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Graduate Certificate in Health Policy at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary graduate certificate offered by the College of Nursing with the Department of Nutrition and Public Health and the College of Law. It prepares leaders, practitioners, researchers and educators to take part in health policymaking, with skills in policy analysis, research, program evaluation and advocacy.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: College of Nursing (with Nutrition and Public Health and the College of Law)  |  Duration: Minimum 12 graduate credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Required courses are Health and Healthcare Policy (NURS 612), one of Health Systems, Policy and Leadership (PUBH 520) or Health Law Finance and Organization (LAW 963), and a cross-listed Nursing Preceptorship (NURS 614).

Career pathways

Leadership, practice, research and education roles in health policymaking across law, nursing, public health and other disciplines.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Admitted to a UT Knoxville graduate programme in good standing, or hold a master's degree or higher; formal application through the Office of Graduate Admissions; an essay addressing College of Nursing prompts; 2 references from faculty, supervisors or health care providers holding a master's or higher. Offered on campus and by distance education.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Minimum 12 graduate credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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