Public Health (Community Health Concentration)

The mission of York College's undergraduate public health program is to engage in teaching, learning, scholarship and service to foster and sustain a healthier New York City and to promote culturally responsive, evidence-informed solutions to reduce disparities and promote health and wellness among urban populations. Upon completion of the degree, students will be better equipped to complete graduate education in public health or begin working in the field as a public health practitioner.

View the Public Health program description in the college bulletin.

Accreditation

The Public Health Program is accredited by the Council for Education on Public Health (CEPH)

• CEPH's letter granting accreditation
• CEPH Accreditation results by category

Public Health Application (BS)

Public Health at York College is a limited enrollment program (LEP). At the time of admission, students who choose to declare a major in public health must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework completed and at least 12 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the following PH courses: PH 201 and PH 210 or PH 215 or PH 225 or PH 320 or PH 330 or PH 340.

While the program accepts applications on a rolling basis, cohorts are admitted to begin in the fall semester each academic year.  Thus, while students may apply and be accepted in the winter, spring, or summer, cohort coursework will not begin until the following fall.

Potential candidates are recommended to apply in the fall or spring semester directly before they plan be admitted to the major (this is the semester in which the student is most likely completing the program prerequisite coursework).

In completing this application, please be sure to answer all questions and provide all materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application, please contact the program at publichealth@york.cuny.edu.

**If you are completing an associate degree in public health at BMCC, QCC, or LGCC (CUNY) as part of an articulation agreement, you do not need to complete this application.**

Public Health (Minor)

A minor in public health equips non-majors to contribute to efforts to reduce disparities and promote health and wellness among urban populations.