DIRECTED STUDY IN HEALTH AND THE HUMANITIES

ENGL/HISTSCI/MEDHIST 599

Course Description

Offers students enrolled in the Health and the Humanities certificate an opportunity to conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. It allows students who have enrolled in or completed a Health and the Humanities Capstone an opportunity to go into greater depth on a topic covered in the capstone course. In consultation with a faculty member, students will design a project that builds on lessons learned or work completed as part of their capstone experience.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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