Applied Practice Experience (APEx) & Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)

Applied Practice Experience - 1 credit

This course is an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom directly in a fieldwork experience. The student will work at an approved external site, typically a local or state health agency or a local organization under the supervision of a public health professional. If a student is able to do a placement only in his or her regular place of employment, the assignment must extend beyond or be something other than his or her regular work duties and allow application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. This course is graded as PASS/FAIL. Students should plan to regsiter for this course in the semester in which they intend to complete it.

Integrative Learning Experience - 2 credits

The Integrative Learning Experience allows the student to demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and skills of the 5 core disciplines in a Final Project similar to some aspect of practice as a public health professional. The faculty uses the Integrative Learning Experience to judge whether the student demonstrates mastery of the required MPH competencies. This course is graded as PASS/FAIL.

All MPH students must complete an Integrative Learning Experience within their chosen concentration.