SPH 547: Public Health Practice Project

SPH 547 is a three-unit project-based course where students are assigned to a team to work on a project for/with an external partner organization.

Term

In spring and fall terms.

Prerequisites

All required courses, save SPH 598, which is the last course to be taken.

workload

The expected commitment is ~ 14 hours per week/student over eight to nine weeks in spring term or ~ 10 hours per week/student over 12-13 weeks in fall term, including individual and teamwork that contributes to producing final deliverables for the organization. Teamwork may require synchronous and asynchronous and virtual meetings involving different time zones.

When to take it

Please consult with your academic advisor about when to take this course.

Spring

You may have to pay additional non-instructional fees to take SPH 547 in the spring.

Taking SPH 547 in the spring:

• If you need a full-time course load in spring.
• If you have a heavy course load in fall and are looking for a course to complete in spring.

Fall

Taking SPH 547 in the fall:

• If you plan to take an elective course in spring or summer.
• If you need a full-time courseload in fall and will fall short if you take SPH 547 in spring.
• If you plan to work full-time in spring.