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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Master of Public Health (MPH) in Chronic Disease Prevention and Control is an interdisciplinary program offered through the College of Health, Education and Professional Studies. This unique program is dedicated to educating and training future public health professionals to be leaders and innovators committed to combating chronic diseases through an environment rich in learning, community engagement and service.

Located in the heart of metropolitan Chattanooga, we are escalating efforts to address the growth of chronic diseases in pursuit of creating a healthier, more vibrant community. We are redefining ways to approach public health issues by working across systems to prevent and mitigate the impact of chronic diseases on our society. Whether in the classroom or in the community, we train professionals to promote healthy lifestyles to individuals in diverse communities locally, nationally and globally.

This is a critical time for public health. We seek compassionate, dedicated, aspiring leaders to fulfill this growing workforce. Are you ready to embark on a satisfying and impactful career in public health?

If you are interested in applying for the fall of 2021 or beyond, please fill out the MPH Inquiry Form to be placed on our contact list.

GRE Waived for Fall 2020 Admission to MPH Program

In an effort to support prospective students during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department and Health and Human Performance will temporarily waive the GRE requirement for students applying to the Master in Public Health (MPH) program at UTC for fall 2020. All other requirements will still need to be met for admission into the MPH program. This waiver does not guarantee admission into the MPH program. For students coming to the MPH program at UTC from countries where English is not the first language, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Duolingo English Test is required.

Conducting Contact Tracing for the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department

March 27, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, MPH students, staff, and faculty are assisting the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department with contact tracing. Leading this effort is Dr. Dawn Ford, MPH faculty member. Dr. Ford has conducted HIPAA and contact tracing trainings via Zoom to all volunteers including Ahletic Training students and undergraduate students.

MPH Students Lead a Social Media Campaign for Promoting Social Distancing

March 26, 2020. The Hamilton County Health Department recruited three MPH students to initiate a social media campaign to promote social distancing in our community. Leading the initiative are Kimberly Reid, MPH second-year student, Rosie Loeser & Taylor Moore, MPH first-year students. Follow, like, re-post and help promote social distancing through their social media platforms: @AloneTogetherCHA, Alone Together Chattanooga, and Alone2getherCHA.

Article Published in the Journal of Teaching & Learning in Medicine

February 28, 2020. Our program is proud to announce a recently published article by UTC MPH faculty member in the Journal of Teaching & Learning in Medicine titled, "Identifying key physical activity categories and topics to include in health professional training programs." Findings from this article can serve as a foundation for a diverse number of health professional training programs. Access the full article here.

Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste's New Leadership Role in AABHE

February 7, 2020. Dr. Shewanee Howard-Baptiste, Public Health faculty member, recently accepted a new leadership role with the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE). Dr. Howard-Baptiste is responsible for leading the program planning committee in preparation for the upcoming AABHE national conference in Charleston, SC on March 18-21, 2020.

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