HLTH 440 - Capstone: Program Implementation and Evaluation

This course is designed to develop a more complete understanding and application of the skills and abilities needed by future health educators for program implementation and evaluation. A wide variety of learning activities and discussions focusing on the core competencies for entry-level health educators are employed in this capstone course. Topics presented emphasize a theoretical basis for planning, implementation, evaluation, and re-planning as an ongoing process. This course includes a planned culminating capstone project in which the student demonstrates skills and knowledge developed from his or her experiences within the Health Science program through an integrated service learning component. Students complete their Truman Portfolio in this course.

Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in HLTH 410 - Health Communication Methods or instructor permission.
Credit(s): 3