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EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Experience

THE DIFFERENCE

ou are a difference-maker. Already, you’re learning to solve problems and find new ways to improve the lives of others. Now is the time to take the next step forward--define your future and build a better world. At East Tennessee State University, you’ll find the resources of a large university with the community feel of a much smaller school. You’ll find a place that cares about you, helps you discover your passion, and equips you for success. Today’s ETSU students will be the difference of the future.

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The possibilities are limitless here if you are willing to put yourself out there. CALEB ATKINS // SENIOR / ECONOMICS PREVIEW & ORIENTATION LEADER EXPEDITION LEADER

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DIF

FFERENCE The Difference

LOCATION MAKES

ife in Johnson City is the ultimate college town experience. The mountains call you to outdoor adventure—unlimited hiking and rafting, anyone? And down-home city life offers shopping, eating, and entertainment just minutes away.

THE

ETSU LIFE Get Ready for the

EXPERIENCE of a LIFETIME

ou know college is about much more than the classroom and studying. Get involved on campus, get connected in this new community, and experience the time of your life. Whether joining a student organization, participating in campus recreation or Esports, or just unplugging with friends—there are opportunities every day to make these four amazing years.

Living on Campus Take your college experience to the max by living on campus. It’s convenient and affordable, and you’ll bond with new friends to live the college life together. Housing assignments are on a firstcome, first-served basis.

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BEING PART OF A COMMUNITY AT ETSU HAS TAUGHT ME A LOT ABOUT EXPANDING MY COMFORT ZONES AND REACHING FOR GOALS THAT WILL TRULY ALLOW ME TO GROW AS A STUDENT AND AS A LEADER. KEIANDRA HARPER // JUNIOR PSYCHOLOGY/ ROAN SCHOLAR

Student

ORGANIZATIONS W

hatever your interests, there’s a place to plug in here. Choose from hundreds of student organizations to discover and grow your passions— Hobbies. Professional and academic pursuits. Faith. Community service. Social life. Wherever you land, you’ll break out of your comfort zone, find your inner leader, and make lasting friendships.

Collegiate ESPORTS

lay the most popular games in the industry and train and compete in a state-of-the-art arena. You’ll work with a nationally recognized coaching staff and explore career fields like social media marketing and video editing. You’ll get Bucs team gear, and there are even scholarship opportunities.

Campus H

RECREATION

When ETSU’s Video Game Clubs and Buctainment hosted the first ever Buccaneer Brawl, it ended up being the largest Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament the state of Tennessee had ever seen. And this is just one of hundreds of student-led events!

Greek life is one place to find friendship, service, and leadership development. Brotherhood or sisterhood gives you a support system for your growth as a student and as a person.

ave fun, get active, and make connections through Campus Recreation! Find inclusive and diverse programs and resources in the Basler Center for Physical Activity (CPA). Explore Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and Outdoor Adventure.

YOUR FIRST YEAR AS A BUCCANEER W

e want to get your college experience started off right. The Office of New Student & Family Programs welcomes freshmen and their families and helps you transition to the ETSU community. Our programs connect you to resources, promote academic success, and introduce you to campus life. You’ll quickly find you’re part of the Buccaneer family!

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One thing that really stands out is how close everyone is here, and how easy it is to get to know not only other students, but faculty.… Everybody’s so approachable and it’s super easy to make a connection. SAMUEL WISECARVER // 2021 GRADUATE CHEMISTRY/HONORS-IN-DISCIPLINE/SGA

Preview

& ORIENTATION N ew Student Orientation is your one-ofa-kind opportunity to kick off your four years as a Buc. POLO (Preview & Orientation Leadership Organization) leaders will guide the way and give you the inside scoop on student life at ETSU. Meet with an academic advisor to register for classes and begin planning your educational path. Attend Preview to move into your residence hall early, make new friends, and get a sneak peek at all the ways to get involved on campus.

MORE THAN YOU CAN POSSIBLY DO IN FOUR YEARS. The fun starts on move-in day and keeps going non-stop—Preview, Bucky’s Back to School Bash, and Homecoming, then Pridewalk and Unityfest. And to top it off—firstclass entertainment acts like Scotty McCreery, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, and the X-Ambassadors.

LET’S GO On game day at ETSU, blue and gold spirit ignites the campus. And with this many winning teams, it’s sports season all year long.

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My ETSU experience has brought me a home away from home. Being here at ETSU is like having a big family and coming here is one of the best decisions I ever made. DONOVAN MANUEL // JUNIOR / FINANCE ETSU FOOTBALL

Women’s Cross Country runner Lindsey Stallworth won the SoCon championship and earned AllAmerican honors at the NCAA Championship.

19 Teams NCAA Division I Southern Conference

Women

Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Triathlon Volleyball

Men

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field

UCS!

The Bucs placed 249 student athletes on the 2020-21 Southern Conference Honor Roll.

Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, and Men’s Tennis all captured SoCon Championships for the 20-21 season. Men’s Golf won the NCAA Regional and advanced to the NCAA Championship.

YOUR

Internships, academic research opportunities, and hands-on learning experiences abound in all undergraduate colleges.

nearly 14,000 students from 47 countries and 47 states

160+ academic

16:1 student-

programs

faculty ratio

250+ student

A Best Southeastern College, Princeton Review

organizations

300+ cost-effective pathways to study abroad in more than 50 countries

R CAREER PATH

STARTS HERE A

t ETSU, our community of scholars includes students with all kinds of professional interests. Whether you know the major you want to pursue or plan to begin college as an exploratory student, the quality and variety of academic programs available at ETSU ensure you’ll find your passion here.

Arts AND Sciences | PAGE 12

Whatever your life goals, there’s a path here that takes you there.

ETSU Health | PAGE 14

COLLEGE OF

Business AND Technology PAGE 13

COLLEGE OF

Public Health | PAGE 15

CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING PAGES TO EXPLORE ALL THE POSSIBILITIES.

COLLEGE OF

Nursing | PAGE 16 COLLEGE OF

Clinical AND Rehabilitative Health Sciences | PAGE 17 Clemmer COLLEGE | PAGE 18

College of

ARTS & SCIENCES

Think. Act.

Get ready for TOMORROW’S JOBS.

osting the majority of general education courses at ETSU, the College of Arts and Sciences touches the life of every undergraduate student. Leadership development and teamwork are central to learning that emphasizes communication skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Arts & Sciences majors range from anthropology to math to theatre—and everything in between. Whether you’re preparing for the workplace or graduate school, you’ll be equipped to think and to achieve for culture-shaping impact.

With the recent opening of the new Martin Center for the Arts, ETSU is showcasing the talents of our incredible student and faculty artists.

College of

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

Internships and Employment These are just a few of the places you’ll find our students and alumni:

Disney Google Denso Eastman Chemical Ballad Health Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Northwestern Mutual DHL Supply Chain Enterprise Ernst & Young PricewaterhouseCoopers

Collaborate. Innovate.

Envision yourself on the LEADING EDGE.

xperiential learning is foundational for all programs in the College of Business and Technology. You’ll master academic fundamentals while applying that knowledge in a rapidly-changing business and technology marketplace. The College’s dedicated Career Services Office equips you with resources, coaching, and connections for success, and the results speak for themselves.

How’d they do that? ETSU graduates from the Digital Media program have been part of high profile projects like Thor: Ragnarok, The Last Jedi, World of Warcraft, and Halo.

On-the-job training. Student interns work at various sites with DHL Supply Chain and then travel to the Columbus, Ohio, headquarters to present for the CEO and other leaders. DHL, like many other companies, often transitions ETSU interns to full-time employees.

ETSU HEALTH Educating the Healthcare Workforce of the FUTURE

TSU Health, the university’s academic health sciences center, offers a robust combination of academic programs and patient-care facilities that elevate interprofessional experience in healthcare education. As a student, you’ll grow as a critical thinker and problem-solver as you develop diagnostic and treatment skills and practice essential collaboration for comprehensive care. The graduate-level colleges include Quillen College of Medicine and Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, along with undergraduate programs in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, the College of Nursing, and the College of Public Health.

4,000+

ETSU Health students

40+ health

sciences programs

One of only 130 academic health sciences centers in the country

215k+ Patient

visits per year

Preparing for Grad School?

The Medical Professions Advisement (MPA) program is designed for driven students who want to distinguish themselves as graduate school candidates in health professions. This service is available to all students and offered through the College of Arts & Sciences, which houses undergraduate majors such as biology and chemistry.

College of

PUBLIC HEALTH

Programs in the College of Public Health are:

Student-Centered A high level of student-faculty interaction allows for personal attention and enhances hands-on involvement.

Community-Focused Through a wide range of active programs, we have a long history of keeping the public in public health.

Real-World Tested We’re in ongoing communication with alumni, field preceptors, employers, and public health leaders to be sure students are prepared for the job market of today and the future.

Advancing

the COMMON GOOD

hile many of our undergraduates pursue graduate degrees in the medical, dental, optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and speechlanguage pathology fields, there are also countless aspects of being healthy that don’t take place in a doctor’s office, hospital, or clinic. If you pursue a career in public health, you’ll be prepared to tackle some of the world’s biggest healthcare challenges that affect society at large. Imagine yourself working in outbreak investigations, disaster response, environmental protection, global health, behavioral change programs, clinical trials, or healthcare administration—and imagine the difference you can make.

College of

NURSING

Leading the WAY A

s the largest nursing program in Tennessee, we promote compassionate, evidence-based care to positively impact lives across our region. The ETSU College of Nursing applies innovation in the classroom and integrates technology for high-touch learning experiences. As a community of scholars, we collaborate through research, interprofessional learning, and community service. In the ETSU College of Nursing, excellence is a way of life.

THE COLLEGE OF NURSING’S STATE-OF-THEART SIMULATION/SKILLS LAB provides lifelike practice to complement clinical experiences. ETSU manages seven clinics that serve residents of the Northeast Tennessee region and offer hands-on experience for nursing students.

College of

Moving

CLINICAL & REHABILITATIVE HEALTH SCIENCES PEOPLE FORWARD

TSU’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences is trusted across our region, state, and nation for providing top allied health professionals in some of the fastest-growing and highest demand health-related programs. Our dedicated faculty and staff bring real-life experiences and collaborative interprofessional training into the classroom and clinical setting to enhance your learning outcomes. You’ll be ready for a career in allied health or rehabilitation or prepared for graduate-level education.

PILOT ‘CODE BLUE’ SIMULATION. Students and faculty from several ETSU Health programs conduct a code blue simulation in a state-ofthe-art skills simulation lab, located in ETSU’s Interprofessional Education and Research Center. This kind of lifelike scenario is essential hands-on training for our future physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and respiratory therapists.

CLEMMER

College

Shaping the

Next GENERATION

or careers in teaching, exercise science, sports, counseling, human services, and leadership, Clemmer prepares you as a culture-shaper for the future. Perhaps you’re pursuing established roles in education, human services, or sports. Or maybe you have dreams for innovating systems, advocating for at-risk populations, leading in cutting-edge arenas such as Esports, or expanding education and human potential in out-of-the-box ways. Through comprehensive academic study paired with field placements, internships, and firsthand guidance from our community partners, you’ll be ready to chart your own path.

ETSU was founded in 1911 as a teachers’ college, and our institution has more than a century of experience in preparing educators for the classroom.

Discover opportunities for research and professional development in our K-12 laboratory school and Centers of Excellence in Community College Leadership, Early Childhood Learning & Development, Mathematics & Science Education, and Sport Science & Coach Education.

Ready to Choose

your FIELD OF STUDY?

Majors

If not, that’s okay, too. As you start exploring all the possibilities, you’re sure to discover your passion here.

Concentrations are listed in parentheses ( ). Program offerings may change. Find the latest information at catalog.etsu.edu.

Accountancy, B.B.A.

Japanese, Spanish)

Sociology, B.A., B.S.

Allied Health, B.S. (Allied Health Leadership)

Geosciences, B.S. (Geography, Geology and Environment, Geospatial Science, Paleontology)

Special Education, B.S.

Anthropology, B.A. Applied Science, B.A.S. (Culinary Leadership, Industrial Leadership, Professional Development) Art, B.A. (Art History, Studio Art) Art, B.F.A. (Studio Art) Biology, B.S. (Biochemistry, Biology Track, Interdisciplinary Biology Track, Secondary Education) Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, B.A. (Audio Production for Musicians, Bluegrass Music Profession, Old-Time Music, Scottish and Irish Traditional Music) Chemistry, B.S. (ACS Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Physics, Chemistry) Communication Studies, B.A., B.S. Computing, B.S. (Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Modern Networks, Information Systems, Information Technology) Criminal Justice and Criminology, B.A., B.S. Dental Hygiene, B.S.D.H. (Traditional and Online) Digital Media, B.S. (Digital Animation, Digital Game Design, Digital Visual Effects, Digital Visualization)

Graphic Design, B.F.A. Health Sciences, B.S. History, B.A., B.S. Human Services, B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies, B.S. (Liberal Studies, Professional Studies) Interior Architecture, B.S. International Affairs, B.A. Kinesiology, B.S. (Exercise Science, Physical Education K-12) Management, B.B.A. (General Management, Human Resources Management, International Business, Legal Studies, Logistics/Supply Chain Management) Marketing, B.B.A. (Fashion Marketing & Merchandising, Integrated Marketing Communications, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Management) Mathematics, B.S. (Computational Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Science, Mathematics Education, Statistics) Media & Communication, B.A., B.S. Microbiology, B.S. Music, B.A. (See catalog for 6 concentrations)

Economics, B.A. (No Concentration, International Commerce)

Music, B.M. (See catalog for 6 concentrations)

Economics, B.B.A. (Business Economics, Financial Economics, General Business, International Commerce)

Nursing, B.S.N.

Elementary Education, B.S.E.D.

Philosophy, B.A., B.S. (Justice, Ethics & Law, Philosophy, Philosophy & Religious Studies)

Engineering, TTU-ETSU Bachelor of Science in Engineering English, B.A. (Nonteaching, Teaching) Environmental Health, B.S. (Environmental Health Practices) Finance, B.B.A. (Banking, Corporate Finance & Investments, Real Estate) Foreign Languages, B.A. (German,

Theatre, B.A. (Acting, Design/ Production, General Theatre, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre)

Health Administration, B.S.

Early Childhood Development, B.S. (Early Care & Education, Pre-K)

Engineering Technology, B.S. (Biomedical Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Product Development)

Sport and Leisure Management, B.S. (Park & Recreation Management, Sport Management)

Surveying and Mapping Science, B.S.

Nutrition, B.S. Pharmacy Studies, B.S.

Physics, B.S. Political Science, B.A., B.S. Psychology, B.A., B.S. (Child Psychology, Clinical Psychological Sciences, General Psychology, Health Professions) Public Health, B.S. (Community Health) Radiologic Science, B.S. Rehabilitative Health Sciences, B.S. Respiratory Therapy, B.S. Social Work, B.S.W.

Minors Accountancy Advertising Allied Health American Sign Language Anthropology Appalachian Studies Archaeology Art History Art Astronomy Biology Black American Studies Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies Brewing & Distillation Studies Changemaking Chemistry China Studies Classical Studies Clinical Exercise Science Coaching Communication Studies Communicative Disorders Computing Creative Writing Criminal Justice and Criminology Culture and Health Dance Digital Marketing Digital Media Early Childhood Development Early Childhood Emergent Inquiry Economics Educational Foundations Emergency/Disaster Response Management English English as a Second Language PreK-12 (Add-on) Entrepreneurship Environmental Health Environmental Studies Epidemiology Family Studies Film and Media Studies Finance French General Business Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology German Global Citizen Scholars

Global Health and Development Health Administration Health Sciences Heritage Interpretation and Museum Studies History Human Development and Learning Humanities International Affairs Japanese Journalism Leadership Studies Legal Studies Linguistics Management Marketing Mathematics Merchandising Microbiology Military Science Program Music Nutrition Old-Time Music Paleontology Park and Recreation Management Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Public Administration Public Health Radio-TV-Film Religious Studies Safety Scottish and Irish Traditional Music Secondary Education: Non-Licensure Secondary Education: Teacher Preparation Social Work Sociology Spanish for the Professions Spanish Special Education Special Education Interventionist/ Comprehensive Sport Management Statistics Storytelling Technical & Professional Writing Technology Theatre Trauma and Resilience Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

STILL DECIDING

ON YOUR MAJOR? Y

ou’ll be in good company! There’s plenty of time to choose your field of study, and your freshman year is a great time to explore your options. Our staff and faculty are here to support you on your journey from undecided major to the career track that’s right for you. THE UNIVERSITY ADVISEMENT CENTER (UAC) provides academic and career counseling as well as personal support for students who are undecided about their major/career path and are exploring options. You will regularly meet with your advisor for an interactive process of working together toward your career and academic goals.

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As faculty, we are passionate about student success at ETSU. It’s our dream to help students gain their passion for growing within their chosen disciplines. It’s a joy for us to walk alongside our students to share with them our interests and help them fall in love with their chosen academic areas. PROFESSOR STEPHEN HENDRIX // COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Continuing

The Center for Academic Achievement (CFAA) offers free individual tutoring in writing, math, science, many general education core courses, and select upperlevel courses.

your EDUCATION AT ETSU

ETSU’s Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies offers degree options for b oth traditional and non-traditional students. Through on-ground, off-campus, and online courses, students have optimal flexibility and receive personalized support for completing their degrees.

WHATEVER YOU STUDY,

EXPAND YOUR

EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS HERE.

Go Global S

tudy Abroad is open to all ETSU students and offers you 300+ cost-effective programs in more than 50 countries. These life-changing experiences foster international perspective within our ever-globalizing world.

Honors College I

n this community of scholars, students engage in a dynamic curriculum, undergraduate research, and a variety of transformative academic programs. You’ll connect to other high-achieving peers and have the option to be part of the Honors Living and Learning Community. Scholarships are awarded competitively.

Is Grad School in your FUTURE?

ETSU’s Graduate School gives you the option to seamlessly continue your education through over 150 graduate and professional degree options. Our accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s program sets you on the fast-track to your master’s degree.

The Roan Scholars Leadership Program challenges and inspires students through out-of-theclassroom experiences.

38+ Accelerated bachelor’sto-master’s options

70 100% online graduate program options 21

Your Path to ETSU

our education is an investment in yourself, and your four-year degree is more affordable than you might think. Let our team guide you in making sure you access all the financial assistance available to you.

Cost

Tuition for full year

Housing and meals for full year

Total for full year

Undergraduate

$28,856

$7,598

$36,454

Graduate

$25,856

$9,458

$35,324

* Undergraduate estimated tuition based on 15 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which vary based on classes you choose. * Graduate estimated tuition based on 9 credit hours each semester. This does not include course fees, which vary based on classes you choose.

International Merit Scholarship The International Merit Scholarship is available to eligible new international students seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree. All international students who apply for admission to the university are considered for the scholarship. Upon admission, applicants who meet the criteria will be offered the scholarship automatically. Requirements: • 3.0 high school GPA on the U.S. 4.0 Scale (freshmen applicants) • 3.0 undergraduate GPA on the U.S. 4.0 scale (transfer and graduate applicants)

Undergraduate

Up to $12,500 per academic year

Graduate - Masters

Up to $5,000 per academic year

Graduate - Doctoral

Up to $9,000 per academic year

LEARN MORE AT etsu.edu/international/cost

Even More Scholarship Opportunities

All students are encouraged to complete the general University Scholarship application. Based on your area of study, college and departmental scholarships may be available. Visit etsu.edu/scholarships to explore the possibilities.

84% of students receive financial assistance

Nearly half of

students graduate without student debt ETSU awarded $24 million in institutional aid for 2020-21.

Let’s Get Started APPLYING TO ETSU IS QUICK AND EASY. Complete the online application. Submit your official transcripts or leaving school exams. Submit your English proficiency scores (if required).

Be a Buccaneer! Visit etsu.edu/beabuc

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ETSU.edu

423-439-4213 | etsuinternational@etsu.edu P.O. Box 70731, Johnson City, TN 37614

@etsuinternational

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