MPH Practicum
Master of Public Health students are required to complete a practicum. The practicum allows students apply the knowledge, theories, and skills learned in their courses through 150+ hours of public health fieldwork. The goal of the practicum is for the student to effectively demonstrate their public health competencies by addressing a public health issue critical to their host agency. Students are encouraged to consider their career interests and areas of interest in the field of Community Health Education when selecting a practicum site.
You will:
- Complete the 2-credit MPH Practicum (CH693/CHBH6930) in 150-300 hours.
- Apply classroom theory, knowledge, skills, and techniques to a professional work setting.
- Enhance and develop new skills needed to function as a professional in a public health setting.
- Work on a defined public health problem/issue that is salient to the host site.
- Build a personal network of professional leaders in public health.
- Explore future career decisions.
- Actively participate as a member of an interprofessional team to address a public health issue.
- Connect with local and state public health agencies and other community-based organizations.
The Colorado School of Public Health has received full accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).
Contact Us
Gunter Hall 1250 Campus Box 89
Liz Gilbert, EdD
Professor, ColoradoSPH at UNC
elizabeth.gilbert@unco.edu 970-351-2390
ColoradoSPH Office of Admissions & Student Affairs
coloradosph.admissions@cuanschutz.edu
303-724-4613
