Students are required to complete a Capstone paper, choosing from one of three options. They may:
- Prepare a manuscript of publishable quality (e.g. a research article or a review article in journal format, or a book chapter);
- Write a proposal narrative, including an executive summary, for a major service-based research or evaluation project aimed at a specific funding agency or foundation; or
- Write a rigorous reflective paper about the practice of public health service delivery (based upon one’s practicum).
SMS Students complete a Masters Integrative Project. They may write a:
- Review Article;
- Research Proposal;
- Evaluation Proposal; or
- Health Initiative.
The SMS Handbook contains additional details about that Department’s MPH requirements.