Public Health Graduate Certificates

100% Online Public Health Programs

Overview

Most graduate certificate programs cover the same core public health topics as master's programs. ETSU's online Public Health graduate certificate programs actively collaborate with community, professional, and leading research partners to build active, relevant programs carefully aligned with workforce needs. Hands-on training, focused research, and accessible professors cultivate graduates who leave ready to succeed. The close-knit college, nestled in the beautiful mountains of northeast Tennessee, balances accredited academic excellence with superb quality of life to create an exceptional educational experience in a world-class online environment. Students can complete most public health certification programs in a single calendar year.

As a social worker, the Global Health certificate has given me the opportunity to work in interprofessional teams not only in the classroom, but also globally through on the ground field work. Being able to combine my experience in clinical mental health with a macro lens of global public health, I've gained new skills in research, interprofessional practice, and community work that would not have been possible without this certificate. - Colleen Cummings, ETSU Public Health Global Health Certificate Graduate

100% Online Certificate Programs

  • Biostatistics (100% Online)

    The Biostatistics graduate certificate program is a quantitative field focusing on collection, management, and analysis of public health data. Students in this field will learn the theoretical and practical aspects of designing and analyzing public health data.

    This online graduate certificate program was designed with working professionals in mind, offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework. Contact ETSU Online for more information about this program.

    Program

    The graduate certificate in biostatistics is designed to meet the needs of public health practitioners who desire additional training in biostatistics. It provides training in quantitative skills used in health departments, managed care organizations, community-based organizations, international health agencies, and state and federal agencies.

    Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

    • Use statistical techniques in the design of observational and experimental studies found in public health research and practice;
    • Develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities in the use of statistical techniques and common statistical software packages for the analysis of health data;
    • Apply probability distributions to public health outcomes; and
    • Effectively communicate statistical methods, results, and conclusions with other public health professionals and the community at large.

    Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

    Cost

    Credits to complete this program: 13 credit hours

    TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
    $610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

    *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
    *This amount may not include program-specific fees

    Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  • Epidemiology (100% Online)

    The Epidemiology graduate certificate program is a 13-credit-hour program designed to provide the learner with a basic understanding of the concepts of epidemiology used in public health practice. Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease, illness, and injury.

    This online graduate certificate program was designed with working professionals in mind, offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework. Please contact ETSU Online for more information about this program.

    Program

    Epidemiology is the "basic science of public health," and as such epidemiologists are health professionals who study disease, illness, and injuries and attempt to determine: who becomes ill; why certain people are more likely to become ill: and how to prevent the spread of illness. Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy.

    Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

    Cost

    Credits to complete this program: 13 credit hours

    TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
    $610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

    *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
    *This amount may not include program-specific fees

    Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  • Gerontology (100% Online)

    The Gerontology graduate certificate program is an interdisciplinary 16-credit-hour program of study designed to provide the learner with specific leadership and management tools for the health care environment. The focus of the program is to educate students who will be leaders in improving the quality of life for older individuals and their families in Tennessee, the nation, and the world.

    Program

    Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

    Cost

    Credits to complete this program: 16 credit hours

    TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
    $610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

    *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
    *This amount may not include program-specific fees

    Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  • Global Health (100% Online)

    The Global Health graduate certificate is a 17-credit program designed to provide specific knowledge and skills in global health from an interprofessional perspective and includes curricular and practice based opportunities, both here and abroad.

    This program is available completely online but students are required to complete an international field experience. Please contact ETSU Online for more information.

    Program

    Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

    Cost

    Credits to complete this program: 17 credit hours

    TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
    $610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

    *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
    *This amount may not include program-specific fees

    Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

  • Health Care Management (100% Online)

    The Health Care Management graduate certificate program is an interdisciplinary 13-credit-hour program of study designed to provide the learner with leadership and strategic management tools specifically for the health care environment. The focus of the program is to assist students to envision a broadened career perspective on the changing scope of health care delivery and management. Faculty from the Colleges of Business and Technology, Nursing, and Public Health design and teach the courses within the program.

    This online graduate certificate program was designed with working professionals in mind, offering the flexibility and convenience of online coursework. Contact ETSU Online for more information about this program.

    Program

    This program is designed for students who are or who wish to work in management and leadership positions in health care fields.

    Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

    Cost

    Credits to complete this program: 13 credit hours

    TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
    $610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

    *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
    *This amount may not include program-specific fees

    Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Why should a student pursue this certificate at ETSU? What makes it unique?
      Certificates are a great way to gain a skill in a shorter time frame then a full degree. This certificate could be used by professionals to gain a promotion in their current careers. Additionally, students that complete a graduate certificate in Public Health are able to transfer those credits into the Master of Public Health or Master of Health Administration. 
    • What is an exciting aspect of this program?
      Students obtaining this certificate gain a skill that can be taken into the workforce in a much faster pace. Additionally, once a student completes a certificate, they can apply the credits to College of Public Health graduate degrees if they decide to come back.  
    • What accreditations apply to this certificate program?

      East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. ETSU may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ETSU may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).






    • What are the job prospects with this certificate?
      Please visit the Careers in Public Health section of the ETSU College of Public Health page for information.
    • Is a master’s degree required for admission?
      A masters degree is not required for this program, and a student's undergraduate degree (required) can be in any field.



    • What are the prerequisites for this program?
      There are none.
    • Does this certificate require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?
      Neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required.
    • Are the courses for this certificate asynchronous or synchronous?
      All courses have an asynchronous section, and select courses are also offered on ground/in person if a student prefers an in-person model. 
    • Are there any on-campus requirements, meetings, orientations, etc.?
      No, this program can be completed 100% online!
    • Does this certificate require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis?
      No.
    • Is this certificate designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?
      The online asynchronous nature of this program makes it ideal for the working professional and those with familial obligations.
    • What is the time to completion for full-time students?
      Full-time students typically complete the program in 2 semesters.
    • What is the time to completion for part-time students?
      The part-time time to completion varies between students as it depends on their part-time course load, semester preferences, transfer coursework (if applicable), and other factors. As such, students work with their advisor to develop a part-time plan based on their needs. The matriculation limit is six (6) years.

       

    • Is there a plan of study/course schedule available for review?
      Students work with their advisor to develop a part-time plan based on their needs. 

       

    • How many spaces are available for each cohort? 
      There are no limits.
    • Does the college/department offer scholarships?
      Scholarships are offered by ETSU as well at the College of Public Health. Please visit the Paying for Graduate School and College of Public Health Scholarships pages for more information. 
  •  Health Data Analytics (100% Online)

    The Health Data Analytics graduate certificate is a 13-credit program of study that provides a graduate-level foundation in data analytics principles and techniques necessary to develop and improve health systems, health programs, and health policies. 

    This program includes courses from multiple disciplines (health services research, epidemiology, biostatistics, and computer science) to equip learners with a broad base of knowledge they can apply in a variety of health service organizations. 

    Program

    Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

    Cost

    Credits to complete this program: 13 credit hours

    TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
    $610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

    *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
    *This amount may not include program-specific fees

    Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

     

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Why should a student pursue this certificate at ETSU? What makes it unique?
      The Health Data Analytics graduate certificate program is an interdisciplinary program that includes relevant courses from three different departments—Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Health Services Management and Policy, and Computing. This multi-disciplinary approach is not utilized by similar programs and gives students an opportunity to build skills in multiple fields at once. Additionally, students enrolled in this program can transfer most or all credit hours into an MPH or MHA program in the College of Public Health. 
    • What is an exciting aspect of this program?
      "As a manager in a hospital where interpreting data is key, this program has enabled me to gain important skills in data analysis, visualization, and insight that I am applying to my current role. I am certain that the skills that I learn in this program will prove invaluable as I continue to advance in my career by giving me the ability to make data-driven decisions that will improve my organization." -Lauren Junge-Maughan, HDA Certificate Student
    • What accreditations apply to this certificate program? 
      This program is housed in the College of Public Health, which is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). 
    • What are the job prospects with this certificate?
      Students earning this certificate work in roles such as hospital administration, quality improvement, data analytics, health research, and program management.
    • Is a master’s degree required for admission? Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be in a related field?
      A master's degree is not required, and a student's undergraduate degree does not have to be in a related field.





    • What are the prerequisites?
      This graduate certificate is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree. There are no restrictions on undergraduate majors and there are no prerequisites. However, students without previous coding experience in SAS, SQL, Python, or R will need to use their certificate elective to develop coding skills in SAS or SQL. 
    • Does this certificate require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?
      Neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required. 
    • Are the courses for this certificate asynchronous or synchronous? 
      The entire Health Data Analytics graduate certificate can be completed asynchronously online, and there are no on-campus requirements for online students. However, for students who would prefer an in-person experience, all courses can also be completed on-campus. 
    • Does this certificate require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis? 
      No.
    • Is this certificate designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?
      Yes! The entire Health Data Analytics graduate certificate can be completed asynchronously online, making it ideal for those with careers and/or familial obligations. This allows students to keep us with work and manage their learning on their schedule. 
    • What is the time to completion for full-time students?
      Full-time students can complete this program in 1 academic year if 2 courses are taken per semester.
    • What is the time-to completion for part-time students?
      Part-time students taking 1 course per semester complete the program in 2 academic years. 
    • How many spaces are available for each cohort?
      There are no current limits on cohort sizes for Fall or Spring admissions. Summer admission is not available.
    • Does the college/department offer scholarships?
      The department does not offer any scholarships for the certificate. However, students are encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.
  • Public Health (100% Online)

    The graduate certificate in Public Health is a 16-credit hour program that provides training in the foundations of public health, including health management and policy, social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, and environmental health.

    This online graduate certificate program facilitates professional skill development of working professionals while meeting the public health training needs of students in graduate or professional degree programs.

    Program

    Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

    Cost

    Credits to complete this program: 16 credit hours

    TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
    $610 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1451 per credit hour

    *Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
    *This amount may not include program-specific fees

    Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

 

Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

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  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose  Public Health Graduate Certificates and complete the remainder of the form.

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    select certificate

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