Health Science Senior Seminar (HESC 497)
Course Description
Students will use current literature in their chosen healthcare fields to write an academic paper summarizing the state of the discipline and elaborating on innovations and challenges in those fields. Students will also develop and deliver oral presentations based on these papers and their experiences in internships or original research. Time spent in class will focus on discussions about the state of the medical field, intensive editing of student papers and presentations, and development of written and oral communication skills for health care professionals. Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of an approved internship or research project
Course Objectives
This course is the capstone for the Health Science (HESC) major. Students will practice and refine their writing and speaking skills as well as reflect on their experiences at Hendrix and how they have prepared them for their future career. Students will also discuss important topics in health care, including health disparities and chronic pain. Specific course objectives include:
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