Public Health 485

I. Course Title: Capstone Project I

II. Course Number: PBHL 485

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: HSCI 300 and STAT 200.

V. Course Description: 

Public health-related concepts and applications are integrated through systematic examination of a selected topic. The relevant literature is evaluated and used to develop a capstone project. This course is the first part of a two-semester project.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.

VI. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Select a project topic aligned with current public health practice and professional interest. 
  2. Perform literature searches to identify appropriate articles and data related to the selected topic.
  3. Evaluate literature related to the selected topic.
  4. Develop methods for the capstone project.
  5. Deliver a written and oral presentation of the related literature and capstone project methodology.

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021