Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)
ILE Foundation Course – GPH 744 / 748
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ILE Project Course GPH 751 / GPH 752 / GPH 753
The Integrative Learning Experience (ILE) is the 24-week culmination of the Master in Public Health Program. The ILE comprises two courses to be completed in the final phase of the program:
- The first course is the GPH 744, a 1-credit or GPH 748, a 0-credit ILE planning course
- The second course is one of three tracks:
- GPH 751 – Advanced Policy Analysis
- GPH 752 – Advanced Research Methods
- GPH 753 – Advanced Program Evaluation
ILE outcomes include a final paper and an oral presentation. The ILE is a requirement for graduation, therefore, there are no waivers.
ILE Foundation Course
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Prior to GPH 744 / 748 enrollment, students will receive the ILE Intent Form. Once completed, students will be assigned a Faculty Mentor who aligns with their approved track. Once enrolled in the ILE Foundation Course, students will work with their Faculty Mentor to develop a proposal for the student’s ILE project course (GPH 751, 752, or 753). Upon successful completion of the ILE Foundation Course, the student will be granted approval to register for the 3-credit ILE project course (GPH 751, 752, or 753). |
ILE Project GPH 751 / GPH 752 / GPH 753
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ADVANCED POLICY ANALYSIS |
Advanced Policy Analysis offers the opportunity for students to develop and complete their own analysis of a public health issue that intersects with government actions. |
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Expectations |
Students will have a solid foundation in policy analysis. |
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Requirements |
Students must have an existing policy in mind to analyze. |
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ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS |
Advanced Research Methods offers the opportunity for students to develop and complete their own focused research study. |
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Expectations |
Students will have successfully passed GPH 719, Research Methods. |
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Requirements |
Students must have access to raw datasets that includes variables at the individual participant level. |
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ADVANCED PROGRAM EVALUATION |
Advanced Program Evaluation offers the opportunity for students to collaborate with a public health site to conduct a program evaluation for one of their initiatives. |
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Expectations |
Students will have successfully passed GPH 738, Program Planning and Evaluation. |
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Requirements |
Students must have approval from the organization at which the program exists. |
Explore Previous ILE Projects Here
For additional information, contact Assistant Director for Thesis Advising, Dr. Courtni Jeffers cjeffers1@une.edu.
