Public Health (BS) Program Assessment
Mission
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.
Goals
- Advocate for community and public health and the profession.
- Apply concepts of social justice and health equity in the analysis of social determinants of health.
- Assess community health needs, and plan, design, and evaluate evidence - based/evidence - informed public health interventions.
- Communicate public health information, in both oral and written forms and through a variety of media, to diverse audiences.
- Locate, use, evaluate, and synthesize public health information.
The Public Health (BS) Program is part of the school of Health Sciences and Professional Programs, Health and Human Performance Department