Information for
Students
Criteria for Supervised Field Studies
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Timing
The field experience follows the first year of academic study in public
health, which ensures that you have the knowledge of core public health
concepts and basic skills.
It is required that students have completed CHS 210, 211A and B prior
to conducting their field studies.
It is recommended that students have completed Biostatistics 100A, Epidemiology
100, Health Services 100, and 3-4 additional courses in the Department
of Community Health Sciences.
Length
The field experience consists of a minimum of 400 hours of supervised
field work. Most students choose to complete this as a full time experience
over the summer between the two years of study. It may be completed as
a part-time or full-time experience any time after the above requirements
have been fulfilled.
Registration and Units
Students receive 4-units for their field experience. To receive credit, students
enroll in CHS 400 after they have successfully completed their field work.
Site
Sites include a wide range of public health and social service organizations
and research institutions in Southern California, The State, the Nation,
and internationally. The organization should have core public health concepts
in its mission, expose students to a variety of public health disciplines,
and provide opportunities to develop a professional network. Examples
of placement sites are available.
Preceptor
The preceptor is an experienced public health professional with recognized
expertise in the student's area of interest. Generally, it is preferred
that the preceptor has an MPH or another related advanced degree. The
preceptor must demonstrate an interest in mentoring students and an understanding
of the guidance a student will need. For more detailed guidelines and
forms for preceptors, please refer to Information
for Preceptors.
Approval
Final approval of a field studies experience will be given by the Community
Health Sciences faculty member dedicated to this function; currently this
is Dr. Mike Prelip.