While working to complete your Associate’s degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program, you can also earn your Bachelor’s degree in Community Health through the dual degree option. PTAs may work in a variety of settings, and a degree in Community Health can help you better understand and meet the needs of a broader population. The PTA and Community Health program directors will work together as your co-advisors, creating an individualized course sequence plan that integrates courses from both programs. As part of the Community Health curriculum, students can choose from one of the concentrations in Gerontology, Human Services, Women’s Health, Public Health, or Healthcare Business to expand their understanding of a specific area of health care.
Courses | Semester Hours |
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◊ 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 |
Additional General Courses
Students will choose one of the concentration areas to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health.
Courses | Semester Hours |
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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 |
Students select 2 of the following electives:
Courses | Semester Hours |
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◊ CHL 400 - Community Health Fieldwork (concentration related) | 2 |
CHL 401 - Community Health Capstone (concentration related) | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 4 |
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Community Health: $47,000
Physical Therapist Assistant: $59,770
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020)
Community Health: 21% projected employment growth from 2018-2028
Physical Therapist Assistant: 35% projected employment growth from 2020-2030
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021)
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