Hands-On Learning

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Put Your Purpose Into Practice

Gain practical experience in and outside of the classroom. Students, faculty, and alumni attest that hands-on learning is Rollins' forte.

50%

More than half of Rollins’ traditional full-time MSPH/MPH students receive the award for the academic year.

$6,000

Students earn up to $6,000 per year through the Rollins REAL program, which promotes hands-on learning.

100%

All Rollins students receive opportunities to get the hands-on experience through the Applied Practice Experience (APE) program.

How Hands-On Learning Happens at Rollins

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Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL)

Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) is a signature program funded by Rollins that offers traditional full-time MPH/MSPH students valuable opportunities to earn while they learn through applied public health experiences in real-world settings.

Applied Practice Experience (APE)

An Applied Practice Experience (APE) is a unique opportunity that enables students to apply practical skills and knowledge learned through coursework to a professional public health setting that complements the student’s interests and career goals.

Integrative Learning Experience (ILE)

An integrative learning experience requires students to integrate and apply the competencies they developed during the course of their study, applied practice experience, and related field experiences.

My Nguyen Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences MPH ’22

Bridging the Gap

“...Rollins’ emphasis on both having research and academic knowledge in applied field work appealed to me as someone who came straight from undergrad. It helped bridge the gap between like, ‘What are we really learning in classrooms and how can we actually go into the community and apply that hands-on?’ I wanted to get that experience from my MPH in order to move forward with these skills.”

My Nguyen

Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences MPH ’22

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