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410.867.01 MSPH FIELD PLACEMENT PREPARATION

Term: 3rd term
Credits: (1 credits)
Contact: Eileen McDonald
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Prepares students to fully understand the MSPH field placement requirements, processes, and opportunities, so that they may make the most of this professional preparation opportunity.

Student Evaluation: Participation and in-class assignments
Learning Objective:

This course will prepare you to be able to do the following:

1. Describe your specific career/employment interests so that you can select a field placement that will be most suited your career trajectory.

2. Create a resume that effectively communicates your professional skills, strengths, and experiences.

3. Evaluate various job/field placement offers to determine their appropriateness and match to your career interests.

4. Review and practice interviewing and salary negotiation skills.

5. Evaluate your experience and skills related to a variety of job responsibilities common among young professionals (e.g., time management, meeting management, project management, supervision, etc.).
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 1:20
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 30
Enrollment Restriction: Restricted to MSPH students in HBS
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: emcdonal@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

410.865 and 410.866
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Pass/Fail
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