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MPH Capstone Health, Behavior and Society

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

All other MPH core requirements must be taken before or concurrently with the capstone project.

Description
The MPH Capstone is an opportunity for students to work on public health practice projects that are of particular interest to them. The goal is for students to apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a public health problem that simulates a professional practice experience.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Synthesize, integrate and apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to a public health problem that approximates a professional practice experience
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Participation
  • 25% Paper(s)
  • 25% Presentation(s)
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Registration for this 2-credit course is required during the term that an MPH student completes the capstone project (e.g., 4th term for a full-time MPH student).