1.
What
can I do with a degree in Community Health from Hunter?
The study of community health prepares students to work for governmental
agencies, non-profit and community organizations and in private industry.
Community health educators develop and contribute to programs that
address a broad range of social, behavioral, environmental, political
and economic factors that influence health. Community health educators
work locally, domestically and internationally in health facilities
and family planning clinics, mental health centers, homeless shelters,
community and regional planning councils; the Peace Corps; business
wellness center, and at colleges and universities; and with professional
societies. The BS degree at prepares individuals for graduate
education in social work, public health, and other medical and social
science fields.
2.
Who are the Comhe faculty advisors?
Pre-Health Sciences Advisor
Maria Mendoza
mme0013@hunter.cuny.edu
212-481-4773
Brookdale - Room 615W - by appointment only
Tuesdays through Fridays, 1-12 and 2-4:40
Main Campus: Room 417W, Sulvia E. Fishman Student Center
Mondays, 10-5 on a walk-in basis
For questions about the Comhe major and prerequisite course requirements, we encourage prospective students to first speak with the Hunter pre-health advisor. Ms. Mendoza has office hours both at Brookdale and 68th Street. Email or call her to arrange an appointment.
Comhe Faculty Advisors - Undergraduate Level
Prof. Megha Ramaswamy - for students last name A-K
mramaswa@hunter.cuny.edu
Prof.
Lynn Roberts - for students last name L-Z
lroberts@hunter.cuny.edu
Fieldwork
Coordinator and Advisor - Undergraduate Level:
Megha Ramaswamy, mramaswa@hunter.cuny.edu
3.
Can I work and study at the same time?
Comhe major classes are offered days only with classes meeting Mondays
through Thursday mornings and afternoons. On occasion an elective
course is offered evenings. Electives classes may be taken within
the department or elsewhere upon approval of the faculty advisor.
4.
What are the admissions requirements?
See Hunter Admissions and the admissions process section of this website.
5.
Credits need to Graduate
120 credits are required for the B.S. Approximately half the credits
are taken within the major. All students earning an undergraduate
degree from Hunter must complete the Hunter College General Education
Requirements (GER) in addition to major (and/or minor) requirements.
See the Hunter catalog or search the website for General Education
Requirements (GER). For questions about the GER, contact an advisor
in the Office
of Student Services.
6.
How much will it cost?
As a tax-supported institution, Hunter is able to keep its fees relatively
low. For general and financial aid information visit http://admissions.hunter.cuny.edu
7.
Housing
Hunter's Brookdale campus, where UPH is located, has limited dorm
space for students, allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. Hoursing
is very limited. Interested students should apply before acceptance.
See Residence Life. http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/resstaff.shtml
8.
How can I find out more?
Hunter and UPH also hold major information fairs usually one time each semester. For the UPH date view the UPH homepage, information session link. For Hunter's main campus fair, contact Student Services. You may also email the pre-health advisor or Comhe undergraduate advisor to schedule an appointment.
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