3 semester credits

Students in the practicum have the opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the MHA program and to further develop key professional competencies. Students engage in a field experience in a select public health setting, which they align to their academic and professional goals. Supervision by an on-site preceptor is a critical component of the practicum. The on-site supervisor and the course instructor monitor and evaluate students' performance throughout the entire practicum experience. Students are required to complete 120 hours of practicum work. They must also participate in an accompanying online course and begin to develop an ePortfolio based on assigned professional development activities.