Human Performance
Earn your doctorate in Human Performance with a concentration in public health
Human Performance, Public Health Concentration, Ph.D.
The Public Health Concentration in the Ph.D. in Human Performance program is housed within the Department of Health and Human Performance. Through a carefully crafted curriculum, the Public Health concentration focuses on producing proficient researchers capable of producing impactful public health-related scholarly work, whether it is in academia or industry. Program graduates teach or practice in different settings, including local, state, regional, national, and global levels.
Common careers for our graduates include but are not limited to:
- Researcher
- University Professor / Faculty
- Executive Program Director
- Health Policy Analyst
- Epidemiologist
- Chief Development Officer
- Postdoctoral Fellow
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News Briefs
Public health graduate students sweep CBHS awards at MTSU’s annual research expo
Research conducted by graduate students in MTSU’s Public Health program within the Department of Health and Human Performance swept the top prizes at the university’s annual research and creative activity “Scholars Week” event in the graduate-level College of Behavioral and Health Sciences category. Public health students presented 10 projects total at the event, consistent with [ Read More ]
News Briefs
Public health graduate students sweep CBHS awards at MTSU’s annual research expo
Research conducted by graduate students in MTSU’s Public Health program within the Department of Health and Human Performance swept the top prizes at the university’s annual research and creative activity “Scholars Week” event in the graduate-level College of Behavioral and Health Sciences category. Public health students presented 10 projects total at the event, consistent with [ Read More ]
Human Performance, Public Health Concentration, Ph.D.
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Helpful Links
- MTSU Public Health Program LinkedIn Page
- Public Health Employment Connection
- Tennessee Public Health Association
- Tennessee Department of Health
- Council on Education for Public Health
Common careers for our graduates include but are not limited to:
- Researcher
- University Professor / Faculty
- Executive Program Director
- Health Policy Analyst
- Epidemiologist
- Chief Development Officer
- Postdoctoral Fellow
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake.
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
Student Testimonies
“Public health matters because we aim to achieve optimal health on the population level to ensure wellness of the general public. I chose this area because I believe it was just the right time to equip myself with research skills and knowledge to start the process of developing some interventions I envisioned while working in the community as a MD. I felt this could only be made possible by taking up advanced studies in public health. I chose MTSU because I found a welcoming and kind group of faculty and students before being accepted into the program.”- Augustine Afriyie, MD, Current Student
“Public health matters because it impacts so many individuals, communities and the region’s ability to function in the aspect of health. By having a healthy community, life expectancy of those individuals living in that community is longer. Many more doors have opened for me since getting my PhD. It really made me look at my profession (nursing) and all of the opportunities to work collaboratively with other disciplines. It also made me appreciate how the area of public health needs to be evidence based. I’d encourage prospective students to choose your topic and an area of research that is your passion.”- Dr. Joyce Finch, Class of 2022
“Public health matters and for so many reasons. It helps us all have a better place to live, learn, work, play, and pray. Public health is a field where oftentimes people do not really know what it is until something goes wrong but is there to keep people safe and healthy and closes gaps that otherwise might go unfilled. I am almost one year out from earning my Ph.D. and it has already positively impacted my career. I look at my work through a different lens. I ask more questions, am more curious, and I am more confident in applying for funding that supports research -focused work. Earning my Ph.D. has re-energized my curiosity in exploring new areas and has reminded me that no matter what stage of life we are in, there are always new and exciting things to learn. MTSU is student friendly and worked with me as a non-traditional student with a busy, professional job and a family to ensure that I was successful in my Ph.D. program. My faculty advisor became like family to me over the course of my program, and made such a difference in my path towards earning a Ph.D. Both inside and outside of the classroom, I felt supported and knew that I would succeed in completing this rigorous and challenging degree program.”Application Instructions:
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