Welcome to the College of Public Health!
We offer five undergraduate degrees, nine undergraduate minors, three master's degrees, a doctoral degree with three concentrations, and two dual degrees (MD/MPH and PharmD/MPH). We also offer graduate certificates - perfect for trying graduate-level courses or gaining a skillset for your resume. All programs in the college are accredited by CEPH.
| Undergraduate Majors | Undergraduate Minors | Master Degrees | Doctoral Program | Graduate Certificates |
High School Teachers
Discover our campus and programs!
- Visit Us: Tour our newly renovated College of Public Health building and enjoy interactive activities while learning about our programs!
- Visit Valleybrook: Spend the day (or part of it) with us learning hands-on and touring The Niswonger Village. Watch a video on Valleybrook here.
- Have us visit you: We'll come to you! We can provide a presentation on our programs, educational material, and a fun activity!
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Undergraduate Students
East Tennessee State University's College of Public Health offers several undergraduate bachelor’s programs to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills to succeed in the public health field. To complement their major, students can also choose from various minor programs such as: emergency/disaster response management, environmental and occupational health and safety sciences, epidemiology, global health and development (includes a Peace Corps prep program), health administration, health sciences, microbiology, public health, and safety. These programs prepare students for careers in research, education, policy, and practice, addressing public health issues locally and globally. The College of Public Health also has an accelerated bachelor's to master's program for students to start coursework in an MPH or MHA program at ETSU. Contact us to find out more and see if you are eligible!
Questions about the cost of attendance or scholarships? Use the buttons below to learn more!
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Interested in learning more about our programs? Want to come tour our newly renovated building, or meet with a professor in your field of interest? Have questions before coming for a visit? Schedule a meeting with us below or fill out our questions form.
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Student Organizations Campus Life
Ready to start your application for one of our bachelor's programs? Start Application
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Graduate Students
East Tennessee State University's College of Public Health offers various graduate programs to advance students' knowledge and skills. The college offers several Master's degrees and a Doctoral program. For those seeking specialized training, the college also provides several Graduate Certificates focusing in various areas, including: biostatistics, epidemiology, gerontology, global health, health care management, health data analytics, one health & climate studies, public health, recovery research, and rural public health. The College of Public Health also has an accelerated bachelor's to master's program for undergraduate students enrolled at ETSU that are interested in starting the MPH or MHA while still an undergraduate student. Contact us to find out more and see if you are eligible!
These programs prepare students for careers in research, education, policy, and practice, addressing public health issues locally and globally.
Interested in learning about available GA/TS positions? Follow this link for more information
Want to book a meeting to discuss our graduate programs? Have questions before booking?
Interested in learning more about our research and publications here at the COPH?
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More information on Master's degree and Doctoral program applications
MHA/MPH Applications DrPH applications
Ready to start your application for the MPH, MHA, or DrPH? Click here to go to the SOPHAS website SOPHAS
International Students
More than 14,000 students, including over 400 international students, choose to study at East Tennessee State University every year. Come see why so many students choose to call ETSU home!
Prospective International Students
Follow this link for more information on English proficiency requirements.
English Proficiency Information
Follow this link to learn more about scholarships available to our international students.
This link provides more information on WES course-by-course evaluations.
Want to hear from current international students? Follow this link to hear their stories and experiences! Current International Student Highlights
Questions about enrollment or services? Click here International Enrollments and Services
Resources
FAQs
- How much is the ETSU Undergraduate application? $35 for international students, $25 for domestic. This fee is non-refundable.
- Can you help me with the visa process? The International Enrollment and services office deals with I-20s. Please email international@etsu.edu
- I am interested in pursuing a medical degree/attending medical school. Which bachelor
programs should I consider within the College of Public Health? I would recommend reviewing our Health Sciences, Microbiology or Environmental Health
degree programs. These programs fulfill the major science requirements for medical
school and prepare you for higher education and job placement.
- I am interested in applying for one of the graduate degrees (MPH, MHA, DrPH) where
should I start? Start by applying through SOPHAS.
- Will ETSU give me a fee waiver for SOPHAS? At this time, ETSU does not offer SOPHAS fee waivers. You can try to apply for a waiver
through SOPHAS. ETSU is not involved in this process. Click here for more information.
- I want to apply for a graduate certificate, where do I go? You will apply directly through ETSU graduate school. Click here to get started.
- I am ready to apply for an undergraduate degree, where do I go? Click here!
Contact us: publichealth@etsu.edu or berryan@etsu.edu