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HLTH 6397. Public Health Capstone / Practicum. 3 Hours.

Students engage in a professional field experience conducted in an approved setting for health education within the medical community, workplace or school setting. The 300 hour practicum is facilitated under the supervision of a qualified health educator or approved preceptor. HLTH 6397 serves as a comprehensive exam component for the MPH program. Students must earn a "B" or higher in the course to be eligible for graduation.

Master of Public Health

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The Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and practices to manage the health and safety concerns of local and global communities. Students study the impact of recent public health issues, policy and procedures, and develop hands-on experience through a culminating experience such as a practicum with a public health agency.  The MPH program offers a thesis and non-thesis option for the degree.