Health and Society (BS)
The 30-credit Health & Society program within the Department of Public Health and Health Education provides students with foundational knowledge of community health. Students in the program learn about the many factors that shape the health of communities and explore evidence-based strategies to reduce health disparities. The online nature of the program provides flexibility for students who are working, or who want to pursue additional academic areas of interest such as a second major or a minor. The Health and Society program can complement a related second major, such as Psychology, Recreation and Leisure Studies, or Women and Gender Studies.
The program consists of Required core courses and content electives focused on various dimensions of health. Students interested in becoming a public health educator or sitting for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Exam should speak with an advisor about our professional program in Public Health Education.
Intakes
- Jan
- May
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employee Benefits
As an employee at SUNY Brockport, you are provided with a very competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Generally, these benefits include.
- Health insurance and prescription coverage
- Dental and vision insurances
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Retirement plans & tax-deferred programs
- Vacation, holiday and sick leave accruals
New York State Department of Civil Service Job Seeker Resources
- NYS Job Opportunities
- Civil Service Exam Announcements
- Subscribe to Receive Email Notification of New Exam Announcements from the NYS Department of Civil Service
- Apply and Qualify
- Test Guides and Resource Booklets for State Examinations
- Participate in the Exam
- After the Exam
Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC)
The Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation (BASC) is a non-profit, 501c(3) corporation located on the campus of SUNY Brockport.
BASC is contracted by SUNY Brockport to provide:
- dining services
- the bookstore
- catering services
- laundry services
- vending services
- ATM's
- events and conferences
- campus ID services
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Submit all high school academic documents (transcripts, examination scores, mark sheets, etc.) in both English and the original language. You may upload official copies for review of your application however you must submit official copies of all documents prior to the start of your academic program.
- the student has completed their education in an English-speaking country, OR
- they have studied in the US for 2 years, OR
- they have completed the IB program or similar.
TOEFL Code 2537
English Proficiency Exam Required Yes
TOEFL Minimum Score Paper (PBT) 530
TOEFL Internet Based Version (IBT) 76
IELTS 6.0
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
141004 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD
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