Community Health
Gain critical skills for countless health-related professions.
As a leader in community health, our program’s mission is preparing you to:
- assess the health needs of diverse communities
- identify and advocate for evidence-based solutions to public health issues
- plan, implement, administer and evaluate health programs, policies and systems throughout the world
Several concentration options help you meet specific career goals. Additionally, our well-developed internship program and independent study options can lead to a fulfilling career in healthcare or educational settings.
If a post-graduate program is your goal, you will be able to pursue disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, physical or occupational therapy and chiropractic medicine by pursuing the concentration in allied health.
Career Potential
- Community health educator
- Public health
- Environmental health specialist
- College health promotion specialist
- Wellness health promotion specialist
- Health administrator
- International health promotion
What Will I Learn?
This major will prepare you to work with
- Individuals, groups and families
- Health-related organizations (e.g. American Cancer Society)
- University based health services
- Wellness centers
- Employee health behavior programs at the local, state, or federal level
Special Features
- Study Abroad in London, Belize, Australia, Africa
- Concentrations for more focused study
- Full semester of fieldwork
The employment opportunities in this feed are a sample from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.
Get Involved
College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities: Combine academic course work with out-of-class experiences that provide you direct contact with health and education professionals.
Honor Societies
Eta Sigma Gamma, National Health Education Honorary