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Public Health Capstone

Summer 2025 > Health Sciences > PUBH.4100 > 031

Course No: PUBH.4100-031; SIS Class Nbr: 1766; SIS Term: 3440
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This capstone is the culminating experience for all students in the BS in public health that allows students to integrate, synthesize and apply the knowledge of public health gained throughout their undergraduate program. This course fulfills the critical thinking and problem-solving essential learning outcome for the core curriculum. It can be structured as a cumulative, integrative and scholarly experience or an applied experience or inquiry project. Each student will craft an experience that is appropriate for his /her professional goals and aspirations. A work experience is a required component of this course. Work experiences must be directly related to the student's major field of study and an integral component of the curriculum. Projects may include internships, research papers, honors theses, or other appropriate activities that apply a range of public health competencies and skills. Students create a portfolio of work and/or research poster for the experience demonstrating proficiency in the domains of public health.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: PUBH.4010 Sr. Seminar in Public Health.
  • Credits: 6; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Ann-Marie Matteucci
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Summer: May 19 to Aug 10
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $2310 | Pay as little as $1172.50/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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