HOW DO I APPLY?

Prospective students may join the certificate programs of the Tennessee Consortium by applying to any one of the three campuses of the Consortium (East Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and University of Tennessee).  Each campus will have its own set of procedures for requirements.  To be eligible for admission, an applicant must meet all the requirements of that campus as well as the overall requirements of the certificate program through the Consortium.  

For more information about each campus:

• Prospective Students at East Tennessee State University

http://www.etsu.edu/etsu/future.asp

• Prospective Students at University of Tennessee--Knoxville

http://admissions.utk.edu/graduate/

• Prospective Students at University of Tennessee Health Science Center

To apply to the Tennessee Public Health Workforce Development Consortium:

1. Students must be approved for participation by their immediate supervisor and Regional or Metro Director.  Each Regional or Metro Director will need to recommend participants to the Department of Health's Central Office for final approval.  Names should be submitted to Doug Gilbert at Doug.Gilbert@state.tn.us.
2. Students should be approved by the Department of Health's Central Office before they start the application process.

3. Students must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (G.P.A) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.  Higher levels may be required on some campuses.

4. Students must complete the Tennessee Public Health Workforce Development Consortium's application form.

5. Students must complete the Student Acknowledgement form.

6. An official undergraduate transcript of each college or university attended to the campus of your choice as specified below.

7. Full admission status as a nondegree student through the institution of choice (East Tennessee State University, University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, or University of Tennessee, Knoxville).  

8. Click on the application checklist to ensure you have completed all steps of the application process.

9. For more questions, please contact the program coordinator, Aleshia Hall-Campbell.

To apply to a participating institution:

1. East Tennessee State University:
   
   Students will apply to the School of Graduate Studies full seeking graduate degree student.  Requirements include:

   1. A completed application form:   http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/forms/admission_form.asp;  
      On the top of the application form, write "Tennessee Public Health Workforce Consortium".
      

   2. An official transcript of each college or university attended;

   3. An undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;

   4. A brief essay;

   5. Send application materials to:

      Dr. Matthew Johnson, Academic Advisor

      College of Public and Allied Health

      East Tennessee State University

      P.O. Box 70623

      Johnson City, TN 37614-1709

   6. Application deadline for Fall 2007:  June 30, 2007.

2. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis):
   
   Students will apply to the College of Graduate Health Sciences as a non-degree student.  Requirements include:

   1. A completed on-line application form:  http://www.utmem.edu/TNConsortium/UT-Memphis Consortium Application.htm;

   2. Submission of an official transcript from each college or university attended; and

   3. A cumulative undergraduate grade point average (G.P.A) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; and  

   4. Send application materials to: 

      Aleshia Hall-Campbell, Program Coordinator

      University of Tennessee Health Science Center

      66 N. Pauline, Suite 463

      Memphis, Tennessee  38163  

   5. Application deadline for Fall 2007:  June 30, 2007.

3. University of Tennessee (Knoxville):
   
   Students will apply to the Graduate School as a non-degree student.  Requirements include:

   1. A completed Graduate Application for Admission:  http://admissions.utk.edu/graduate/forms/gradapp.pdf;
      On the top of the application form, write "Tennessee Public Health Workforce Consortium".
      

   2. A 2.75 grade point average (G.P.A) on a 4.0 scale;

   3. An official transcript from all colleges and universities attended;

   4. Send the application materials to:

      Kelly Melear-Hough, Campus Coordinator

      University of Tennessee, Knoxville

      Department of Instructional Technology, Health, and Cultural Studies

      1914 Andy Holt Avenue, HPER Bldg. Room 378

      Knoxville, TN 37996-2710

   5. Application deadline for Fall 2007:  June 30, 2007.

For additional information about the application process, contact:  

Aleshia Hall-Campbell, M.P.H.

Program Coordinator

Tennessee Public Health Workforce Development Consortium

66 N. Pauline, Suite 463

Memphis, TN 38163

(901) 448-3026

ahall18@utmem.edu  

For Tennessee Department of Health staff:  

All Tennessee Department of Health staff who wish to be admitted under the contracts with the Department must have the approval of the Department before submitting their application.  For additional information about Department of Health procedures, please contact:  

Theresa Lindsey

Director of Administrative Services

Tennessee Department of Health

425 5th Avenue, North

4th Floor, Cordell Hull Building

Nashville, TN 37247

(615) 532-9223

Theresa.lindsey@state.tn.us

 

How do I get additional information?

A faculty advisor for the Consortium is available on each campus to answer your questions.

East Tennessee State University

Dr. Matthew Johnson

Academic Advisor

College of Public and Allied Health

East Tennessee State University

Box 70623

Johnson City, TN  37614-1709

(423) 439-7801

johnsonm@mail.etsu.edu

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (Memphis)

Pam Connor, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

66.N. Pauline, Suite 633

Memphis, TN 38163

(901) 448-3110

dconnor@utmem.edu

 

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Charles Hamilton, Dr.P.H., M.P.H.

Professor and Director of the Master of Public Health Program

College of Education, Health, & Human Sciences

1914 Andy Holt Avenue

Knoxville TN 37996-2710

(865) 974-6674

cbhamilton@utk.edu