The Integrated Health Studies—Concentration in Behavioral Health at Shorelight University of Illinois Chicago is designed for ambitious students eager to address the complex interplay between physical and mental well-being. This undergraduate degree provides a unique, interdisciplinary foundation, drawing from life sciences, natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities to prepare you for a variety of health-focused careers. You will explore critical areas such as psychology and ethics, law, and professionalism in health sciences, gaining the knowledge to understand and contribute to evolving healthcare landscapes.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelors Degree program is structured over four years, offering a progressive curriculum that builds your expertise year by year. You will engage with foundational sciences like biology and chemistry, alongside core psychology and integrated health sciences introductions. Throughout your studies, you will have opportunities to select behavioral health concentration electives and complete a significant independent project or research in your final year. Graduates are prepared for direct entry into healthcare specialist roles or further study in graduate health-science programs.