Consider that the MPH program is a “year (or more) of change” for you as a public health professional. The Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) is an opportunity for you to demonstrate the development of public health competencies at the end of your academic program.
In addition to the Practicum, all MPH students must demonstrate this professional growth through an Integrative Learning Experience requirement, which is embedded within the Practice course for most fields of study. While each field of study may vary slightly in requirements for the Integrative Learning Experience, all students must show that they have met the competencies outlined by their field of study. This may be a final product, presentation, or a combination of both, depending on the field of study. Please refer to your curriculum guide for details.
As you embark on your ILE work, refer back to your initial self-assessment of the competencies you completed at the beginning of the program. You will be able to view this in the Field Practice section of your CareerConnect account. You will have developed these competencies and grown professionally in a variety of ways: academic coursework, your Practicum, extracurricular projects or activities, networking, and other ways. Continue to refer back to the program competencies as a practice of professional reflection as you complete your ILE and your program.