The Associate of Science in Radiography and Bachelor of Science in Community Health dual degree option provides Radiography 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 courses required for students interested in the Community-Based Track for Community Health. Students interested in the Pre-Health Professional Track will have additional science courses added to meet pre-requisites for application into health profression programs.

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, College website or Academic Policies & Procedures section (AD-1).

Curriculum Requirements

To complete a Bachelor of Science in Community Health, students must successfully complete a total of 122-123 semester hours. These hours are distributed as follows:

• Core Courses = 9 hours
• General Courses = 60-61 semester hours (includes 18 hours from selected CHL concentration)
• Major Courses (RAD) = 49 semester hours
• Major Courses (CHL) = 4 semester hours

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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

Courses	Semester Hours
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education	0
EN 101 (ENG 101) - English Composition I	3
EN 102 (ENG 102) - English Composition II	3
MA 130 (MAT 130) - College Algebra	3
ST 310 (MAT 310) - Statistics	3
PY 101 (PSY 101) - Introduction to Psychology	3
PY 101 (PSY 101) - Introduction to Psychology	3
GEN 105 - Medical Terminology	1
BI 122 (BIO 122) - Nutrition Science	3
BI 211 (BIO 211) - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab	4
BI 213 (BIO 213) - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab	4
BU 140 (BUS 140) - Healthcare Delivery Systems	2
HM 180 (HIM 180) - Essentials of Pharmacology	2
◊ CHL 244 - Vulnerable Populations	3
CHL 243 - Trauma Informed Care	3
SO 220 (SOC 220) - Medical Sociology	2
CHL 248 - Introduction to Grant Writing	2
Total Semester Hours	44

Human Anatomy and Human Physiology courses must be completed with a “C” or higher. 

Additional General Courses

Students will choose one of the concentration areas to complete the Bachelor of Science in Community Health.

Women’s Health Concentration

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

Human Services Concentration

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

Public Health Concentration

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

Gerontology Concentration

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

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 two of the following electives:

Courses	Semester Hours
BU 470 (BUS 470) - Issues and Policies in Public Health	3
BU 318 (BUS 318) - Human Resources and Organizational Behavior	3
HM 255 (HIM 255) - Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Information	3
HM 360 (HIM 360) - Compliance and Legal Applications	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 (Radiography)

Courses	Semester Hours
RT 104 (RAD 104) - Introduction to Radiography	1
◊ RT 105 (RAD 105) - Patient Care and Lab	3
RT 110 (RAD 110) - Radiographic Procedures I and Lab	4
RT 120 (RAD 120) - Radiographic Exposures I and Lab	4
RT 125 (RAD 125) - Radiographic Exposures II and Lab	4
RT 140 (RAD 140) - Radiographic Procedures II and Lab	4
RT 246 (RAD 246) - Radiographic Procedures III and Lab	3
RT 250 (RAD 250) - Radiographic Pathology	2
RT 262 (RAD 262) - Radiation Physics	3
RT 265 (RAD 265) - Clinical Experience I	4
RT 271 (RAD 271) - Radiation Biology	3
RT 275 (RAD 275) - Clinical Experience II	8
RT 285 (RAD 285) - Clinical Experience III	6
Total Semester Hours	49

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