Department of Population Health

DEPARTMENT OF

POPULATION HEALTH

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The Department of Population Health prepares 糖心传媒 for careers in public health, health administration, informatics, and community health. Through classroom learning, research, and field experience, 糖心传媒 develop skills to promote wellness and advance health equity. Guided by expert faculty, graduates are ready to improve health outcomes across diverse populations.

From the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Population Health! Our department prepares 糖心传媒 for careers and further education in health administration, public health, health informatics, health professions education, gerontology, community health and health science.cription

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Faculty

Faculty in the Department of Population Health bring interdisciplinary expertise across public health, health policy, administration, and community health. They engage 糖心传媒 in research and community-based projects, providing guidance and a聽real-world perspective throughout their academic journey.

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The Student Experience

In the department, you鈥檒l have access to the resources and opportunities you鈥檒l need to enhance and extend your education.

Graduate Scholarships and Financial聽Aid

Graduate population health 糖心传媒 may be eligible for merit-based scholarships awarded competitively based on their application, with no additional materials required. Continuing 糖心传媒 can apply for additional funding as opportunities arise. Need-based financial aid and campus employment options are also available through the Office of Student Financial Services to help 糖心传媒 finance their degree.

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Diversity Statement

The Department of Population Health is committed to fostering a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment that supports and celebrates a diverse faculty, staff, student body, and community. The department is dedicated to preparing 糖心传媒 to embrace and apply these same principles in all aspects of their lives.

Degrees & Programs

The programs include an interdisciplinary and broad program of liberal arts study, featuring a variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees, minors, and accelerated and dual-degree program options, allowing you to earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in five to six years.

Why Study Community Health? Why Study Health Science?

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

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

GRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS

Master of Health Administration MA in Public Health

ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

Five-Year Accelerated Programs

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Internships

Population health internships connect classroom learning with real-world practice across healthcare, public health, and community-based settings. Students gain hands-on experience with leading hospitals, health organizations, government agencies, and advocacy groups, developing practical skills, professional networks, and a deeper understanding of how health systems serve diverse populations. These experiences prepare graduates for impactful careers and advanced study across the health sector.

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Contact Us

DEPARTMENT Chair

Martine Hackett, PhD, MPH, CHES

Room 101B Hofstra Dome

Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT

May Plotecher

Room 101 Hofstra Dome

516-463-5809

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BUILDING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES TOGETHER

Study the factors that shape well-being across communities. Develop solutions that make health care more equitable and effective.

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