide you through the process.

Community College Associates Degree

As a community college graduate with an associate's degree in science or the arts, you must meet with the Department Academic Advisor to guide you through the university admitting process. The advisor will also assist you with developing a plan of study that will include all the required prerequisite courses and major courses. Providing you have completed your prerequisite courses, you can complete your degree in as little as two years.  The University Transfer Link is a valuable resource to help guide you through the process.

Second Bachelor Degree Student

As a student seeking a second bachelor's degree, you must meet with the Department Academic Advisor in the Department of Health Sciences to guide you in the process of getting admitted to the university. Your advisor will also assist your with developing a course of study that will include all prerequisite courses as well as major courses required. You can complete the degree in two years providing that you have the appropriate prerequisite course work completed.

For a detailed step by step process for completing the Environmental Health degree regardless of your current academic status, see Phases for Professional Success.