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By participating in planned and evaluated experiential, community-based learning activities, public health majors progress through a hierarchy of experiential learning competencies – beginning with exposure to community members and groups in year 1 to integration and consolidation of public health knowledge and skills in year 4.
| Year | Competency | Course, Required Hours, & Focus |
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| Year 1 | Exposure/Appreciation | PHP 221 Health Promotion Across the Life Span |
| Year 2 | Appreciation/Application | PHP 309 Health Disparities/Underserved Populations (effective fall 2020 ) |
| Year 3 | Application | PHP 310 Promoting Health/Literacy & Culturally Competence |
| Year 4 | Integration/Consolidation | PHP 422: Senior Internship Experience |
Additional academic service opportunities within the concentrations:
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- Community sites are identified, arranged, and confirmed by course faculty.
- Students may not change their placement site without course faculty approval.
- Placement sites are selected for their specific fit with the course outcomes and may not be shared between two courses. Service requirements must be met for each course (no double counting). If students enroll in 2 service-learning courses in the same semester, the service site will most likely be different for each course.
Service Courses, Semester Planning
Fulfilling service learning hours in light of other commitments can be challenging. It is recommended that students enroll in only 1 service learning course per semester.
If students enroll in more than 1 service course in the same semester, the service hour requirement for each course is required. Hours are not shared between 2 service courses.
In the PHP 422 semester of enrollment, it is recommended that students enroll in no more than 12 (ideally) or 15 (maximum) credits. Courses will need to be scheduled on days that internship is not planned or late in the afternoon or evening.
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Academic Service learning is a supervised and evaluated experience. As such, regular attendance is expected and related assignments/Students complete the service hours as scheduled with the site and student performance is considered in the assignment of the grade. In addition, service-learning related assignments and performance are graded and included in the evaluation component of the course.
Grading standards
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when assigning an overall course grade.
Grading standards
Service-learning is evaluated as a 'pass/fail' course requirement. To 'pass' a service-learning course, students must earn a grade of 'pass' for the academic service-learning requirement.
To receive a grade of 'pass' for service-learning, students will
- Adhere to the student expectations for service-learning (see preceding section)
- Complete at least 70% of the service-learning hour requirement
Termination from site
- Students who are dismissed for reasons of unprofessional conduct will receive a grade of ‘F’ and will not be assigned to another site.
- On occasion, sites may not be able to accommodate the student for the full hour requirement. In these situations, students will be assigned to another site to complete the service requirement.
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Business casual attire includes the following:
| Type of Clothing | Acceptable | Unacceptable |
|---|---|---|
General | Midriff fully covered | Ripped clothing Pajamas Clothing that may impede ability to complete assigned responsibilities See through clothing Open back tops Clothing that shows undergarments |
| Pants | Full length Capri length Worn at waist level | Jeggings/leggings (if solely worn as bottoms) Denim Sweatpants Shorts |
| Shirts | Collared polo shirts Button shirts Blouses | Clothing that shows undergarments Graphic t-shirts Halter/crop-tops Tank-tops Sweatshirts |
| Skirts/dresses | Professional Knee length or longer | Eveningwear |
| Shoes | Dress sandals Sneakers in good condition | Flip-flops Platform shoes |
Chapter 4 - Additional Opportunities
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Advising: Roles and Responsibilities
Advisor Responsibilities | Student Responsibilities |
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for academic and career advising as needed throughout the semester | Know degree requirements and remain informed about changes in the curriculum |
Schedule additional office hours as needed during the pre-registration periods | Map out a plan of action for completing degree requirements and review it with the advisor. This is important to determine what courses need to be taken in sequence, as well as which courses are only offered once every year or every other year so that opportunities to take a needed or desired course are not missed |
Provide assistance to advisees in setting both short- term and long-term educational and career objectives | Prepare, in advance, for academic and career advising meetings. Map out courses wanted and needed to take for the degree and any minors or CASs; or to meet pre-requisite course requirements for additional advanced study |
Assist advisees with schedule planning and course selection on both a long-term and short-term basis | Make and keep advising appointments |
Be informed about academic policies and procedures and changes in departmental or university curriculum requirements | Make advisor aware of any special needs or problems encountered at Syracuse University. The advisor can help with any problems that may hinder academic success and continued enrollment |
Be knowledgeable about campus academic and career support services and refer advisees to these services as needed | Provide sufficient notice (ideally 14 days) when asking the advisor to provide a recommendation |
Be knowledgeable about career opportunities and prospects in public health | |
Be knowledgeable about post-graduate training or education choices common to public health majors. And assist students in the exploration of graduate training or education options and pathways |
Provide letters of recommendation when asked and sufficient notice has been given. If advisors cannot provide a letter, the student is notified and an explanation provided |
Remove academic advising holds, UG Students (only): At the completion of the academic advising session for the upcoming semester: Submit the electronic S.C.O.R.E. card OR the Study Abroad Course Advising Form |
Advising Reports
All public health majors have a digital Advising Report posted in MySlice under “DegreeWorks”. This report is an advising tool to be used in collaboration with the academic advisor. Students review this report before the advising session to determine which courses have been used to satisfy all degree requirements and to develop a plan for future courses to discuss with your academic advisor.
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Degree honor designations are noted on your academic transcript and diploma
Degree Honors | GPA Requirement |
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| Cum laude | 3.4 |
| Magna cum laude | 3.6 |
| Summa cum laude | 3.8 |
Public Health Awards
Senior student achievements are recognized at our annual Senior Year Awards Celebration. Awards include:
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