Introduction
The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Bachelor of Science in Community Health dual degree option will provide PTA students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of health care and expand on their Associates degree by focusing on one of the Community Health concentration areas which include: Gerontology, Public Health, Human Services, Women’s Health and Healthcare Business. The degree plan below outlines the options for students pursuing the Community-Based Track. Students interested in the Pre-Health Professional Track will have additional science courses added to help them complete pre-requisites for application into health profession programs.
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 Community Health, students must successfully complete a total of at least 120-121 semester hours. These hours are distributed as follows:
- Core Courses = 9 semester hours
- General Courses = 58-59 semester hours (includes 18 hours from selected CHL concentration)
- Major Courses (PTA) = 49 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 - Community Health
Core Courses
| 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
Additional General Courses
Students will choose one of the concentration areas to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health.
Gerontology Concentration
Public Health Concentration
Human Services Concentration
Women’s Health Concentration
Healthcare Business Concentration
| 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 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Healthcare Business Concentration - Electives
Students select 2 of the following electives:
Major Courses (Physical Therapist Assistant)
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 |