PUBH 490Public Health Capstone

3 credits · Public Health · Penn State

This public health capstone course provides a culminating experience for students by integrating and applying their knowledge and skills acquired throughout their undergraduate public health education. Students will conduct a research project where they identify a research question related to a public health topic, collect appropriate primary data, analyze the data and present the findings both in writing and orally. In addition, students will lead and participate in weekly seminar discussions related to current public health topics. This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their critical thinking, research, and communication skills and prepares students for entry-level public health positions or post-baccalaureate education.