BPH 499 - Field Experience

The Field Experience offers experience-based learning in a healthcare or public health organization. Students work in community settings in organizations delivering and planning health or public health services on jointly developed projects or assignments based on the student’s interests and the organization’s needs. Sites include state or local public health agencies, hospitals, medical practices, clinics, special problem clinics and facilities, and environmental programs and services. In addition to 120 hours of direct work at the field experience site, students complete a written product that documents their learning.

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, permission of the BSPH program.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Capstone; Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Public Health