Public Health Practicum

Catalog description

This course is intended to give the student practical experience in public health. This practicum is spent in an appropriate program, under the guidance of an administrator qualified by education and/or experience. The practicum consists of a 180-200 hours supervised practical application of previously studied theory and is completed by the student throughout a 16-week course. Development and utilization of original activities is stressed, and periodic progress reports are required. Students must secure a supervised position prior to beginning this course. Students are encouraged to consult with their academic advisor with any questions, prior to registration. This course requires an additional cost for the use of Typhon student practicum tracking software, to be purchased by the student prior to the start of the practicum. This fee will be paid directly to the Typhon group. Typhon will give the students the ability to develop a professional portfolio and access the system for 5 years. (Prerequisite: Students may take the practicum after all other CORE courses are completed).