East Tennessee State University
Office of Registrar

Degrees

East Tennessee State University confers the following degrees:

Undergraduate
	Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
	Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)
	Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
	Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
	Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
	Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.)
	Bachelor of Music (B.M.)
	Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
	Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.S.D.H.)
	Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
	Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health (B.S.E.H.)
	Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (B.S.M.T.)
	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.)
	Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
Graduate
	Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.)
	Master of Arts (M.A.)
	Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (M.A.L.S.)
	Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
	Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
	Master of City Management (M.C.M.)
	Master of Education (M.Ed.)
	Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
	Master of Music Education (M.Mu.Ed.)
	Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.)
	Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
	Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
	Master of Science (M.S.)
	Master of Science in Environmental Health (M.S.E.H.)
	Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
	Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
	Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
	Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.)
	Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
	Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
	Doctor of Science in Nursing (D.S.N.)

Associate Degree Requirements General

1. A minimum grade average of `C' (2.0 grade point average) on courses grouped, as follows:
     a. All college work including courses transferred from other institutions.
     b. All courses taken at East Tennessee State University.
     c. All courses in the major taken at East Tennessee State University.*
     d. All courses in the major including transferred credit.

*Grades in all courses taken in the major departments are reflected in the grade point average for the major.

2. Students must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit (exclusive of courses designed as not applicable toward the associate degree) including the minimum general education requirements for associate degree and a major. The major must be approved by the chair of the department concerned.

3. Transfer students must complete enough work in residence at ETSU in the major to satisfy the department chair that the student is qualified in the major field. Transfer students must take a minimum of six semester hours at ETSU in the major field.

4. Students must satisfy a residency requirement of not less than two semesters, including the last full semester. This shall be a minimum of 24 hours. Not less than 12 semester hours may be counted as a semester of residence. Courses taken at East Tennessee State University off-campus centers are classified as residence credit.

5. Students must have demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English.

6. Students must file an Intention to Graduate form with the Office of the Registrar, Graduation Section, no later than the beginning
of the semester preceding the semester of graduation. The deadline for this filing is included in the academic calendar and the schedule of classes. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that this deadline is met. No diploma or transcript will be issued to students with an outstanding financial obligation.

7. Compliance with any changes which may be made in the curricula may be required for students not completing degree requirements within six years from the date of first registration.
 

Minimum General Education Requirements of All Associate Degree (Career Programs)*
Writing	3		ENGL 1110
Communicating Orally	3		SPCH 1300 or 2300
Using Mathematics	3		See Program Listing
Institutions & Society	3		See Program Listing
Science	3		See Program Listing
Humanities Elective	3		Select course from General Education Core Requirements from the areas titled Heritage; Arts & the Artistic Vision, or Identity, Ethics & Social Responsibility
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*Students should select courses which meet both program and general education requirements. Students should meet with an advisor before registering for any course to ensure that program requirements are being met. Otherwise, the student's program may be extended until all general education and program requirements are completed.

Bachelor Degree Requirements General

1. A minimum grade average of `C' (2.0 grade point average) on courses grouped, as follows:
     a. All college work including courses transferred from other institutions.
     b. All courses taken at East Tennessee State University.
     c. All courses in the major and minor subjects (or area concentration) taken at East Tennessee State University.*
     d. All courses in the major and minor subjects (or area concentration) including transferred credits.*

*Grades in all courses taken in the major and minor departments are reflected in the grade point average for the major and minor (or area concentration).

2. Students must complete the requirements of their program of study which shall be a minimum of 120 semester hours credit (exclusive of courses designed as not applicable toward the baccalaureate degree) including the general education core requirements, a major, and a minor. The major and minor programs (or area concentration) must be approved by the chair of the departments concerned.

3. Transfer students must complete enough work in residence at ETSU in both the major and minor to satisfy the chair of the departments that they are qualified in the major and minor fields. Transfer students must take a minimum of six semester hours at ETSU in the major field.

4. Students must satisfy a residency requirement of not less than two semesters during the junior and senior years, including the last full semester. The residence requirement shall be no less than 25 percent of the total requirements of the program of study (i.e., 30 semester hours for a program of study of 120 semester hours). Not less than 12 semester hours may be counted as a semester of residence. Courses taken at East Tennessee State University off-campus centers are classified as residence credit.

5. A minimum of 60 semester hours of credit must have been completed in a senior-level college or university.

6. Students must have demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English.

7. Students must complete the Core Exit Exam and all other required exit exams, such as the Major Field Test. These exams must be completed with due seriousness and diligence. The results of these tests are important to the university and are used in the evaluation of academic programs. The Core Exit Exam, which measures general education, should be taken as soon as general education requirements are met and not later than the beginning of the senior year. The Major Field Test is required in selected departments and administered during the senior year. Departments requiring the Major Field Test and Core Exit test dates are listed each semester in the Schedule of Classes Bulletin and on the web at www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation/exitexam.htm.

8. Students must file an Intention to Graduate form with the Office of the Registrar, Graduation Section, no later than the close of the first month of the senior year. The deadline for this filing is included in the academic calendars of the catalogs and the Schedule of Classes. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that this deadline is met. No diploma or transcript will be issued to students with outstanding financial obligations.

9. Compliance with any changes which may be made in the curricula may be required for students not completing degree requirements within six years from the date of first registration.

Foreign Language Proficiency (B.A.)

Students studying for a bachelor of arts (B.A.) degree shall be required to demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language equivalent to the completion of two years of college-level work.

Second Bachelor's Degree

Students who hold a bachelor's degree from ETSU or any other regionally accredited college or university may subsequently earn a second bachelor's degree from ETSU by satisfactorily completing: 1) a minimum of 34 semester credits of study at ETSU; 2) all course requirements for the additional degree and major being pursued; and 3) all Tennessee Board of Regents undergraduate degree requirements. A student pursuing a second bachelor's degree is subject to all departmental admissions requirements and to all departmental and university graduation requirements. Application to enroll for a second bachelor's degree must be made through the Office of Admissions.

Honor's Distinction

Baccalaureate degree candidates receive honors distinction at graduation based upon the cumulative, college-level grade point average, as follows:

Cum Laude 3.50-3.64
Magna Cum Laude 3.65-3.84
Summa Cum Laude 3.85-4.00

Associate degree recipients having a 3.50 grade point average or above receive their degree "with honor."

The grade point average used in conferring academic honor at graduation includes work at this university as well as all other college work attempted.

Application for Degree

Not later than the close of the first month of the senior year (sophomore year for associate degree), each candidate for a degree shall file a Notice of Intention to Graduate (application for degree) with the Office of the Registrar, Graduation Section.

Not later than the close of the first week of the final semester, the candidate shall file the following forms: approved major and minor sheets
(or major area sheet).

All scholastic deficiencies shall be removed at least one week before the date on which the degree is to be conferred.

All fees and financial obligations shall be settled in full at least one week before the date on which the degree is to be conferred. Neither the diploma nor transcripts can be released until all accounts are cleared. Additional information is available at www.etsu.edu/reg/graduation.

All candidates for degrees are encouraged to take advantage of the placement service in the Career Development Office, located in the Culp Center.

Degrees are conferred three times a year, at the end of the fall, spring, and summer terms. Commencement ceremonies are held twice a year, at the end of the fall and spring terms. Summer degree recipients attend the fall ceremony.

Double Majors

Simultaneous Fulfillment of Requirements for Multiple Baccalaureate-Level Majors in a Single Degree Designation

A multiple major is the completion of two or more majors leading to the same degree designation (e.g., completion of a B.S. degree with majors in History and Political Science). A student may qualify for multiple majors by meeting the total requirements of each major. Consult the "Degree Programs, Majors and Concentrations" section found elsewhere in this catalog.

Double Degrees

Simultaneous Fulfillment of Requirements for Multiple Degrees at the Same Level

A student may concurrently receive multiple undergraduate degrees at a single degree level if he or she has fulfilled the total requirements for each degree (e.g., B.A., B.S., B.B.A., etc.) and for each major.

Fulfillment of Requirements for both TBR and the University of Tennessee System Institutions

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation mandating the transferability of 60 semester hours effective at all public institutions of higher education in Tennessee. A transfer track module that incorporates both the TBR and the University of Tennessee System minimum degree requirements consists of 60 semester hours in eight categories of courses and includes a provision to incorporate 12 to 15 semester hours of pre-major courses and/or electives. Completion of the module will permit students to transfer to any public institution of higher education in Tennessee.

Students transferring from other state public universities should consult the catalog from their home institution for a full list of courses satisfying each module.

Achievement Test Requirements

All students will be required to take one or more tests designed to measure General Education achievement and/or achievement in selected major areas as a prerequisite to graduation. In addition, students may be required to take other tests deemed necessary by the institution. The results of these tests will be used for evaluation of academic programs and student achievements. A commitment to performing well is expected.

Eligibility For Participation In Graduation Ceremonies

It is the policy of East Tennessee State University that only students who have completed their degree requirements participate in graduation ceremonies. There are two graduation ceremonies each year. May graduates attend the May ceremony. Students who finish requirements in any of the summer terms receive their diplomas in late August and are invited to attend the following December ceremony along with the December graduates.