Catalog 2021-2022 
    
    May 05, 2024  
Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PUBH 445 Professional Development and Capstone Preparation

5 credits
This course prepares students for the capstone experience and for applying for public health jobs post-graduation and beyond. Students will work on a literature review for a capstone project and the work of an organization where they will be placed. Students will also write resumes and cover letters and build confidence networking, job searching, and completing informational and job interviews.

Prerequisites: PUBH 420  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this class students will be able to:

  • Write a literature review related to their capstone project and the organization where they will be placed
  • Develop a job search plan that includes personal reflection, effective networking techniques, and job interviewing success strategies
  • Produce resumes and cover letters for positions in public health
  • Practice conflict resolution and other problem solving strategies for the workplace 

Global Outcomes
This course teaches to the global outcome of information literacy.

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50