Mercy College
Bachelor in Behavioral Science - Community Health

Dobbs Ferry, USA
New York, USA

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time, Part time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning, On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor in Behavioral Science - Community Health offers a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing health behavior in communities. You'll explore psychological, social, and cultural dimensions that affect public health decisions. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing you for various health-related roles.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in health education, community outreach, public health analysis, and wellness program coordination. You might also work for NGOs, governmental health departments, or community organizations focusing on health promotion and disease prevention.

The Behavioral Science Major with Specialization in Community Health is designed for people who are interested in improving the health and well-being of people in the community.

The specialization focuses on your major and gives you knowledge and experiences that are directed toward an eventual goal of being a community health educator. The Behavioral Science major is a great choice of major for transfer students, as it is possible that classes you may have already taken will count towards either required or elective courses. Additionally, the program offers many opportunities for career development through credit-earning internships at a variety of NYC area worksites.