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Checklist for Completing the Capstone Experience (EPH680 and EPH681)
PART 1: EPH 680 (Capstone Field Experience) Complete minimum of 9 course credits in your MPH degree.
Meet with Capstone Supervisor to review student handbook, and discuss requirements and process. You’ll be assigned to a Faculty Advisor based on area of interest (Epidemiology; Health Prevention Sciences; Biostatistics; Environmental Health; Health Services Research & Policy; or MD/MPH).
Meet with Faculty Advisor to develop/approve field site, Field Experience Proposal, discuss public health significance and scope. *Submit two weeks before semester begins.
Meet with Community Partner to develop list of activities/goals/objectives and complete the Community Partner Agreement.
Submit signed Community Partner Agreement Form and Field Experience Proposal to Capstone Supervisor for approval.
Register for EPH 680 (3 credits): Capstone Field Experience.
Document hours and activities in daily time log and complete minimum of 150 contact hours. Schedule/attend Community Partner evaluation.
Submit Field Experience Final Report and Log of Hours to Community Partner for signature (report should include recommendations for projects that would benefit the agency).
Submit PDF of Field Experience Report to Capstone Supervisor two weeks prior to last day of classes. Faculty Advisor to review and assign pass/fail grade.
PART 2: SEMESTER: EPH 681 (Capstone Project)
Meet with Faculty Advisor to identify topic, approach, and scope of Capstone Project (continuation of Field Experience).
Submit outline of project to Faculty Advisor for signature/approval (outline is to include 1. working title for the project; 2. rationale and lit review; 3. design; 4. activities, materials and methods; 5. evaluation plan; 6. dissemination/anticipated outcomes). *Submit two weeks before semester begins.
Submit Capstone Project Proposal to Capstone Supervisor for approval. Register for EPH 681 (3 credits): Capstone Project.
Complete a minimum of 150 hours of Capstone Project work.
Submit PDF of Capstone Project Final Report to Capstone Supervisor two weeks before classes end. Faculty Advisor will review report and assign pass/fail grade.
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THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (EPH 680 AND 681)
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What is the Capstone?
The Capstone is a 6 credit independent MPH course requirement that consist of a Field Experience and a Project.
1. The Field Experience is 150 hours of public health real-world field work. Examples of field experience:
o Work with the Miami Dade County Health Department to understand the agency’s operations.
o Work with the (WIC) Women, Infant and Children nutrition program at Jackson Memorial Hospital to comprehend the programs offered to the community.
o Work with project Medishare in Haiti to examine the community health worker system in the Central Plateau.
2. The Project is a report illustrating a public health project that is carried out by the student following the field experience.
Examples of Projects include:
o Program Development: Design a health promotion program or intervention that could be implemented at the field experience site, including instructions, procedures, manuals and materials.
o Program Evaluation: Conducting a formal evaluation of an existing program or intervention at the field experience site to evaluate effectiveness and outcomes.
o Program Implementation: Participates in a substantive way towards the implementation of a program or intervention already planned at the field experience site.
o Research: Research the origin of a health problem identified by the field experience site; a systematic investigation including research development, testing, and evaluation.
o Health Policy/Advocacy: Develop a health policy position paper related to the mission of the field experience site, and advocate for its approval
o Other Capstone Projects could involve data analysis and reporting; survey research; community assessments and other project types.
o Prerequisite: Students must take 9 MPH credits before registering for the Capstone Experience.
The purpose of this student manual is to detail the objectives, policies, and procedures of the Capstone Experience for MPH students. MSPH students are required to fulfill EPH 699, a research thesis project, please see MSPH student project guidelines
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that while the sequence of events is structured, the timelines may vary depending on matriculation at a full-time or part-time status for each student.
A. Capstone Field Experience (EPH680)
The Capstone Field Experience is designed to provide students with real world work experience in the field of public health. This experience places students in health-related settings (local, national, and
international) to work on projects of mutual interest to both the field organization and the student. 1. Identify Interests
o Discuss public health interests and network with faculty members, MPH staff, fellow students and potential sites.
o Align your public health interests with your future career goals to determine: what population to work with and area of public health to engage in for your capstone. 2. Meet with the Capstone Manager
o Review the requirements for completing the Capstone Experience.
o Brainstorm ideas and interests, and to connect with potential Community Partners. This should be done one semester before proposed start date.
o The Capstone Manager will assign you to a Capstone Faculty Advisor. 3. Identify a Community Partner/Preceptor
o The Community Partner/Preceptor is a
public health professional in an
organization or a UM Faculty member involved in community projects where
the student will complete his/her Field Experience and will help the student
bridge the gap between training and practice.
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Role of the Community Partner/Preceptor
a. Supervises the student and signs off on community partner agreement and 150 field hours.
b. Supervises student’s tasks and activities that will meet capstone learning objectives.
c. Benefits from the student’s participation in the organization’s work.
Note: During the Field Experience, visits by the Capstone Supervisor may occur if deemed necessary or beneficial by the student, by the Community Partner or by other Graduate Programs Administration.
4. Meet with the Capstone Faculty Advisor (CFA)
o Holds a faculty appointment in the Department of Public Health Sciences or Department of Medicine (MD/MPH).
o Approves your all documents: Community Partner Agreement, Field Experience Proposal, Field Experience Report, Capstone Project Proposal and Project Report. o Establishes timelines with students for completion of capstone work.
o Maintains regular contact with the Capstone Manager and student throughout their Capstone Experience. May meet with Community Partner when needed.
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o Obtain IRB Approval, if needed. Process should be done two months before beginning your field experience or a semester before intended completion of field experience. Consult with CFA for IRB guidance. Once obtain submit copy of approval to Capstone Manager.
o Obtain approval and signature of your Field Experience Proposal.
o Obtain approval and signature from CFA and Community Partner for Community Partner Agreement.
o Submit Field Experience Proposal and Community Partner Agreement to Capstone Manager electronically.
o Register for EPH 680, Capstone Field Experience.
6. Initiate Field Experience
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Log in 150 Hours.
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Maintain regular contact with Capstone Manager and Capstone Faculty
Advisor.
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Work closely with Preceptor/Community Partner.
7. Complete Field Experience Report
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Prepare draft report and submit to CFA for approval at least 2 weeks before
classes end.
a. 5-7 pages, not including references.
b. Double spaced.
c. Title page.
d. Include: detailed description of tasks and projects completed; and
achievements and limitations of learning objectives.
e. Submit signed hour log.
8. Complete evaluations
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Student evaluation.
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B. Capstone Project (EPH681)
The Capstone Project is geared toward providing the student with an opportunity to apply public health field work, academic theory and acquired skills to community health problems. Students are encouraged to build their Capstone Experience in such a way that supports their academic and professional interests as they advance in their careers as public health professionals.
1. Identify a Project Topic and Approach
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Topic and approach for the Capstone Project must be approved by the Faculty Advisorand must maintain a broad public health context. 2. Meet with Capstone Faculty Advisor
o Draft a Capstone Project Proposal (see Appendix F)
o Determine if IRB approval is needed. Process should be done two months before beginning your field experience or a semester before intended completion of field experience. Consult with CFA for IRB guidance. If IRB is needed and obtained, submit approval to Capstone Manager.
o Obtain approval of Final Capstone Project Proposal. o Establish timelines for completing Capstone Project. 3. Meet with Capstone Manager
o Submit signed Capstone Project Proposal electronically. o Register for EPH 681.
4. Complete Capstone Project
o Complete a minimum of 150 hours of Capstone Project work
o Submit draft of Capstone Project Report to CFA at least one week before classes end. a. 10-15 pages, not including references.
b. Double spaced. c. Title Page.
d. Include any appendices. e. See attached link for examples
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APPENDICES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The appendices include all required forms, including agreements, learning objectives, guidelines
and supporting material to help guide the student, Community Partner and Capstone Faculty
Advisor through completion of the Capstone Experience.
Appendix A: Community Partner Agreement (Page 9)
Appendix B: MPH Program Competencies (Page 10)
Appendix C: Guidelines for Capstone Field Experience Proposal (Page 11-13)
Appendix D: Format of Final Field Experience Report (Page 14)
Appendix E: Community Partner Evaluation Form (Pages 15-16))
Appendix F: Proposal Form for the Capstone Project (Pages 17-18)
Appendix G: Capstone Project Final Report Format (Page 19)
Appendix H: Student Evaluation Form (Page 20)
Appendix I: Capstone Field Experience Hour Log (Page 21)
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APPENDIX A
CAPSTONE FIELD EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY PARTNER AGREEMENT
I ____________________________ (Community Partner’s Name) agree to serve as a Community
Partner to _______________________ (Student’s Name) a Master of Public Health candidate at
University of Miami. I understand that as the Community Partner, I will be expected to provide a
minimum of 150 hours of supervised experience to begin on ____________ (date). The student
will be scheduled to work ________________________ (Days of the week) for approximately
___________hours per day and that the field experience will be finished by ______________
(Date).
I agree to review the student’s objectives and to facilitate his/her accomplishment by assigning
tasks and monitoring the student’s activities which after being approved becomes the student’s
supervised experience. I further agree to provide an ongoing evaluation of the student’s
performance and professional skill during the experience and also formally at the conclusion of
the field experience. I have read the Handbook and am willing to adhere to the responsibilities
outlined.
__________________________
_________________________
Community Partner Signature
Agency Name
Faculty Advisor
_________________________
Print Name
__________________________
Title
______________________________________________
___________________
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APPENDIX B
MPH PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Master of Public Health (MPH)
The Graduate Programs in Public Health requires all graduate professional public health students (MPH) to have fundamental competence in the areas of knowledge basic to public health. Each MPH student is required to complete a series of required competency-based core courses, a practice experience and a culminating project.
Upon completion of the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, all graduates will be able to: • Advance and promote the implementation of evidence-based public health practice
• Identify , understand and promote ethical choices, strong values and professionalism in public health practice
• Apply statistical reasoning and quantitative methods for the purpose of analyzing public health data and participating in population-based research
• Explain the role of multi-level occupational and environmental conditions which directly or indirectly impact the health of individuals, communities and populations
• Apply epidemiologic methods to the measurement and study of population health and the prevention of infectious and chronic disease
• Examine the main components and issues of the organization, financing and delivery of health services and public health systems
• Identify social and behavioral concepts, models and theories that form the foundation of health promotion and disease prevention
• Recognize sociocultural factors that promote and inhibit health in vulnerable and underserved populations
• Apply skills and knowledge, and exhibit leadership in public health settings through planned and supervised experiences related to professional career objectives
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APPENDIX C
GUIDELINES & EXAMPLES FOR CAPSTONE FIELD EXPERIENCE PROPOSAL
The Capstone Field Experience Proposal is a one-page document written prior to meeting with the Capstone Faculty Advisor and beginning the Field Experience. This proposal is submitted to the Capstone Supervisor along with the signed Community Partner Agreement. The student and the Community Partner then ascertain the type of activities that the agency will be able to provide for the student to meet their objectives. This document serves as an overview of how the student will gain an understanding of a public health agency, its programs, the population it serves, and potential projects. Below is the format for the Capstone Field Experience Proposal:
Introductory Paragraph
Brief description of why you chose this site; what population it serves; and the public health significance of their work.
Objectives
Example 1. By completion of the field experience the student will be able to describe the organization and
operations of the agency; describe the services provided, population served, and the public health significance of the work.
Example 2. An example of what the student should be able to accomplish is planning, implementing and
evaluating a smoking cessation program for Hispanic employees. Sample Activities
1. Review the mission and policies governing the agency and read program manuals.
2. Participate in an orientation program that includes spending time in selected departments. Attend staff meetings, conferences, etc.
3. Schedule meetings with administrators, Community Partners and other relevant staff. 4. Gain an understanding of the population and communities served
5. Identify areas of deficit or need in terms of programs/services provided 6. Collect information about smoking in the general Hispanic population.
7. Conduct a survey to determine the magnitude of the problem at this site and interest in employee participation.
8. Develop a program plan, objectives, methods and evaluation. 9. Assemble materials and equipment needed for implementation. 10. Schedule meeting and present program
11. Implement program. 12. Assess program results.
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____________________ ____________________ Faculty Advisor Signature Date
CAPSTONE FIELD EXPERIENCE PROPOSAL EXAMPLES: Example #1
Introduction
I would like to do my Capstone Field Placement with the Miami Dade County Health Department’s Office of HIV/AIDS. Specifically, my capstone field placement hours will be focused on the “Test Miami” initiative. I chose this project because of my interests in learning more about the processes of health social marketing - an important component of public health advocacy.
The agency’s Office of HIV/AIDS is the largest county HIV/AIDS health department in the state of Florida. They provide a variety of programs that range from prevention and health education to surveillance and patient care services. Many of these services are funded by federal and state revenues and grants. Because of South Florida’s diverse population, the Office of HIV/AIDS places an emphasis on reducing health
disparities in minorities; one of the main reasons for which I would like to work with this particular agency. Objectives
By completing the field placement, I will have collaborated with the Miami Dade County Health
Department’s HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator to collect, analyze, and interpret data for the “Test Miami” social marketing campaign. Recommendations for improvement will also be created, reported, and presented to the Health Department. My faculty advisor, Dr. Lisa Metsch, will also be supporting and guiding my experience.
Activities
1. Gain insight into the daily operations of a local/county public health organization 2. Observe and participate in multisectoral collaboration and cooperation
3. Observe and evaluate HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs 4. Engage in the sharing of ideas in a group setting
5. Encourage and promote the development of evidence-based and cost-effective HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs
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Example #2 Introduction
My main goal in doing my Capstone Field Experience with the UM HELC is to understand and assess the importance of this agency in Miami communities. By helping to implement a case tracking database, the impact on public health and public health economics can ultimately be measured. In turn, these outcomes can be used to inform Health Services Administration and Policy.
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During the Field Experience, I will gain an understanding of the mission and goals of the UM HELC, by observing the casework performed on behalf of underserved clients from the local community. By working with UM HELC staff, I will learn about the services provided to clients, and in turn, I will understand how this agency ultimately affects clients’ health care outcomes. By the end of the field placement, I will have contributed to UM HELC by helping to create a database for tracking all case information, including case results and the economic impact resulting from favorable case outcomes.
Activities
The following activities will serve to complete the Capstone field placement objectives:
1) Study the UM HELC handbook for incoming law students to learn about the history, mission and services offered by UM HELC.
2) Observe the activities performed by HELC students and supervising attorneys 3) Attend morning rounds to learn about case status updates and HELC operations 4) Assist with interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients
5) Gather data from closed case files in storage to fill in missing data from existing case log 6) Create a workable database which can be used to analyze UM HELC data and outcomes 7) Enter existing data into the HELC database from the firm management software (AMICUS) 8) Enter archived data from storage files into HELC
____________________ ____________________ Faculty Advisor Signature Date
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APPENDIX D
CAPSTONE FIELD EXPERIENCE FINAL REPORT
TITLE PAGE
(1) Name of the student, (2) name of the agency or organization where the field
placement was completed; and (3) the semester or semesters the placement was completed
(month/year)
AGENCY BACKGROUND AND ADMINISTRATION (2 – 3 pages)
*Agency mission and goals
*Organizational chart of agency or organization (if available)
*Description of agency budget and resources
*Target audience the agency serves
*Programs and services offered
*Method in which your community partner supervised your experience
SUMMARY OF FIELD EXPERIENCE (4 – 6 pages)
*Provide a brief description of your activities and assigned project(s)
*List learning objectives and describe the degree to which each objective was met
*Describe the contributions you made to the agency or organization
*Relate the project activities to your academic coursework
*Explain how the field experience contributed to your professional growth
*Describe what new skills, knowledge and insights were acquired during the placement
*Explain the skills or competencies you were required to use in your field experience
*Evaluate the internship; a brief reflection on your experiences both positive and negative
APPENDICES
*Community Partner Agreement
*Community Partner Evaluation
*Documentation of 150 contact hours (time logs)
*Capstone Field experience Evaluation Form
*Tangible products related to assigned field experience activities
The final report is to be double spaced and submitted in PDF format to the Capstone Supervisor.
Reports must be properly written, properly punctuated, and properly spelled. Report should be
submitted no later than the last day of classes of the current semester.
Evaluation of the report will be made by your Faculty Advisor, and the Director of Education. A
pass or fail grade will be assigned.
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CAPSTONE FIELD EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY PARTNER EVALUATION
Field experience Site ________________________
Date _______________
Student Name: Student Signature: ________________________
Community Partner Name: ______________________
Community Partner Signature: ______________________
Please read the following statements and circle the level that best describes your perception of
the student's professional skills and overall performance during this field experience. Your honest
evaluation is greatly appreciated.
KEY: 1 = Strongly Agree
3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree
4 = Disagree
2 = Agree
5 = Strongly Disagree
NA = Not Applicable
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
EVALUATION
DURING THIS FIELD EXPERIENCE THE STUDENT:
Analyzed the determinants and distribution of health problems in a population
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Interpreted health information from relevant national state or local health data basis
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Evaluated health programs through analysis of policies governing them
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Identified environmental factors which affect the health of individuals in a community
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Utilized the concepts of social/behavioral sciences to identify and solve public health problems
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Describe the agency's organization, mission, management and linkage to the community
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Demonstrated competency in their area of concentration (see learning objectives)
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operation
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Performed tasks and activities appropriate for the program 1 2 3 4 5 NA Differentiated between immediate, intermediate and long range
program objectives
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Planned, organized and implemented activities to accomplish learning objectives
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Assessed results of program and made recommendations based on public health concepts
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Utilized appropriate literature for program or project design 1 2 3 4 5 NA Produced individual projects that were beneficial to the program or
agency
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Developed materials, reports, documents that were professional and appropriate
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Demonstrated professional skills needed to enter the public health profession
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Demonstrated the ability to set goals and objectives 1 2 3 4 5 NA Accomplished necessary tasks and completed assigned work 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Organized and used time efficiently 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Accepted responsibility and fulfilled commitments to the agency 1 2 3 4 5 NA Was adaptable and worked well with agency staff and clients or
citizens served by the agency
1 2 3 4 5 NA
Presented innovative ideas in a professional manner 1 2 3 4 5 NA Demonstrated effective oral communication skills 1 2 3 4 5 NA Demonstrated their preparation to practice in the field of public health 1 2 3 4 5 NA Acted professionally with integrity and impartiality 1 2 3 4 5 NA
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CAPSTONE PROJECT PROPOSAL FORM
Student Name: ___________________________________________________ C Number:
___________________________________________________
E-mail address: ________________________________________________
Field experience Site: ___________________________________________
Community Partner Name: ____________________________________________________
Community Partner e-mail: _______________________________________________
Faculty Advisor: ________________________________________________
Capstone Project Title: ___________________________________________
Project Dates: Start _____________End ______________Semester(s) ______________
Students must submit a brief, detailed description of their proposed Capstone Project after
completing the EPH680 - Capstone Field experience. The topic and approach for the Capstone
Project will be developed by the student in collaboration with the Community Partner and
approval from the Faculty Advisor. This form must be approved/signed by the Community Partner
and Faculty Advisor. Please attach the required information listed below as an attachment and
circulate with this form for signature. Once approved, the original proposal should be sent to the
Capstone Supervisor.
Approved by (please sign):
___________________________
___________
Community Partner
Date
___________________________
___________
Faculty Advisor
Date
The attached Capstone Project proposal will include a brief statement of information for each of
the following headings:
1. Working Title
2. Rationale and Literature Review
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*how the problem/health need/ research question will be addressed
*a brief statement on how this project relates to your Field experience
goals/objectives
3. Project Design
*Brief narrative of the project procedures and the sequence in which the project
segments will be performed
*Brief narrative of each method or approach to be utilized
*Description of the target population
4. Activities, Materials and Methods
*Brief statement of the instruments and materials that will be utilized
*Brief list of activities
5. Evaluation Plan
*How the project will be evaluated
*Data analysis techniques (if applicable)
6. Dissemination/Anticipated Outcomes
*The knowledge or product expected as a result of your project
*Potential significance of the outcomes, public health relevance
*What audience is most appropriate for dissemination of the project results
IMPORTANT NOTE:
University of Miami IRB submission and approval will be necessary for
projects involving data collection and human subjects. This must be obtained before project work
begins.
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APPENDIX G
EXAMPLE CAPSTONE PROJECT FINAL REPORT FORMAT*
*Section headings will vary depending on project approach selectedTITLE PAGE: State the (1) Name of the student, (2) the title of the project report, (3) name of the agency or organization where the field experience was completed; (4) the semester or semesters the project was completed (month/year)
ABSTRACT: Summarize the report in 150 to 200 words.
TABLE OF CONTENTS: List the starting page number for each section.
SUMMARY STATEMENT: Briefly describe the field experience agency/organization, and provide an overview statement of the purpose of the project and what the project addresses.
OBJECTIVES: Provide a list of project goals and objectives, specific aims and/or research questions to be addressed by the project.
BACKGROUND: Review of relevant literature describing previous work completed on the selected topic that led to the project undertaken. Effort should be made to place the project in a theoretical model. METHODOLOGY AND PROJECT DESIGN: Include design, setting, participants, intervention (if appropriate), main outcome measures; rationale for chosen measures/design; population and sampling.
RESULTS: The product of the effort put forth in the culminating project should be articulated in detail RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSION: Detailed discussion of the results; limitations of the project should be discussed; further study or effort implied by the conclusions should be stated; dissemination of results—who is the most appropriate audience for the project.
REFERENCE LIST: List the references for all work cited throughout the document. Citation style and formatting should be consistent throughout the document.
APPENDICES: All documents such as manuals developed, promotion materials, IRB approval (if appropriate); tables, charts, graphs, timelines related to project.
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CAPSTONE FIELD EXPERIENCE STUDENT EVALUATION FORM
Please read the following statements and circle the level that best describes your experience and
overall performance during this field experience. Your honest evaluation is greatly appreciated.
KEY: 1 = Strongly Agree
3 = Neither Agree nor Disagree
4 = Disagree
2 = Agree
5 = Strongly Disagree
NA = Not Applicable
FIELD EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCES
EVALUATION
DURING THIS FIELD EXPERIENCE:
You were given an orientation to the field experience requirements 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Program learning objectives were provided 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Expectations for the field experience were provided to me by the community
partner 1 2 3 4 5 NA
The field experience assignments and activities were practical and useful 1 2 3 4 5 NA You were given support and positive reinforcement by your community
partner 1 2 3 4 5 NA
You were given adequate and appropriate feedback 1 2 3 4 5 NA You were given the opportunity to provide feedback 1 2 3 4 5 NA The field experience assignments and activities were pertinent and applicable
to my public health education 1 2 3 4 5 NA
Performed tasks and activities appropriate for the program 1 2 3 4 5 NA You had adequate access to resources to fulfill the expectations of the field
experience 1 2 3 4 5 NA
You would recommend your field experience site to other students 1 2 3 4 5 NA
1. What were the most challenging aspects of the Capstone Field experience? 2. Did you find the Capstone Experience Handbook useful?
3. At what point in the MPH program do you feel the Capstone Supervisor and Graduate Programs should start preparing students for the Capstone Experience?
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APPENDIX I
FIELD EXPERIENCE HOUR LOG
Student Name:
Preceptor:
Faculty Advisor:
Site:
Date
Activity
Number of Hours