HSS 391 Research Project Proposal
1 Semester Hour
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of scientific research, especially for students who may be interested in pursuing a research project of their own. Students will attend research seminars, then discuss the implications of the work presented. Readings from the scientific literature may also be used to illustrate how research is presented. Discussion of potential research projects will help students evaluate and plan for the project.
HSS 395 Health Science Studies Internship
2 Semester Hours
Career-related, non-classroom work experience in a health science facility. The healthcare facility is selected by the student in consultation with the faculty supervisor. A minimum of 90 contact or work hours must be completed. Students, in consultation with the faculty supervisor, will complete a final written paper covering all aspects of the internship. Prerequisite: HSS major, junior standing, and permission of the faculty supervisor.
HSS 494 Senior Project
2 Semester Hours
Students begin a faculty approved project such as a senior thesis or research project. In this course, students propose a project question, develop a plan to resolve it, create a bibliography, and complete one chapter of writing. Class meets weekly for progress reports, discussion, critical thinking, and problem solving. Prerequisites: Health Science Studies major with all 100/200 level major requirements or permission of instructor.
HSS 495 Senior Project
2 Semester Hours
Students complete senior projects begun in HSS 494. Class meetings continue with discussion, critical thinking, and problem solving. Students also meet privately with their course advisor to review their papers or projects. The one-on-one reviews are used by the student to improve the writing, content, logic, and organization of the paper or project. Requirements include the final written paper and a formal oral public presentation summarizing the paper. Prerequisite: HSS 494 |