SUNY Old Westbury has offered a B.S. degree in Health and Society since 1975. Our mission aligns with Old Westbury’s focus on social justice: to educate students with a social determinants perspective on health; identify the structural context within which individuals make behavioral choices; examine social and structural forces that shape individuals’ destinies; and plan, implement, evaluate, and advocate health programs and policies both in the United States and throughout the world.
Old Westbury has a unique and long track record serving students historically underrepresented in higher education, and is one of the country’s most diverse colleges. Our BS program is embedded in local community organizations in the NY Metro area, and our students have the option to study health systems abroad as well. Students engage in research and make connections through internships and other applied opportunities. Our faculty are transdisciplinary, allowing for a wide array of elective courses.