220.613.01
IH Professional Seminar Series: Developing Strategy & Skills to Pursue Professional Opportunities

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2026 - 2027
Instruction Method
In-Person
Class Time(s)
Section .01 Wednesdays 12 to 12:50 pm Section .02 Thursdays 12 to 12:50 pm
Wednesday, 12:00 - 12:50pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Rebecca Heidkamp
Contact Name
Rebecca Heidkamp
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite
No prerequisites for this course.
Enrollment Restriction
IH 1st year MSPH and MHS students only.
Description
Searching for an internship or a job can be its own job. In this course you will dedicate time to your preparations for your next professional step so that you are ready when opportunities present themselves. This term will focus on interpersonal engagement, networking skills, written and web-based materials.
Provides strategies and support to optimize interpersonal connections generally related to a job or internship search and application process. Focuses on networking and interview skills, résumés/CVs, cover letters, and building your brand in LinkedIn. Includes numerous opportunities for feedback from both peers and expert reviewers. Introduces MSPH students to the practicum requirement for their degree program. Orients IH students to communication issues specific to International Health and ties concepts to the rest of the core course series. Ties concepts to the rest of the series.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Provide a compelling narrative that communicates their strengths to accompany their résumé in the form of a cover letter aligned to an opportunity of interest.
  2. Practice different networking styles (in-person and virtual; broad-based and targeted) to prepare how to network with confidence.
  3. Develop a beginning strategy for a job or practicum search.
  4. Successfully prepare for an initial interview related to a practicum or job opportunity.
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 40% In-class Exercises
  • 20% Reflection
  • 40% Written Assignment(s)
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

There are two sections of this course to accommodate for group projects.