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Study Abroad Opportunities
Ready to see the world and expand your public health knowledge? Explore our incredible study abroad programs in Ghana and Ireland! Learn more below.
Practicum / Preceptorship
A practicum of preceptorship is required for degree completion.
The MPH Practicum or DrPH Preceptorship provides essential real-world experience and is required for degree completion.
Course: PUBH 7790/9790
Practicums and preceptorships are completed for academic credit.
Students must be in their final semester of the MPH or DrPH program and have completed all major core courses.
Informational Meetings
It is required that you attend at least one practicum/preceptorship meeting. These meetings are held every Fall and Spring semester; you should attend a meeting two semesters before you plan to complete your practicum or preceptorship.
Community Partners
JPHCOPH provides students with that we work with to provide practicum and preceptorship opportunities.
Networking
Forming connections with your peers, faculty, and others in your desired field can help you when searching for a practicum or preceptorship opportunity.
College and University Resources
精东 and Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health provide students with the resources to locate and acquire internships. Visit the and look for emails from Dr. Nazaruk or the Office of Practice and Research for opportunities.
Job Search Sites
Try using and to locate a practicum or preceptorship opportunity. These sites are .
- Secure your practicum/preceptorship site
- Complete your application via
- Complete the Override Request form sent to you by your academic advisor
Dr. Dziyana Nazaruk
Associate Professor of Public Health
Internship Practice Liaison
Student Organizations
Dean鈥檚 Student Advisory Committee (DSAC)
(Undergraduate & Graduate Students)
The provides a forum for students to have input into the management and leadership postures of the JPHCOPH.
Members are selected by the Dean based on recommendations of faculty, staff, and students.
Public Health Student Association
(Undergraduate & Graduate Students)
The Public Health Student Association (PHSA) received recognition as an 鈥渙fficial student organization鈥� from the Dean of Students at 精东 in 2007. The purpose of the PHSA is to:
- (a) promote public health interests among students at 精东
- (b) To build and sustain a strong network of graduates of the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health,
- (c) To foster strong student-faculty relationships for promoting academics, and
- (d) To engage with the surrounding community through volunteering and provision of services.
The PHSA is open to all students at 精东 who have an interest in the field of public health. Meetings are held monthly.
Maternal and Child Health Interest Group
(Undergraduate & Graduate Students)
Do you have a passion to improve health outcomes for women and children? Collaborating on research projects on MCH issues? Participating in community engagement/service and advocating for maternal and child health issues locally, regionally, statewide or internationally? Interest in joining the maternal and child health public health workforce? If so, consider becoming involved in the JPCHOPH Maternal and Child Health Interest Group (MCHIG)!
Mission:
The MCHIG was created for students and faculty to have a space to discuss MCH related topics and issues, participate in MCH research activities and get involved with community engagement/education and service. Any Georgia Southern undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in MCH is welcome to join!
Delta Omega
(Alumni)
In October 2011, JPHCOPH received an official charter to establish the Gamma Theta Chapter of Delta Omega. Founded in 1924, Delta Omega is a national honor society existing to encourage research and scholarship among graduate students of public health and to recognize attainment and achievement in the field of public health.
The Gamma Theta chapter induction of graduating students, faculty, alumni and honorary members is based on high academic standards and outstanding performance in scholarship, teaching, research and community service. For more information about Delta Omega, please visit the National Chapter鈥檚 website at .
For questions regarding the Gamma Theta Chapter, please contact the president at DeltaOmega@georgiasouthern.edu.