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Public Health Education PH

Student Experiential and Research Opportunities

The BSPH offers a number of ways for students to get involved in opportunities outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to participate in the following credit-bearing opportunities, participate in student organizations including the Public Health Undergraduate Organization, study abroad, participate in health policy related experiences through UC/DC or UC Center Sacramento, and more. 

 

Research Opportunities - PH 99/199

  • Individual or small group study focused on research
  • A faculty supervisor is required and students enroll via the EASy system; a supplemental form is required
  • 2-4 units per quarter (6-12 hours/week)
  • May be taken multiple times for lower and/or upper division major credit

 

Experiential Opportunities - PH 98/198

  • Focus on providing a group of students "hands-on" experience in the field of Public Health
  • A faculty supervisor is required and students enroll via the EASy system; a supplemental form is required
  • 1-4 units per quarter (3-12 hours/week)
  • May be taken multiple times for lower and/or upper division major credit

 

Internship Opportunities - AIP 197

  • Focus on individual student internship placements for traditional field learning
  • A faculty supervisor is required and students enroll through the Academic Internship Program
  • 4 units per quarter
  • May be taken up to 3 times but may only be used once for upper division major credit

 

Pedagogy and Learning Apprentice Opportunities - PH 195P

  • Focused on teaching methodology, provides students a chance to gain experience on a teaching team
  • A faculty member leads the teaching team and supervises the students, who are enrolled through a "hiring" process
  • 4 units per quarter (10 hours/week)
  • May be taken up to 2 times but may only be used once for upper division major credit

 

For eligibility and additional information about opportunities outside the classroom, visit our pages linked above/to the left, or: