VTPMD 6184 - Applied Practice Experience in Public Health

(CU-CEL, CU-ITL, CU-SBY)

Fall, Spring. .5-3 credits, variable. Letter grades only.

Enrollment limited to: MPH students; graduate students by permission of instructor. Students enroll for at least 3 semesters, for up to 5 credits with permission from the Applied Practice Coordinator. Full time students must register for 0.5 credits in each of the first and second semester; 3 credits in the third semester; and one credit in the final semester.

A. Baker.

This course will allow students to (a) research and connect with public health organizations, conduct an informational interview, and refine a resume and cover letter; (b) develop an Applied Practice Work Plan with a public health organization; (c) submit project deliverables; and deliver a professional portfolio that demonstrates application of public health knowledge and skills were applied via real-life, hands-on public health projects in collaboration with a public health mentor.