Health Data Analytics, Graduate Certificate*

General Information

Mike Smith, DrPH, Health Data Analytics Certificate Coordinator
148 Sam Wilson Hall
email: smithmg1@etsu.edu
(423) 439-4443

The Health Data Analytics Graduate Certificate is a 13-credit program of study that provides a graduate-level foundation in data analytics principles and techniques necessary to develop and improve health systems, health programs, and health policies. The program includes courses from multiple disciplines (health services research, epidemiology, biostatistics, and computer science) to equip learners with a broad base of knowledge they can apply in a variety of health service organizations. The Health Data Analytics Graduate Certificate is available on campus and fully online.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admissions criteria set by the ETSU School of Graduate Studies, the following is required: a resume or curriculum vitae.

Articulation Agreement

A student who completes the Graduate Certificate in Health Data Analytics and wishes to pursue the Master of Public Health may apply the certificate credits into the master’s degree with approval of the degree graduate coordinator and the School of Graduate Studies.

Health Data Analytics, Graduate Certificate Requirements: 13 credits

Required Courses: 10 credits

• EPID 5100 - Analytic Methods in Public Health (4 credits)
• HSMP 5400 - Data Informed Decision-Making in Health Administration (3 credits)
• CSCI 5050 - Decision Support Systems (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 3 credits

Choose 3 credits from the following:

• BSTA 5350 - Intermediate Biostatistics (3 credits)
• BSTA 5360 - Clinical Research: Design and Analysis (3 credits)
• BSTA 5380 - SAS Programming with Statistical Application (3 credits)
• BSTA 6170 - SAS Programming with Research Applications in Public Health (3 credits)
• CSCI 5000 - Data Management (3 credits)
• CSCI 5250 - Database Design (3 credits)
• HSMP 5300 - Quality Improvement in Health Services Organizations (3 credits)
• HSMP 6310 - Population Health Management (3 credits)