Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) and Applied Practice Experience (APE) I

Catalog description

In this course, the student begins an applied practice experience (APE) in public health, designed to broaden perspectives and support the integration of knowledge gained throughout the MPH curriculum. In collaboration with a community preceptor, the APE helps students to apply public health competencies, gain valuable work experience, and cultivate professionalism. The student will complete a total of 72 contact hours during the APE. Through case studies and research methodology, this course will allow the student to demonstrate application, integration and synthesis of foundational and concentration public health competencies. The student begins a scholarly project involving critical analysis of a public health problem using a population-based approach. The student will also begin development of a high-quality written product and two practice-based public health deliverables (to meet the needs of the APE site) that evidence public health knowledge, skills and integrative abilities. This 6-credit course includes 3.0 hours of theory and 3.0 hours of practicum.