General Program Information
Jennifer Hunt, MPH, CMRP (AHA-CC), RHA/ACLFA, Program Coordinator
College of Public Health
Lamb Hall 257
The Health Care Management Graduate Certificate Program is an interdisciplinary 13-credit program of study designed to provide the learner with leadership and strategic management tools specifically for the health care environment. The focus of the program is to assist students to envision a broadened career perspective on the changing scope of health care delivery and management. Faculty from the Colleges of Business and Technology, Nursing, and Public Health design and teach the courses within the program.
Admission to the Program
In addition to the admissions criteria set by the ETSU Graduate School, the following is required:
- an application
- essay
- transcripts from all colleges attended
- three (3) professional references
- a résumé
All applications will be evaluated by the Program Coordinator. Factors given consideration in the admission decision include the following: grade point average, professional work experience, writing ability, demonstrated interest in health care management, and references. Applicants are encouraged to address their related accomplishments and goals in the essay and résumé.
Program of Study
Each student will design a program of study to include the required courses and one 3-credit elective from the approved list of electives.
Course Requirements
A minimum of thirteen (13) credits is required for the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate. Upon admission to the program, an individualized program of study is designed based upon evaluation of previous coursework and professional experience. Coursework previously counted toward an earned degree or an earned certificate may not be transferred into the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate Program. Upon successful completion of the program of study, students will receive a certificate of completion in Health Care Management.
For information and application materials, contact:
East Tennessee State University
Health Care Management
Graduate Certificate Program
Box 70264
Johnson City, TN 37614
Attn: Jennifer Hunt, MPH
Phone: (423) 439-6135
e-mail: PublicHealth@etsu.edu
Articulation Agreement
Students who have completed the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate and subsequently are admitted into the Master of Health Administration may have up to thirteen (13) of the certificate credits applied toward the degree program of study as long as the courses fall within the matriculation limits and a grade of B (3.0) or better was earned for the course.
Students who have completed the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate may apply, with approval, up to thirteen (13) credits of coursework in the certificate program into the M.P.H., M.B.A., or M.S.N. degree programs.
Students who have completed the Health Care Management Graduate Certificate and subsequently are admitted into the MPH in Public Health Leadership and Policy may have up to thirteen (13) of the certificate credits applied toward the degree program of study as long as the courses fall within the matriculation limits and a grade of B (3.0) or better was earned for the course.