Prospective Students
We are delighted you have chosen to look at our Public Health graduate programs here at UT. We have been inspiring and educating future public health professionals since 1969, when we first achieved accreditation. . We continue to remain accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and have maintained our accreditation for over 40 years. Our Department looks forward to having you join us as we continue to educate and inspire the next generation of public health professionals.
Prospective Student News
Thank you for the wonderful turnout at the MPH Informational Session. Contact Jackie Schrubb (jschrubb@utk.edu) if you have additional questions.
Please refer to the following sections for additional information.
Alumni Spotlight
Stephanie Elliott, MPH
Stephanie Elliott, MPH is the Director of Community Programs for the Knoxville Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. At the Affiliate, she is responsible for community outreach and education; as well as, overseeing the Community Grants Program and a community needs assessment conducted every two years. Ms. Elliott is a two time graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. During her undergraduate career, she worked as a Student Athletic Trainer for the Lady Vols Sports Medicine department serving time with several women’s sports programs. Continuing a focus in the health field, she pursued a Master of Public Health degree and graduated in December 2009 with a concentration in Health Planning and Administration. Prior to graduation, Ms. Elliott completed an internship with Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, TN with the Office of Patient and Community Education furthering her passion for public health and oncology. Currently, Ms. Elliott serves on the women’s cancer committee for the Tennessee Cancer Coalition and is a member of the Komen Affiliate Advisory Council for a network-wide initiative. Through a combination of classroom preparation and the opportunity for professional experience through projects and internships, Ms. Elliott credits the UT MPH program for preparing her with the skills necessary to enter the professional public health field.
Contact Information: selliott@komenknoxville.org
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Our Programs
Please see information on our Education Programs on our homepage.
Student Field Placements
Field practice sites include a variety of locations, agency types, andprojects.The field practice, a 360-hour internshiprequirement for theMPHdegree, advances each student’scareer goals and skill set whilealso providingsignificant contributions to the field organization.Students submit weekly reports and a final report to document their development of public health competencies and contributions to their field practice site.
Admission Requirements
MPH Requirements
Preferential consideration for admission to degree status shall be given to those with at least one year of professional experience in a health-related occupation. Deadlines for completed applications are February 1st for summer term and April 1st for fall semester. Applications must be submitted electronically through the University of Tennessee Office of Graduate Admissions at: http://graduateadmissions.utk.edu/
Applicants will be evaluated for admission based on the following criteria:
- A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- GRE scores (most recent)
- A statement of educational and career goals
- Three rating forms completed within the past 12 months
by faculty members, academic advisors, employers or
professional colleagues. - Admission to the University of Tennessee Graduate
School
More information about applying to the MPH program can be found here.
PhD Requirements
The Doctoral Program in Public Health leads to a PhD in Education, with a concentration in Health Behavior and Health Education. The PhD program is designed for a person with a previous master’s degree in public health or a related field (including, but not limited to, the social sciences, natural sciences, and public policy) or terminal professional degree in a clinical field (e.g., MD, DVM, Doctor of Nursing Practice). Exceptional students without a Master’s degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants will be evaluated for admission based on the following criteria:
- A GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale on master’s degree
coursework, as evidenced by official transcripts - A minimum of 40th percentile on all sections of the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE); 4.5 on the analytic portion
of GRE and, for international students, a satisfactory score
on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Appropriate academic background and professional and
volunteer experience, as evidenced on a curriculum vitae - Three letters of reference completed within the past
12 months by faculty members, academic advisors, or
employers or professional colleagues. At least two letters
must be from persons able to assess academic capacity - Ability to express complex concepts and ideas in writing as
evidenced in a 600-word essay - Demonstrated skill in a professional, research, or academic
writing sample - Ability to clearly articulate a defined research agenda upon
interview
More information about applying to the PhD program can be found here.
Financial Information
Students are encouraged to apply for multiple forms of financial assistance, including graduate assistantships, college-based scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. The Graduate Assistantship Application is available from the
Department of Public Health website. General information on financial assistance is available from the University of Tennessee Graduate School website:
Information on funding sources outside the College is available from the Financial Aid Coordinator in The Graduate School, Student Services Building. Graduate students are encouraged
to begin seeking outside funding about a year preceding the academic year for which funding is needed, as some deadline dates are very early.
Department of Public Health Assistantship Application
Our Town
Knoxville offers a perfect blend of small-town, Southern charm and big-city opportunities.
Our historic and revitalized downtown is always abuzz with shows and celebrations that bring thousands of visitors for events like an annual Italian opera celebration, free outdoor concerts, and the month-long Christmas in the City and Dogwood Arts festivals. The region’s rich and progressive music scene features everything from local hip-hop concerts at shoebox-sized clubs to large acts like Loretta Lynn and Alison Krauss at a 1,000-seat 1920s art deco theatre. Eclectic shopping, an outdoor farmers’ market, two historic theatres, art and history galleries, and museums are a few short blocks from campus.
The country is never far away from the town. Lakes and rivers scatter the landscape and sixty-five miles of greenway trails wind through the city, making Knoxville an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. Here, it is easy to plan a day hike or just an afternoon of biking, kayaking, or boating. Less than an hour away is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with over 800 miles of maintained trails. The Knoxville area offers more than eighty parks are including Ijams Nature Center, a 275-acre wildlife sanctuary just ten minutes from the university.
Volunteer pride runs deep through East Tennessee and beyond, and devoted Vols fans can be found in every pocket of the state. Saturday home football games draw fans from all over the nation to campus to cheer on the Vols. With twenty men’s and women’s competitive team sports on offer, there is always a meet, match, or game to catch on campus. Take advantage of Smokies minor league baseball and Ice Bears professional hockey games in venues just minutes from campus.
As Tennessee’s third largest city, Knoxville’s mid-South and central location is good for business. It’s home to corporate leaders like A.C. Entertainment, Scripps Networks (DIY, HGTV), Regal Entertainment, Pet Safe, Pilot Flying J, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Y-12 National Security Complex.
Find out more about Knoxville here!
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Contact the Department of Public Health
1914 Andy Holt Ave.
390 HPER
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-5041
Fax: (865) 974-6439
dph@utk.edu
Admissions Coordinator:
Wendy Smith
(865) 974-5041
wsmith12@utk.edu
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