Applied Learning Portfolio
Employers and program faculty stress the importance of students gaining real-world professional development experiences, which enhance their readiness for post-graduation careers and clinical education. These experiences provide a deeper grasp of key concepts beyond the classroom curriculum, aiding in goal-setting, skill development, and overall career success.
In order to demonstrate meaningful engagement in professional development, all Health Science and Health Management majors must complete the Applied Learning Portfolio prior to graduation. Students will earn a total of 10 points across the categories in the table below. The Portfolio will be created in Microsoft Teams, view the tutorial video to learn how to access your portfolio. Examples of an appropriate submission can be found under the Content Library for the Course Notebook once you have logged into the Teams page.
As students work towards meeting the portfolio requirement, it's crucial to assess how these activities correlate with the learning outcomes of their degree program. Each activity mandates the inclusion of a minimum of one artifact and a written entry of approximately 250 words, explicitly demonstrating the connection between the activity and at least one (1) of the program learning outcomes listed below:
- Communication: Communicate healthcare information, in oral and written forms using appropriate media tailored to specific audiences.
- Analytic Assessment: Use healthcare information for analysis and decision making.
- Healthcare Policy and Administration: Describe the evolution of the healthcare system and roles and issues across local, national, and global health systems.
- Evidence Based Practice and Quality Improvement: Demonstrate how to connect and use data to promote, protect and assure improved health outcomes and knowledge.
- Leadership and Management: Exhibit an understanding of healthcare leadership, management, and policy.
- Health Equity and Justice: Describe social, behavioral, cultural, and environmental factors that impact health.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate a commitment to professionalism, ethics, stewardship and lifelong learning in healthcare.
Portfolio Guides
Students should review the portfolio guide associated with their degree. This guide will help students plan for the completion of portfolio activities. Please note requirements differ slightly between the degree programs.
Portfolio activities can be submitted at anytime, best practice would be to upload artifacts as soon as the event has ended. Students will make their final submission just prior to their graduation:
- Fall Graduates - November 15
- Spring Graduates - April 15
- Summer Graduates - July 15
View the Health Science applied learning portfolio requirements.
View the Health Management applied learning Portfolio requirements.
Portfolio Activities
The activities provided in this table are not an exhaustive list, activities will be added as they become available. Student should monitor their WSU Email for additional one-time activities throughout the year. Consult with your PHS faculty advisor or the Portfolio Coordinator for opportunities not included in the list.
1 Point
- Complete a literature review
- Complete an annotated bibliography
- Complete CDC-TCEO Modules
- Complete one-on-one training with CHP librarian, for database searches, Endnote, annotated bibliography, and/or literature review search – OR similar webinar training
- Participate in a WSU research study
2 Points
- Get a student mentor
- Attend Journal Club
- Shadow a healthcare provider
4 Points
- CITI Training Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
5 Points
- Present research for Journal Club
- Present research at a state conference
- Present at Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF)
- Present a scientific poster
- Complete PHS Honors Distinction
1 Point
- Become an active member of the HEALTH Student Association
- Become an active member of a pre-clinical club (Future Health Care Professionals, Pre-Dental Student Association, Pre-Med, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-PA, Pre-PT)
- Complete #WSUWeSupportU - Preventing Suicide Training
3 Points
- Be a member of Move to Include virtual book club
- Volunteer for DSI
- Be a student mentor
- Serve as a CHP Student Organization Officer
- Serve as an SGA officer
4 Points
- Participate in WSU Common Read program
- Serve as a course tutor
5 Points
- Serve as a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader
- Be a Transition Mentor
1 Point
- Attend Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF)
- Attend Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium
- Participate in a research webinar
- Complete a KS-TRAIN course
- Complete LinkedIn Learning module
3 Points
- Participate on the Autism Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Team
- Complete LASI 170 Intro to Library Research
- Complete IHI Certification
- Attend a state-level professional conference
4 Points
- Attend a national conference
- Join First Year Research Exerpeince FYRE
6 Points
- Work at least part time in a health field related to your major
- Complete CPC Certification
1 Point
- Serve at the Lord’s Dinner
- Volunteer at the Kansas Food Bank
- Participate in World AIDS Day
- Participate in an event through the WSU Community Service Board
- Participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
- Volunteer with Positive Directions
- Support the Parkinson’s Walk
- Attend a Diversity Lecture Series event
- Attend Gender Diversity training
2 Points
3 Points
- Become a member in a local health coalition
5 Points
- Become a DEI Ambassador
- Become a Prevention Ambassador
- Become a Sedgwick County Health Department Ambassador
Health Science Majors Only*:
Required Fourth Year Shocker Career Accelerator Portfolio Activities
- Mock interview
- LinkedIn update
- Formal resume review
*(Health Management majors complete these as part of their practicum prep)
1 Point
- Join Kansas Association of Health Care Executives (KAHCE), Medical Group Management Association (MGMA Kansas) or Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA)
- Join American College of Healthcare Executives, American Public Health Association (APHA) or American Society on Aging (ASA)
- Attend a professional mixer
- Complete job search skills training
3 Points
- Participate in TeamSTEPPS
- Participate in Friday Night at the ER
- Participate in CHP IPE simulation activity
- Get a professional mentor
5 Points
- Serve as an officer for a professional organization
- Participate on a CLARION competition team
- Attend WSU Immersive Leadership Institute