Applied Practice Experience for Global Health

GHP 945A Subject & Catalog Number

Description

All students completing a Master of Public Health degree must complete an Applied Practice Experience (“Practicum”). This required course is designed to meet this degree requirement. In the course, students will identify and complete a practicum that will be of value to their professional development and career goals. Students will also share their practicum experience with their MPH colleagues via a “peer-to-peer” joint learning experience. 
 
The course emphasizes practical skills and provides opportunities to connect with professionals and communities of practice in global health. The course sessions and networking opportunities are organized around:
 

• The global health practice experience which is undertaken throughout the academic year and for many students, provides a focus during Winter Session. For all projects, at least 120 work hours are required.
• A poster presentation to fellow students and faculty the application of theoretical and conceptual frameworks acquired at Harvard Chan within the context of the global health practice experience, as well as a written project abstract and brief self-reflection on lessons learned.

This is a year-long course worth a total of 2.5 credits (1.25 in the fall and 1.25 in the spring).

Grade Note: GHP 945 is comprised of two parts: Part A in the Fall and Part B in the Spring. The grade and 2.5 credits are only reflected on the transcript after students have completed both Part A and Part B in the spring. At the end of the Fall term, students will receive an “IP” (“In Progress”) grade in GHP 945A. When the Spring grades are posted, the student’s final grade will replace the “IP” grade on the transcript, and the transcript will reflect the full 2.5 credits.
 
Course Requirements: Course restricted to MPH-45 GH students. This is a required course.