The mission of York College's undergraduate public health program is to engage in teaching, learning, scholarship and service to foster and sustain a healthier New York City and to promote culturally responsive, evidence-informed solutions to reduce disparities and promote health and wellness among urban populations.
Students in the major will take courses originating from the various public health core disciplines, including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental and occupational health, and health management and policy. The community health concentration emphasizes specific training in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of community-based public health programs and policies. The major curriculum is multidisciplinary while being rooted in the social and behavioral determinants of health. As students progress through the program, they will gain more breadth and depth in public health practice through field experiences as well as a capstone course in their final year.
The 4+1 Program allows students to take up to 12 credits of graduate level courses at CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy during their junior and senior years, allowing for the completion of a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science (MS) degree in five years rather than six.