If a student misses the minimum GPA, the student will be given one semester to achieve the 2.5 before taking the course. Students must have the minimum of a 2.5 GPA to enroll in HSV 4900 and to complete an internship. WMU provides liability insurance coverage through a fee assessed at the time of enrollment in HSV 4900. Students engaged in an internship must give evidence of having health insurance at the time of course enrollment. Students must enroll in HSV 4900 (4 credits) and attend the internship seminar.
PASCO CAPSTONE KEY PROFESSIONAL
PASCO CAPSTONE KEY HOW TO
Please watch this video about how to prepare for and apply to the capstone experience. Students completing an HSS internship integrate and apply their knowledge and abilities, as well as hone skills in preparation for employment or graduate study in a healthcare or health-related organization.
Internship in healthcare services (HSV 4900)
For students who are accepted into the WMU Audiology accelerated degree program, the clinical placements in that program serve as their capstone experience.Occasionally a student with extensive healthcare experience may decide that their future goals are best supported by completing a research project.The application process is the same for either type of capstone experience. The required course for a capstone project is HSV 4895. Students who have at least one year of paid experience in healthcare or in a health-related organization may opt to complete a capstone project at their place of work instead of an internship.Most students complete an internship as their capstone experience.