Applied Practice Experience
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
Paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time work to gain applied practice at one of more agencies or organizations, under the guidance of a site preceptor, for a total minimum of 120 hours. Completed during a summer or academic term.
Course-based activities
Performing a needed task for a public health agency or health care organization under the supervision of faculty. May be paid or unpaid, full-time or part-time work for a minimum total of 120 hours.
Activities linked to service learning
Experiential education connected to specific learning outcomes. Meets identified community needs and provides structured time for reflection and connection of the service to learning for a minimum of 120 hours.
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. Find opportunities posted to Carmen, Handshake and other job boards.
Search internshipsPractice 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.