As East Tennessee State University becomes the university of choice in the state and the region, so does its School of Graduate Studies. This 36-hour graduate program provides students with instruction as well as research experiences necessary to become an educator or practitioner in health education. This interdisciplinary degree program is designed to provide graduate preparation for students from diverse backgrounds in health, human services and business. Two concentration areas are available and include allied health teaching and hospital staff development and education.
Most students come from allied health or nursing backgrounds.
Students may enter the program at the beginning of any term. Research opportunities are as varied as student backgrounds. Health Sciences - The Master of Science program is designed to prepare students as health educators in community health agencies, colleges and universities, and public schools.