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Community Health: Community-Based Track

Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health: Community-Based Track MCC to Clarkson College Option

Clarkson College has a signed articulation agreement with Metropolitan Community College (MCC). Students who complete an approved associate degree at MCC are guaranteed general admission into a corresponding baccalaureate degree program at Clarkson College.

By completing the Liberal Arts Transfer Associate in Arts (LATAA), Liberal Arts Transfer Associate in Science (LATAS), Human Services Transfer Associate (HSTAA), or Professional Health Studies Associate of Applied Science (PHAAS) at MCC, students transfer 60 semester hours as a direct transfer package into the Bachelor of Science in Community Health degree at Clarkson College. The following degree plan outlines the courses needed to complete this degree. The Bachelor of Science in Community Health degree may be completed 100% online in as little as 4 semesters.

Preferred courses completed at MCC as part of the LATAA, LATAS, HSTAA, or PHAAS degrees.

MCC Course
MCC Course Title
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
ENGL 1020
English Composition II
 
 
 
PSYC 1010
Introduction to Psychology
 
 
 
HIMS 1120
Medical Terminology I
 
 
 
HIMS 1120
Medical Terminology I
 
 
 
HLTH 1050
Nutrition in the Life Cycle
 
 
 
BIOS 2310 &
BIOS 2320 OR BIOS 1310
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II OR
Survey of Anatomy & Physiology
 
 
 
MATH 1425
Pre-Calculus Algebra
 
 
 
MATH 1410
Statistics
 
 
 

Direct transfer package granted for completion of LATAA, LATAS, HSTAA, or PHAAS degree: 60 semester hrs.

Core Courses

9 semester hours

Must be taken at Clarkson College

Course
Course Title
Hours
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
ICC*
Intercultural Communication
3
Clarkson College
 
 
HUM
Humanities
3
Clarkson College
 
 
EEA
Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy
3
Clarkson College
 
 

*designated course service

General Courses

14 semester hours

Course
Course Title
Hours
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
IPE 301
Interprofessional Education
0
Clarkson College
 
 
SOC 220
Medical Sociology
2
 
 
 
CHL 244*
Vulnerable Populations
3
 
 
 
CHL 243
Trauma Informed Care
3
 
 
 
HIM 180
Essentials of Pharmacology
2
 
 
 
CHL 248
Introduction to Grant Writing
2
 
 
 
BUS 140
Healthcare Delivery Systems
2
 
 
 
If a student receives transfer credit for a general or major course as part of their LATAA, LATAS, HSTAA, or PHAAS degree from MCC, additional courses are substituted to maintain 122 total semester hours for program completion.

 

Major Courses

4 semester hours

Course
Course Title
Hours
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
CHL 400*
Fieldwork
2
Clarkson College
 
 
CHL 401
Capstone
2
Clarkson College
 
 

Students will select ONE of four concentrations below to complete as part of their degree. If students need additional credits to substitute for major courses already taken at MCC, they will select course(s) from the Community Health concentrations listed below

Additional General Courses (by concentration) 18-35 semester hours

Students choose at least ONE of the four concentrations to complete.

Public Health Concentration

18 semester hours

Course
Course Title
Hours
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
BUS 470
Issues and Policies in Public Health
3
 
 
 
CHL 250
Epidemiology
3
 
 
 
CHL 353*
Community Engagement & Social Change
3
 
 
 
CHL 251
Environmental Risk Factors for Disease
3
 
 
 
MAT 410
Advanced Statistics in Public Health
3
 
 
 
CHL 355
Health Program Planning & Evaluation
3
 
 
 
 

Human Services Concentration

18 semester hours

Course
Course Title
Hours
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
PSY 200
Human Development
3
 
 
 
CHL 266
Social Policy & Human Services
3
 
 
 
CHL 245
Family Dynamics
1
 
 
 
EEA 210
American Poverty & 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 & Social Change
3
 
 
 
 

Gerontology Concentration

18 semester hours

Course
Course Title
Hours
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
GEN 220
Gerontology
2
 
 
 
CHL 241
Programs, Services & Policies in Aging
3
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
 

Women’s Health Concentration

18 semester hours

Course
Course Title
Hours
Institution
Semester Completed
Grade
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 Life
3
 
 
 
CHL 365
Mammography
1
 
 
 
CHL 366
Pharmacology in Women’s Health
1
 
 
 
CHL 367
Preventative and Restorative Topics for Women
1
 
 
 

*Designated service course

Total semester hours in program = 122

Service Requirement: Bachelor programs require students to complete service experiences in Intercultural Communications Core and a minimum of one program-designated service course. Service experiences must be passed successfully to pass the class.

Interprofessional Education Requirement (IPE): All programs require students to successfully pass IPE 301 before graduation.

Residency Requirement: At least 27 semester hours must be completed at Clarkson College for a Bachelor degree.

For more information, please contact
Sarah Flanagan, Director of Community Health at 402.552.6875 or flanagansarah@clarksoncollege.edu

Community Health: Pre-Health Professional Track

Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health: Pre-Health Professional Track

The following transfer guide is intended to assist MCC students interested in transferring to the Bachelor of Science in Community Health: Pre-Health Professional track at Clarkson College. This is for students wanting to complete a Bachelor degree in preparation for graduate professional programs in Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.

This transfer guide outlines requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Community Health: Pre-Health Professional track and includes corresponding MCC courses that are approved transfer courses into this program.

Core Courses

9 semester hours

Must be taken at Clarkson College

Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
ICC* Intercultural Communication 3
HUM Humanities 3
EEA Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy 3

*Designated service course

Core Courses

37 credits

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
      IPE 301 Interprofessional Education 0
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 4.5 ENG 101 English Composition I 3
ENGL 1020 English Composition II 4.5 ENG 102 English Composition II 3
PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology 4.5 PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
MATH 1425 Pre-Calculus Algebra 5 MAT 130 College Algebra 3
HIMS 1120 Medical Terminology I 4.5 GEN 105 Medical Terminology 1
HLTH 1050 Nutrition in the Life Cycle 4.5 BIO 122 Nutrition Science 3
      BUS 140 Healthcare Delivery Systems 2
      SOC 220 Medical Sociology 2
      CHL 244* Vulnerable Populations 3
      CHL 243 Trauma Informed Care 3
      HIM 180 Essentials of Pharmacology 2
MATH 1410 Statistics 4.5 MAT 310 Statistics 3
      CHL 248 Introduction to Grant Writing 2
SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology 4.5 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
      CHL CHL elective 1

Major Courses

4 credits

Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
CHL 400* Fieldwork 2
CHL 401 Capstone 2
EEA Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy 3

Additional General Courses: Selected Concentration(s)

Students interested in applying to an Occupational Therapy program pick two of the following concentrations. All other Pre-Health Professional students will pick one concentration (due to different number of required science courses).

Public Health Concentration

18 credits

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
      BUS 470 Issues & Policies in Public Health 3
      CHL 353 Community Engagement & Social Change* 3
      CHL 251 Environmental Risk Factors for Disease 3
      MAT 410 Advanced Statistics in Public Health 3
      CHL 355 Health Program Planning & Evaluation 3

Human Services Concentration

18 credits

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
PSYC 1120 Human Growth & Development 4.5 PSY 200 Human Development 3
      CHL 266 Social Policy & Human Services 3
SOCI 2160 Marital and Family Relationships 4.5 CHL 245 Family Dynamics 1
      EEA 210 American Poverty & Healthcare 3
      CHL 252 Information and Referral 2
      CHL 249 Crisis Intervention 1
CRIM 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice 4.5 CHL 253 Understanding Criminal Justice System 2
      CHL 353* Community Engagement & Social Change 3

Gerontology Concentration

18 credits

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
SOCI 2110 Intro to Gerontology 4.5 GEN 220 Gerontology 2
      CHL 241 Programs, Services & Policies in Aging 3
      EEA 205 Death and Dying 3
      CHL 330 Health & Physical Aspects of Aging 3
      CHL 333 Psychological & Social Aspects of Aging 3
      CHL 334 Managing Care of the Older Adult 3
      CHL 335 Seminar in Gerontology 1

Women’s Health Concentration

18 credits

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course 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 and Restorative Topics for Women 1

Health Care Business Concentration

18 credits

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
      HIM 218 Data Analysis and Visualization 3
      BUS 357 Healthcare Accounting & Financial Mgmt 4
      BUS 262 Business Communications & Marketing 3
      BUS 375 Concepts of Leadership 2

Students select two of the following electives:

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
      BUS 470 Issues & Policies in Public Health 3
      BUS 420 Long Term Care Management 3
BSAD 1100 Business Law I 4.5 HIM 360 Compliance & Legal Applications 3
      BUS 318 Human Resources and Organizational Behavior 3
      BUS 425 Project Design and Management 3
      BUS 335 Managing Health Care Departments 3
      HIM 333 Classification Systems & Reimbursement Methodologies 3
      BUS 411 Operations and Quality Management 3

*Designated service course

Additional General Courses: Selected Pre-Health Professional Concentration(s)

Students will complete required and elective courses specific to their area of interest.

Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental

54 credits – Students selecting this option will pick 1 concentration above

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
BIOS 1010 General Biology 6 BIO 110 Fundamentals of Biology I 4
BIOS 111, BIOS 1121, and BIOS 1130 Biology I, II, and III 15 BIO 110 and BIO 111 Fundamentals of Biology I and II 8
CHEM 1212 or CHEM 1010 General Chemistry I or College Chemistry 6 CHM 150 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II 6 CHM 151 General Chemistry II 4
BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 6 BIO 211 Human Anatomy 4
BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 6 BIO 213 Human Physiology 4
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry 6 CHM 240 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry II 6 CHM 241 Organic Chemistry II 4
PHYS 110A, PHYS 110B, and PHYS 110C Principles of Physics IA, IB, and IC 7.5 PHY 200 Physics I 4
PHYS 111A, PHYS 111B, PHYS 111C Principles of Physics IIA, IIB, and IIC 7.5 PHY 205 Physics II 4
      CHM 270 Biochemistry 4
        Total Required Credits 43
Students select 11 credit hours from the following courses:
BIOS 2150 Microbiology 6 BIO 211 Microbiology 4
      BIO 300 Immunology 2
      BIO 301 Kinesiology 3
BIOS 2050 Genetics 4.5 BIO 310 Genetics 3
MATH 2410 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 7.5 MAT 140 Calculus 4
PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development 4.5 PSY 200 Human Development 3
      PTA 106 Introduction to Physical Therapy 2
ECON 1050 Survey of Economics 4.5 BUS 121 Economics 3
      GEN 300 Research Methods for Health & Social Sciences 3
      EEA,HUM,ICC Health Care Core Varies
      CHL Community Health electives Varies
      PSY Psychology electives Varies
      GEN,MAT General Education Electives Varies
      CHL Community Health electives Varies
      PSY Psychology electives Varies
      GEN,MAT General Education Electives Varies

Pre-Pharmacy

54 credits – Students selecting this option will pick 1 concentration above

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
BIOS 1010 General Biology 6 BIO 110 Fundamentals of Biology I 4
CHEM 1212 or CHEM 1010 General Chemistry I or College Chemistry 6 CHM 150 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II 6 CHM 151 General Chemistry II 4
BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 6 BIO 211 Human Anatomy 4
BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 6 BIO 213 Human Physiology 4
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry 6 CHM 240 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry II 6 CHM 241 Organic Chemistry II 4
PHYS 110A, PHYS 110B, and PHYS 110C Principles of Physics IA, IB, and IC 7.5 PHY 200 Physics I 4
MATH 2410 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 7.5 MAT 140 Calculus 4
        Total Required Credits 36
Students select 18 credit hours from the following courses:
      BIO 111 Fundamentals of Biology II 4
BIOS 2150 Microbiology 6 BIO 211 Microbiology 4
Students select 11 credit hours from the following courses:
      BIO 300 Immunology 2
      BIO 301 Kinesiology 3
BIOS 2050 Genetics 4.5 BIO 310 Genetics 3
      CHM 270 Biochemistry 4
PHYS 111A, PHYS 111B, and PHYS 11C Principles of Physics IIA, IIB, and IIC 7.5 PHY 205 Physics II 4
PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development 4.5 PSY 200 Human Development 3
      PTA 106 Introduction to Physical Therapy 2
ECON 1050 Survey of Economics 4.5 BUS 121 Economics 3
      GEN 300 Research Methods for Health & Social Sciences 3
      EEA,HUM,ICC Health Care Core Varies
      CHL Community Health electives Varies
      PSY Psychology electives Varies
      GEN,MAT General Education Electives Varies

Pre-Physical Therapy

54 credits – Students selecting this option will pick 1 concentration above

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
BIOS 1010 General Biology 6 BIO 110 Fundamentals of Biology I 4
BIOS 111, BIOS 1121, and BIOS 1130 Biology I, II, and III 15 BIO 111 Fundamentals of Biology II 4
CHEM 1212 or CHEM 1010 General Chemistry I or College Chemistry 6 CHM 150 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II 6 CHM 151 General Chemistry II 4
BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 6 BIO 211 Human Anatomy 4
BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 6 BIO 213 Human Physiology 4
PHYS 110A, PHYS 110B, and PHYS 110C Principles of Physics IA, IB, and IC 7.5 PHY 200 Physics I 4
PHYS 111A, PHYS 111B, PHYS 111C Principles of Physics IIA, IIB, and IIC 7.5 PHY 205 Physics II 4
      BIO 301 Kinesiology 3
PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development 4.5 PSY 200 Human Development 3
        Total Required Credits 38
Students select 16 credit hours from the following courses:
BIOS 2150 Microbiology 6 BIO 211 Microbiology 4
      BIO 300 Immunology 2
BIOS 2050 Genetics 4.5 BIO 310 Genetics 3
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry 6 CHM 240 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry II 6 CHM 241 Organic Chemistry II 4
      CHM 270 Biochemistry 4
MATH 2410 Analytics Geometry and Calculus I 7.5 MAT 140 Calculus 4
      PTA 106 Introduction to Physical Therapy 2
ECON 1050 Survey of Economics 4.5 BUS 121 Economics 3
      GEN 300 Research Methods for Health & Social Sciences 3
      EEA,HUM, ICC Health Care Core Varies
      CHL Community Health electives Varies
      PSY Psychology electives Varies
      GEN, MAT General Education Electives Varies

Pre-Physician Assistant

54 credits – Students selecting this option will pick 1 concentration above

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
BIOS 1010 General Biology 6 BIO 110 Fundamentals of Biology I 4
BIOS 111, BIOS 1121, and BIOS 1130 Biology I, II, and III 15 BIO 111 Fundamentals of Biology II 4
CHEM 1212 or CHEM 1010 General Chemistry I or College Chemistry 6 CHM 150 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II 6 CHM 151 General Chemistry II 4
BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 6 BIO 211 Human Anatomy 4
BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 6 BIO 213 Human Physiology 4
BIOS 2150 Microbiology 6 BIO 211 Microbiology 4
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry 6 CHM 240 Organic Chemistry I 4
      CHM 270 Biochemistry 3
        Total Required Credits 35
Students select 19 credit hours from the following courses:
      BIO 300 Immunology 2
      BIO 300 Genetics 3
      BIO 301 Kinesiology 3
CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry II 6 CHM 241 Organic Chemistry II 4
MATH 2410 Analytics Geometry and Calculus I 7.5 MAT 140 Calculus 4
PHYS 110A, PHYS 110B, and PHYS 110C Principles of Physics IA, IB, and IC 7.5 PHY 200 Physics I 4
PHYS 111A, PHYS 111B, PHYS 111C Principles of Physics IIA, IIB, and IIC 7.5 PHY 205 Physics II 4
PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development 4.5 PSY 200 Human Development 3
      PTA 106 Introduction to Physical Therapy 2
ECON 1050 Survey of Economics 4.5 BUS 121 Economics 3
      GEN 300 Research Methods for Health & Social Sciences 3
      EEA,HUM,ICC Health Care Core Varies
      CHL Community Health electives Varies
      PSY Psychology electives Varies
      GEN, MAT General Education Electives Varies

Pre-Occupational Therapy

36 credits – Students selecting this option will pick 2 concentrations above

MCC Course MCC Course Hours Clarkson College Course Clarkson College Course Hours
BIOS 1010 General Biology 6 BIO 110 Fundamentals of Biology I 4
CHEM 1212 or CHEM 1010 General Chemistry I or College Chemistry 6 CHM 150 General Chemistry I 4
BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 6 BIO 211 Human Anatomy 4
BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 6 BIO 213 Human Physiology 4
PHYS 110A, PHYS 110B, and PHYS 110C Principles of Physics IA, IB, and IC 7.5 PHY 200 Physics I 4
      BIO 301 Kinesiology 3
PSYC 1120 Human Growth and Development 4.5 PSY 200 Human Development 3
        Total Required Credits 26
Students select 10 credit hours from the following courses:
BIOS 111, BIOS 1121, and BIOS 1130 Biology I, II, and III 15 BIO 111 Fundamentals of Biology II 4
BIOS 2150 Microbiology 6 BIO 211 Microbiology 4
      BIO 300 Immunology 2
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II 6 CHM 151 General Chemistry II 4
BIOS 2050 Genetics 4.5 BIO 310 Genetics 3
CHEM 2320 Organic Chemistry 6 CHM 240 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2330 Organic Chemistry II 6 CHM 241 Organic Chemistry II 4
MATH 2410 Analytics Geometry and Calculus I 7.5 MAT 140 Calculus 4
      CHM 270 Biochemistry 3
PHYS 111A, PHYS 111B, PHYS 111C Principles of Physics IIA, IIB, and IIC 7.5 PHY 205 Physics II 4
      PTA 106 Introduction to Physical Therapy 2
ECON 1050 Survey of Economics 4.5 BUS 121 Economics 3
      GEN 300 Research Methods for Health & Social Sciences 3
      EEA,HUM,ICC Health Care Core Varies
      CHL Community Health electives Varies
      PSY Psychology electives Varies
      GEN, MAT General Education Electives Varies

Total semester hours in program = 122

Service Requirement: Bachelor programs require students to complete service experiences in Intercultural Communication Core and a minimum of one program-designated service course. Service experiences must be passed successfully to pass the class.

Interprofessional Education Requirement (IPE): All programs require students to successfully pass IPE 301 before graduation.

Residency Requirement: At least 27 semester hours must be completed at Clarkson College for a Bachelor degree.

For more information, please contact
Sarah Flanagan, Director of Community Health at 402.552.6875 or flanagansarah@clarksoncollege.edu

Psychology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology: MCC to Clarkson College Option

Clarkson College has a signed articulation agreement with Metropolitan Community College (MCC). Students who complete an approved associate degree at MCC are guaranteed general admission into a corresponding baccalaureate degree program at Clarkson College.

By completing the Liberal Arts Transfer Associate in Science (LATAS) or Professional Health Studies Associate in Applied Science (PHAAS) degrees at MCC, students transfer 60 semester hours as a direct transfer package into the Bachelor of Science in degree at Clarkson College. The following degree plan outlines the courses needed to complete this degree. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree may be completed in as little as four semesters.

Preferred courses completed at MCC as part of the LATAS or PHAAS degrees.

MCC Course MCC Course Title Institution Semester Completed Grade
ENGL 1020 English Composition II MCC    
MATH 1425 Pre-Calculus Algebra MCC    
MATH 1410 Statistics MCC    
SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology MCC    
PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology MCC    
PSYC 1220 Human Growth and Development MCC    
PSYC 2350 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology MCC    
SOCI 2110 Introduction to Gerontology MCC    
CHEM 1212 General Chemistry I MCC    
CHEM 1220 General Chemistry II MCC    
BIOS 1010 General Biology MCC    
BIOS 2150 Microbiology MCC    
BIOS 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology I MCC    
BIOS 2320 Human Anatomy and Physiology II MCC    

Direct transfer package granted for completion of MCC LATAS or PHAAS degree: 60 semester hours.

Core Courses

9 semester hours

Must be taken at Clarkson College

Course Course Title Hours Institution Semester Completed Grade
ICC* Intercultural Communication 3 Clarkson College    
HUM Humanities 3 Clarkson College    
EEA 210 American Poverty and Healthcare 3 Clarkson College    

*Designated service course

General Courses

9 semester hours

Course Course Title Hours Institution Semester Completed Grade
IPE 301 Interprofessional Education 0 Clarkson College    
SOC 220 Medical Sociology 2      
GEN 251 Wellness for Healthcare Professionals 1      
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3      
PSY 200 Human Development 3      

If a student receives transfer credit for a general education or major course as part of their LATAS or PHAAS degree from MCC, additional support courses are substituted to maintain 120 total semester hours for program completion.

Major Courses

48 semester hours

Course Course Title Hours Institution Semester Completed Grade
PSY 230 Professional Seminar 3      
PSY 240 Cultural Psychology 3      
CHL 249 Crisis Intervention 1 Clarkson College    
EEA 200 Health Care Ethics 3      
EEA 205 Death and Dying 3      
EEA 215 Abnormal Psychology 3      
GEN 300 Research Methods for Health & Social Sciences 3 Clarkson College    
PSY 320 Health Psychology 3      
PSY 330* Social Psychology 3      
PSY 350 Introduction to Counseling 3      
PSY 360 Psychopharmacology, Addiction, & Substance Abuse 4      
PSY 410 Behavioral Neuroscience 3      
PSY 420 Cognitive Psychology 3      
PSY 450* Fieldwork 2 Clarkson College    
PSY 460 Capstone 2 Clarkson College    
  Support courses if needed to substitute if general education or major courses transferred from MCC: CHL 243, CHL 244, CHL 245, CHL 252, CHL 333, CHL 364, CHM 270        

*Designated service course

Total semester hours in program = 120

Service Requirement: : Bachelor programs require students to complete service experiences in Intercultural Communication Core and a minimum of one program-designated service course. Service experiences must be passed successfully to pass the class.

Interprofessional Education Requirement (IPE): All programs require students to successfully pass IPE 301 before graduation. Residency Requirement: At least 27 semester hours must be completed at Clarkson College for a Bachelor degree.

Residency Requirement: At least 27 semester hours must be completed at Clarkson College for a Bachelor degree.

For more information, please contact
Amanda Robinson, Psychology Program Administrator at 402.552.9539 (robinsonamanda@clarksoncollege.edu)

Jeri List, Director of General Education and Psychology at 402.552.6286 (listjeri@clarksoncollege.edu).

RN to BSN

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN): MCC to Clarkson College Option

Clarkson College has a signed articulation agreement with Metropolitan Community College (MCC). Students who complete an approved associate degree at MCC are guaranteed general admission into a corresponding baccalaureate degree program at Clarkson College.

By completing the Associate in Science in Nursing (ASNAS) degree at MCC, students transfer 70 semester hours as a direct transfer package into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN degree at Clarkson College. The following degree plan outlines the courses needed to complete this degree. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may be completed in as little as three semesters. Students must have an active and unencumbered license prior to acceptance at Clarkson College.

Direct transfer package granted for completion of MCC ASNAS degree: 70 semester hours.

Core Courses

9 semester hours

Must be taken at Clarkson College

Course Course Title Hours Institution Semester Completed Grade
ICC* Intercultural Communication 3 Clarkson College    
HUM Humanities 3 Clarkson College    
EAA Ethics, Empathy and Advocacy 3 Clarkson College    

*Designated service course

General Courses

9 semester hours

Course Course Title Hours Institution Semester Completed Grade
IPE 301 Interprofessional Education 0 Clarkson College    
NRS 205 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 6 Clarkson College    
MAT 310 Statistics 3      

RN to BSN Transition Courses

7 semester hours

Upon successful completion of the following courses, the student is eligible to take the remaining BSN courses.

Course Course Title Hours Institution Semester Completed Grade
NRS 349 Pathways to Success 1      
NRS 356 Concepts of Professional Practice RN-BSN 3      
NRS 357 Physical Assessment 3      

Students will receive an additional 14 validation credits upon completion of the RN to BSN transition courses.

Major Courses

12 semester hours

Course Course Title Hours Institution Semester Completed Grade
NRS 352 Evidence-Based Inquiry in Health Care RNBSN/MSN 2      
NRS 475 Leadership/Management RN-BSN/MSN 3      
NRS 481* Population Health Theory 3      
NRS 482 Capstone/Practicum RN to BSN/MSN 4      

* Designated service course

Total semester hours in program = 121

Service Requirement: Bachelor programs require students to complete service experiences in Intercultural Communication Core and a minimum of one program-designated service course. Service experiences must be passed successfully to pass the class

Interprofessional Education Requirement (IPE): All programs require students to successfully pass IPE 301 before graduation.

Residency Requirement: At least 27 semester hours must be completed at Clarkson College for a Bachelor degree.

The information in this degree plan is intended to be informational and not contractual in nature.

For more information, please contact Mary Dishman, Director of Undergraduate Nursing at 402.552.6134 or dishmanmary@clarksoncollege.edu