MPH 6044 - Public Health Practicum I

In combination, the Public Health Practicum I course and Public Health Practicum II course provide a structured and supervised professional experience in an approved public health or community health agency or organization. The practicum provides students with a practical experience through which they have the opportunity to apply and synthesize and integrate knowledge, skills, and competencies gained through coursework in a real-world setting. Practicum I will be comprised of 120 clock hours focused on planning and initiating the implementation of a public health project that is consistent with the student’s career goals and that benefits the agency or organization they have selected for their practical experience. Enrollment in Master of Public Health (MPH) courses requires admission to the MPH program or the approval of the Coordinator of the Master of Public Health program.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: MPH 6016, MPH 6028 and MPH 6032; with a grade of “B” or better in all prerequisites.
Corequisites: MPH 6036 and MPH 6040.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to graduate students only.