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?
Comhe Track Coordinator & Advisor
Prof.
Lynn Roberts, lroberts@hunter.cuny.edu
Pre-Health Sciences Advisor
Regan
Christie, regan.christie@hunter.cuny.edu,
212-481-4773. For questions about the Comhe undergraduate major,
admissions requirements and prerequisites, prospective undergraduates
should contact Ms. Regan.
Fieldwork
Coordinator and Advisor:
Undergraduate:
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 information 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?
For more information or to schedule an appointment email Prof. Rolland
at: krolland@hunter.cuny.edu, or call the UPH Administrative Office
for program information at 212-481-5111. The main campus of Hunter
College offers an undergraduate information fair each semester. Contact
Hunter Admissions after the start of each semester for the date. Applications
are available online at Admissions, at any CUNY campus, at the CUNY
Information Office, or at the CUNY Office of Admissions Services (OAS),
1114 Sixth Avenue, 15th floor (42nd Street), New York, NY 10001, 212-997-CUNY.
You may obtain CUNY & general admissions information via email
at inquireCUNY@mail.cuny.edu or at www.cuny.edu.
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