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These experiences also expand a student\u2019s professional network by connecting them with industry leaders, mentors, and potential employers, creating valuable pathways for career exploration and enhancing employment opportunities after graduation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Internships:<\/strong> In your senior year, you will complete a 200-hour internship with a community-based healthcare organization, working under the supervision of a healthcare leader and completing a professional project. Most internships are unpaid, though some paid placements are available each year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional Networking and Leadership:<\/strong> Take your learning beyond the classroom by connecting directly with healthcare leaders and organizations. You will select and join a professional healthcare leadership organization to engage in networking, industry learning, and mentoring opportunities. 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For example, you may collaborate with local partner Maji Rising to help coordinate events like the Village of Care, a community initiative that offers free healthcare, housing support, and cultural enrichment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Student Employment Opportunities:<\/strong> Spend six months or more in a career-related job so you graduate with professional experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classroom-Based Applied Learning\/Simulation:<\/strong> Practice real-world decision-making through case studies, simulation, and hands-on exercises in class. 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An advisor will help evaluate your previous coursework and show you how it applies to the Healthcare Administration BS, so you can stay on track to graduate faster.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/apply\/transfer\/resources\/\">transfer student resources<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"FAQs","identifier":"faqs","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"calls-to-action","module_background_tri_color":"red","include_header":true,"title":"","subtitle":"","buttons":[{"link":{"title":"Apply","url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/apply\/","target":"_blank"},"icon":"eagle"},{"link":{"title":"Transfer Planner","url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/apply\/transfer\/resources\/","target":"_blank"},"icon":"visit"},{"link":{"title":"Financial Aid","url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/apply\/financial-aid-scholarships-office\/","target":"_blank"},"icon":"hand-coin"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","module_background_color":"off-white","copy":"<h2>Request Info<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"ewu-slate-form\">\n        <div id=\"form_5437ef7a-fc75-4466-bb59-551ecdc3ce83\">Loading...<\/div><script>\/*<![CDATA[*\/var script = document.createElement('script'); script.async = 1; script.src = 'https:\/\/apply.ewu.edu\/register\/?id=5437ef7a-fc75-4466-bb59-551ecdc3ce83&output=embed&div=form_5437ef7a-fc75-4466-bb59-551ecdc3ce83' + ((location.search.length > 1) ? 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