Applied Practice Experience

About the Master of Public Health Applied Practice Experience

• All students in the Traditional and Online MPH programs are required to complete the Applied Practice Experience (APE) . 
• The APE is an integral component of professional training in public health, enabling students to observe and learn from professionals in the field. The APE also allows students to apply theoretical learning toward achievement of practical goals and skills while under the supervision of a preceptor and an APE faculty advisor.
• You can view responsibilities of students, preceptors, and APE faculty advisors or find specific APE requirements (such as Prerequisites, APE Process and Learning Objectives) in the TTUHSC MPH APE Handbook.
• A list of APE Opportunity Sites can be found here.
• Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for questions about the APE.
• For more information visit the Helpful Links or Contact Information pages.
• You can also view the TTUHSC School of Population and Public Health MPH Program Guidelines and Requirements for Graduate Students Master in Public Health Program.

Note: The information in this section is specific to the TTUHSC Julia Jones Matthews School of Population and Public Health MPH Applied Practice Experience requirement. All MPH degree students will need to complete an Applied Practice Experience to comply with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) Public Health Program accreditation requirements.