The applied practice experience (APE) is an integral part of the MPH program allowing students to apply what they have learned in the classroom and apply it in a public health setting. Students work closely with the college to find an experience and then with a public health professional to gain valuable public health experience to meet educational and professional growth goals. The 120 hour experience ends with a final report and work products evaluating the APE and how students’ skills have grown.
Applied Practice Experience options
Practicum or Internship
Course-based activities
Activities linked to service learning
Experience in action
Each year, Public Health students seek out opportunities and make the most of them in the applied practice experience. Read how our students are applying what they’ve learned to experiences that inspire them.
Current opportunities
Career Services works directly with organizations at Ohio State and throughout central Ohio to match students with applied practice experience opportunities.
Practice requirements
From the planning stages and planning out your experience, to semester deadlines and what you’ll need to submit in your final report, here’s how you will fulfill the applied practice experience requirements.
Faculty and preceptor information
Important information for faculty advisors and preceptors working with MPH students, including evaluations, deadlines and submitting opportunities.
