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Nov 22, 2024
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2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Community Health, A.S.
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HEGIS: 5299.00
PROGRAM CODE: 86489
PROGRAM CO-DIRECTORS: Dr. Jose Nanin and Dr. Silvea Thomas
DEPARTMENT: HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2019 or Spring 2020. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.
Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.
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Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Community Health degree program requirements, graduates will:
- identify individual and community level needs for health promotion and disease
- use population data and research methods to describe distributions and determinants of health disparities
- describe how to plan, implement and administer community health interventions
- explain how to advocate for effective community health initiatives at the local, state and federal levels
- incorporate cultural competence within health promotion and disease prevention initiatives
- analyze the psychosocial, economic, political, and professional factors that impact health services
College Requirements:
Successful completion of CUNY Assessment Tests in Reading, Writing, and ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math with passing examination
scores, unless otherwise exempt, or developmental courses may be required. 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. Participation in a Learning Community that includes ENG 1200 or ENG 2400 also satisfies this requirement.
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 4th credit as an elective.
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
A. World Cultures and Global Issues Designated Course
B. U.S. Experience in its Diversity Designated Course
C. Creative Expression Designated Course
D. Individual and Society Designated Course
E. Scientific World Designated Course
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 4th credit as an elective.
Major Requirements (6 Courses, 18 Credits):
Concentrations (3 Courses, 9 Credits):
Select one (1) of the following concentrations:
Gerontology (3 Courses, 9 Credits):
Health Services Administration (3 Courses, 9 Credits):
Health Education and Promotion (3 Courses, 9 Credits):
Select three (3) from the following courses:
Electives:
3 to 9 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits |
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