MPH 6998 01: MPH Capstone Project 1

MPH 6998 - Capstone Project 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44005,

Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

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Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Dr. Amy Lee/ Dr. Rachael Pohle-Krauza/Dr. Nicolette Powe
Instructor Professional Qualifications:
Instructor Office Location:
Instructor Office Phone: 330-325-6164
330-325-6178

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Course Description

6998. Capstone Project 1. In-depth assessment of public health competencies and preparation for the culminating community experience in MPH Capstone II. Prereq.: graduate standing; MPH 6901, MPH 6902, MPH 6903, MPH 6904, MPH 6905, and MPH 6906. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional None N/A N/A

No assigned textbook. The documents below are the competencies on which this course is based. We have selected the most important competencies and designed exercises to assess your strengths and weaknesses.

Council on Education for Public Health. Accreditation Criteria—Schools of Public Health & Public Health Programs. Available at https://ceph.org/assets/2016.Criteria.pdf Pages 15-18.
• There is one article for the article interpretation assignment. You can find it on e-reserves at https://researchguides.csuohio.edu/er.php?b=c (search by course number MPH 685; the password is 1312.
Resources to Review for Competency Assessments
It is highly suggested that you view these links for each activity that you are doing before you start.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

Additional Course Materials

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Module 1 (suggested time allotment—1 days)
8/31 Module 2 (suggested time allotment—4 days)
9/7 Module 3 (suggested time allotment—5 days
9/14 Module 4 (suggested time allotment—4 days)
9/21 Module 5 (suggested time allotment—1 days)
9/28 Module 6 (suggested time allotment—1 days)
10/5 Module 7 (suggested time allotment—4 days)
10/12 Module 8 (suggested time allotment—1 days)
10/19 Module 9 (suggested time allotment—1 days)
10/26 Module 10 (suggested time allotment—1 days)
11/2 Proposal (suggested time allotment—2 days)
11/9 Phase III: Community-based project—end project meeting—final team
11/16 Phase III: Community-based project—end project meeting—final team
11/23 Phase III: Community-based project—end project meeting—final team
11/30 Phase III: Community-based project—end project meeting—final team
12/7 Final team report/meeting summaries (team members should agree on what members should attend Zoom meeting)

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

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