APEX: Advanced Practical Experience in Public Health Seminar

1 unit

This Advanced Practical EXperience in Public Health (APEX) course bridges the gap between public health theory and skills, providing students with the practical knowledge and experience needed for real-world public health engagement. Students will enhance their skills and knowledge through activities such as community-based research, developing health interventions, assessing community health needs, and program evaluation. Students may also collaborate with community-based organizations to address public health challenges, preparing them for the realities of public health practice. APEX consists of two linked classes. A 1-credit once-a-week seminar and a 3-credit internship course consisting of at least 140 hours of work with a partner organization, institution, lab, or approved public health-related enterprise. Courses must be taken concurrently.