Public Health Undergraduate Experiential Learning
The undergraduate public health experiential learning requirement can take many forms such as internships, community projects and faculty led international programs.
Course credit for a past experience?
Sorry, you can't get credit for work you did in the past.
You must arrange your internship, apply for the course, and register for credit before the term begins. Make sure you register for credit during the same term you do the work.
If you miss registration deadlines, you'll have to submit a petition and pay extra fees.
Deadlines
Deadlines for registration approval
The Learning Agreement (located in Box) must be emailed to the experiential learning coordinator by the following dates.
Fall Term 2026
The Learning Agreement is due:
August 26, 2026
11:59 p.m. PDT
Winter Term 2027
The Learning Agreement is due:
December 2, 2026
11:59 p.m. PST
Spring Term 2026
The Learning Agreement is due:
February 25, 2026
11:59 p.m. PST
Summer term 2026
The Learning Agreement is due:
May 20, 2026
11:59 p.m. PDT
(Summer Session 1 only, a final extension will be provided until June 7)
Scholarships
There is a College of Health scholarship for required Experiential Learning opportunities. Learn more at Experiential Learning Scholarship.
Undergraduate certificate in aging studies
Students earning a baccalaureate degree in any major at OSU may earn a Certificate in Aging Studies.
Certificates increase students' employability in the many professional areas related to aging. Certification in aging studies is a nationally recognized way of identifying professionals' academic study in aging.
The Certificate in Aging Studies requires 27 hours of study and includes a required core through which students study aging as an interactive process of physical, social, and psychological forces.
Visit requirements and declare the Aging Studies certificate.
Internship and job listserv
Join the Public Health internships and Jobs email list.
Internship postings
It is encouraged to also research additional sites based on your interests, your network, and use LinkedIn.
Information or questions
For more information or questions about the Public Health Undergraduate Experiential Learning program contact Karen Elliott, CHES, MS, PhD or schedule a meeting during her office hours.
Public health experiential learning spotlights
Deschutes County Health Services, Environmental Health
Public health student Andrew Eaton supported Deschutes County Health Services by developing foodborne illness investigation materials and shadowing health specialists in the field.
OSU Extension Service and SNAP-Ed
Olivia Olmstead shares her passion for health and future goals to address food insecurity in rural communities.
Thrive Umpqua
During his public health internship at Thrive Umpqua, Jeff Twibell coordinated community wellness events and built community partnerships while pursuing his BS through OSU's Ecampus program.
What you can do with a BS in Public Health
Check out these common post-graduation career paths to see what you can do during your time at Oregon State to become a competitive applicant and thrive no matter your path.