Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Community Health degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. identify individual and community level needs for health promotion and disease
2. use population data and research methods to describe distributions and determinants of health disparities
3. describe how to plan, implement and administer community health interventions
4. explain how to advocate for effective community health initiatives at the local, state and federal levels
5. incorporate cultural competence within health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
6. analyze the psychosocial, economic, political, and professional factors that impact health services

Health Education and Promotion Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Community Health degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. categorize health issues as primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of prevention
2. assess health risks and needs at the community level
3. explain the impact of health disparities in communities
4. describe health education activities in various communities

Health Services Administration Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Community Health degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. describe management, marketing, human resources, and finance in business
2. explain the impact of organizational behavior on individuals, the economy and society, and the role of organizations
3. describe fundamental institutions, functions, and goals of the basic sectors in American capitalism.
4. explain the economic behaviors of personal households, business firms, and governments

Coorinated Health Care Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Community Health degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. demonstrate fundamental knowledge in health care coordination, patient engagement, disease management, and community and public health.
2. employ critical thinking when providing care coordination services

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course  in any discipline is required. 

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective.

• ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

When Flexible Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any group

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major Requirements (5 Courses, 15 Credits):

• HPE 1200 - Concepts of Wellness 3 Credit(s)
• COH 1100 - Introduction to Community Health Services 3 Credit(s)
• COH 1200 - Critical Issues in Community Health 3 Credit(s)
• COH 1300 - Epidemiology 3 Credit(s)
• COH 2000 - Community Health Interventions 3 Credit(s)

Concentrations (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

Select one (1) of the following concentrations:

Electives:

3 to 9 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits

The following courses are HIGHLY Recommended if additional Elective credits are available:

• HE 2200 - Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider and First Aid 3 Credit(s)
• HS 4100 - Global Health Issues 3 Credit(s)
• SPE 1800 - Health Communication 3 Credit(s)
• COH 91E1 - Field Experience in Community Health 3 Credit(s) (For Coordinated Health Care students ONLY)

Total Credits: 60

Notes:

An Internal Transfer Credit Articulation Agreement between the Office of Academic Affairs and Division of Workforce Development, Strategic Partnerships and Office of Continuing Education (WD/OCE) is in place for students who completed the Community Health Worker Training Program for HealthPath through WD/OCE and are matriculated in the A.S. Community Health. 

The articulation agreement and corresponding information is included in the following:

Internal Transfer Credit Articulation Agreement - Community Health Worker Training Program for HealthPath