B.S. degree in Community and Behavioral Health (CBH)
This model, which has been embraced at both the state and national levels in the wake of the Affordable Care Act, is on the forefront of health and health studies in recognizing the needs of the “whole person.” Courses in this program draw on the fields of sociology, psychology, anthropology, neuroscience and medicine. Building on this model, the CBH degree prepares students for professions that promote and increase the physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
The CBH degree is designed to meet the needs of students with interests in the health-related fields of medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, community/public health, health psychology, mental health counseling, medical social services work (including care coordination), rehabilitation counseling, health(care) research, (community) health policy. This program allows students to customize a program of study from a wide range of electives across psychology, sociology, anthropology, and technology courses to meet their academic and career goals.
The CBH program at SUNY Poly takes an innovative approach to learning by offering:
interdisciplinary, team-taught courses on such cutting edge topics as the “biopsychosocial impact of technology on health;”
hands-on learning through projects that partner with a wide range of local organizations and (potential) employers in the health and wellness fields;
practicum placements that allow students to try out an occupation, and apply what they have learned in the classroom, before they graduate;
opportunities to work with special populations, including veterans, the elderly, (at-risk) youth, and individuals with disabilities.
Students graduating with a degree in CBH will have the opportunity to pursue careers in a variety of settings including: hospitals, schools, public health and social service settings. Students with the CBH degree pursue jobs in medicine, health promotion and prevention, case management, care coordination, counseling, health education, (medical) social services work, health research, and health policy.
Many CBH students enter graduate programs in medical or dental school, physician’s assistant, and occupational therapy (with appropriate physical science requirements), or in social work or psychology, including mental health counseling.
Campus Information
Utica
SUNY Poly’s Utica campus offers the unique combination of tree-lined pathways, modern buildings, and rolling hills near the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains--an inspiring backdrop for challenging academics that are both rewarding and in demand. Students come from all over New York, many other states and more than 20 other nations to enroll in STEM-focused programs, business, nursing, and more. SUNY Poly also founded and manages the Computer Chip Commercialization Center (Quad-C) at its Utica location.
Intakes
- Feb
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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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
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). SUNY Poly represents a new and necessary model for public and affordable higher education in science, engineering, and technology; one that is cognizant and respectful of the customary academic enterprise, while fostering and enabling the fast evolving culture of discovery and innovation in today’s knowledge-driven global economy. SUNY Poly supports accelerated high technology education and commercialization, and seeks to create jobs and economic growth for nanotechnology-related industries.
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The University’s policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
PSW Opportunity
3Yrs of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Utica Campus Admission Requirements
College of Arts + Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Health Sciences
First-year/Freshman applicants to the Utica campus should generally have a high school average of 85% or higher by U.S. standards to be considered for admission into any undergraduate program offered at SUNY Poly’s Utica campus.
Albany Campus Admission Requirements
College of Nanoscale Science + Engineering (CNSE)
First-year/Freshman applicants to the Albany campus should generally have a high school average of 87.5% or higher by U.S. standards to be considered for admission into the nanoscale science or nanoscale engineering undergraduate programs. In addition, applicants must have completed the following high school courses with superior performance to be admitted into CNSE:
- Four years of high school mathematics through pre-calculus
- Four years of high school science to include one year of each of the following courses: biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics
- The standard high school curriculum in English, social science, humanities, and foreign language
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
67920 USD
Annual Cost of Living: 12000 USD
Application Fee: 50 USD