School of Communication Senior Seminar (398-0-1)
Topic
Health Professions
Instructors
Kimberley Cornwell
Meeting Info
University Library 3722: Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
In this seminar, students interested in careers in the health professions will learn about professional and graduate school opportunities in pharmaceuticals, hospital/clinical, consulting, speech pathology/audiology, health communication, health insurance, and graduate work. SoC career professionals, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals will draw from their areas of expertise to guide students' exploration of these areas of interest. The course is designed as culminating experience that will help students adapt knowledge gained from coursework, internships/employment, research, personal experience, and extracurricular activities into portfolios that highlights their accomplishments, skills, and qualifications.
Registration Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to SoC undergraduate juniors and seniors.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1.Construct a dynamic portfolio of projects, career documents, research, performances, or clinical experiences representing the span and culmination of their undergraduate education. 2.Articulate knowledge of industry trends thus enabling them to demonstrate career readiness, professionalism, and to differentiate themselves from the competition. 3.Design an action plan to pursue either full time employment or graduate level education.
Teaching Method
Workshops, interactive lecture/demonstration; active learning.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: PreReq: Reserved for SoC Juniors and Seniors only.