Public Health

This course provides students with the knowledge to understand the impact of cultural perceptions of health and illness as a component of the holistic delivery of health care. The student is expected to develop an awareness of cultural differences among patient populations needed to foster cultural sensitivity and demonstrate cultural competence toward patients with diverse values, beliefs, and feelings.

* Fulfills the PETH (Professional Ethics) Major Core requirement

This internship course provides hands-on experience for students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world healthcare settings. Topics include clinical observation, patient interaction, and collaborative healthcare practices, fostering practical skills essential for a successful career in the health sciences. Independent work at an off-campus location to apply college coursework in a professional environment to explore various career pathways and gain career related skills. Approval is required of both a Newberry College Health Science division faculty member and an onsite supervisor. If applicable, students are responsible for the cost of a criminal background check, drug test, and a TB skin test, as applicable. Subject to internship rules and regulations.

This course provides a culminating experience, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Students engage in advanced research, case studies, and hands-on projects, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the healthcare field. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical considerations, and emerging trends, preparing students for professional roles or further academic pursuits. 

This course provides the critical concepts of public health required for development of the internship course. Independent work at an off-campus location to apply college coursework in a professional environment to explore various career pathways and gain career related skills. Approval is required of both a Newberry College Health Science division faculty member and an onsite supervisor. If applicable, students are responsible for the cost of a criminal background check, drug test, and a TB skin test. Subject to internship rules and regulations.

Using scholarly inquiry, this course considers ethical principles and leadership styles applicable to public health and healthcare. Students will analyze ethical dilemmas related to public health and healthcare. Students will discuss ethical and legal circumstances across the life span in diverse socioeconomic and cultural circumstances. Students will conduct a review of various leadership models within the context of healthcare and public health environments.