About Us

The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) is a federally funded program located at Stony Brook University (SBU). HCOP is affiliated with the School of Health Technology and Management (SHTM) in the Health Sciences Center.The goal of HCOP is to provide for a more diverse and competitive applicant pool of under-represented individuals in grades 7 through 12, as well as adults, to pursue careers in the allied health professions. HCOP will accomplish this by offering exciting and interesting programs for social, academic and career oriented students in grades 7 through 12, parents and community members. Best of all, every program HCOP offers is FREE for participants.

What are HCOP's Activities 

Career Fairs present the allied health careers offered at School of Health Technology and Management, to students in grades 7 through 12. Clubs are for students in grades 7 through 12 who are interested in learning about the health professions and the required academic preparation. Workshops introduce a variety of topics including career exploration, academic preparedness, time management, study skills, cultural competency and preparing for college to students in grade 9 through 12.

Note: Workshops may be held during school, after school, or on Saturday; they have limited enrollment and may require a completed application as well as a recommendation and parental consent.The Summer Academy is a six-week summer program of academic and social preparation for students who have completed their junior year of high school.The 2012 Summer Academy will meet July 2 through August 10, 2012. 

Note: The Summer Academy has limited enrollment, maximum of 75 students, and requires a completed application, interview, parental consent, and recommendations. Previous participation in clubs and workshops is considered. Participants will be paid a stipend and transportation will be provided.Parent and Community Meetings provide information about HCOP, aid in recruitment and build community support. Meetings also provide assistance for adults applying to allied health education programs.

Support HCOP

Please support the HCOP Program by going to www.uupinfo.org or www.nysut.org

Support HCOP Program by directly going to this link or this link

Thank You for the support 

HCOP Campaign Thank You for the Supporters click here

Additional Information

More information on our Congressional Talking Points click here

More information on our SUNY Ston Brook - HCOP Action Activities by directly going to this link

Downloads

Click here to download the HCOP Brochure

Click here to download the HCOP Power Point Presentation