PBHL 5950 - Senior Seminar

Goals: To synthesize the concepts and approaches from the broad field of Public Health Sciences that have been learned through prior coursework and the internship or research experience; to prepare for the next steps in the academic or career path; and to formally present one’s internship or research experience through a poster as well as an oral presentation.

Content: The first half of the course focuses on professional development and preparing to apply to graduate school or for jobs in the field. This includes resume, statement of purpose and interview preparation. The second half focuses on synthesizing what has been learned in coursework at Hamline with what the student has experienced and learned in the field during the internship or research experience. Students present their work during a poster presentation, and in an oral presentation.

Taught: Fall and Spring

Prerequisites: Senior standing. The internship or research experience should either be completed prior to enrolling in this course, or significantly underway.

Credits: 4