Pharmacy Co-Curricular Activities Courses

CCA300 Self-Awareness and Personal Development

[0–0, 0 cr.]

This co-curricular course introduces first-year professional pharmacy students to foundational concepts of self-awareness and personal development as essential components of professional identity formation. Students engage in structured co-curricular activities designed to enhance insight into personal values, strengths, limitations, and behaviors. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice, goal setting, resilience, time management, and ethical awareness. Through guided reflection and portfolio documentation, students begin to cultivate habits of lifelong learning and self-assessment. Activities are conducted outside the formal curriculum and require multiple exposures to support progressive skill development. Successful completion requires documentation of required activities and reflective entries demonstrating growth. This is a non-credit course graded on a P/NP basis.

Co-requisite: Professional Year 1 status

CCA400 Advocacy and Cultural and Structural Humility

[0–0, 0 cr.]

This co-curricular course builds on foundational self-awareness by engaging second-year professional pharmacy students in activities that promote patient advocacy and the development of cultural and structural humility. Students participate in experiences that enhance understanding of social determinants of health, health disparities, and the role of pharmacists in advancing equitable care. Emphasis is placed on developing respectful, inclusive attitudes and the ability to navigate diverse patient populations and healthcare systems. Through reflective exercises and portfolio updates, students critically examine their biases, assumptions, and responsibilities as advocates for patients and communities. Activities occur outside the classroom and require sustained engagement to achieve competency. Completion of required activities and reflective documentation is mandatory for progression. This is a non-credit course graded on a P/NP basis.

Co-requisite: Professional Year 2 status

Pre-requisite: CCA300

CCA500 Interprofessional Collaboration and Communication

[0–0, 0 cr.]

This co-curricular course prepares third-year professional pharmacy students to effectively collaborate and communicate within interprofessional healthcare teams. Students engage in co-curricular activities that emphasize teamwork, role clarification, conflict management, and patient-centered communication across disciplines. Experiences are designed to strengthen verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills in diverse healthcare settings. Students will reflect on their evolving roles within teams and their contributions to collaborative practice through structured portfolio entries. These activities complement experiential learning and require repeated engagement to build proficiency. Successful completion is contingent upon fulfillment of required activities and reflective assessments. This is a non-credit course graded on a P/NP basis.

Co-requisite: Professional Year 3 status

Pre-requisite: CCA300 and CCA400

CCA600 Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, and Leadership

[0–0, 0 cr.]

This advanced co-curricular course focuses on the development of emotional intelligence, leadership capacity, and conflict resolution skills in fourth-year professional pharmacy students. Students participate in activities that enhance self-regulation, empathy, decision-making, and the ability to lead within complex healthcare environments. Emphasis is placed on navigating interpersonal challenges, managing conflict constructively, and demonstrating professional accountability. Through reflective portfolio submissions, students assess their readiness to transition into professional practice and continue evolving their professional identity. Completion of all required components and reflective documentation is necessary for progression. This is a non-credit course graded on a P/NP basis.

Co-requisite: Professional Year 4 status

Pre-requisite: CCA300, CCA400, CCA500