Public Health Practicum and Preceptorship Information for MPH and DrPH Students
The MPH Practicum or DrPH Preceptorship provides essential real-world experience and is required for degree completion.
Course: PUBH 7790/9790
Practicums and preceptorships are completed for academic credit.
Requirements:
- Students must be in their final semester of the MPH of DrPH program and have completed all major core courses.
Informational Meetings
It is required that you attend at least one practicum/preceptorship meeting. These meetings are held every Fall and Spring semester; you should attend a meeting two semesters before you plan to complete your practicum or preceptorship.
Approval Process
- Secure your practicum/preceptorship site
- Complete your application via Handshake
- Complete the Override Request form sent to you by your academic advisor
Important Links:
Practicum Handbook
Preceptorship Handbook
JPHCOPH Community Partners
Link to Handshake Video Tutorial
Handshake Overview of Process
For More Information:
Dr. Dziyana Nazaruk
Associate Professor of Public Health
Internship Practice Liaison
How to Find a Practicum or Preceptorship
Community Partners
JPHCOPH provides students with a list of community partners that we work with to provide practicum and preceptorship opportunities.
Networking
Forming connections with your peers, faculty, and others in your desired field can help you when searching for a practicum or preceptorship opportunity.
College and University Resources
Georgia Southern University and Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health provide students with the resources to locate and acquire internships. Visit the Office of Career and Professional Development and look for emails from Dr. Nazaruk or the Office of Practice and Research for opportunities.
Job Search Sites
Try using Handshake and Career Shift to locate a practicum or preceptorship opportunity. These sites are sponsored by the Office of Career and Professional Development.
Last updated: 2/22/2024