{"id":61,"date":"2015-10-08T20:01:06","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T20:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cehhs-publichealth.utdev1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:26:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:26:36","slug":"apex","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/current-students\/apex\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Practice Experience (APEx)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">MPH students complete an Applied Practice Experience (similar to an internship) to apply classroom learning, develop practical skills, and demonstrate public health competency attainment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2064 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2020\/07\/studentreserachthumbnail-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2020\/07\/studentreserachthumbnail-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2020\/07\/studentreserachthumbnail-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2020\/07\/studentreserachthumbnail-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2020\/07\/studentreserachthumbnail.jpg 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The Applied Practice Experience (APEx) is a <u>240-hour (minimum)<\/u> work experience enabling graduate students to develop and demonstrate public health competencies while contributing to projects that benefit the organization.<\/p>\n<p>The Applied Practice Experience site is selected by students based on their career and educational goals. The Applied Practice Experience typically occurs during the last semester in order to serve as a springboard for the MPH graduates&#8217; next steps. <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX2 SCXW149870389\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\">The <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX2 SCXW149870389\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\">university\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/career.utk.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Career Development &amp; Academic Exploration<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX2 SCXW149870389\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\">provides extensive job search and career resources for students<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX2 SCXW149870389\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\"> and alumni<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackChangeTextInsertion TrackedChange BCX2 SCXW149870389\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX2 SCXW149870389\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Applied Practice Experience contributes an important professional preparation dimension to the MPH program. MPH candidates have the opportunity to actively integrate theory and concepts with practical experience in a variety of locations and settings. Graduate students have competed successfully for placements in highly visible settings, including federal agencies. The involvement of practicing health professionals in the education of MPH students is a recognized strength of the MPH program. <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/apex_action\/\">See examples of APEx in Action<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty are dedicated to public health outreach and strongly believe in the value of experiential-based graduate education. Through the individualized Applied Practice Experience, students benefit by developing their skills and competencies outside the classroom setting; and the precepting agencies receive the benefits of the interns&#8217; enthusiasm, knowledge, and expanding skills.<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Applied Practice Experience Information and Forms<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/09\/doc_APExGuidelines-Preceptors.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APEx Guidelines for Preceptors<\/a> (.pdf) &#8211; <strong>\u00a0<\/strong>An overview of the requirements and preceptor responsibilities for the Applied Practice Experience.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/09\/doc_APExGuidelines-Students.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APEx Guidelines for Students<\/a> (.pdf) &#8211; An overview of the requirements, student responsibilities, and deliverables for the Applied Practice Experience.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/09\/doc_apex_handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APEx Handbook<\/a> (.pdf)\u2014A detailed list of responsibilities for the student, university, and field site.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/06\/doc-APEx-Learning-Agreement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning Agreement<\/a> &#8211; Students must complete this agreement with their preceptor before registering for PUBH 587 and beginning APEx contract hours. This agreement serves as confirmation of a student\u2019s APEx placement. (<a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2023\/08\/doc-APEx-Learning-Agreement-Example.pdf\">Example Form<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/09\/doc_MPHCompetencies.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MPH Competencies<\/a> (.pdf) &#8211; Appropriate intern projects must demonstrate at least five public health competencies (three foundational and two concentration) and result in at least two products that are useful to the field site.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Futk.co1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_b1uF5KWZc8RaMR0&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cwsmith12%40utk.edu%7C8608ddb2496a4554eb7108da8d22f419%7C515813d9717d45dd9eca9aa19c09d6f9%7C0%7C0%7C637977478505327138%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=O5sSMSuDGxuUePaJ1%2Bnz7f4YuneNqlQwQgASgj5JbvY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Request\u00a0Form<\/a> \u2014 Students must complete this request with an updated resume at least 4-5 months prior to the start of the Applied Practice Experience. <a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2015\/10\/doc_PH-10-RecommendedResumeFormat.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Suggested resume format <\/a>(.pdf)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/09\/doc_Finding_APEx.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tips for finding an APEx<\/a> (.pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card sunsphere tx brd-\">\n<h5 align=\"center\"><em>Are you ready to request an MPH intern for <\/em><br \/>\n<em>your organization?<\/em><\/h5>\n<p align=\"center\">Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/utk.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_2a7rwpYbqRwbtv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Field Site Application<\/a> and we will be in contact as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card river tx brd-\">\n<h5 align=\"center\"><em>Need more information?<\/em><\/h5>\n<p align=\"center\">If you would like more information about our APEx program and its requirements, please contact our internship coordinator:<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/people\/pprothero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peyton Prothero, MPH, CHES<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"box-light card buckskin tx brd-\">\n<h5 align=\"center\"><em>Kathy Darnell Ebener Public Health Intern Award<\/em><\/h5>\n<p align=\"center\">For students who demonstrate leadership in working with communities and promoting health equity.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/funding-opportunities-1\/ebener_award\/\">More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<section><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/section>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>APEx FAQ<\/h3>\n<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> What is the student deadline to confirm a field site? (Confirm is defined as having a completed learning agreement)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>Spring internships should be confirmed by December 1.<\/li>\n<li>Summer internships should be confirmed by May 1.<\/li>\n<li>Fall internships (less common) should be confirmed by August 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Who is responsible for finding the field site? <\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>The student is ultimately responsible. The APEx coordinator and faculty advisors will support the intern by providing a list of past field sites and sharing contacts of prospective sites. However, it is the student\u2019s responsibility to contact the field site and secure a placement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> How does a student find a field site?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Students can request a list of past field sites and current partnerships from the APEx coordinator. Students are encouraged to seek out a variety of opportunities as there are multiple agencies that could be appropriate field sites including clinics, hospitals, non-profits, schools, government contractors, consulting firms, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> When can students complete their Applied Practice Experience?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Students complete their APEx in the final or second to final semester prior to graduation. Foundational and concentration courses should be completed so that students can use the knowledge and skills from those courses during the APEx. Final decisions on when a student can complete their APEx are made by the faculty advisor and APEx coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> When should students start planning for their Applied Practice Experience?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Attend the APEx information sessions hosted by the APEx coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> How is the Applied Practice Experience graded?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Satisfactory\/No Credit. The APEx coordinator and faculty advisor determines if a student has met requirements for a Satisfactory grade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Does the Applied Practice Experience have to be completed in one semester?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-6\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Depending on the student\u2019s schedule and availability, the Applied Practice Experience can be completed over the course of two semesters. The student should work with the APEx coordinator, their faculty advisor, and preceptor to confirm this. This will result in less hours per week (typically 8-10) to spread out the 240 required hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-7\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-7\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> What type of schedule can students expect during the Applied Practice Experience?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-7\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Work schedules are determined by the student and their preceptor. Some field sites may require interns to work within a typical work schedule (e.g., Monday \u2013 Friday between 8 and 5) while others may have the flexibility for an intern to work during the evenings or weekends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-8\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-8\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Can the Applied Practice Experience be completed remotely?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes, but this is ultimately the decision of the field site and preceptor. Some field sites may require interns to be in-person, some may prefer a hybrid schedule of in-person and remote, and others may be fully remote. Students should discuss these options when contacting field sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-9\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-9\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> The Applied Practice Experience Course (PUBH 587) automatically registers students for three credits. How do students earn six credits for the course?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-9\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Students should change the number of credits manually in myUTK. Once registered for the course, under \u2018Register for Classes\u2019 click on the tab \u2018Schedule and Options.\u2019 Next to PUBH 587, click on the course credit number (3). This will change to a text box, and six can be manually entered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-10\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-10\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Can the Applied Practice Experience be completed at a student\u2019s workplace?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-10\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>It is not recommended for students to complete their APEx at their workplace since the APEx should be a unique, new experience that applies knowledge and skills learned from the MPH program. However, students may complete the APEx at their workplace if the experience differs substantially from the student\u2019s current role and responsibilities at work. The student\u2019s preceptor must be someone other than their current supervisor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-11\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-11\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Is the Applied Practice Experience paid?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-11\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>The APEx may be compensated or uncompensated. This varies and is determined by the field site. The Department of Public Health is not involved in arranging payment for students but can assist students with finding past experiences that have been paid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-12\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-12\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> What are examples of appropriate products for an Applied Practice Experience?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-12\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Appropriate products must demonstrate at least five MPH competencies (3 foundational, 2 concentration). Products may include, but are not limited to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant proposal<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation or evaluation plan<\/li>\n<li>Process or quality improvement project<\/li>\n<li>Literature review<\/li>\n<li>Surveys or questionnaires<\/li>\n<li>Interview guide<\/li>\n<li>Policy brief<\/li>\n<li>Journal article or manuscript<\/li>\n<li>Needs assessment<\/li>\n<li>Data analysis<\/li>\n<li>Lecture or presentation<\/li>\n<li>Social media campaign or plan<\/li>\n<li>Curriculum development or implementation<\/li>\n<li>Training guide or manual<\/li>\n<li>Fact sheet or infographic<\/li>\n<li>Logic model<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-13\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-13\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Do the two products identified for the APEx need to demonstrate all five competencies?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-13\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Two products is the minimum requirement. It may take more products for a student to demonstrate five competencies (3 foundational, 2 concentration). For example, one product may demonstrate three competencies while the other demonstrates two. A student may also complete five products with each product demonstrating one competency. This is determined by the student and their preceptor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-14\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-14\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Are there examples of past student Applied Practice Experiences?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-14\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>There are examples of past student experiences on the <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/apex_action\/\">APEx in Action webpage<\/a>. For additional examples, please contact the APEx coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-15\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-15\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> How can students learn more about the Applied Practice Experience?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-15\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>The APEx coordinator hosts APEx orientations annually each fall. Additionally, students can meet with the APEx coordinator 1:1 at any time during the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-16\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-16\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> What qualifications does an individual need to serve as a preceptor?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-16\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<ul>\n<li>It is the \u2018gold standard\u2019 for preceptors to have a MPH degree or higher, but this is not required. Qualified preceptors may have graduate degrees in related fields (child and family studies, education, social work, etc.). Years of public health work experience, ideally in a supervisory position, may substitute for a graduate degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Applied Practice Experience (APEx) is a 240-hour (minimum) work experience enabling graduate students to develop and demonstrate public health [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":0,"parent":54,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-wide.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-61","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Applied Practice Experience (APEx) - Department of Public Health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/publichealth\/current-students\/apex\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Applied Practice Experience (APEx) - 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