Practicum
All M.P.H. students are required to complete a practicum as part of their degree requirement, and will receive three credits for the practicum. The minimum time for a practice experience is 200 hours. However, individuals with evidence of 3 years of experience and currently employed fulltime in public health or health care setting practice would be given 80 hours credit toward the practicum. This credit would reduce the minimum practice requirement to 120 hours. Many agencies and organizations require a longer commitment of 400 hours. Practice experiences may be paid or unpaid. Placements are arranged in consultation with the student's faculty advisor of the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) Office of Public Health Practice and Outreach. The advisor reviews the student's interests, preferences, financial factors, experience and skills, and is usually able to arrange for interviews with a suitable organization directly or through another faculty member.
- Form I- Practicum Planning Form
- Form II - Practicum Scope of Work Form
- Form III - Practicum Contact Hour Log
- Form IV- Student One Month Evaluation of the Practicum Form
- Form V - Site Supervisor Evaluation of the Student’s Practicum Performance Form
- Form VI - Student Evaluation of the Practicum Form
- APPENDIX: Concentration Specific Competencies
