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York College is the place forstudents on the move. York isa dynamic, evolving institutionwith deep roots in its Queenscommunity and far-reachingglobal connections.

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Sheryl Purrier, Senior | Biology/pre-med

Durable FoundationsEarning a York College degree is a life-changing experience.You’ll receive a comprehensive undergraduate educationthat opens your mind to a world of new possibilities andlays the groundwork for professional success.

At York you’ll find the programs, the people, the resources,and the flexibility you need to move ahead in your educa-tional journey. York offers more than 40 majors leading to abachelor’s degree. Our programs in social work and thehealth sciences—including CUNY’s only accredited occupa-tional therapy program—are among the best in the City.You’ll also find such unique-to-CUNY offerings as biotech-nology, information systems management, and the CUNYAviation Institute.

Regardless of the major you choose, York provides aremarkably powerful two-step foundation.

Step one is a wide-ranging liberal arts education. The Yorkcurriculum enables you to explore new subjects and discoverfresh interests and talents. You’ll acquire essential knowledgein a wide range of fields, and in the process you’ll developeffective speaking, writing, and thinking skills. You’ll learnhow to analyze ideas and interpret data, and you’ll gaingreater powers of insight and judgment.

Step two is the career-focused professional preparation you’llreceive in your major. This professional foundation is a centralpart of your education whether you choose a field of studythat’s directly career related (such as communications tech-nology or teacher education) or a liberal arts program (suchas anthropology or English).

“I feel that I’m getting the best possible preparation for medicalschool, and the genetics researchproject I’m doing with my biologyprofessor is an essential part of that.”

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Academic ProgramsAccountingAdolescent Education for

Mathematics (7-12)Adolescent Education for

the Natural Sciences (7-12)Adolescent Education for

Spanish (7-12)African-American StudiesAnthropologyArt (Studio)Art HistoryBiologyBiotechnologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryChildhood EducationCommunications TechnologyCommunity Health EducationComputer ScienceEconomicsEnglishEnvironmental Health

ScienceFrenchGeologyGerontological Studies and

ServicesHealth Education (K-12)Health Promotion

ManagementHistoryInformation Systems

ManagementLiberal StudiesMarketingMathematicsMedical TechnologyMovement ScienceMusicNursingOccupational Therapy

(BS/MS)PhilosophyPhysical Education (K-12)Physician AssistantPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychologySocial WorkSociologySpanishSpeech Communication

and Theatre Arts

York faculty members and students receiveresearch grants from a wide variety of governmentagencies and other outside sources, including theNational Science Foundation (NSF) and theNational Institutes of Health (NIH).

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New Horizons in the Health SciencesEmployers throughout the metropolitan regionrecognize York College as a leader in preparingstudents for careers in the health sciences.The Department of Health Sciences at Yorkoffers respected programs in environmentalhealth science, medical technology, nursing,occupational therapy, and physician assistant.Each of these degree programs combines arigorous, science-based academic foundationwith intensive, career-focused professionaltraining. The occupational therapy program,which leads to a Master of Science (MS)

degree with five years full-time study, is theonly accredited program of its kind in CUNY.And the new four-year physician assistant program is recognized as one of the region’sbest values. And virtually every student whocompletes the College’s respected pre-medprogram gains admission to medical school.

Other health-related programs, such as community health education and gerontologicalstudies (the study of aging), require less scientific training and place a greater emphasison counseling and community involvement.

Occupational therapists help people with physicallimitations perform essential day-to-day activities,such as dressing and eating. Graduates of theYork program are employed throughout New YorkCity and across the United States.

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Flexible ApplicationsMost majors have a wide variety of professionalapplications. We’ll encourage you to explore tradi-tional and not-so-traditional connections betweenyour major and your long-term professional goals.You may well be surprised by the kinds of things youcan do—and the kind of person you’ll become—when you earn a York College degree.

A York education expands your mind, providing a betterunderstanding of yourself and of the world around you.When you earn your degree, you’ll have the academicand professional foundation—and the confidence—tosucceed in the professional world or graduate school.

A Focus on Student ResearchThere are several reasons why York places such astrong emphasis on student research in all areas ofthe curriculum. Conducting research is one of thebest ways to understand a field of study from theinside; it’s a prime example of learning by doing, ofgaining knowledge through direct experience. Andstudents who conduct research as undergraduatesare more successful in gaining admission to graduateschool and more successful as graduate students.

InternshipsStudents in every major pursue professional andresearch-based internships at sites throughout NewYork City. These internships are often arrangedthrough the student’s academic departments.

Special facilities on the York campus enable studentsto pursue unique career-related internships. For example,students majoring in biology, biotechnology, chemistry,and various health-related fields can pursue researchinternships at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) laboratory located on the York campus. Studentswho participate in the York College/FDA InternshipProgram receive college credit and generous stipends.

Campus ResourcesThe York College Library houses more than 160,000volumes and gives you access to all the resources inevery library in the CUNY system. The MicroComputerCenter contains more than 125 personal computersand a professional staff to answer all of your ques-tions. The Health and Physical Education Complexencompasses a gym, an Olympic-size pool, anindoor track, and the Health Promotion Center. The York Writing Center provides tutoring servicesthat help all students improve their writing ability.

“We want to challenge every studentand, at the same time, offer lots of support and personal attention.”

Michael Smith, Assistant Professor of Communications Technology

Cultivating High AchieversHigh-achieving, academically ambitious students at Yorkfind a wealth of opportunities to excel. Many of theseopportunities focus on funding for student research projectsand preparing students for graduate study.

The York Honors Program. The Honors program is designedto foster a love of independent learning and to prepare students for graduate study. Each student accepted into theprogram is paired with a faculty mentor, who guides thatstudent’s course selection and overall academic development.Honors students take part in small, interdisciplinary seminarsand enroll in honors sections of general education courses.

The McNair Program. The Ronald E. McNair PostbaccalaureateAchievement Program helps high-achieving students fromlow-income families prepare for graduate study. McNairScholars receive an annual stipend of $2,800 and work witha faculty research mentor who oversees their academicefforts and helps them prepare for graduate school.

Scholarship programs. High-achieving students can receive financial assistance from a wide variety of sources, including the federal and state government, CUNY, and York College Foundation. For example, the Vallone Scholarship,sponsored by the New York City Council, pays qualifiedCUNY students up to $1,000 a year for four years.

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The York Faculty: Your GreatestResourceAside from your own determination andambition, the York faculty will be yourgreatest asset at the College. More thanjust professors, they’ll act as advisors,sometimes even as mentors. And York’ssmall size guarantees the kind of personalattention from faculty that is hard to find atother institutions. Over 85 percent of York’sfull-time faculty have a PhD or equivalentterminal degree. In addition to being highlyqualified scholars, they’re dedicated, expe-rienced classroom teachers who alwaystake the time to answer your questions.

You’ll find that York professors have highexpectations—and that they provide thesupport necessary to help you meet thoseexpectations.

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The CUNY Aviation Institute at York College gives students an opportunity to explore careeropportunities in aviation and related fields. TheInstitute hosts a variety of special events andoffers business administration courses leading toconcentration in aviation management.

“York professors are extremelyapproachable. They’re very willingto continue a discussion or answeryour questions outside class.”

Jeffrey Ampratwum, JuniorEnvironmental Health Science (Pre-Med/Pre-Dental)

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Each year top York seniors win prestigiousscholarships to pursue advanced degrees. In 2005psychology and pre-dental major Rashida Cheathamwas awarded a $100,000 New York UniversitySchool of Dentistry Barbara M. ClarkScholarship. Her psychology background willhelp patients overcome fears of dentist visits.

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“I transferred to York for theopportunities. After finishingmy internship with CMP MediaI now have a full-time positionwith a major cable network.”

Cherise Walker, Senior | English, journalism concentrationCoordinator of Corporate Communications at Lifetime Television

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Successful FoundationsRegardless of your professionalgoals, York College will provide you with a strong foundation forsuccess. York College alumni haveachieved professional distinction in a broad range of fields, and theirstories are a testament to the lasting value of a York education.

Although York has evolved andgrown during the past 30 years, our core commitments remainunchanged: York offers a supportive,close-knit academic community,with small classes and many opportunities to interact with facultymentors. It’s an ideal environmentin which to discover and fulfill yourunique potential—just as it hasbeen since the College produced itsfirst graduating class in 1971.

“York faculty memberspromoted freedom ofthought and inquiry.”Jeremy Weinstein ’71 | Supreme Court Justice, 11th DistrictJeremy Weinstein has enjoyed an eventful career in law, politics, and thejudiciary. He now serves, concurrently, as Supervising Judge in the QueensCivil Court and as Justice in the Supreme Court for the 11th Judicial District.

A political science major at York, he was elected as the College’s firststudent body president. In 1978 he was elected to the first of seventerms in the New York State Senate. “York faculty members promotedfreedom of thought and inquiry, which enabled me to chart my owncourse,” says Judge Weinstein. “I always knew that I wanted to go to lawschool and get involved in politics. York helped me get there.”

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Nichele Manning-Andrews ’85 | Principal of Public School 138“The knowledge I gained at York has sustained me throughout my career as ateacher and administrator,” says Nichele Manning-Andrews, the principal of PS 138in Queens. “My professors pushed me beyond my comfort zone and taught me toexpect more of myself. They inspired me to become a lifelong learner—and that hasbeen the most enduring benefit of my York education.”

After completing her bachelor’s degree in childhood education at York, Ms.Manning-Andrews went on to earn two master’s degrees: one in reading educationand another in educational leadership. She taught second grade, third grade, andpre-kindergarten before going into school administration.

“The knowledge I gained at York has sustained methroughout my career.”

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“York was the most superbundergraduate experienceanyone could have.”Carlos Hernandez ’71 | President of New Jersey City UniversityCarlos Hernandez, president of New Jersey City University, describes his four years at YorkCollege as “the most superb undergraduate experience anyone could have. It was an intensiveliberal arts education with small classes and a great faculty. York gave me access to a wholenew world of ideas and professional possibilities.” A member of York’s first graduating class—and the first in his family to attend college—Hernandez went on to earn a doctorate in psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center. He began his academic career as a faculty memberat Jersey City in 1973, while still in graduate school. In 1993 he became the University’s president.

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Andrew P. Jackson ’90 | Executive Director of Langston Hughes Community Library“York opened the door to everything I do today,” says Andrew Jackson, the executive director of the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center. “York gave me a strong foundation in business administration, introduced me to the study of African-American history, and reinforced my commitment to community activism.”

The Langston Hughes Community Library is a perfect vehicle for Jackson’s commitment. In addition to offering educational programs that benefit members of its Corona-East Elmhurst neighborhood, the library serves as the Black Heritage Reference Center for all of Queens County. Among his many professional accomplishments, Jackson is the current president of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association.

“York opened the door toeverything I do today.”

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Student OrganizationsHere is a sampling of themore than 50 student clubsand organizations active onthe York campus.

Accounting ClubAfrican Student Association African-American Studies

Association Business and Marketing

Support GroupCampus MinistryChannel Y (video production)Caribbean Student

Association Chinese ClubDrama ClubFuture Teachers ClubHaitian Student AssociationJazz BandJewish ClubLatin Caucus Martial Arts ClubMuslim Student Association Occupational Therapy ClubPandora’s Box

(student newspaper)Platinum Talent

(sponsors campus talentand fashion shows)

South Asian ClubStudent Government Student Nurses Association Voices (literary magazine)Women’s ClubWYCR (radio station)

Intercollegiate AthleticsMen’s TeamsBaseball BasketballCross-countryOutdoor trackSoccerSwimmingTennisTrack & fieldVolleyball Women’s TeamsBasketballCross-countrySoftball SwimmingTrack & fieldVolleyball

York’s comprehensive Health and Physical EducationComplex is open to all members of the Collegecommunity for intramural sports and recreationalpurposes. It houses a six-lane swimming pool, aweight training room, and an indoor running track.Outdoor facilities include tennis courts, handballcourts, a regulation running track, and a grassfield for team and field sports.

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Rachel Walton, Senior | Speech Communications | Women’s Club member

Campus EnergyYork College is a vibrant campus community, a center of activity wherestudents from all over the world gatherto pursue common interests and discovernew talents. Students take part in morethan 50 clubs and organizations, includingpolitical associations, pre-professionalsocieties, and special-interest clubs.The award-winning student newspaper,Pandora’s Box, serves the campus com-munity and gives writers and would-bewriters invaluable journalistic experience.

The York College Performing Arts Center,one of the finest facilities of its kind in NewYork City, includes the 1,437-seat MainStage Theater and the 152-seat LittleTheater. In addition to presenting speakersand professional performers of all sorts,the Center is an exceptional resource forstudents studying drama and speech.

“I’m involved in lots of communityprojects, like voter registration andtutoring local kids. For me, the bestpart about York is the chance to givesomething back to the community.”

Visiting York We encourage you to visitthe York campus, to meetour people, and tour ourfacilities. Tours are offeredyear round, and the Collegeconducts an annual OpenHouse each fall. If you’reinterested in a private tour, agroup tour, or in the fallOpen House, please contactthe Office of Admissions(718-262-2165).

Office of Admissions staffmembers are also glad toprovide information aboutYork to high schools andcommunity colleges, as wellas agencies and organiza-tions throughout the NewYork metro area. Contact the Office of Admissions ifyou’d like a York Admissions representative to visit yourschool, organization, or event.

Directions to York CollegeYork is easily accessible bysubway, bus, the LongIsland Railroad, or car. If youneed more detailed direc-tions than those providedbelow, please contact theCollege (718-262-2000).

By Subway. Take the E, J, orZ to Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer. Take the A or C toBroadway-East NY; transfer to

the J or Z to Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer. Walk east twoblocks. Turn right on Guy R.Brewer Blvd. The AcademicCore Building is on the right.

By Bus. Q4, Q5, Q42, Q83,Q84 or Q85 to Archer Ave.and Parsons Ave. Q6 or Q8to Archer Ave. and Guy R.Brewer Blvd. Q9, Q41, Q44,Q54 or Q56 to Guy R. BrewerBlvd. and Jamaica Ave. Q17,Q30 or Q31 to Merrick Blvd.and Archer Ave. Q24/34 orQ65 to Parsons Blvd. andJamaica Ave. Q43 to HillsideAve. and Parsons Blvd.Q111 or Q113 to Guy R.Brewer Blvd. and Liberty Ave.Q112 to 160th Street andArcher Ave.

By Train. LIRR To Jamaica–Jamaica Station and ArcherAve. Walk east six blocks onArcher Ave. Turn right onGuy R. Brewer Boulevard.The Academic Core Buildingwill be on your right.

By Car. Take Long IslandExpressway/I-495. Take VanWyck Expressway/I-678south toward KennedyAirport. Take Exit 4 towardLiberty Ave. Turn left ontoLiberty Ave. Drive 1.1 mileson Liberty. Turn left ontoGuy R. Brewer Blvd. TheAcademic Core Building willbe on your left, the parkinglot entrance on your right.

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