PHGT 512 Public Health Essay

Course Description

Master of Public Health students will write a personal reflection essay that defines public health in their own words. The essay needs to identify their interest in the field and their future goals, which will assist staff and faculty with career advising and help better prepare students for the field.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

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Rationale

The purpose of the Public Health essay is to allow the student to articulate their understanding of public health and how obtaining a Master of Public Health degree aligns with their personal calling to the field of public health. The essay will provide a framework for advising elective selection and helping students find an appropriate practicum experience.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Public Health Essay: Draft Assignment

For this assignment, the student will provide a written self-reflection of at least 1,000 words presenting a personal but professional explanation for each of the prompts outlined within the Public Health Essay Template and submit it as a draft. (CLO: A, C, D, F)

Public Health Essay: Final Assignment

For this assignment, the student will provide a written self-reflection of at least 1,000 words presenting a personal but professional explanation for each of the prompts outlined within the Public Health Essay Template and submit it as the final draft. (CLO: A, C, D, F)

Quizzes (2)

There will be 2 open-book/open-notes quizzes during the course with no set time limit. Each quiz contains 2–4 multiple-choice, multiple-answer, true/false, or essay questions. The number of permitted attempts varies between the two quizzes. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

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