The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Community Health dual degree is geared toward students who have an interest in working in a public health setting. This dual program provides students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of health care and expand on their nursing degree by focusing on one of these Community Health concentrations: Public Health, Human Services, Gerontology, Women’s Health or Healthcare Business.
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Curriculum Requirements
To complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health, students must successfully complete a total of 148-149 semester hours. These hours are distributed as follows:
- Core Courses = 9 semester hours
- General Courses = 72-73 semester hours (includes 18 hours from selected CHL concentration)
- Major Courses (BSN) = 63 semester hours
- Major Courses (CHL) = 4 semester hours
Program requires Health and
Service Requirements
Service reflects a holistic view that focuses on how individuals provide high quality, ethical and compassionate service in the field of health care and the community at large. Students will become familiar with service agencies, connect learning with practice and engage in civic service activities to live and demonstrate the Clarkson College Values of Learning, Caring, Commitment, Integrity and Excellence.
All students are required to complete designated service courses as a component of their program of study. Successful completion of service experiences is required to pass the designated service courses. Designated service courses are identified using the following symbol: ◊
Required Courses for Dual Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Community Health
Core Courses
*Student choose one from each category
Courses | Semester Hours |
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◊ IC Core (ICC Core) - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
HU Core (HUM Core) - Humanities | 3 |
EA Core (EEA Core) - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy | 3 |
Total Semester Hours | 9 |
General Courses
*GEN 101 only required for new student experience or conditional acceptance
Additional General Courses
Students will choose one of the concentration areas to complete the Bachelor of Science in Community Health.
Public Health Concentration
18 Semester Hours
Human Services Concentration
18 Semester Hours
Gerontology Concentration
18 Semester Hours
Women's Health Concentration
18 Semester Hours
Healthcare Business Concentration
18 Semester Hours
Students select two of the following electives:
Major Courses (Nursing)
Major Courses (Community Health)
Courses | Semester Hours |
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◊ CHL 400 - Community Health Fieldwork (concentration related) | 2 |
CHL 401 - Community Health Capstone (concentration related) | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 4 |