Allied Health

100% Online Master of Science Degree

 

Overview

By building on the practical knowledge you already have while providing opportunities for professional growth, this degree will allow you to tailor many of your assignments to the needs of your workplace. The M.S. Allied Health from East Tennessee State University is designed to give you choices about your course of study. You may elect to take courses that will build your degree more toward becoming a professional educator or you might choose the administration track or perhaps you want to do some of both. The program offers the flexibility you need to get the courses you want.

Program

The M.S. Allied Health degree is designed for any allied health professional who wants the flexibility of pursuing an advanced degree from the convenience of their home. 

The program of study was designed with the working dental hygienist, respiratory therapist, radiologic technologist, medical laboratory technologist, and other health care professionals in mind. The M.S. Allied Health degree will allow you to advance in your field by providing you with skills to conduct research, teach, implement and evaluate innovative programs, or move into administration. This program allows for pathways of electives leading to completion in one (1) of three (3) areas:

  • Teaching and Education
  • Program Oversight and Direction
  • Administration and Management

Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

"The M.S. Allied Health helped me transition from a 30 year clinical career in dentistry to academia. I first attended ETSU for a B.S. Dental Hygiene completion program almost 20 years after my A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene. Five years after completing the B.S. Dental Hygiene degree I began the M.S. Allied Health program and started my career in academics. I am a huge fan of ETSU and their online programs. Working full time I could not have completed these degrees without their online options."
 

Angela Haynes, M.S. Allied Health Graduate (2020)


Steps to Apply

  • Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

    Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

    Create your ETSU Application Account

  • Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

    Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

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  • Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

    Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Master's," term, then choose  Allied Health and complete the remainder of the form.

    select domestic/international

    select certificate

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Cost

Credits to complete this program: 36 credit hours

TN Residents eRate (Out of State, 100% online) Out of State
$613 per credit hour $765 per credit hour $1454 per credit hour

-Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students.
-This amount may not include program-specific fees.


Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid, or use the Tuition and Fees estimator to see approximate costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?  

    The 100% online M.S. Allied Health program is designed for any allied health professional who wants the flexibility of pursuing an advanced degree from the convenience of their own home. The online classroom environment allows students to do their coursework when it fits into their schedule.

    If you find leadership intriguing, this is the degree for you! The program of study was designed with the working dental hygienist, respiratory therapist, radiologic technologist, medical laboratory technologist, and other health care professionals in mind. 

  • What is an exciting aspect of this program?
    The interprofessional learning experiences afforded by this unique program are enriched by a student-centered teaching team that brings a wealth of experience from multiple disciplines. The department is invested in their students and work hard to give them an experience that will enrich their skills and employability.  
  • What accreditations apply to this program? 

    East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. ETSU may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ETSU may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).






  • What are the job prospects with this degree? 
    The M.S. Allied Health degree will allow students to advance in their field by providing them with skills to conduct research, teach, implement and evaluate innovative programs, or move into administration.  
  • Does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field? What are the prerequisites? 
    Students must hold a bachelor's degree and license or certificate in an allied health or related healthcare field, such as dental hygiene, dental assisting, respiratory therapy, radiography, medical assisting, medical technology, physical therapy assisting, pharmacy technician, operating room technician, etc. If you do not see your field listed, please consult with the department. 
  • Does this program require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?
    The GRE is only required for those who have a Grade Point Average of less than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?
    All courses are online asynchronous and are completed fully online.
  • Are there any on-campus requirements, meetings, orientations, etc.?
    No.

  • Does this program require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis?
    A thesis or capstone project is required. 
  • Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

    Yes! As the program can be completed 100% online and asynchronously, it is ideal for those with familial or professional obligations.

  • What is the time to completion for full-time students?

    Full-time students typically take two years to complete the program.

  • What is the time to completion for part-time students?

    Time to completion for part-time students depends on their part-time course load, semester preferences, transfer coursework (if applicable), and other factors. Most students at ETSU complete this degree in less than three (3) years. The matriculation limit is six (6) years. 

  • Is there a plan of study/course schedule I can review for the full-time and part-time options?

    The curriculum and a link to the academic catalog is on the M.S. Allied Health program page.

     

  • How many spaces are available for each cohort? 

    Students are accepted in fall, spring, and summer, and there is no limit with regard to the number that can be admitted each semester. 

  • Does the college/department offer scholarships? 

    This department does not offer scholarships separate of ETSU Scholarships. Students are encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.

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