What is Community Health?

Bachelor of Science in Community HealthHunter College,School of Urban Public HealthCUNY School of Public Health

Fall 2015

What is Community Health?Community health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention

What is Community Health?Community Health is a part of Public Health

What is Community Health?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpu42LmLo4U

Health Education Organize Health FairsDisaster AssistanceBuild Housing and SanitationPromote Healthy EatingPromote Physical Activity What do people with this degree do?

5Assist individuals and communities in adopting health behaviors Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations Implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community healthPursue Masters degrees in Public Health, Social Work, Health Administration & moreWhat do people with this degree do?

Eligibility Requirements

Earned a minimum of 60 creditsMust have earned a grade of C or better in prerequisite coursesMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0What do I need to get into the major?

PrerequisitesEnglish Composition (ENG 120) 3 creditsIntro to Sociology (SOC 101) 3 creditsIntroductory level Psychology OR Anthropology 3 creditsIntroductory level Statistics 3 creditsAny upper level course in the Social Sciences 3 creditsAny lab science in the Natural Sciences 4 creditsWhat do I need to get into the major?

If you are coming from another CUNY school and want to see what meets the requirements, visit https://tipps.cuny.edu/ -> Course EquivalenciesOtherwise, contact Hunter Admissions with questionsFor questions about what counts

Two Step ProcessApply to CUNY Admissions Required, DUE Feb. 1, 2016 www.cuny.edu/apply *EVERYONE needs to complete this application (current Hunter students included) and should verify with the CUNY Central that it is complete & any needed transcripts have been received.* Supplemental Application to COMHE (with essay) Required, DUE Feb. 1, 2016

http://www.cuny.edu/site/sph/hunter-college/a-programs/undergraduate/community-health/admissions-info.html

How Do I Apply?

Courses - Full time 2 year program, 51 creditsGet to know students in your cohortEngage with professionals working in public healthE- portfolioWhat to expect once I am in the Major

Fall, Year 1COMHE 301 Introduction to Community and Public HealthCOMHE 302 Principles of Health PromotionCOMHE 303 Social Structure and HealthSOC 301 Medical SociologyCOMHE 330 Principles of Epidemiology

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Spring, Year 1COMHE 304 Introduction to Health Communication, Theory & PracticeCOMHE 306 Social Disparities in HealthCOMHE 325 Environmental HealthCOMHE 411 Community Health Assessment

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Summer COMHE 412: Fieldwork(200 hr internship)What to expect once I am in the Major

Fall, Year 2COMHE 328 Public Health BiologyCOMHE 413 Research SymposiumNFS 141 Introduction to NutritionELECTIVE - Any 300 or 400- level COMHE, SOC, or ANTHC course or NFS 131

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Spring, Year 2COMHE 405 Health Care Systems & Health PolicyCOMHE 408 Digital Media & HealthELECTIVE- Any 300 or 400-level COMHE, SOC, or ANTHC course or NFS 131What to expect once I am in the Major

Amina AlamRecruitment OfficerCUNY School of Public HealthOffice of Student and Academic Services

sphpro@hunter.cuny.edu Who should I contact with questions?

IN PERSONWed, October 28th 2015 from 6:15- 7:00 PM RM TBA Thursday, December 3rd 2015, 3:00-4:00 PM RM TBA

Student can RSVP using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F0KPCbxAG5bVS4Z6ftCsoX633II1ieNA1cSK0fN9Yy4/viewform

ONLINEThe quickest way to reach us is to chat with us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-1:30 PM.

All prospective students are encouraged to attend an Information Session for more details on the public health degree programs and admissions requirements at The CUNY School of Public Health. Faculty representatives and current students will be available to help answer any additional questions you may have. You may also find our Frequently Asked Questions section of the website helpful.

Please view the full upcoming Information Session Calendar and RSVP to an event.

If you have any other questions regarding admissions, please call (646) 664-8355or emailadmissions@sph.cuny.edu.Information Sessions

Do I really need a 3.0 GPA? YesCan SOC 301 Medical Sociology count towards the upper level Social Science pre-req?NoHow do I submit the supplemental application?Download the fillable pdf from: http://www.cuny.edu/site/sph/hunter-college/a-programs/undergraduate/community-health/admissions-info.html Email the completed pdf to meredith.manze@hunter.cuny.edu Can the pre-reqs still be in progress when I apply?Yes- a maximum of two. Your acceptance is contingent upon you getting a C or better in those courses, which need to be completed before you start in the fallFAQs

Can I also have a minor?Its possible, but you should prioritize the major. Talk to an advisor at 68th St. about declaring a minor.Can I complete the Hunter core once I am in COMHE?There is minimal room in the curriculum to complete core courses after you enter the major, so we hope most of them are completed by the time you enter. If you need to complete some (1-3) core courses, you should be able to find space in your schedule (especially Spring semester senior year).

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Note- all of our COMHE & NFS courses are held in the Silberman building in East Harlem (119 th St. & 3rd Ave.)

THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. I LOOK FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR APPLICATION!