UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN

COMMUNITY HEALTH

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Why Study Community Health

Wondering how you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Community health focuses on improving well-being beyond the individual by addressing the broader factors that influence health. You will explore how race, education, gender, and socioeconomic conditions are connected to health disparities and social justice issues. At Hofstra, you will gain hands-on experience and build the skills needed to support healthier communities through education, outreach, and policy.

Shape Healthier Communities

Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to address health inequities and improve community well-being.

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Degrees & Programs

Community Health majors learn about the biological, social, and behavioral factors affecting public health and examine the ethical and legal issues in modern-day health care. You’ll study drug and alcohol abuse, the sexual health life cycle, and chronic and communicable diseases and learn how to assess individual and community health needs so you can plan, implement, and evaluate community health programs.

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

BS in Community Health BS in Health Science Minor in Community Health Minor in Nutrition Science

Career Path & Outcomes

Job prospects in health care continue to be very strong. With our comprehensive program, you’ll be ready to pursue either a career right after graduation or advanced study.

Recent graduates work at organizations such as:

CityMD
Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc.
Equinox Fitness Club
Hackensack UMC Fitness & Wellness Center Powered by the Giants
Hospital for Special Surgery
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Long Island FQHC, Inc.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Nassau County Department of Health
Northwell Health

Those pursuing graduate degrees study at:

Albany Medical College
Boston University
Drexel University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Howard University
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
New York University
Yale University

98%

Graduates employed, in graduate school, or both

97%

Accepted a position within six months of graduation

$48K

Mean annual salary reported within one year after graduation

Clubs and Networking

You can also meet students with similar interests and participate in service-learning activities through student organizations such as Hofstra Future Healthcare Leaders; Hofstra Health and Wellness Club, which raises funds and spreads awareness of local health issues; Eta Sigma Gamma Honor Society; and Center for Civic Engagement, which brings social justice issues to light, such as poverty and racism, that are strongly tied to health inequities.

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