TUC MPH Field Study Project and Site Registration

1. MPH Field Study Project and Site Registration

Through the field study, MPH students will be able to: complete a defined project(s) in an area of public health practice including core public health functions such as a needs assessment, program plan, program evaluation, policy development, educational campaign, applied research project; exhibit proficiency in at least one of the following areas: program planning, needs assessment and data gathering, program implementation, applied research, program evaluation, policy analysis, or data analysis under the guidance of an experienced preceptor; demonstrate leadership, teamwork, communication skills, and creativity in the development of a public health practice activity.

To qualify as an approved field study site, the agency/organization must: Provide public health related planning, research and/or services; have one or more staff on site with a graduate credential in public health or equivalent professional experience and education who will serve as a designated preceptor; offer opportunities for students to be exposed to a variety of organizational departments and individuals, functions and or tasks; offer opportunities for students to be exposed to a variety of organizational departments and individuals, functions and/or tasks; offer responsibilities to students that are relevant and appropriate to the their individual field study learning goals and professional development; provide necessary access to data and program materials for students to conduct their projects; have adequate organizational support for students to successfully complete field study activities; provide direct and regular supervision for students throughout the placement; provide a minimum of 200 hours of public health field work experience for dual/joint degree students and 400 hours for independent MPH students.

Existing sites may also register new MPH field study projects here.

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* 1. Please enter the name of your organization.

Company:

Director or Administrator:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP:

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Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 2. Please list the name of the individual who would serve as direct preceptor to the the student(s).

Name:

Company:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP:

Country:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

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* 3. Please indicate the position title of the preceptor.

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* 4. Please indicate the degree information and qualifications of the preceptor (e.g., their graduate credential in public health or equivalent professional experience and education).

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* 5. Please describe the project(s) and activities that you expect the student(s) to complete during the field study.

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* 6. Does this project have existing data for the student(s) to analyze?

Yes

If yes, please describe.

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* 7. Will there be an opportunity for the student(s) to collect their own data with regard to the project? In other words, will your agency provide the necessary resources required for the student to collect data (i.e. access to data and or access to target populations for surveys, interviews, focus groups, etc.)?

Yes

If yes, please describe.

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* 8. Please indicate the learning opportunities available for students with this field experience.

Program Planning and Development

Data Collection and Analysis

Educational Materials Development

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Educational Program Development

Needs Assessment

Evaluation

Statistical Analysis

Program Implementation

Strategic Planning

Community Organizing

Other (please specify)

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* 9. When can you accept student placements?

Fall (September - December)

Spring (January - May)

Summer (June - August)

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* 10. What previous academic and work related experience or skills are you seeking?

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* 11. What are the minimum qualifications for this project?

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* 12. Please indicate if there are any requirements that your organization requests students to have completed prior to beginning the field study? (Check all that apply)

Background Check

Drug Scan

Agency Orientation

Other (please specify)

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* 13. If any of the above are required, how far in advance must they be completed before the start date?

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* 14. Please indicate the type of organizational support that will be provided to the student(s) to complete their task.

Desk/Office

Clerical

Telephone

Computer

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What primary service need(s) does your organization have that the student(s) can contribute their time to during their field study experience?

Thank you for your interest in the Touro University California MPH Field Study Program. Please send any additional materials to:

Touro University California
Public Health Program
Attn: Nemesia Kelly, MPH
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Email: nemesia.kelly@tu.edu
Tel: 707-638-5827
Fax: 707-638-5871