2 credits
Students in the applied practice experience are provided with the opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout their program of study and to further develop key professional and leadership competencies. Students engage in a field experience in an approved public health setting, which they align to their professional goals. Throughout the course, students explore pertinent workplace topics including safety, sexual harassment, emotional intelligence, cultural humility, leadership traits, and social change. Supervision by an on-site preceptor is a critical component of the applied practice experience. The on-site supervisor and the course instructor monitor and evaluate students' performances throughout the applied practice experience. Students also participate in the accompanying online course and develop an ePortfolio based on five agreed-upon competencies. One of the five competencies must be related to leadership, management, and governance. Students are required to complete at least one project that is meaningful for the organization and advances public health practice. Students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of applied practice work.