The Applied Practice Experience (APE)

The applied practice experience (APE) is a graduation requirements for all two-year MPH students. The APE meets Council on Education for Public Health guidelines for applied public health practice and is required by all students completing their MPH at an accredited school or program. The APE provides a robust opportunity for the application of public health knowledge and skills, exposing students to real-world challenges and application of what they have learned in class. Students work with local, national and international organizations and often describe this time as seminal experiences, not just in their education, but in their life journeys. This Public Health Practice experiences typically occur in the summer after students' first year. They can take the form of a summer internship but can also be a volunteer or other placement with a community organization. These experiences are carefully planned and supported by the Career Management Center and the Office of Community & Practice (OC&P). Students may apply for funding assistance for unpaid internships from the Downs Fellowship, Stolwijk Fellowship and many other funds through the school in the spring prior to their internship.

*APE info session prerequisite