Graduate Certificate in Public Health

Program Overview

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.

Admission Requirements

• 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).
• 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 fe

Program Duration

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health may be completed in two semesters for full-time students. This certificate is available for part-time students as well.

Accreditation Information

The certificate is not an accredited program.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this certificate program will earn advanced-level training in the core areas of public health as well as training in cultural competency. These skills will prepare graduates in or enhance skills for those employed in roles such as:

• Public Health Program Manager
• Public Health Director
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Health Educator
• Community Health Needs Assessment Coordinator
• Environmental Health Specialist
• Community Health Program Coordinator

Important Dates

The application deadline is aligned with the TSU Graduate School’s posted dates.

Program Website

https://www.tnstate.edu/phas/public_health.aspx (website updates are forthcoming)

Program Coordinator/Contact Information

Dr. Miranda Sanford-Terry, msanfor2@tnstate.edu, PHHAHS main phone number: 615-963-7367