Introduction
The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with a major in Healthcare Management dual degree option allows the Associate’s degree obtained at Clarkson College to be used directly as electives in the Bachelor’s degree program. The dual degree will allow PTA students to expand on their Associate degree knowledge and broaden their educational scope into a secondary focus of Healthcare Management.
Admission Policies
Enrollment in Clarkson College degree programs is limited through a selective admissions process. Admission policies and procedures are available
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business degree with a major in Management at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 128 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows:
- General Courses = 37 semester hours (which must include nine semester hours of the Clarkson College Healthcare Core curriculum)
- Previous Associate Degree Coursework = 47 semester hours
- Business Major Core Courses = 44 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 - Healthcare Business
General Courses
Business Major Core Courses
(48 semester hours)
Physical Therapist Assistant Major Core Courses
(47 semester hours)
Sample curriculum plan for Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Business with Major in Management
First Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BI 211 (BIO 211) - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| PTA 105 - Functional Anatomy for the Physical Therapist Assistant | 3 |
| PTA 106 - Introduction to Physical Therapy | 2 |
| EN 101 (ENG 101) - English Composition I | 3 |
| GEN 105 - Medical Terminology | 1 |
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BI 213 (BIO 213) - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| PTA 107 - Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant | 2 |
| PTA 110 - Basic Skills in Physical Therapy | 3 |
| PTA 115 - Therapeutic Exercise I | 3 |
| IC HU EA (ICC HUM EEA) - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| PTA 122 - Therapeutic Modalities | 3 |
| PTA 111 - Clinical Readiness | 2 |
| IC HU EA (ICC HUM EEA) - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| MA 130 (MAT 130) - College Algebra | 3 |
| PY 101 (PSY 101) - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BU 307 (BUS 307) - Principles of Management and Change Leadership | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| PTA 205 - Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PTA 215 - Therapeutic Exercise II | 3 |
| PTA 222 - Therapeutic Interventions | 3 |
| BU 110 (BUS 110) - Microsoft Office Applications | 4 |
| BU 318 (BUS 318) - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ◊ PTA 213 - Professional Leadership Seminar | 1 |
| PTA 211 - Clinical Practicum I | 3 |
| PTA 230 - Advanced Procedures | 3 |
| PTA 235 - Therapeutic Exercise III | 3 |
| BU 262 (BUS 262) - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| PTA 241 - Clinical Practicum II | 6 |
| PTA 246 - Clinical Practicum III | 6 |
| IC HU EA (ICC HUM EEA) - Healthcare Core Courses | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 335 (BUS 335) - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
| BU 425 (BUS 425) - Project Management | 3 |
| BU 411 (BUS 411) - Operations and Quality Management | 3 |
| EN 102 (ENG 102) - English Composition II | 3 |
| HM 333 (HIM 333) - Classification Systems and Reimbursement Methodologies | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 215 (HIM 215) - Data Management | 3 |
| BU 375 (BUS 375) - Concepts of Leadership | 2 |
| HM 240 (HIM 240) - Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| BU 357 (BUS 357) - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management | 4 |
| BU 140 (BUS 140) - Healthcare Delivery Systems | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 |
Third Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HM 360 (HIM 360) - Compliance and Legal Applications | 3 |
| BU 450 (BUS 450) - Strategic Management | 3 |
| ST 310 (MAT 310) - Statistics | 3 |
| ◊ BU 499 (BUS 499) - Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 357 (BUS 357) - Healthcare Accounting and Financial Management | 4 |
| BU 411 (BUS 411) - Operations and Quality Management | 3 |
| BU 425 (BUS 425) - Project Management | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 10 |
Second Semester
| Course Name | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BU 140 (BUS 140) - Healthcare Delivery Systems | 2 |
| BU 318 (BUS 318) - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| HM 240 (HIM 240) - Introduction to Informatics | 3 |
| ◊ BU 499 (BUS 499) - Capstone | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 11 |
Total Semester Hours - 128