Public Health
Earn a Public Health degree at MTSU for a healthy community. Be a leader in health education, management, and more.
Public Health, B.S.
The Public Health Bachelor of Science program resides in the College of Behavioral and Health Science at MTSU.
Everyone deserves an equitable chance to be healthy! Public health uses an interdisciplinary approach to keeping a community or population as healthy as possible. Rather than focusing on providing medical treatment after individuals become ill, public health focuses on keeping communities healthy to begin with. Graduates of Public Health may work as health education specialists, community health workers, public health analysts, environmental specialists, health services managers, program managers, in coordinated school health, or with non-profit organizations.
Additionally, our graduates are well-positioned for graduate programs in the fields of epidemiology or biostatistics. We know our students are the future leaders of public health, a field with much faster than average job growth according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Our goal is not only to ensure that you are well-equipped to be successful professionally but also to support you as much as possible while you are pursuing your education with us. The major in Public Health provides basic experiences for those interested in preparing for numerous health and health-related professions. The Public Health program is designed to prepare future leaders in community and public health strategies so that they may influence changes in public health practice for individuals, organizations, and/or communities.
This major also serves as an appealing B.S. degree for students interested in allied health graduate programs, such as physician assistant programs and medical school. MTSU also offers an MPH or Ph.D. with a Concentration in Public Health for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree.
Accreditation
Middle Tennessee State University’s (MTSU) Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH); the nationally recognized accrediting body for public health (https://ceph.org/).
You may request a copy of the program’s CEPH Accreditation Report and the Final Self-Study Report by sending a request to [email protected].
News Briefs
Student-led MTSU Relay for Life raises nearly $12,950 to battle cancer
With a very personal reason for volunteering along with dozens of others, Lily Bradney kept making bike-powered smoothies for people participating in the annual Middle Tennessee State University Relay for Life.
Bradney, 19, a junior public health major from Cleveland, Tennessee, and fellow students prepared the smoothies Friday, March 24, on the basketball courts in the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center. Smoothie buyers pedaled a stationary bike to turn the ice and fruit into an enjoyable beverage.
Students, faculty and others gathered to wrap up the student-led 2023 MTSU Relay for Life — a very successful relay event as the $12,942.76 raised exceeded the $10,000 goal.
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 the program’s aims to “engage in collaborative research and other evidence-based initiatives that help inform and communicate public health issues through a health equity lens.”
News Briefs
Student-led MTSU Relay for Life raises nearly $12,950 to battle cancer
With a very personal reason for volunteering along with dozens of others, Lily Bradney kept making bike-powered smoothies for people participating in the annual Middle Tennessee State University Relay for Life.
Bradney, 19, a junior public health major from Cleveland, Tennessee, and fellow students prepared the smoothies Friday, March 24, on the basketball courts in the Health, Wellness and Recreation Center. Smoothie buyers pedaled a stationary bike to turn the ice and fruit into an enjoyable beverage.
Students, faculty and others gathered to wrap up the student-led 2023 MTSU Relay for Life — a very successful relay event as the $12,942.76 raised exceeded the $10,000 goal.
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 the program’s aims to “engage in collaborative research and other evidence-based initiatives that help inform and communicate public health issues through a health equity lens.”
Public Health, B.S.
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
"The ultimate goal of public health is to improve the quality of life worldwide by creating healthier communities and environments. I am working to pursue a career in dentistry, and knowledge about public health will one day help me understand and meet the needs of the patients in my community. Public Health offers knowledge of disease prevention, statistics, and the community's overall health."
- Gracie Jacoway, Current Student
"Public Health is not treating the symptoms of life, it's getting to the to the cause of the symptoms and rerouting the outcome. Basically, it is the backbone of the medical field or healthcare in general. The shift from nursing to public health has reignited my passion for preventive care and has motivated me to engage in initiatives that promote health on a larger scale. Public health is a dynamic and rewarding career that allows all of us to make that meaningful contribution to society."
- Kayla Cameron, Current Student
"The time that I spent in the Public Health Program opened up doors for me that I had no idea existed. Like most, substance use disorder has touched my life personally and I had no idea how to make an impact. I happened to end up in the Drugs and Violence course and the professor that taught the class changed my life. He may not know the hand that he played in the roles I hold now, but I thank him everyday for the impact that he has made."
- Gabiral Cathey, Class of 2020
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