East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

D.P.H.

Program Description:

The Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) program offers an advanced professional degree designed for those who wish to pursue or further their career in public health practice. It prepares practitioners with competence in administration, advocacy, problem solving, research, and communication. Graduates are qualified to serve in a variety of leadership capacities at state, national, and international levels, enhancing the public's health in both rural and urban settings.

Eligibility Requirements:

Admission to DPH program is based on: 1.Evidence of successful completion of an MPH or equivalent degree in a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in the United States. 2.Application form and accompanying fee. 3.One official transcript of all previous undergraduate and graduate work (except previous coursework completed at ETSU). 4.A personal essay that includes a written statement of career and educational goals, professional experience, and prospective area of interest for the dissertation. 5.Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the past 5 years (except for those with a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution within the United States).Preferred scores are at or above the 50th percentile for verbal and quantitative sections. 6. 4 letters of recommendation from individuals who can acknowledge the applicant’s academic,professional,or personal achievement,competence,ethics, and potential.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999