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 from: the Enrollment and Advising office, the College website, or in the Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).

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 Safety – View Health and Safety Information

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
◊ 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

Courses	Semester Hours
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education	0
GEN 101 - Strategies for Success	1
EN 101 (ENG 101) - English Composition I	3
EN 102 (ENG 102) - English Composition II	3
BI 122 (BIO 122) - Nutrition Science	3
PY 101 (PSY 101) - Introduction to Psychology	3
PY 200 (PSY 200) - Human Development	3
SO 101 (SOC 101) - Introduction to Sociology	3
MA 130 (MAT 130) - College Algebra	3
ST 310 (MAT 310) - Statistics	3
CH 110 (CHM 110) - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Lecture and Lab	4
BI 211 (BIO 211) - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab	4
BI 213 (BIO 213) - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab	4
BI 210 (BIO 210) - Microbiology - Lecture and Lab	4
BU 140 (BUS 140) - Healthcare Delivery Systems	2
SO 220 (SOC 220) - Medical Sociology	2
HC 220 (GEN 220) - Gerontology	2
◊ CHL 244 - Vulnerable Populations	3
CHL 243 - Trauma Informed Care	3
CHL 248 - Introduction to Grant Writing	2
Total Semester Hours	55

*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

Courses	Semester Hours
BU 470 (BUS 470) - Issues and Policies in Public Health	3
CHL 250 - Epidemiology	3
◊ CHL 353 - Community Engagement and Social Change	3
CHL 251 - Environmental Risk Factors and Disease	3
ST 410 (MAT 410) - Advanced Statistics for Public Healthcare	3
CHL 355 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation	3
Total Semester Hours	18

Human Services Concentration

18 Semester Hours

Courses	Semester Hours
PY 200 (PSY 200) - Human Development	3
CHL 266 - Social Policy and Human Services	3
CHL 245 - Family Dynamics	1
EA 210 (EEA 210) - American Poverty and Healthcare	3
CHL 252 - Information and Referral	2
CHL 249 - Crisis Intervention	1
CHL 253 - Understanding the Criminal Justice System	2
◊ CHL 353 - Community Engagement and Social Change	3
Total Semester Hours	18

Gerontology Concentration

18 Semester Hours

Courses	Semester Hours
HC 220 (GEN 220) - Gerontology	2
CHL 241 - Programs, Services and Policies in Aging	3
EA 205 (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

Courses	Semester Hours
CHL 260 - Evolution of Women’s Health	3
CHL 261 - Women’s Health in Contemporary Society	3
CHL 265 - Literary Perspectives of Women’s Health	3
CHL 362 - Global Issues in Women’s Health	3
CHL 364 - Mental Health of Women Throughout the Lifespan	3
CHL 365 - Mammography	1
CHL 366 - Pharmacology in Women's Health	1
CHL 367 - Preventative & Restorative Topics for Women	1
Total Semester Hours	18

Healthcare Business Concentration

18 Semester Hours

Courses	Semester Hours
HM 218 (HIM 218) - Data Analysis and Visualization	3
BU 357 (BUS 357) - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management	4
BU 262 (BUS 262) - Business Communication and Marketing	3
BU 375 (BUS 375) - Concepts of Leadership	2

Students select two of the following electives:

Courses	Semester Hours
BU 470 (BUS 470) - Issues and Policies in Public Health	3
BU 420 (BUS 420) - Long-Term Care Management	3
HM 360 (HIM 360) - Compliance and Legal Applications	3
BU 318 (BUS 318) - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior	3
BU 425 (BUS 425) - Project Management	3
BU 335 (BUS 335) - Managing Healthcare Departments	3
HM 333 (HIM 333) - Classification Systems and Reimbursement Methodologies	3
BU 411 (BUS 411) - Operations and Quality Management	3

Major Courses (Nursing)

Courses	Semester Hours
NS 118 (NRS 118) - Introduction of Professional Nursing Concepts and Clinical Judgement: Theory	2
NS 125 (NRS 125) - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Theory	3
NS 126 (NRS 126) - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Clinical	2
NS 153 (NRS 153) - Population Health Nursing: Foundations	1
NS 227 (NRS 227) - Pathophysiology	3
NS 233 (NRS 233) - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Theory	2
NS 234 (NRS 234) - Assessment and Care of the Adult with Abnormal Findings: Clinical	2
NS 235 (NRS 235) - Pharmacology I	2
NS 254 (NRS 254) - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Theory	4
NS 255 (NRS 255) - Managing the Nursing Care of the Adult: Clinical	4
NS 256 (NRS 256) - Pharmacology II	2
NS 332 (NRS 332) - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Theory	2
NS 333 (NRS 333) - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Clinical	2
NS 334 (NRS 334) - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Theory	2
NS 335 (NRS 335) - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Clinical	2
NS 336 (NRS 336) - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Theory	2
NS 337 (NRS 337) - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Clinical	2
NS 346 (NRS 346) - Evidence-Based Inquiry in Healthcare	2
NS 353 (NRS 353) - Population Health Nursing: Community Based Care: Theory	1
◊ NS 354 (NRS 354) - Population Health Nursing: Community Based Care: Clinical	1
NS 453 (NRS 453) - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Theory Online	2
NS 454 (NRS 454) - Population Health Nursing-Global Health and Health Policy: Clinical	1
NS 467 (NRS 467) - Transition to Practice	1
NS 458 (NRS 458) - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory	3
NS 459 (NRS 459) - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical	3
NS 470 (NRS 470) - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory	3
NS 483 (NRS 483) - Principles of Leadership and Management: Theory Online	2
NS 473 (NRS 473) - Preceptorship: Clinical	4
NS 474 (NRS 474) - Pharmacology III	1
Total Semester Hours	63

Major Courses (Community Health)

Courses	Semester Hours
◊ CHL 400 - Community Health Fieldwork (concentration related)	2
CHL 401 - Community Health Capstone (concentration related)	2
Total Semester Hours	4