HEA 486: Health Studies Capstone

The Health Studies Research Capstone is the students’ synthesis of learning from previous courses, which is accomplished via the completion of a Capstone project. The Capstone project is a 40-hour quality improvement project completed at the students’ place of employment. Students identify an area of interest with an opportunity for change in their professional work setting. Students conduct an assessment, complete a comprehensive literature review and develop a strategy for implementation of change. The project incorporates inter-professional collaboration and displays effective leadership, culminating in an oral and PowerPoint or poster presentation. This course requires a minimum of 40 hours of experiential time in the field. Students must meet with the Health Studies Program Coordinator at least one (1) month prior to the start of HEA 486 to have their Capstone project approved.