ETSU College of Public Health - Virtual Open House

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East Tennessee State University Degree Programs


College of Public Health


Dr. Randy Wykoff, Dean



Public Health Undergraduate Programs • Health Administration Major • Public Health Major


What will you learn? •

Health Administration – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Health Planning Quality Assurance Legal and Ethical Issues Revenue Cycle Management Health Informatics Health Education Community Health Epidemiology and Biostatistics Health Systems and Health Administration Budgeting and Finance First Aid & CPR Emerging Technologies ESSENTIALS


Careers in Health Administration • Hospital Administrator

• Nursing Home Administrator

– Salary: $111,680/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

– Salary: $69,000/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

– Salary: $61,184/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

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Human Resources

– Salary: $110,120/yr – Career Outlook: Average

• Program Coordinator

– Salary: $132,230/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

Health Policy

– Salary: $82,000/yr – Career Outlook: Average

– Salary: $94,500/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

• Marketing

Quality Improvement

Patient Care Services Strategic Planning

– Salary: $140,749/yr – Career Outlook: Average


What will you learn? •

Public Health – – – – – – – – – – – –

Cultural Competency Grant Writing Behavioral Change Theory Personal and Community Wellness Health Education Community Health Epidemiology and Biostatistics Health Systems and Health Administration Budgeting and Finance First Aid & CPR Emerging Technologies ESSENTIALS


Careers in Public Health • Health Educator

• Grant Writing

• Program Coordinator

• Disaster Response

• Social Marketing

• Women and Children’s Health

– Salary: $43,840/yr – Career Outlook: Bright – Salary: $61,184/yr – Career Outlook: Bright – Salary: $132,230/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

• Health Promotion

– Salary: $79,000/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

– Salary: $69,130/yr – Career Outlook: Average – Salary: $72,760/yr – Career Outlook: Average – Salary: $33,000 - $63,000/yr – Career Outlook: Bright

• Behavioral Researcher

– Salary: $79,000/yr – Career Outlook: Bright


What will you get to do in Health Administration and Public Health?

• Hands-on activities – ESSENTIALS course at Eastman Valleybrook

• Community outreach – Skills & Encounters courses

• Professional skills – Woven throughout courses – Lectures and presentations offered by the College – Participation in student organizations


Dr. Paula Masters, Vice President of Health Programs, Ballad Health


Health Science Undergraduate Programs • Health Science Major • Microbiology Major


What will you learn? • Microbiology – – – – – – – – – – – –

Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Immunology Virology Pathogenic Micro Molecular & Micro Genetics Chemistry Physics Biology Microbiology Epidemiology Public Health


What will you learn? • Human Health – – – – – – – – – –

Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Human Genetics Chemistry Physics Biology Microbiology Epidemiology Public Health


Professional Degree Programs • • • • • • • •

Medical Doctor Pharmacy Physician Assistant Dentistry Physical Therapy Optometry Podiatry Chiropractic


Careers • Microbiologist – Salary: $69,960/ yr – Career Outlook Bright

• Pharmacist – Salary: $124,170/ yr – Career Outlook: Average

• Dentist – Salary: $151,440/ yr – Career Outlook Bright

• Genetic Counselor – Salary: $77,480/ yr – Career Outlook: Bright

• Surgeon – Salary: $208,000/ yr – Career Outlook: Bright


Dr. Sean Fox, Lecturer What if I want a career in microbiology or health sciences?


What will you get to do? • Hands-on activities – Lab Science

• Research • Professional skills – Woven throughout courses – Lectures and presentations offered by the College – Participation in student organizations


American Society for Microbiology ETSU Chapter The ETSU chapter of ASM was created to develop its members into strong professionals in their careers, as well as give them opportunities to give back to their community through education. Members learn theoretical and practical knowledge of scientific research, and stay up-to-date on current research being conducted. ASM also gives members many opportunities to make social connections with other students and faculty in the health science programs offered by ETSU. All interested students are encouraged to come to any general meetings or email the officers for more information!


Environmental Undergraduate Program • Environmental Health Major – Applied Science Degree – Oldest EHAC accredited ENVH program in the country (50 years) & the only program in the state – Focus on environmental risk factors that may adversely affect human health through: • • • • • • •

Air, water, soil, and sunlight Food Bacteria & viruses Chemicals Noise Occupational safety Other, i.e. Tobacco, Stress, etc.

National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC)


Dr. Kurt Maier, Chair


What will you learn? Science and Math – Chemistry – Physics – Biology – Microbiology – Epidemiology – Biostatistics – Anatomy – Physiology – Calculus

Environmental Health – Human Ecology – Soil Science – Toxicology – Radiologic Health – Air & Water Quality – Environmental Safety – Solid Waste Mgmt. – Law & Regulation – And More……


What will you get to do? • Hands-on activities – – – –

Teaching Labs Environmental Health Science Lab Conferences Internships/Co-ops/Field Experience

• Research – Undergraduate research is available

• Professional skills – Interlinked throughout courses – Lectures and presentations offered by the department and college – Participation in student organizations


Careers in Environmental Health Environmental Health Fields

Seeking a Professional Degree?

• • • • • • • • • •

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Environmental Consulting Industrial Hygiene Environmental Remediation Environmental Scientist Environmental Health Officer Occupational Health/Safety Regulatory Agencies Environmental Law Emergency Response Military

Occupational Medicine Medical Doctor Physician Assistant Pharmaceutical Science Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Veterinarian Medicine College/Research Professor Dentistry Occupational Nurse


Employers of Environmental Health Graduates • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Aerojet AGC Glass Appalachian Env. Resources Appalachian School of Law Aqua Clear Water Systems, LLC BAE Systems/Holston Defence Barnhart Chiropractic & Wellness Bechtel National Inc. Boise Cascade Company Breckenridge Brewery Carris Healthcare City of Baltimore Health Dept. City of Bristol City of Chattanooga City of Damascus City of Johnson City Colorado School of Mines Coors Tek Delta Airlines Department of Energy, Oak Ridge Duke Energy East Carolina University Eastman Eagle Bend Manufacturing

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Energy Solutions ETSU Environmental Health & Safety ETSU Public Safety Food and Drug Administration (FDA) GEL Laboratories, LLC Habitat for Humanity Huf North America Integrated Solutions Health Networks Johnson City Power Board Marshall University National Environmental Health Assoc. NE State Community College New Jersey Dept. of Health Nuclear Fuels QualiChem, Inc. Resolute Forest Products Reynolds American Sandler Occupational Medicine Assoc. SCIEX Sentry Silver Eagle Refinery Smithfield Farmland Solvay Spartanburg, SC School District

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sri Lanka Standards Institution State of Florida (City, County, State) State of Georgia (City, County, State) State of Louisiana (City, County, State) State of North Carolina (“ “ “) State of Ohio (City, County, State) State of South Carolina (“ “ “) State of Tennessee (City, County, State) State of Virginia (City, County, State) Tennessee Dept. of Env. And Cons. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) University of Tennessee U. S. Department of Labor (OSHA) U. S. Environmental Protection Agency U. S. Forest Service U. S. Military U. S. Public Health Service Unimin Corporation Veterans Administration Walters State Community College West Virginia University W.V. School of Osteopathic Medicine Western Carolina University WSP USA


Master of Public Health (MPH) • 5 concentrations

• Uses SOPHAS, the centralized – Biostatistics application service – Community Health for public health – Environmental Health • Core Requirements: – Epidemiology – Health Services Administration

• Fully online or onground (excluding Environmental Health)

– Foundations of Public Health – Analytic Methods in Public Health – Health Systems, Regulations and Policies

– Community-Based Methods in Public Health – Health Leadership and Management


Jennifer Hunt MPH Program Coordinator

mphcoordinator@etsu.edu


Student Organizations • Public Health Student Association (PHSA) – All majors welcome! – Fun activities, volunteer, coordinate outreach on campus and in community

• College of Public Health Student Council – Be an advocate for student and faculty/staff relationships

• Microbiology Student Association • Student Tennessee Environmental Health Association (STEHA) – Focus on environmental health science – Promotes improved health and welfare of the campus and community through project participation and education of Environmental Health. – All majors are welcome!


Contact Information Taylor Dula Public Health and Health Administration Advisor

mckeehan@etsu.edu 423-439-4826

Dara Young Health Sciences and Microbiology Advisor

youngdc@etsu.edu 423-439-4458 Phil Scheuerman Environmental Health Advisor

philsche@etsu.edu 423-439-7078

www.etsu.edu/cph


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