Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Equipping Professionals for Community Health
•  Program of Study Form for the Public Health graduate certificate
•  Point of contact for prospective students: Dr. Elizabeth Brown, Department Chair
•  Point of contact for admitted students: Advisors
•  Application link to the Public Health Certificate

Invest in your career development with advanced skills and competencies in a field that is in demand.  Courses are offered fully online, to meet your needs as working adults. The certificate has flexible start dates with courses that are offered online. Typically, students start the certificate in the spring semester. The certificate can be earned as a stand-alone credential or in combination with other master’s degrees or PhD degrees at TSU. 

Applicants are eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate program with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 and higher from an accredited college or university. This certificate can be used to bridge admission to the MPH Program when it is completed with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Students admitted to the certificate program who wish to apply their certificate credits toward the completion of the MPH degree must also apply for the MPH degree, meet all MPH admissions standards, and be admitted.  

Advisement is required for certificate students before registration every semester to facilitate completion. Students who want to pursue this certificate along with either another master’s degree or a PhD should seek advisement before choosing electives to minimize chances of having to take an extra course while satisfying each set of requirements.

Course Requirements (12 Hours)    Credit Hours
PUBH 5110     Management and Public Health Policy    3
PUBH 5120     Behavioral Science and Public Health    3
PUBH 6030     Cultural Competency I    3
PUBH 6070     Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparedness    3

What thresholds must I meet to be eligible for admission?

•  No standardized exams or tests are needed for admission to this graduate certificate program.
•  Applicants with a GPA above 2.5 from an accredited college or university are eligible for admission. Please note that official transcripts must be submitted via the GradCAS application system (instructions).
    o Students who complete the graduate certificate with a 3.0     GPA or higher can earn admission to the MPH program.
•  Applicants with a GPA of 2.5 or higher from an accredited college or university are eligible for admission to our fully online Public Health Certificate program and will be able to earn the graduate certificate alongside the other graduate degrees at the University.
•  In addition to submitting official transcripts, applicants must submit a current resume or CV, letters of recommendation, and pay the $35 application fee.

How do I apply?

•  Application information can be found at: Apply to the Graduate School, (http://go.tnstate.edu/inquiryform) or by calling the Graduate School directly at 615- 963-5901

What classes should I take? How to get ready to complete the Certificate Program

•  Speak to your advisor before making course choices to ensure a smooth path through the program. This is especially important for students seeking the certificate along with a second degree (other master’s degree or PhD).