The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Community Health dual degree is geared toward students who have an interest in using their skills in a variety of settings. This may include a hospital/clinic/insurance environments or more community-based public health departments, social service agencies, or non-profit organizations. This dual program provides students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of health care and expand on their Health Information Technology 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 an Associate of Science in Health Information Technology and Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health, students must successfully complete a total of 123 semester hours. These hours are distributed as follows:
- General Education = 21 semester hours (which must include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College Healthcare Core curriculum)
- Support Courses = 30 semester hours
- Community Health Major Courses = 4 semester hours
- Health Information Technology Degree Coursework = 32 semester hours
- Two Community Health Concentrations = 36 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 - Associate of Science in Health Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Community Health
General Education Courses
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| EN 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MA 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Core Courses
*Student choose one from each category
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ◊ IC Core - Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| HU Core - Humanities | 3 |
| EA Core - Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 |
Support Courses
HIT Major Courses
Community Health Major Courses
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ◊ CHL 400 - Community Health Fieldwork (concentration related) | 2 |
| CHL 401 - Community Health Capstone (concentration related) | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 4 |
Additional Major Courses (by concentration)
Dual Degree students choose two of the five concentration areas to complete plus additional electives if needed to maintain total required credits.
Public Health Concentration
18 Semester Hours
Human Services Concentration
18 Semester Hours
Gerontology Concentration
18 Semester Hours
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HC 220 - Gerontology | 2 |
| CHL 241 - Programs, Services and Policies in Aging | 3 |
| EA 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 |
|---|---|
| BU 357 - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management | 4 |
| BU 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
| BU 375 - Concepts of Leadership | 2 |
Students select three of the following electives: