PH 490 - Capstone I: Practicum & Senior Project

6 credit(s)
Combines field-based learning with development of a related senior project. Students will complete a 100 hour practicum in an approved placement under the supervision of an agency staff member in consultation with a Public Health faculty member, providing opportunity for integration of theoretical and applied learning in a community setting. Students will complete a learning agreement to guide their individualized learning experiences. Students will meet with the instructor and other public health students in a weekly seminar setting to discuss their work in the field placement, as well as assignments and readings intended to enhance the practicum experience. In addition, this course will assist students in selecting an area of focus related to the practicum to define their senior project, to complete a literature review, and to develop a proposal or methodology for the project. This course is required of all public health majors in their final year.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Civic Engagement.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, declared Public Health major, PH 200, PH 352W.