Public Health Degree

The public health program at Tennessee State University prepares students for careers as a public health program manager, educator, nutritionist, epidemiologist, biostatistician, environmental health scientist, and more. The program focuses on planning, managing, and evaluating public health care services, as well as functioning as public health officer. Program courses include: epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventative medicine, health policy and regulations, health care service, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Tennessee colleges that offer public health degrees.

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Tennessee State University

4704 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN

History

Tennessee State University first welcomed students in 1912. At that time it was known as Tennessee Agricultural and Industrial Normal School. By 1922, the school had become a college and in 1951, its status escalated to university. Tennessee State University is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Academics

Tennessee State University is made up of several different colleges and schools, which offer a wide variety of choices. Forty different bachelor degrees can be obtained. Examples include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Nursing
• Consumer Sciences
• Dental Hygiene
• Agricultural Sciences
• African Studies
• Music Education
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Aeronautical and Industrial Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Biology

Tennessee State University offers Master's degrees in many fields. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mathematical Sciences
• Public Administration
• Computer Information System Engineer
• Chemistry

There are some departments that offer courses only on a graduate level.

Student Life

There are eleven student organizations at Tennessee State University. Examples include:

• Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
• Fellowship Christian Athletics
• Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

There is a performing arts center and an amphitheatre on campus as well as the Tennessee State University Library, which includes a smart classroom.

Unique Programs

The Aerospace studies program offers the Air Force ROTC program. These programs teach and prepare students to be aerospace experts.

Community

Nashville has much to offer Tennessee State University students. Be sure to take in a performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. If you are a country music fan, the Grand Ol' Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame are must-sees. Loretta Lynn's Ranch is approximately a one-hour drive from campus. It's a great place to camp with picturesque scenery, sparkling clear water, trail rides, a museum and shopping.

Other venues include a cruise on the river aboard the General Jackson Showboat, or if you enjoy gardening, the Cheekwood Botanical Garden is beautiful. For those who love animals, the Nashville Zoo is a perfect place to get away or visit Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park where you can hike or take in a special event. Whatever your tastes, there is something for you in and around Nashville.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tennessee State University offers a master's degree program in public health.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Knoxville, TN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $82200

Health Educators

Description

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Community Health Workers

Description

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).