Program Overview

Program Overview

The Public Health program with a Community Health Concentration at York College is an undergraduate degree that aims to engage in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service. The mission of the program is to foster and sustain a healthier New York City and promote culturally responsive, evidence-informed solutions to reduce disparities and promote health and wellness among urban populations.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the degree, students will be better equipped to pursue graduate education in public health or begin working in the field as a public health practitioner.

Program Description

The program focuses on teaching, learning, scholarship, and service to promote health and wellness among urban populations. It aims to reduce disparities and promote culturally responsive, evidence-informed solutions.

Key Features

• The program is designed to engage students in teaching, learning, scholarship, and service
  • With a focus on fostering a healthier New York City
  • And promoting health and wellness among urban populations
• The program prepares students for graduate education in public health or a career as a public health practitioner
  • With a strong foundation in public health principles and practices
  • And a focus on community health and urban populations