MPA 601 - Education and Research I

2.00 credits.

In the first section of a two part series, students will learn the basics of developing their culminating experience project and will identify a community service opportunity in an area of their choosing to promote community involvement, lifelong learning, and develop a deeper understanding of accessibility to care concerns within a community. Students can complete their capstones in a diverse range of settings, including clinical or hospital environments, public policy organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Students will be encouraged to apply classroom learning concepts to the clinical setting. *Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all didactic coursework. Spring semester.