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Public Health with Teacher Licensure

The Public Health with Teacher Licensure minor is designed to provide all the required components to meet the State of Illinois Licensure requirements and prepare you for the Content Exam.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Credit Hours
21 Total
Careers
Postsecondary, Teachers
Public Health with Teacher Licensure students at EIU

Why Study Public Health with Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Teach health at the high school level.
  • Be prepared for the State of Illinois Licensure requirements.
  • Get ready for the Content Exam.
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Collaborate with individual in other fields.
  • Choose from content specific areas of health.
  • Project-based coursework.
Hands-On Experience, Public Health with Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Public Health Teacher Licensure minor is focused on preparing future grade 7-12 teachers to meet the needs of their students in the areas of interpersonal relationships, physical activity, diet, mental/emotional health, human sexuality, and drug use and abuse. Students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, such as implementing a school health fair in a public school setting.

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$70,587
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

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Dr. 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
aagray@eiu.edu
2172
217-581-5310
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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