Mission Statement
Mission Statement New York College of Health Professions is committed to offering quality programs in health, science and the arts. The mission has three main components. Education: To provide students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to become expert practitioners in their fields. To provide the knowledge and skills to enhance the health, wellness and quality of life in the larger community, and to develop educational materials to achieve that same purpose. Service: To provide clinical and pharmacological services to the community as a complement to the programs of professional education. To provide services and products to the community that complement the programs offered by the College. Research: To develop and implement with outside parties new product development in health care, wellness and quality of life products. New York College of Health Professions is committed to the maintenance and enhancement of health – physical, psychological, spiritual and institutional. In the service of that commitment, the College seeks affiliations with other institutions and explores a wide variety of approaches to enhancing and maintaining wellness and quality of life. The following are the principal educational objectives in support of the College’s mission: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and professionalism to become highly qualified practitioners in acupuncture and/or oriental Medicine. To prepare students to be capable of passing the licensure and/or certification exams required to become a licensed or certified practitioner in New York and other states. To develop in students a sense of ethical responsibility in the therapist-client dynamic and with fellow practitioners. To provide students with an appreciation for continued learning throughout their professional careers. To enable students to be fully capable and independent practitioners and obtain employment in various health care fields.
Special Learning Opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services, Fall 2022
3% or less
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Students cannot receive federal aid (e.g. Pell Grants).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Academic
Continuing professional
Noncredit education offered
Continuing Professional Education
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits