INTERNSHIP

All students in the Bachelor of Science Public Health major complete a 6 unit (250 contact hour) internship as part of the degree requirements. MEZCOPH alumni share that the internship is one of the most rewarding and valuable components of their undergraduate experience. This is a chance for students to gain professional public health experience, start networking, and determine post-graduation plans.

Internships for all semesters start on the first day of classes for that semester. Paperwork is always due 1 week before the start of the semester. See the Office of the Registrar for official start and end dates for each semester.

Below you will find the required Internship Orientation Video and the accompanying Worksheet (linked below). The required steps to get started are detailed there, and you can always ask your advisor for support, as well.

PRACTICUM & FIELD WORK

All students in the Bachelor of Arts Wellness and Health Promotion Practice major complete 6 units of practicum and 3 units of field work in public health as part of the degree requirements. MEZCOPH alumni share that the experiential learning model of combining classroom study with hands-on experience is one of the most rewarding and valuable components of their undergraduate experience. The practicum and field work provide students with the opportunity to put knowledge and skills into practice and gain the competitive edge they need to advance their career.

The required steps to get started are detailed there, and you can always ask your advisor for support, as well.