Welcome to the Community Health Program!
There are three (3) concentrations within the Community Health Program
Health Education and Promotion - Health Administration - Gerontology
A.S. in Community Health
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Community Health Majors Joenelle Rollins and Shanna
Little volunteering at Kingsborough’s Wellness Festival
WHAT IS COMMUNITY HEALTH?
Community Health includes both private and public efforts of individuals, groups,
and organizations to promote, protect, and preserve the health of those in the community.
WHY COMMUNITY HEALTH AT KINGSBOROUGH?
The Community Health Program at Kingsborough is the only Associate Degree program of its
kind in the City University of New York (CUNY) system. This program provides a foundation
for diverse careers in health promotion, disease prevention, health care administration, and
health education. The program at Kingsborough is designed for transfer to
baccalaureate programs within CUNY and to private institutions.
Community Health students Jawaria Tabassam and Mayya Meylakh create
Power Point presentations on health topics in one of Kingsborough’s many computer labs
Interested?
Community Health majors can choose from three concentrations in the field depending on their
interests and long term goals. For more information about each concentration, just click a title below.
A.S. in Community Health,- concentration in Health Education and Promotion
A.S. in Community Health – Gerontology Concentration
A.S. in Community Health – Health Administration Concentration (NEW!)
Do You Have Questions?
For questions about the major,
You can contact the
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation in room G201
Or
For questions about this major AND other health related majors at Kingsborough, call,
visit, or email The Academic Advisement Center for Health Careers
In room M201(See below)
Helpful Links
The Society for Public Health Education
http://sophe.org/
New York Health Careers: Information for Current and
Future Health Professionals in New York
http://healthcareersinfo.net/
The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
www.nchec.org
U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook
www.bls.gov/oco/
Transfer Opportunities (Related Bachelor’s Degree Programs)
York College , CUNY
Hunter College , CUNY
Lehman College , CUNY
Brooklyn College , CUNY
St. Joseph’s College
For
additional information about any of these programs, please call the Program Co-Director, Dr. Rebecca Arliss, at
(718) 368-5706 or e-mail
her now.
You may also call Program Co-Director Prof. Pat Hazelwood at (718) 368-5708 or e-mail her now . |
Health Education and Promotion - Health Administration - Gerontology
Health Administration Concentration
NEW!!
Community Health graduate Amanda Hitchins helps current students Danielle Smith, Barry Hoyte, and Jennifer Griffith create health education presentations using Power Point. |
Health Administrators or Health Services Managers work in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, or nursing care facilities. The occupation involves planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the delivery of healthcare, combining knowledge in business and health. They establish and implement policies and objectives, evaluate personnel, develop reports and budgets, and coordinate with other members of the healthcare team. |
- Students who go on to earn their Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Health Administration can expect to earn salaries from $40,000 to $80,000 and beyond.
- Students who begin the major at Kingsborough can transfer as juniors to the Bachelor’s degree program at Lehman College CUNY, and other colleges.
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| Students interested in healthcare administration will major in Community Health at Kingsborough, and earn their Associate of Science degree (A.S.) with a concentration in Health Administration. This course of study combines health related courses such as Biology and Epidemiology with business courses like Economics and Fundamentals of Business. A total of 60 credits are required for graduation. Students may then transfer directly into the Health Services Administration major at Lehman College to earn their Bachelor’s degree. |
Adrienne Gonzalez and Jennifer Griffith handing out health information at Kingsborough’s HELM Center Wellness Festival |
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A.S. in COMMUNITY HEALTH ●
Health Administration Concentration
Requirements for Matriculated Students
Total credits: 60
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of CUNY/ACT Tests in Reading and Writing and the COMPASS
Math Skills Test with passing examination scores or remedial courses may be required .
* English 12 - 4 credits
* English 24 - 3 credits
...HPE 12 - 3 credits
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS §
(All are 3 credits except where noted)
Introduction to Community Health (COH 01100)
Helping Skills for Community Health Majors (COH 02000)
Drugs, the Individual and Society (HE 04000)
* General Psychology (PSY 01100)
Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications (CP 01100) 4 credits
* Introduction to Sociology (SOC 03100)
PLUS FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATION CONCENTRATION MAJORS:
(All are 3 credits except where noted)
Critical Issues in Community Health (COH 01200)
Principles of Epidemiology (COH 01300)
Introduction to Gerontology (MH 03500)
Macroeconomics (ECO 01200) OR Microeconomics (ECO 01300)
Fundamentals of Business (BA 01100)
Organizational Behavior and Management (BA 01100)
Elements of Statistics (MAT 02000)
Introduction to Modern Concepts of Biology (BIO 03300) 4 credits
GROUP REQUIREMENTS **6 credits
A minimum of three credits each from at least two different groups - I thru III -
courses selected must be Basic Courses.
I. Performing and Visual Arts
(Excluded are Art & Music Studio, Theatre Production & Technique Courses)
Art - Music - Speech - Theatre Arts
II. Language and Literature
Foreign Language - Literature - Philosophy
III. Social Sciences
Economics – History – Political Science
IV. Behavioral Sciences (Satisfied by Department Requirements)
Anthropology – Psychology - Sociology
V. Mathematics and Sciences (Satisfied by Department Requirements) Biological Sciences -
Mathematics & Computer Science - Physical Sciences
Required total of 60 credits
Department requirements may be used to satisfy groups I-V requirements.
§ Consultation with the Department Advisor is required.
! This program is within the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department.
* CPI Unit(s)
** May satisfy CPI requirement; refer to CPI Unit Requirements in Schedule of Classes |
For further information, call the Academic Advisement Center for Health Careers
in Room M201 at (718) 368-5744, or the Department of Health, Physical Education
and Recreation in room G201 at (718) 368-5696.
For additional information about any of these programs, please call the Program Co-Director, Dr. Rebecca Arliss, at
(718) 368-5706 or e-mail her now.
You may also call Program Co-Director Prof. Pat Hazelwood at (718) 368-5708 or e-mail her now . |
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Health Education and Promotion - Health Administration - Gerontology
Gerontology Concentration
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Gerontology , the study of the process and problems of aging, is an expanding area of interest. By 2030, the elderly are projected to make up 20% of the population, creating a rapid increase in demand for people with training in Gerontology. Employment opportunities for men and women with this training are numerous. They may work for assisted living programs, nursing homes, adult day treatment centers, senior citizen centers, social work or welfare agencies, hospitals, recreation centers, as well as federal, state, and regional agencies or offices on aging. |
- Students may transfer to the York College CUNY, Bachelor of Science program in Gerontological Studies and Services.
- Graduates may pursue Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the related fields of Social Work, Human Services, and other allied health professions.
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| Students interested in Gerontology will major in Community Health at Kingsborough, and earn their Associate of Science degree (A.S.) with a concentration in Gerontology. This course of study combines health related courses such as "Foundations of Health and Physical Education" and "The Science of Nutrition" with aging specific courses like "The Biology of Aging" and "Perspectives on Death and Dying." Students also complete a three credit, 100 hour, field work course that allows them to volunteer or intern with a community health agency. A total of 60 credits are required for graduation. |
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A.S. COMMUNITY HEALTH ●
Gerontology Concentration
Requirements for Matriculated Students
Total credits: 60
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
Successful completion of CUNY/ACT Tests in Reading and Writing and the COMPASS
Math Skills Test with passing examination scores or remedial courses may be required .
* English 12 - 4 credits
* English 24 - 3 credits
...HPE 12 - 3 credits
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS §
(All are 3 credits except where noted)
Introduction to Community Health (COH 01100)
Helping Skills for Community Health Majors (COH 02000)
Drugs, the Individual and Society (HE 04000)
* General Psychology (PSY 01100)
Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications (CP 01100) 4 credits
* Introduction to Sociology (SOC 03100)
PLUS, FOR THE GERONTOLOGY CONCENTRATION
(All are 3 credits except where noted)
Principles of Mathematics (MAT 00700) 4 credits
The Science of Nutrition (BIO 07000)
Biology of Aging (BIO 03900)
Perspectives on Death and Dying (NUR 04300)
Introduction to Gerontology (MH 03500)
Therapeutic Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (RPE 03100)
Human Genetics (BIO 03700)
Field Experience in Community Health (COH 09100)
GROUP REQUIREMENTS **6 credits
A minimum of three credits each from at least two different groups - I thru III -
courses selected must be Basic Courses.
I. Performing and Visual Arts
(Excluded are Art & Music Studio, Theatre Production & Technique Courses)
Art - Music - Speech - Theatre Arts
II. Language and Literature
Foreign Language - Literature - Philosophy
III. Social Sciences
Economics – History – Political Science
IV. Behavioral Sciences (Satisfied by Department Requirements)
Anthropology – Psychology - Sociology
V. Mathematics and Sciences (Satisfied by Department Requirements) Biological Sciences -
Mathematics & Computer Science - Physical Sciences
Required total of 60 credits
Department requirements may be used to satisfy groups I-V requirements.
§ Consultation with the Department Advisor is required.
! This program is within the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department.
* CPI Unit(s)
** May satisfy CPI requirement; refer to CPI Unit Requirements in Schedule of Classes |
For further information, call the Academic Advisement Center for Health Careers
in Room M201 at (718) 368-5744, or the Department of Health, Physical Education
and Recreation in room G201 at (718) 368-5696.
For additional information about any of these programs, please call the Program Co-Director, Dr. Rebecca Arliss, at
(718) 368-5706 or e-mail her now.
You may also call Program Co-Director Prof. Pat Hazelwood at (718) 368-5708 or e-mail her now . |
Health Education and Promotion - Health Administration - Gerontology
