H 419 Professionalism and Leadership in Public Health

This course is restricted to public health majors

H 419 gives you tools to explore career paths, connect with professionals and build the skills you need to succeed beyond college.

Whether you're preparing for a public health internship, applying for jobs or figuring out your strengths, this course helps you move from student to emerging public health professional.

What makes this course stand out?

Career-ready focus

Learn how to write resumes and cover letters, prepare for interviews and connect with public health organizations.

Real-world experience

Conduct a job shadow or informational interview and reflect on how it connects to your goals.

Strength-based learning

Use the CliftonStrengths framework to better understand and articulate your skills.

Leadership lens

Develop your voice as a leader through hands-on assignments and guest speakers.

Fulfills Core Education requirements

Meets Beyond OSU I and II categories for career readiness and reflection.

Why take this course?

If you are a public health major, this is a required and highly relevant class to help you prepare for your internship and career. We recommend taking H 419 one to two terms before your public health internship (H 439).

Course format

• 2 credits
• Hybrid format: Meets once weekly on campus (Fridays) with additional content and assignments online
• Includes weekly readings, discussions, guest speakers and reflection-based assignments
• Restricted to public health majors