MPH Capstone Project

Master of Public Health students are required to complete a Capstone project. The Capstone is an independent project in which the student demonstrates practical knowledge and acquisition of both core and track-specific MPH competencies. It is strongly recommended that the Capstone project be related to, emanate from, or culminate the efforts and work of the practicum experience. The Capstone project provides the opportunity for the student to link the theory, philosophy, and knowledge from courses with real-life observations from the practicum to develop a program, policy, or other concrete product relevant to public health in the student’s area of interest and future practice. 

The Capstone experience connects all aspects of the curriculum—seminars, lectures, course work, independent studies, projects, and direct experiences—to establish an understanding, appreciation, and working knowledge of public health practice and how the chosen areas of concentration enhance public health practice in Colorado, the nation, and the world. 

You will: 

• Complete the 2-credit MPH Capstone course (CHE686/CHBH6860) in a minimum of 60 hours. 
• Reflect on competencies acquired throughout the MPH program. 
• Complete a final paper that summarizes the Capstone project experience and describes the progression from competencies gained through coursework, practicum, and project experiences. 
• Deliver oral and poster results of the Capstone project at the UNC Research Day and the ColoradoSPH Public Health Forum.  

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