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George Mason University
   
2016-2017 University Catalog
George Mason University
   
 
 
 
2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

GCH 498 - Global and Community Health Internship

Credits: 3 or 6
Repeatable within Degree for Credit
Offered by Global and Community Health  
Provides advanced students with the opportunity to apply community health knowledge while working under the supervision of a community preceptor in a local health organization. Students submit an application to the GCH internship coordinator the semester prior to enrollment for review. Students who have demonstrated academic excellence will receive priority internship placement.

Prerequisite(s): GCH 497 with a grade of B or better.
Notes: A criminal background check and proof of vaccination status may be required of students prior to beginning an internship. This course provides experiential learning in a community health organization under the direction of a faculty advisor and a preceptor in the community health organization. Students are expected to understand the roles and functions of the community health organization and complete a project approved by the faculty advisor and the preceptor.

Schedule Type: INT
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 2
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 3-18
Grading: Satisfactory/No Credit
When Offered: Spring, Summer