Location:

Johnson City, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Health Sciences

Program Overview

Program Description:

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.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033, telephone (404) 679-4500, or Website with any question regarding the accreditation of East Tennessee State University.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

See Environmental Health department listing for additional admission requirements for that concentration.*GRE scores are waived for applicants in the Tennessee Public Health Workforce Development Consortium who have successfully completed an approved graduate certificate.For additional information, please contact our office at (423) 439-4332. You may also view the graduate catalog online at the Graduate Studies web site, www.etsu.edu/gradstud.Applications for study in the M.P.H. program should be sent to the School of Graduate Studies. These may be obtained online at the Graduate Studies web site shown above.Note:Applications are accepted once a year only, for entry into the fall semester. Completed applications must be received in the School of Graduate Studies by March 1 for consideration. Qualified domestic students may be considered for spring admission on a case by case basis.