Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - HSCI 897 G100

MPH Project (3)

Class Number: 2134

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    HSCI 880.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

COURSE DETAILS:

This capstone course is a core requirement of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. The course serves as an integrative learning experience (ILE) that demonstrates a synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies in public health. The capstone experience will provide students with an opportunity to work individually, in teams and at the cohort level to integrate and enhance their capabilities in 4 areas (leadership/teaming; interdisciplinarity/reflexivity; application of frameworks/systems thinking; community-based/communication). Working as a cohort, MPH students will unpack a complex health challenge and present solutions to address the challenge.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completing this course, students will demonstrate: i) integration and application of theory and selected practices to address a complex public health challenge in a team-based setting; ii) enhanced mastery of selected specialized and generalized competencies relevant to the students' career pathway; iii) readiness for transition to professional practice settings.

Grading

NOTES:

Both instuctor and the TA will engage with students and groups throughout the course to provide guidance and feedback.

Final presentations of group capstones will be held in April (date TBD) followed by a celebratory event.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students must fulfill all of the Master of Public Health requirements before taking this course.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required and recommended readings and other materials will be available online through links provided in the course syllabus and through the Canvas course container.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.