1. The Applied Experience
A Requirement of the Public Health Studies Program,
An Opportunity for You.

2. What exactly is an applied experience?
Hands on public health experience
Professional development

3. PRE-APPROVED by your PHS Advisor
Official Criteria
The position must be:
At least 80 hours with one organization, PI, study, etc.
Completed within one calendar year
Public Health focused
Under the direction of a non-student supervisor (ideally with mentorship)
AND
PRE-APPROVED by your PHS Advisor

4. Where can you complete the AE?
Local
Elsewhere in the US
Abroad
Some study abroad programs may qualify, particularly Boston University Internship programs, SIT (School for International Training), and CIEE Service Learning.
As long as it abides by the official criteria for the AE

5. What work can qualify for the AE?
In a community setting
Faith-based
Non-profit
Grass roots
In a research setting
Natural OR Social Science
In a clinical setting
Medical tutorials generally do NOT qualify for the AE
Credit is not given for paid work, but paid work can still satisfy the Applied Experience (AE) requirement for the Public Health Studies (PHS) Major
You also cannot receive AE credit if you are already receiving credit for the same experience as research, independent study, etc., but it may still satisfy the requirement

6. If your position is for credit:
Discuss your idea with your PHS Advisor - gain approval, or brainstorm adjustments, other ideas
Make an appointment with Lisa Folda, Assistant Director, to enroll.
Decide if it is a credit-bearing option
If so, complete a gold “Undergraduate Research, Independent Study, Internship and Departmental Thesis form” for 1-2 credits, depending on your timeline for completion, and submit to the Registrar
READ the entire syllabus and expectations and complete the Syllabus Agreement in Blackboard
Submit your site details in Sharepoint – link in the syllabus
Submit reflections and Synthesizing Assignment per agreed upon timeline

7. If your position is not for credit:
Discuss your idea with your PHS Advisor - gain approval, or brainstorm adjustments, other ideas
Make an appointment with Lisa Folda, Assistant Director, to enroll.
Decide if it is a credit-bearing option
If not, you will be manually moved into the appropriate section in Blackboard
READ the entire syllabus and expectations and complete the Syllabus Agreement in Blackboard
Submit your site details in Sharepoint – link in the syllabus
Submit reflections and Synthesizing Assignment per agreed upon timeline

8. Where to start looking for your AE…
Established courses
Practicum in Community Health
Study Abroad
Campus Organizations
Health Leads, THREAD, SALUD…
On-Campus Resources
The PHS Weekly Announcements
Handshake
Student Employment
Center for Social Concern
Personal contacts – family friends, past employers, professors, peers

9. Keep in mind the Official Criteria
The position must be:
At least 80 hours with one organization, PI, study, etc.
Completed within one calendar year
Public Health focused
Under the direction of a non-student supervisor (ideally with mentorship)
AND
PRE-APPROVED by your PHS Advisor

10. Ready to start the conversation?
Already found a supervisor or site that you are interested in pursuing?
Ready to start the conversation?

11. How to approach a potential supervisor:
Identify your interest
Find connections through Hopkins if they exist (does the CSC or a student organization already work with them?)
Make sure the site is compatible with your schedule and transportation needs
Contact site person via telephone. If there is voic , leave a message including your name and contact number. If no response within 48 hours, try calling again.
Or, start with a well-crafted …

12. Why is email etiquette important?
Make a good first impression
Establish a professional relationship
Communicate effectively with a minimal amount of s

13. Some basic tips
Establish a work . Either use your jhu.edu account, or a professional address with your name.
Be sure to use the recipient’s correct title (Dr. , Professor, etc.).
Make the subject of your specific.
Maintain a formal and professional tone.
Keep the communication direct and concise.
Keep the message thread – it’s helpful in reminding your contact of your earlier conversations.
Use spell check, and avoid text speak and abbreviations.
Make sure any attachment is attached!

14. One example

15. Things to keep in mind during your AE

16. Remember that you are a representative of Hopkins
We ask that you:
Show up when expected
Be respectful
Maintain a positive attitude
Be proactive, and…

17. Enjoy!