Program Details
Study what is known as the “basic science of public health,” epidemiology, with this online public health degree. Learn to investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans as you try to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes. You will use:
- Research
- Community education
- Health policy
With this competency-based curriculum, you will study who becomes ill, why certain people are more likely to become ill, and how to prevent the spread of illness.
This program was designed with working professionals in mind, ensuring that you will have the flexibility needed to successfully balance your education and career. Benefit from courses led by the same faculty teaching on campus.
Learning Pace
Institution-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
School Accreditation & Licensing
East Tennessee State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.75 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent