Director of Community Health
Sarah Flanagan MSW, MPA, LCSW
PH 402.552.6875
[email protected]
The traditional degree option is for students with little or no transfer credit. Students complete general education, core, support, and major courses in addition to four of the five concentrations which include Public Health, Human Services, Gerontology, Women's Health and Healthcare Business.
The post-associate degree option is offered to students that have previously earned an associate degree from an accredited institution. The post-bachelors degree option is offered to students that have previously earned a bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Post-associate and post-bachelors degree students receive 60 direct tranfer credits for general education and concentration courses. Students complete core, support, and major courses and choose one of the five concentrations which include Public Health, Human Services, Gerontology, Women's Health and Healthcare Business.
The multiple degree option is for students completing multiple degrees at Clarkson College. This option allows credits earned while completing a degree to be used directly toward a Bachelor of Science in Community Health. Students must apply and be properly admitted to multiple degrees. Admission into one major does not guarantee later admission into a second major. The options include but are not limited to:
- Multiple degree: Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health/Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
- Multiple degree: Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health/Associate of Science degree in Radiography
- Multiple degree: Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health/Associate of Science degree in Health Information Technology
- Multiple degree: Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health + Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available from: the Enrollment and Advising office, the College website, or in the Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).
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 Bachelor of Science in Community Health, Community-Based Track
Healthcare Core
Students choose one course from each of the following Core groups (9 semester hours): Intercultural Communication (ICC) Humanities (HUM) Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy (EEA)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ◊ ICC Core - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| HUM Core - Humanities | 3 |
| EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 |
General Courses
Additional General Courses
- Traditional students choose four of the five concentrations to complete.
- Post-Associate and Post-Bachelor degree students choose one concentration to complete.
Public Health Concentration
(18 semester hours)
Human Services Concentration
(18 semester hours)
Gerontology Concentration
(18 semester hours)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| GEN 220 - Gerontology | 2 |
| CHL 241 - Programs, Services and Policies in Aging | 3 |
| EEA 205 - Death and Dying | 3 |
| CHL 330 - Health and Physical Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| CHL 333 - Psychological and Social Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| CHL 334 - Managing Care of the Older Adult | 3 |
| CHL 335 - Seminar in Gerontology | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 |
Women’s Health Concentration
(18 semester hours)
Healthcare Business Concentration
(18 semester hours)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HIM 218 - Data Analysis and Visualization | 3 |
| BUS 375 - Concepts of Leadership | 2 |
| BUS 357 - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management | 4 |
| BUS 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Healthcare Business Electives
Students choose two of the following electives:
Major Courses
(4 semester hours)
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ◊ CHL 400 - Community Health Fieldwork (concentration related) | 2 |
| CHL 401 - Community Health Capstone (concentration related) | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 4 |