Capstone experience

The capstone experience is an internship, research or education abroad experience allowing students to demonstrate program competencies in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health.

All students in the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) program are required to complete a capstone experience. This experience varies depending upon the student's interest area and is usually completed near the final year of the program. While students are encouraged to participate in other work, internships, research or field experience opportunities as sophomores or first-semester juniors, earning credit for the capstone requirement is limited to the student's last three semesters before completing their degree requirements. This allows the student to integrate more classroom learning during the capstone.

Capstone FAQs

Question
When can I complete the capstone experience?

Answer

Students that have completed the majority of the core public health undergraduate courses and are entering their senior year are eligible to complete the capstone internship experience.

Question
How do I find an internship?

Answer
  • Meet with a staff member at Buckeye Careers in the Office of Student Life to ensure your resume and cover letter are up to date.
  • Utilize Handshake, a comprehensive, web-based career services management platform for sourcing, engaging and hiring College of Public Health students for jobs, internships and practicum opportunities.
  • BSPH Undergraduate Career Services Carmen page. All undergraduate students in CPH will have access to this platform to search for posted opportunities.
  • Read the college student newsletter weekly.
  • Public health organization websites may list internships in their careers section.

Question
Can education abroad count for a capstone?

Answer

Students may participate in pre-approved education abroad experiences for their capstone. They should meet with an advisor well in advance to discuss which programs are pre-approved and work with the senior career counselor in the college to ensure they are meeting capstone requirements during their time abroad.

Back to top