GCH 8282 Thesis Practicum
This Thesis Practicum is offered in the Spring Semester of the second year of the program. In the course, the students will apply the theoretical concepts and methods and build on the conceptual framework developed in the Thesis Seminar in the Fall Semester. This course is designed to equip the students with skills and tools for planning and managing their projects around the core idea/topic related to child health that they intend to address. Students will conduct background research and apply analytical thinking to inform their approach, implementation strategy and project plans. They will conduct a thorough stakeholder analysis and complete the project plan necessary to execute their thesis and postgraduate Capstone, under the supervision of individual Thesis Advisory Committees and guidance from instructors. They will continue to advance professional skills and knowledge from others including practicum instructors, experienced practitioners, and other students.