Applied Practice Experience-Practicum. 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

As a requirement for the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, this course will provide students with practical experience that reinforces the academic skills and knowledge they have gained in the broad field of public health. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and exposure to the real-world scenarios they will encounter in their future public health practice. It is mandatory for all students pursuing an MPH degree to complete the Applied Practice Experience-Practicum. Students must also complete a minimum of 180 hours of applied practical experience obtained from field experiences focused on local and regional public health central problems directly relevant to the public health workforce. Must meet requirements established by the site and the applied practice experience coordinator. Prerequisites: PHEA 6001 , PHEA 6002 , PHEA 6003 , PHEA 6004 , PHEA 6005 , and PHEA 6006 .