HSCS 4450 Health Sciences Capstone (Capstone Course)

Designed to provide students interested in careers in health sciences with the opportunity to understand and learn how to develop important professional competencies as a foundation for practice. The capstone process will emphasize finding the best available current research and applying EBP principles. Furthermore, the capstone experience will involve researching an approved topic from the major core courses and to enhance knowledge and skills in that area. Students are expected to present their findings as part of the requirement for graduation during this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

HSCS 4410; Spring semester senior year (other terms with instructor permission)

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes:	How students will practice each outcome:	How student achievement of each outcome is assessed:
Students will learn how to conduct their own research, including:  searching the literature, developing a research plan, selecting subjects, and data analysis.	Writing the question Annotated bibliography Article analyses Individual meetings	Research Project
Students will learn how to read research critically and evaluate it on its merits and impact on society and the field.	Article analyses Annotated bibliography	Research Project
Students will learn how to write professionally; specifically, they will learn how to write a formal research proposal and report.	Annotated bibliography	Research Project
Students will improve their interpersonal skills by interacting with others in meaningful ways.	In-class group work Individual meetings	Research Project
Students will improve their reading and writing abilities by editing and providing peers feedback on weekly assignments.	In-class group work Article analyses	Research Project