A few words from Cecilia Mclntosh, Dean of Graduate Studies
ETSU graduate students come from many backgrounds and
career stages and there are many reasons for choosing ETSU for their
graduate education. Many of our students are looking to make career
changes or looking for career advancement. Others enter graduate
programs directly after obtaining their undergraduate degrees in order
to qualify or establish additional credentials for their chosen careers.
ETSU is in a fine position of being large enough to offer the
great variety of excellent graduate programs often seen at much
larger schools yet small enough to retain the personalized service
typically seen at smaller universities. We offer a diverse choice of
programs including master’s degrees and certificate programs in
fields in business, education, humanities, science, technology, health
sciences, and professional fields. We also offer doctoral programs in
education, nursing, biomedical sciences, audiology, physical therapy,
Cecilia McIntosh, Ph.D.
public health, environmental health sciences, and clinical psychology.
We offer over 20 different graduate degrees with over 50 majors or
concentrations resulting in more than 90 different program choices. All programs are approved by
the state of Tennessee and all that are eligible for accreditation by national accrediting agencies or
boards are fully accredited.
This booklet provides a summary of graduate programs offered at ETSU and will help you find
the program that is right for you. Our web site (http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/) provides direct links to
program sites and faculty listings. To apply, you can use the application in this booklet or apply directly
online through our web site.
The School of Graduate Studies offers a tour program specifically designed for graduate students.
The tour program includes a general campus tour as well as a face-to-face meeting with the professor
acting as program coordinator in the student’s program of interest and provides an opportunity for you
to ask specific questions. If you are not already familiar with our campus, we invite you to contact us to
schedule a tour - if you are familiar with our campus, we invite you to contact us and we can help set
up an appointment for you to meet with the program coordinator.
The Graduate School staff and I are eager to help you be successful. Academic support, career
choices, flexible schedules, and over 50 years of delivering recognized graduate programs are the
reasons you should choose ETSU. It’s all here—waiting for you!
Sincerely,
Cecilia Mclntosh, Ph.D.
Students who are residents of one of seven counties in North Carolina, (Ashe, Avery, Haywood,
Madison, Mitchell, Yancey, and Watauga), one of three counties in Virginia, (Lee, Scott, and
Washington), or the city of Bristol, Virginia, can qualify for in-state tuition at ETSU. By completing
a request for in-state tuition, and filing the form along with the residency information with us before
the 14th day of classes, students from these counties can realize significant savings in their tuition. For
graduate students taking a nine-hour load, the savings are substantial. You can find the form with the
application materials at the back of this bulletin.
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The Region
ETSU is located in Johnson City, which, along with Kingsport, Tennessee and Bristol, Tennessee/
Virginia, is one of the three primary cities that comprise the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee
and Southwest Virginia. The Tri-Cities is a vibrant metropolitan area located in the Valley and Ridge,
nestled up against the Unaka Mountain Range in the southern Appalachians. The area is noted for
its natural beauty, cultural richness, and attractive living conditions. Named an All-America City
Region in 1999, the area boasts such diverse attractions as two symphony orchestras, the International
Storytelling Center, the nationally known ETSU Bluegrass Program, the nationally recognized James
H. Quillen College of Medicine, ETSU’s Gray Fossil Site, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance,
NASCAR racing at Bristol Motor Speedway, spectacular Tennessee Valley Authority lakes with their
associated water sports, plentiful outdoor activities such as hiking – the Appalachian Trail passes
through the area, whitewater rafting and kayaking, downhill and cross-country skiing, and a wealth of
historical sites including Jonesborough, Tennessee’s oldest town. Tri-Cities residents enjoy services,
shopping, theaters, and restaurants common to much larger metropolitan areas, (but without the traffic
jams!). With a population of approximately 60,000 (in a Metropolitan Statistical Area of almost
500,000 people), Johnson City offers graduate students an affordable standard of living with safe
streets and thriving neighborhood communities in urban, suburban, and rural settings.
Location
Johnson City is located a short drive from the state lines of North Carolina and Virginia, and just
a little further from Kentucky, South Carolina and West Virginia. Situated just a couple of miles off
interstate 26, and just a few more from Interstate 81, ETSU is easily accessible by automobile. TriCities Regional Airport, a full-service facility served by Allegiant Air, Delta Connection, Northwest
Airlink, and US Airways Express, is about a 20-minute drive from campus.
The University
Founded in 1911, East Tennessee State University is one of the six state universities governed
by the Tennessee Board of Regents. With more than 12,000 students, ETSU is large enough to offer
many choices in programs and activities, but small enough to avoid the sometimes intimidating and
impersonal atmosphere of a larger university. ETSU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges,
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Values
“ETSU pursues its mission through a student-centered community of learning, reflecting high
standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts and professional preparation based on core values
where:
People come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full
potential;
Relationships are built on honesty, integrity, and trust;
Diversity of people and thought is respected;
Excellence is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
Efficiency is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
Commitment to intellectual achievement is embraced.”
The Campus
ETSU’s main campus consists of more than 70 buildings spread across 366 tree-shaded acres.
The entire campus is part of the ETSU Arboretum, which received certification from the Tennessee
Urban Forestry Council in 2002. The university is proud of its expansion and growth, which is
complemented by Millennium Centre, a continuing education center and hotel complex, which houses
the Niswonger Digital Media Center. The campus is rich with tradition, with several buildings dating
to the early 1900s, but is also prepared for the 21st century, as evidenced by the Sherrod Library,
which opened in 1999, the Basler Center for Physical Activity, which opened in 2002, and current and
proposed construction that will further expand the university’s ability to serve the students, faculty,
staff, and community. ETSU offers a beautiful, safe, and vibrant setting in which to pursue a graduate
education.
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The Graduate School
The School of Graduate Studies has enjoyed more than 50 years of leadership in Tennessee and
in the South, producing quality graduates who go on to serve their communities and employers as
well-trained professionals. Since 1949, when the State Board of Education authorized East Tennessee
State College to offer graduate instruction, the Graduate School has grown from one Master of Arts
degree in education to over 50 majors or concentrations resulting in more than 90 different program
choices across 10 schools and colleges. In the state of Tennessee, the number and variety of graduate
offerings at ETSU rank only behind the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the University of
Memphis. ETSU, along with Middle Tennessee State University, is the third-largest public graduate
school in the state.
Graduate Tuition*
Because tuition and fee amounts are subject to change without notice, visit the Bursar’s Office
web site for the most up-to-date information. http://www.etsu.edu/fa/fs/bursar
*Students who are residents of one of seven counties in North Carolina (Ashe, Avery, Haywood,
Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, and Yancey) or three counties in Virginia (Lee, Scott, and Washington),
plus the City of Bristol, Virginia, can qualify for in-state tuition at ETSU.
Financial Aid
In addition to the wide range of private and federal aid offerings, ETSU offers approximately 600
graduate assistantships and tuition scholarships. Graduate assistants are required to devote 20 hours
weekly to performing duties in teaching, research, or administrative roles. Their stipends, which are set
by individual programs, begin at $6,000 (for a nine-month contract), in addition to in-state and out-ofstate tuition remission. Tuition scholars have a 120-hour service obligation for full tuition remission,
both in-state and out-of-state. In addition to departmental assignments, graduate assistantships and
tuition scholarships are also available in non-academic departments across campus, such as University
Housing, Sherrod Library, and various administrative offices. For information regarding all types of
financial aid, visit http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/assistscholar.asp
Computer Resources
There are four campus microcomputer labs, both PC-based and Macintosh-based, which provide
users access to the campus e-mail server, the Internet, and the library online catalog system. A large
number of other departmental and dedicated labs, as well as multimedia classrooms, meet specialized
needs of individual programs. The Sherrod Library provides study tables and carrels that are network
accessible and has laptop computers for in-library use and four-hour checkout.
Housing
ETSU provides several options for on-campus housing, from traditional residence halls and
efficiency apartments to Buccaneer Village Apartments, which offers one- and two-bedroom units
for married couples and students with children, as well as graduate efficiencies. Buccaneer Ridge
Apartments, a gated community with card access, features furnished, air conditioned, two- and fourbedroom and bath units. These apartments are furnished with washers and dryers, microwaves and
telephone/TV cable/Internet accessibility, which is included in the rent (along with connection fees).
For more information, visit the Housing Office at
http://www.etsu.edu/students/housing/housing.htm.
Child Care
ETSU has three campus childcare programs; two programs serve children on a regular basis
while parents attend classes or work; one program is located at the Center for Physical Activity and
provides casual care while parents participate in activities there.
The Child Study Center, located less than 1 mile from the main ETSU campus, provides full-day,
full-year child care services. The operating hours for the facility are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Child Study
Center serves children ages 3 months through 3 years in the Infant/Toddler Program and children 3
years through 5 years in the Early Learning Program. It follows the ETSU Administrative calendar.
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Little Buccaneers Student Child Care Center is a student childcare program that is located on the
first and second floors of Warf-Pickel Hall. Little Bucs serves only children of ETSU student-parents
while they attend classes, fulfill class requirements, study, or work on campus. It follows the ETSU
academic schedule and is closed when classes are not in session. Care is available on a first-come,
first-served basis to all children between the ages of 3 months and 6 years of ETSU students. There is
a fee for the services that depends on the number of hours of care needed and the age of the child.
For complete information on these services, visit
http://www.etsu.edu/students/acts/child_care_services.htm.
Staff: Can We Help You?
Every graduate program has an assigned Program Specialist in the Graduate Office. This
individual, in addition to the Graduate Program Coordinator within your specific major, is your
primary contact and can assist you with all aspects of your program from pre-application through
graduation. Our Graduate Office staff will be happy to answer your questions:
bennetsg@etsu.edu
Shella Bennett
(423) 439-4708
Audiology, Biomedical Sciences, and Speech-Language Pathology
Kimberly Brockman
(423) 439-6165
brockmank@etsu.edu
Appalachian Studies, Computer and Information Sciences, Early Childhood Education Emergent
Inquiry, Emerging Technologies Certificate, English, Mathematics, Social Work, Teaching
English as a Second Language, Technology, and Mathematical Modeling Certificate
hillsr1@etsu.edu
Stacie Hill
(423) 439-4302
Archival Studies Certificate, Clinical Nutrition, Environmental Health, Gerontology Certificate,
Health Care Management Certificate, Liberal Studies, Physical Therapy, Professional Studies,
Public Health, Biostatistics Certificate, Epidemiology Certificate, Allied Health, Rural Health
Certificate, and Health Care Translation & Interpreting Certificate
Angela Edwards
(423) 439-4703
edwardag@etsu.edu
Art, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Communication (Professional), Criminal Justice &
Criminology, Economic Development Certificate, Geosciences, History, Psychology, Public
Administration, Sociology, Forensic Document Examination Certificate, and Urban Planning
Certificate
hillcc@etsu.edu
Cindy Hill
(423) 439-6590
Accounting, Business Administration, Business Certificate, Digital Marketing, Educational
Leadership, and Entrepreneurial Leadership Certificate
goodyear@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6148
Fiona Goodyear
Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Educational Media, Elementary and Secondary
Education, Kinesiology, Reading, Special Education, Storytelling Certificate, School
Library Professional Certificate, Teacher Education, and Teaching and Learning.
Linda Raines
(423) 439-6158
Nursing and Sport Physiology and Performance
Queen H. Brown
raineslt@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6146
brownq@etsu.edu
Office Manager, Graduate Assistantships and Tuition Scholarships
millerme2@etsu.edu
International Credential Analyst/Coordinator
wyche@etsu.edu
Executive aid
Non-degree applications are available on-site or online and must be accompanied by appropriate
residency forms as needed. Non-degree applicants are subject to the School of Graduate Studies
requirements and must have an undergraduate (B.A./B.S.) degree with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Let Us Save You Some Valuable Time
Using the ETSU web page you can . . . .
• Communicate directly with a Program Specialist in the School of Graduate Studies at
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/faculty/staff.aspx
• View the Graduate Catalog at
http://www.etsu.edu/reg/catalog/graduate.aspx
• Apply over the Internet at
http://goldlink.etsu.edu
• Track the status of your application at
https://goldlink.etsu.edu
• Schedule a graduate tour at
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/Tours.aspx
Once you are admitted you can . . . .
• Register online at
http://goldlink.etsu.edu
• Find scholarships
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/scholarships/scholarship.aspx
• Locate vacant positions for graduate assistantships and tuition scholarships at
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/scholarships/gats_positions.aspx
• Download necessary program forms via the Internet at
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/forms.aspx
Additional helpful information is available through the office of Adult, Commuter and Transfer
Services, at http://www.etsu.edu/students/acts
Academic Programs and Admission Requirements
In general, the School of Graduate Studies admits students on a continuous basis, with preferred
application deadlines of June 1 for fall semester, November 1 for spring semester, and March 15 for
summer term. However, some programs have earlier application dates and admit students only once
yearly. (See individual program descriptions below for special dates and for information regarding
programs that admit students only once a year. You may also wish to consult our online catalog or
contact your graduate coordinator, as application deadlines periodically change.)
General Admission Requirements for the School of Graduate Studies:
These standards and materials are required of all applicants regardless of program. Individual
program requirements are additional to the following:
1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Degrees from non-accredited
institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis.
2. An undergraduate GPA of 2.5* (some programs require a higher GPA).
3. A completed application form.
4. A personal essay of 150-300 words, detailing your interests in a graduate program at ETSU.
5. A non-refundable application fee of $35 ($45 for international students).
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND
SUBMITTING APPLICATION
Remove the application pages along the perforated lines and submit all materials to the School of Graduate Studies in the large
envelope provided.
A complete application will include university requirements and departmental/program requirements:
A. University requirements to be submitted by all applicants:
_____ Completed application form. Please type or print legibly.
_____ Non-refundable application fee of $35.00 ($45 for international students) made payable to East Tennessee State University. You may pay by MasterCard, VISA, check, or money order—do not include cash. (Use the detachable form included in this
booklet.)
_____ One official transcript from every college and university where you have previously taken classes, even if courses from
one school appear as transfer credit on the transcript of another. Transcripts must be placed in official, sealed envelopes; please
request that the Office of the Registrar at the issuing institution sign and/or place an official stamp across the seal. The unopened,
signed, sealed envelopes should be included in your application packet. The School of Graduate Studies will not accept as official
any transcript not transmitted according to the above-stated process. NOTE: We will verify electronically ETSU transcripts for
students who have earned degrees or taken classes at ETSU.
_____ A brief, typewritten essay of approximately 150 - 300 words, which conforms to accepted standards of good, written
English. The essay should address your areas of interest in graduate school, especially your proposed field of study, abilities or
strengths you bring to the program, and your career objectives. Other topics might include your undergraduate record, including
major and minor, honors you have received, and teaching or work experience. If you have a weak undergraduate background that
does not denote potential for success in graduate school, indicate clearly why you feel you can successfully pursue graduate work.
_____ Residency Inquiry Form, if claiming Tennessee residency, or completing request for in-state residency form. Please type or
print legibly.
_____ Request for In-State Tuition Rate (for Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey, or Watauga counties in North
Carolina or Lee, Scott, or Washington counties, or Bristol city in Virginia) along with Residency Inquiry form.
B. Departmental/program requirements: (See Program Admission Requirements to determine whether the program of your choice
requires GRE scores, letters of recommendation, etc.)
_____ If available, you may send photocopies of GRE or GMAT test score reports as required by the program to which you are
applying. HOWEVER, official scores must also be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies from the testing agency.
_____ Letters of recommendation, if required by your program (see Program Admission Requirements). Recommendation
letters can be completed by using the Online Letters of Recommendation System which can be accessed at https://
gradletters.etsu.edu
_____ Additional requirements, if specified by your chosen program.
C. Items which must be sent directly to the Graduate Office separate from the packet:
_____ Official GRE, if required by your program, must be sent directly to the school of Graduate Studies from Educational Testing Service (ETS)—even if photocopies were included in your packet.
_____ Some institutions may refuse to send official transcripts directly to you, in which case, transcripts should be sent directly to
the School of Graduate Studies. Your application cannot be fully processed until all official transcripts have been received.
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E T S U G r a d u a te P r o g r a m s
P.O. Box 70720 • Johnson City, Tennessee • 37614-1710 • http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/
1. Select one graduate program from the following list.
2. Transfer the Major, Concentration, and Degree codes for that program to items 7
and 8 on the application form.(If no concentration is listed for your desired graduate
program, do not supply one. Major codes are in bold. Concentration codes are in
regular type.)
* For the Doctor of Nursing Practice, do not list a major or concentration code on the
application. Write in "DNP" for the degree code.
PROGRAM
MAJOR-CONCENTRATION
PROGRAM
Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACCT-MACC
Audit
AUDT
Taxation
TAXA
Allied Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AHEA-MSAH
Appalachian Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPS-C4
Appalachian Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APPS-MA
Appalachian Culture and Heritage
APCH
Appalachian Communities
APCM
Archival Studies*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASGC-C4
Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARTA-MFA
Studio Art
STUO
Athletic Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AADM-C4
Audiology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUDD-AUD
Biology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOL-MS
Biology
BIOL
Biomedical Sciences
BIMS
Microbiology
MICR
Paleontology
PALE
Biomedical Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMED-PHD
Anatomy
ANAT
Biochemistry
BIOC
Microbiology
MICR
Pharmaceutical Sciences
PHSC
Pharmacology
PHAR
Physiology
PHSY
Quantitative Biosciences
QTBS
Biostatistics*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOS-C4
Business Administration-Accelerated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . AMBA-MBA
Business AdministrationTraditional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BAMN-MBA
Business Administration*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GCBA-C4
Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHEM-MS
Clinical Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLIN-MS
Communication, Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCOM-MA
Communicative Disorders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . COMD-MS
Speech Pathology
SPTH
Computer & Information Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CSCI-MS
Applied Computer Science
ACSI
Information Technology
ITEC
Counseling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CNSL-MA
Elementary/Secondary School
Counseling
SCHL
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
CLMH
College Counseling/Student Affairs
CCSA
Couples and Family Counseling
COFC
MAJOR-CONCENTRATION
Criminal Justice and Criminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CJCR-MA
Digital Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DGMK-MS
Early Childhood Education Emergent Inquiry . . . . . . . ECEE-C4
Early Childhood Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECED-MA
Initial Licensure
INLI
MTEA
Master Teacher
Research
RSEA
Early Childhood Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECED-PHD
Economic Development* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECOD-C4
Educational Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDLR-MED
SADL
School Administration and Leadership
Student Personnel Leadership
STPS
Teacher Leadership
TCHL
Educational Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDLR-EDS
AMNM
Administration Endorsement
Counselor Leadership
CLDR
School System Leadership
SCSL
Teacher Leadership
TCHL
Educational Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDLR-EDD
AMNM
Administrative Endorsement
Classroom Leadership
CLSL
Post-Secondary & Private Sector
Leadership
PPSL
School Leadership
SCOL
Educational Media &
Educational Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDMT-MED
Educational Communications
& Technology
EDCT
School Library Media
SLIB
Elementary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EEDM-MED
Emerging Technologies*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ETCG-C4
English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENGL-MA
Entrepreneurial Leadership* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPRL-C4
Environmental Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVHE-MSEH
Specialist Program
SPEC
Environmental Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVHE-PHD
Environmental Health Epidemiology*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPDM-C4
Forensic Document Examination*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FDEX-C4
Geosciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEOS-MS
Geospatial Analysis
GESP
Paleotology
PALE
Gerontology*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GERO-C4
Health Care Management* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HCMC-C4
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E T S U G r a d u a te P r o g r a m s ( c o n t . )
PROGRAM
MAJOR-CONCENTRATION
PROGRAM
MAJOR-CONCENTRATION
Epidemiology
PHEP
Public Health Administration
PHAD
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . READ-MA
Reading Education
REDU
Storytelling
STRY
Rural Health*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RHEA-C4
School Library Professional*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCLP-C4
Secondary Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMED-MED
ADTC
Advanced Secondary Teaching
Applied Curriculum & Instruction
APIC
Classroom Technology
CTEC
English as Second Language
ESLG
Middle Grade Education
MGED
Occupational Education
OCED
Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOWK-MSW
Advanced Standing
AMSW
Traditional Entry
TMSW
Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOAA-MA
APPL
Applied Sociology
General Sociology
SOCG
Special Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPED-MED
SEAP
Advanced Practitioner
Early Childhood Special
Education
SEEC
Special Education
SPED
Sport Physiology & Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPHP-PHD
SPPE
Sport Performance
Sport Physiology
SPPY
Storytelling*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STRY-C4
Teacher Ed. w/ Multiple Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Initial Licensure). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TEML-MAT
Elementary Education (K-6)
ELED
Middle Grades Education (4-8)
MDED
Secondary Education (7-12)
SCED
(K-12) for Art, Music, Physical Education, & Theater
(5-12) for Technology Engineering
Teaching & Learning,
Advanced Studies (RODP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASTL-MED
Childhood Literacy-Reading
EMCL
Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TESO-C4
Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TECM-MS
ENGT
Engineering
Technology
Entrepreneurial Leadership
ENLE
Health Care Translation & Interpreting* . . . . . . . . . . . . HCTI-C4
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HIST-MA
Kinesiology & Sport Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KSPS-MA
Exercise Physiology &
Performance
EXSP
Sport Management
SPRT
Liberal Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MALS-MALS
ARCH
Archival Studies
Gender and Diversity Studies
GEDI
Regional and Community Studies
RECS
Mathematical Modeling in Bioscience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . MMBS-C4
Mathematical Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MATH-MS
MTHP
Precollegiate Mathematics
New Media Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMST-MA
Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NURS-PHD
Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NURS-MSN
Clinical Nurse Leader (Track)
Nursing (RODP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RMSN-MSN
NADV
Advanced Practice
Nursing Administration
NADM
Nursing Education
NEDU
Nursing Informatics
NINF
Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner,
Post-Masters (RODP)*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FNPR-C4
Nursing - Nursing Administration
Post-Master's (RODP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGAD-C4
Nursing - Nursing Education Post-Master's (RODP). . NGED C-4
Nursing - Nursing Informatics Post-Master's (RODP). . NGIN C-4
Nursing Practice, Doctor of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NURS-DNP
Adult/Gerontological Nurse
Practitioner
AGNP
Executive Leadership in Nursing
ELNG
Family Nurse Practitioner
FMNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Nurse Practitioner
MHNP
Physical Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHYT-DPT
Professional Studies (RODP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PROS-MPS
Strategic Leadership
MPSL
Training and Development
TRAD
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSYD-PHD
Clinical Psychology
CLPS
Experimental Psychology
EXPS
Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PUAD-MPA
City Management
CMGT
Not-For-Profit Administration
NFPA
Planning and Development
PLDV
Public Financial Management
PFMT
Public Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHEA-DPH
Community Health
COMM
Epidemiology
PHEP
Public Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PHEA-MPH
Biostatistics
BIOS
Community Health
COMM
Environmental Health
ENVI
Urban Planning*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . URBP-C4
NON-DEGREE GRADUATE SPECIAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UDEG
Degree-Seeking-Pending
PEND
Exchange Student
EXCH
Future Degree Seeking
FUTR
Post-Baccalaureate
POST
Recertification
RECR
Teaching Licensure
LICN
Undeclared
UDEC
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A pp l i c a t i o n
for
G r a d u a te S c h o o l
East Tennessee State University • School of Graduate Studies • P.O. Box 70720 • Johnson City, Tennessee • 37614-1710
http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/
Check all that apply.
I wish to be considered for a:
❏ Tuition Scholarship
❏ Graduate Assistantship
Non-refundable application fee of $35 ($45 for international students)
must accompany all applications.
Please type or print.
1.
Full Name
2.
Permanent Home Address
Present Mailing address
)
ZIP CODE
NO. AND STREET
CITY
b.
STATE
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
(
Personal Data
a. Your date of birth:
MIDDLE
NO. AND STREET
(
4.
FIRST
LAST
CITY
3.
For office use only.
Fee paid ________________
Date input ______________
Initials _________________
STATE
)
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
ZIP CODE
EMAIL ADDRESS
Sex:
❏ Male
❏ Female
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions of higher education that receive federal assistance to report
minority group student enrollments. The information requested here will assist in meeting this requirement and will
provide statistical data for the university.
Race: (check any that apply)
c.
5.
6.
d.
Are you a U.S. Veteran? ❏ Yes ❏ No
Do you have any need for special assistance in the scheduling of classes due to a physical disability? ❏ Yes ❏ No
Citizenship (Please check appropriate box)
❏ U.S.A. ❏ Yes ❏ No Type of Visa/Immigration Status
If not a U.S. citizen, of what country are you a citizen?
State place of birth
Home County (Only if TN or VA)
Are you a legal resident of Tennessee? ❏ Yes ❏ No
7.
❏ Alaskan Native ❏ American Indian ❏ Asian ❏ Black ❏ White ❏ Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
If yes, you must complete the enclosed Residency Inquiry Form relating to claimed Tennessee residency for tuition purposes.
Degree Program to which you are applying
a.
See WKHSUHYLRXVSDJHIRUa list of degrees offered at East Tennessee State University.
In the spaces below, use appropriate codes for major, concentration, and degree.
MAJOR
C O N C E N T R AT I O N
DEGREE
b. Term and year in which enrollment is desired (please check only one): ❏ Fall:_____
❏ Spring_____
❏ Summer_____
year
year
year
c.
Check one: ❏ Full-time student❏ Part-time student
e.
Have you previously taken courses at East Tennessee State University?­
If yes, ❏ Graduate Level
❏ Undergraduate Level
d.
8.
Have you previously taken graduate-level courses at another institution?
❏ Yes
❏ Yes
❏ No
❏ No
Current graduate major
a.
Are you currently enrolled in a Graduate Program at East Tennessee State University? ❏ Yes ❏ No
If yes, identify in the spaces below the major, concentration, and degree program in which you are currently enrolled
(Use appropriate codes from the reverse side of this form.)
b.
MAJOR
C O N C E N T R AT I O N
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DEGREE
A pp l i c a t i o n
9.
for
G r a d u a te S c h o o l
PAGE 2
List in chronological order all colleges and universities attended (including ETSU), dates attended, and degrees received.
An official transcript from each institution listed must be sent according to the instructions for domestic or international applicants.
NAME OF INSTITUTION
MAJOR
D AT E S AT T E N D E D D E G R E E & D AT E
F R O M T O R E C E I V E D / A N T I C I PAT E D
Full name used on previous transcripts or other supporting documents.
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
10. Test Score: I (have taken) (plan to take) the ❏ GRE, ❏ GMAT, ❏ TOEFL in
that official copies of the score(s) be sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies.
GRE SUBJECT SCORE
GRE SCORE
MONTH/YEAR
and I have requested
GMAT SCORE
TOEFL SCORE
TOTAL
TOTAL
SUBJECT
V
Q
A
AWS
TOTAL
11. Have you ever been dismissed or placed on probation by a school?
If yes, please explain the circumstances on a separate sheet of paper.
❏ Yes
❏ No
12. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or have felony charges pending against you? ❏ Yes ❏ No
13. Do you hold a Teacher's Certificate? ❏ Yes ❏ No
TYPE
If yes, is it currently effective? ❏ Yes ❏ No
GRADES OR SUBJECTS CERTIFIED
STATE ISSUING
14. In case of emergency, who should be notified?
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
RELATIONSHIP
TELEPHONE#
15. SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION
A.The State of Tennessee requires eligible male applicants to be registered with the Selective Service prior to enrolling in state
colleges and universities. I am registered with Selective Service N Yes N No
If yes, give Selective Service Number ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
B.I am not required to be registered with Selective Service because N I am female; N I am currently in the Armed Services;
N I am not yet 18 yrs. of age; N I am a legal alien; N I was born before 1983.
16. References: Name those persons acquainted with your academic work (former professors, deans, etc.) or with your professional
experience, whom you will ask to recommend you. Applicants must mail recommendation forms directly to the references
listed below. (Not all programs require letters of reference. See instructions for inclusion of reference letters in the application
packet.)
NAME & TITLE
ADDRESS
I understand that withholding information in this application or giving false information may make me ineligible for admission
or continuation at East Tennessee State University. I certify that the above statements are correct and complete.
SIGNATURE
DATE
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R es i d e n c y I n q u i r y F o r m
East Tennessee State University - School of Graduate Studies - P.O. Box 70720 - Johnson City, Tennessee - 37614-1710
Complete this form only if claiming
Tennessee residency for tuition purposes.
Return to:
Office of Graduate Studies
Box 70720
Johnson City, TN 37614-1710
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY IN BLACK INK.
A. STUDENT INFORMATION
CURRENT DATE
Social Security Number________________________________
(optional)
Email Address_ _________________________________________
Full Legal Name________________________________________________________________________________________________
LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
MAIDEN SURNAME
Are you currently enrolled at ETSU? ❏ Yes ❏ No If no, are you currently enrolled as a full-time student (as defined by your
institution) at any college or university? ❏ Yes ❏ No
College Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________
City and State_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sex
❏ Male
❏ Female
Marital Status
❏ Married
❏ Single
If presently married, date of marriage___________________________________
MONTH
DAY
YEAR
Date of Birth_____________________________ Place of Birth_______________________________________________________
MONTH
U.S. Citizen
❏ Yes
DAY
❏ No
YEAR
CITY
COUNTY
STATE
If no, type of visa_______________________________________________________________
Legal permanent address at time of this application
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STREET
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
COUNTY
(AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER
Length of time at this address_______________Years_ _____________ Months
Do you own or rent this dwelling?
❏ own ❏ rent Other (explain on a separate sheet, if necessary)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
How long have you lived in Tennessee (or a border county*)?________________ Years__________________ Months
Why did you move to Tennessee (or a border county)?_________________________________________________________________
Voter Registration State_______________________________
Driver's License Number_ __________________________ State_________________________ Date Issued_ ______________________
Program Applied for_ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
*Residents of border counties (Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Yancy, or Watauga counties in North Carolina, or Lee, Scott,
and Washington counties, or Bristol city in Virginia) are eligible for in-state tuition if they complete the request for in-state tuition
rate form (page 39) in addition to this form by the 14th day of the semester.
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B. PARENTAL INFORMATION
Name and Address
LAST
FIRST
MIDDLE
STREET
CITY
STATE
ZIP CODE
(AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER
Length of time at this address
Years
Months
Have your parents surrendered the right to care, custody, and earnings of you?❏ Yes ❏ No
Were you claimed as a dependent on the most recent income tax return by your parents?
❏ Yes
❏ No
C. EMPLOYMENT
Please list your most recent places of employment.
1.
NAME OF EMPLOYER
STREET
CITY
STATE
Currently Employed
2.
NAME OF EMPLOYER
STREET
❏ No
CITY
STATE
CITY
STATE
CITY
STATE
FULL- OR PART-TIME
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
3.
❏ Yes
FULL- OR PART-TIME
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
NAME OF EMPLOYER
STREET
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
FULL- OR PART-TIME
If married, spouse’s occupation and place of employment:
NAME OF EMPLOYER
STREET
FULL- OR PART-TIME
DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
D. Please use this space for additional comments.
E. I certify that the information presented in this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
DATE
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
This form must be processed by the last day of registration (official census date) of the semester in order to be effective with that
semester.
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graduates
Return to:
East Tennessee State University
Office of Graduate Studies
Box 70720
Johnson City, TN 37614
Fax: 423-439-5624
Request for in-state tuition rate
You must be a resident of Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Yancey, or Watauga counties in North Carolina or
Lee, Scott, or Washington counties, or Bristol city in Virginia.
Graduate applicants must also complete the Residency Inquiry Form.
(Please Print)
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Current Permanent Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
Street
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State
Zip County (see counties above)
Email Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
(
)
Telephone: _____________________________________
Social Security Number: ______________________________
(optional)
Area Code
Today's Date: _______________________________________
Birthdate: _ ____________________________________
Semester and year for which you are applying for the waiver. Semester: _____________________ Year: ____________
Program: _ __________________________________________________________________ j Applied
Student Classification: j First-time freshman
j Transfer student
j Graduate student
Current ETSU Status:
j
j
j
j
j Admitted
Current ETSU undergraduate student
Current ETSU graduate student
New undergraduate non-degree-seeking student
New graduate non-degree-seeking student
j Fully admitted or currently enrolled
j Application pending
j Not applied
Note: To obtain the in-state tuition, you must be fully admitted and meet all academic requirements as established by
ETSU and Tennessee Board of Regents Policy. The request for in-state tuition must be filed with the appropriate ETSU
office prior to the census date (14th day of classes) for the semester in which the tuition is sought. Tuition applications filed
after this date will be considered for the next available semester. You may be asked to provide additional documentation
regarding your residency.
I certify that the information presented about is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
understand that failure to submit true and accurate information may result in immediate dismissal. I
understand that should I move from one of the qualifying counties I must notify the appropriate office
(Graduate or Undergraduate).
Student's Signature
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F ee P a y m e n t O pt i o n s
East Tennessee State University • School of Graduate Studies • P.O. Box 70720 • Johnson City, Tennessee • 37614-1710
Your graduate school application cannot be processed without the required non-refundable application fee
of $35 ($45 for international students). Please select one of the three options listed below by checking the
appropriate box:
❑ Option 1
I wish to pay by MasterCard or VISA. I understand that a manual charge will be applied
to my account by the School of Graduate Studies.
Please check one:
❑ MasterCard
❑ VISA
Credit Card # __________________________________ Expiration Date______________________
(month/date)
Name exactly as it appears on credit card _________________________________________________
Address if different from applicant's _____________________________________________________
(street)
___________________________________________________________________________________
(city)
(state)
(zip code)
Daytime telephone number ___________________________________________________________
❑ Option 2
I wish to pay by calling in my MasterCard or VISA information to the School of Graduate
Studies: (423-439-4221 or 423-439-4706)
❑ Option 3
SIGNATURE
✄
I wish to pay by personal check, certified check, or money order enclosed in this application packet.
Please make checks or money orders payable to East Tennessee State University.
DATE
(NOTE: Credit Card information on this form is confidential and will be destroyed when transaction is complete.)
CUT HERE
R e q uest
for
T r a n s c r i pt
East Tennessee State University • School of Graduate Studies • P.O. Box 70720 • Johnson City, Tennessee • 37614-1710
TO THE REGISTRAR:
To:
From:
Social Security Number
(optional)
Please enclose one copy of the applicant's official transcripts in an envelope,
seal the envelope, sign your name on the line provided, and return the envelope
to the applicant. East Tennessee State University will accept as official only those
transcripts which are enclosed in sealed, signed envelopes.
Registrar,
NAME OF INSTITUTION
LAST NAME
LAST DATE ATTENDED
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
If attended under a name other than above, provide other name:
LAST NAME
Current Address
FIRST NAME
MIDDLE NAME
NO. AND STREET
CITY
STATE
HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER
Copy this transcript-request
form as needed and mail to
the registrars of all institutions where you have taken
SIGNATURE
courses or earned degrees.
DATE
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ZIP CODE