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Accountancy - M.Acc.
Available Concentrations
- Audit
- Controllership
- Generalist
- Taxation
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Michelle Freeman
Phone: 423-439-4599
Email: freemanms@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Summer
May 15
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- GMAT
*Note: GMAT is not required for ETSU or AACSB-accredited Accounting Undergraduates with GPA of 3.5 or higher within five years prior to registering for the ETSU Master's Program. GMAT is also not required if student has passed CPA exam.
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- None
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Allied Health - M.S.A.H.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Landon Shields
Phone: 423-439-5060
Email: shieldslc@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
January 1
October 1
Summer
May 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- Domestic applicants with a GPA less than 2.75 must submit GRE scores
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
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Hold a professional license in an Allied Health discipline
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Appalachian Studies - M.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr.Jane MacMorran
Phone: 423-439-7992
Email: macmorra@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Summer
May 15
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- A writing sample, such as a paper previously submitted for credit in an undergraduate or graduate course
- A student who completes the Graduate Certificate in Appalachian Studies may transfer all 18 credits into the M.A. program, with the approval of the APST graduate coordinator. All transfer credit must meet GPA requirements and must be within the six-year matriculation limit
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Applied Data Science, M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Robert Price
Phone: 423-439-5359
Email: pricejr@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) preferred
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Resume
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Biology - M.S.
Available Concentrations
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Microbiology
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinators
- Dr. Gerardo Arceo Gomez - Biology and Biomedical Sciences
Phone: 423-439-6613
Email: GOMEZG@etsu.edu - Dr. Erik Petersen - Microbiology
Phone: 423-439-4571
Email: petersene@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Preferred Deadline Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
February 1
August 1
May 1
Spring
August 1
January 1
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 2 recommendations to be submitted through the online application
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in mathematics and science courses
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Undergraduate major in the life or physical sciences
- A course in Calculus and/or a course in Probability and Statistics is recommended
- Supporting courses in
- General Chemistry
- One year of Organic Chemistry (Microbiology concentration will accept one semester of Organic Chemistry and one semester of Biochemistry)
- One year of Physics
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Brand and Media Strategy - M.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Melanie Richards
Phone: 423-439-5501
Email: richardsmb@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 academic and/or professional recommendations to be submitted through the online application
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Purpose: an approximately 1000-1500 word essay describing the applicant’s goals for graduate research and/or creative work
- A Portfolio or Research Essay
- Portfolio: a sample of at least three separate examples of past academic or professional work, submitted as a single PDF document, that demonstrates the applicant's writing ability and current capability for professional work
- Research Essay: A sample research paper demonstrating the applicant's writing ability and current capability for professional work; it may be from graded undergraduate work and must be at least 5 pages in length; double spaced with minimum one-inch (2.54 cm) margins, and 12 pt font.
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Business Administration - M.B.A.
Available Concentrations
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
- Applicants must choose Fall I, or Spring I starting semesters to be considered for a GA or TS
Coordinator and Contacts
Coordinator
- Dr. Dana Harrison
Phone: 423-439-5878
Email: HARRISONDL@etsu.edu
Program Information
- Tracie Gamble
Phone: 423-439-5314
Email: gamblet@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
- Online
- Global
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Track Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Online/Global
Fall I
August 1
August 1(Global)
Online/Global
Fall II
October 1
October 1(Global)
Online/Global
Spring I
December 1
December 1(Global)
Online/Global
Spring II
February 1
February 1(Global)
Online/Global
Summer I
April 1
April 1(Global)
Online/Global
Summer II
June 1
June 1(Global)
Traditional
Fall
August 1
May 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Test Scores
- GMAT (Traditional Track Only)
GMAT test scores will be waived if students meet ONE of the following conditions. This request will be evaluated by program representatives after the application is submitted:
- Completion of another graduate degree, regardless of subject area
A 3.0 or higher GPA from an AACSB-accredited undergraduate business program
A 3.5 or higher GPA from a non-AACSB-accredited undergraduate business program or a non-business discipline undergraduate degree.- At least three years of post-undergrad professional, full time work experience.
- Candidates requesting a GMAT waiver for possessing at least three years of post-undergrad professional, full time work experience need to submit a CV or Resume with their application.
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Chemistry - M.S.
Note: This program is no longer accepting international applications for spring 2025.
Information- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
Coordinator
- Dr. Dane Scott
Phone: 423-439-8652
Email: SCOTTDW@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
February 1
February 1
Spring
July 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Prerequisite course in Physical Chemistry requiring calculus, with laboratory
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Clinical Nutrition - M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Michelle Lee
Phone: 423-439-7524
Email: leeml2@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
February 15
February 15
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the applicant’s undergraduate major and/or minor discipline
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Satisfactory references from three persons familiar with the applicant’s academic and work experience.
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Communication & Storytelling Studies - M.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Christine Anzur
Phone:423-439-8108
Email: anzurc@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Fall Spring Preferred Deadline Domestic Applicants March 1 November 1 Preferred Deadline International Applicants March 1 October 1 Final Deadline Domestic Applicants August 10 December 5 Final Deadline International Applicants May 1 October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
*Note: Optimally, at least two letters should be from former or current professors, especially from those within the discipline, and should address the applicant’s applicable academic skills, potential for intellectual growth, ability to work on multiple projects under pressure and autonomously, and overall work ethic.
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- GRE
Applicant may request a waiver of the GRE requirement
- Must contact the Graduate Coordinator and Graduate Program Specialist
- Must participate in a formal telephone or in-person interview with the
Graduate Coordinator and faculty - Must submit an extended writing sample, 1500-2000 words in length, to the Graduate
Coordinator
- An essay on the uses of storytelling and communication in a particular domain of contemporary professional or community practice
- Must consult with the Graduate Coordinator prior to submitting the writing sample
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree. Be very specific. All applicants are strongly encouraged to talk with the Graduate Coordinator before writing their personal statement
*Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to write in the high end of the required 150-300 word personal statement required in the graduate application.
- Explain why the applicant is a good fit for our particular program, the required courses, and the research or creative activity of the faculty
- If there are weaknesses in the applicant’s materials (e.g., low grades or GRE scores), these should be addressed
Additional Requirements
- Writing sample (1500 - 2000 words)
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Computer Science, M.S.
Available Concentrations
- Applied Computer Science
- AI and Machine Learning
- Software Engineering
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Jeff Roach
Phone: (423) 439-6966
Email: roachj@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) OR a professional record that demonstrates readiness for graduate study in computing
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- A curriculum vita, detailing any IT-related work experience.
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Counseling - M.A.
Available Concentrations
- Clinical Mental Health
- Elementary/Secondary School Counseling
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program after the admission deadline.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Rebecca Milner
Phone: 423-439-7321
Email: milnerr@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
February 1
February 1
Summer
February 1
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
Test Scores
- GRE - Required ONLY if GPA is below a 3.0
Personal Statement
- 1200-1500 words clearly addressing the following: An autobiographical statement explaining how your interest in pursuing the degree in counseling/concentration developed, your skills and experiences in advocating for and helping others in their personal and social development, the place of social diversity/justice in your thinking and future work, what you hope to gain from the degree, and goals upon completion of the degree.
GPA
- An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Exception: Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below a 3.0 may be considered for admission:
- upon the submission of valid Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores with minimum Verbal and Quantitative scores of 146 and 140 respectively and a combined Verbal + Quantitative total of 291 or higher.
OR
- completion of at least 9 hours of graduate coursework with a GPA of at least 3.5 (This must be accomplished before applying to the Counseling program).
Additional Requirements
- Applicants to the Elementary/Secondary School Counseling concentration must complete a successful background check in order to be fully admitted
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Criminal Justice and Criminology - M.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Chris Rush (Online Track)
Phone: 423-439-5604
Email: rushc@etsu.edu
- Dr. Bradley Edwards (On Ground Track)
Phone: 423-439-4671
Email: edwardsb@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited college or university
- A 3-5 page (double-spaced) personal statement discussing the applicant’s academic/career experiences, motivation for pursuing a graduate degree, and how the degree will aid in achieving their professional goals
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Curriculum and Instruction- M.Ed.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Lori Meier
Phone: 423-439-7584
Email: meier@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Summer
May 15
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- None
GPA
3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- Domestic applicants with a GPA less than 3.0 (2.5 minimum) may be considered for admission upon the recommendation of the Graduate Program Coordinator with the understanding that additional provisions may be required. his may include participating in an interview with the admissions committee; the consideration of factors such as teaching experience, standardized tests, or prior graduate coursework taken; evidence of scholarship, recommendation letters from supervisors and colleagues, and examples of oral and written communication skills; and utilization of a probationary semester.
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- Candidates must submit a 500-1000 word statement of purpose. This essay should describe the candidate’s intentions and motivation for graduate study in curriculum and instruction, their academic and professional goals, as well as their research and scholarly interests.
Additional Requirements
- Teaching License
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Digital Marketing - M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
*Note: All applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution for program eligibility.
Coordinator
- Dr. Kelly Price-Rhea
Phone: 423-439-5854
Email: pricekb@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
N/A
Summer
May 15
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Resume
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Digital Media - M.F.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
*Note: All applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution for program eligibility. (Degrees from non-regionally accredited institutions will be reviewed individually)
Coordinator
- Gregory Marlow
Phone: 423-439-5112
Email: marlowg@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 letters of professional or academic recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic Applicants: 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
- International Applicants: 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- Essay of 150-300 words detailing the applicant’s interests in the M.F.A. in Digital Media
Additional Requirements
- Resume
- Portfolio required: a link to an online portfolio of digital media work
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Early Childhood Education - M.A.
Available Concentrations
- Early Care and Education
- Research
- Initial Licensure
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Amy Malkus
Phone: 410-463-0841
Email: malkus@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Hybrid (Early Care and Education)
- *Note: Early Care and Education concentration offers fully online coursework in but requires one on-campus orientation
- On Campus (Research and Initial Licensure)
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Summer
May 15
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or complete a probationary period achieving 3.0 or higher and receiving no grade lower than “B” in the first 9 hours of graduate credit
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
*Note: Only required for the Initial Licensure concentration
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GRE: Verbal Reasoning – 151; Quantitative Reasoning – 153
- A waiver of the GRE requirement may be made to the Graduate Coordinator and ETSU Graduate School if the minimum score requirement is met for one of the following
- PRAXIS CORE: Reading – 168; Math – 162
- PRAXIS CORE: Reading – 156; Math – 150 will be considered
- ACT: 22 composite
- 21 composite will be considered
- SAT: Reading – 543; Math – 533
- 1020 composite will be considered
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- None
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Educational Leadership - M.Ed.
Available Concentrations
- Higher Education
- School Administration and Leadership
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinators
- Dr. Susan Epps - Higher Education
Phone: 423-439-7609
Email: epps@etsu.edu
- Dr. Virginia Foley - School Administration and Leadership
Phone: 423-439-7615
Email: foleyv@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
References
- The Higher Education concentration requires a list of 3 references to be submitted through the online application.
- The School Administration and Leadership concentration requires a list of 4 references to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- GPA in major field of study, calculated individually, must be above 2.75
- Exceptions to the 2.75 GPA must be approved on appeal
- GPA in major field of study, calculated individually, must be above 2.75
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Resume
- Applicants will be asked to participate in a personal interview
- Teaching Certificate is required (for School Administration and Leadership concentration only)
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Engineering Technology, M.S.
Available Concentrations
- Digital Construction and Data Analytics
- Robotics, Automation and Instrumentation Systems
Information- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Paul Sims
Phone: 423-439-7819
Email: simsj@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- An undergraduate major or minor in a technically related area
- An undergraduate course in probability and statistics
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English - M.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Matthew Holtmeier
Phone: 423-439-6678
Email: holtmeier@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in English or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- A writing sample of at least ten (10) pages
*Note: A student who does not meet certain admission requirements may still be admitted to the program unconditionally with provision(s) upon the recommendation of the assistant Chair for Graduate School in English with the understanding that stated provision(s) – for example, completion of a specified undergraduate course(s) – will be met for the student to remain in good standing. The student’s background and experience will be considered.
Applicants wishing to be considered for graduate assistantships must include an explanation of teaching interests in the personal statement required for application to ETSU Graduate School.
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Geosciences - M.S.
Available Concentrations
- Geospatial Analysis
- Paleontology
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Chris Gregg
Phone: 423-439-7526
Email: gregg@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
This program has a preferred deadline of January 1st for consideration of deptartmental financials support such as GA's and TS's. This applies to both domestic and international applicants. Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
July 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Resume
- Cover letter (include goals)
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Health Administration, M.H.A.
Information
- Program Website
- SOPHAS deadlines are typically two months before the Graduate School deadline. Visit SOPHAS for your prospective semester deadline.
- MHA candidates must first apply through SOPHAS. The Department only reviews candidates with a submitted and complete SOPHAS application.
- The Department reviews complete applications as they are received.
- If recommended for admission by the Department, you will receive instructions to complete the Graduate School supplemental application.
- There are separate deadlines for each application. Both must be completed, including all supporting documents, by the published deadline.
Coordinator and Contacts
Coordinator
- Jennifer Hunt
Phone: 423-439-6135
Email: Huntjr1@etsu.edu
SOPHAS Application Specialist
- Chris Sutter
Phone: 423-439-5239
Email: sutterc@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
*Note: SOPHAS deadlines are before the Graduate School deadline. Visit SOPHAS for your prospective deadline.
The deadlines below are for completing the supplemental Graduate School application and pertain to those applicants recommended for admission by the Department.
Applicants must first apply through SOPHAS before the SOPHAS published deadline. Once the Department recommends a candidate, they are provided with instructions for completing the supplemental Graduate School application.
Graduate School applications will only be processed once a complete SOPHAS application is submitted and a Departmental recommendation for admission is issued.Note: For 2023-2025, this program is not able to accept applications from international applicants who will need an F-1 or J-1 visa to study in the US. (However, international students may study from their home country.)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
June 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Official transcripts must be submitted through SOPHAS.
- International applicants must submit to SOPHAS a course-by-course evaluation of the foreign transcript from World Education Service (WES).
Recommendations
- At least three recommendations must be submitted through SOPHAS.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores are not required for admission. Although not required, applicants with a GPA of less than 3.2 are encouraged to include GRE or GMAT test scores with their application.
Personal Statement
- Describe your source of interest in public health, professional goals, and why you would be a good fit for the MHA program.
Additional Requirements
- SOPHAS application must be submitted and complete before your application will be reviewed.
- Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
-
History - M.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Dinah Mayo-Bobee
Phone: 423-439-6696
Email: mayobobee@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
June 1
May 1
Spring
November 1
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations from three undergraduate (preferably History) instructors
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in upper-level history courses
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- An application essay of 250-300 words which conforms to accepted standards of good, written English and which addresses specific fields of historical interest and reasons for wishing to pursue study in the History graduate program at ETSU.
Additional Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 27 credit-hours of study in history
-
Individual, Family, and Community Sciences, M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Adrienne Edwards-Bianchi
Phone: 423-439-7771
Email: edwardsbianc@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
February 15
February 15
Summer
May 15
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 letters of reference that address the applicant’s abilities and potential for graduate education and human services professional practice.
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Personal Statement
- An essay (2-3 pages) detailing experiences that have shaped pursuit of the degree, disposition and skills for advocating and helping others in their personal and social development, and what to anticipate from the graduate program.
Additional Requirements
- Resume
-
Information Systems, M.S.
Available Concentrations
- Cybersecurity Management
- Data Analytics
- Information Management
- User Experience Engineering
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Jeff Roach
Phone: (423) 439-6966
Email: roachj@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus and Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) OR a professional record that demonstrates readiness for graduate study in computing
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- None
-
Interdisciplinary Studies, M.A.L.S
Available Concentrations
- Archival Studies
- Gender and Diversity Studies
- Regional and Community Studies
- No Concentration
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Jill LeRoy-Frazier
Phone: (423) 439-4223
Email: leroyfra@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
- Online
- Hybrid
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Summer
April 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- A successful admissions interview
- Writing sample on the following :
-
Mathematical Sciences - M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Rodney Keaton
Phone: 423-439-4676
Email: keatonr@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
January 1
October 1
Summer
May 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- None
-
MD/M.B.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
- To pursue the MD/MBA, students must have been admitted to the Quillen College of Medicine.
Coordinator
- Dr. Dana Harrison
Phone: 423-439-5878
Email: HARRISONDL@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Fall
August 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must send a letter to the Quillen College of Medicine requesting that the following application materials be sent to the ETSU Graduate School: (1) their application and (2) all transcripts from previous institutions
-
M.D./M.P.H. Degree
Available Concentrations
- Biostatistics
- Community Health
- Epidemiology
Information
- Program Website
- Applicants must submit a letter to the Assistant Dean of Admissions of the Quillen College of Medicine to permit release of AMCAS application information to the ETSU Graduate School.
- Applicants must contact the MPH Coordinator stating intention to pursue the M.D/M.P.H degree.
- Once the applicant has spoken with QCOM, the applicant must complete the ETSU Graduate School Application for the M.D/M.P.H degree program.
- The Department reviews complete applications as they are received.
- All supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
*Note: Students applying to the MD/MPH Degree must first have been accepted to the MD program to be eligible for consideration. All interested M.D/M.P.H degree applicants must receive authorization from the College of Medicine before filling out the application.
Coordinators
- Jennifer Hunt - MPH
Phone: 423-439-6135
Email: Huntjr1@etsu.edu
- Victoria "Tory" Street, Assistant Dean Admissions and Records - Quillen College of Medicine
Phone: 423-439-2032
Email: streetv@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
The deadlines below are for completing the supplemental Graduate School application and pertain to those applicants recommended for admission by the Department.
Graduate School applications will only be processed once a completed application is submitted and a Departmental recommendation for admission is issued.Starting Semester Deadlines Fall
August 1
Spring
December 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Transcripts will be forwarded from Quillen College of Medicine
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Additional Requirements
- Open to current Quillen College of Medicine students only
-
Music, M.M.
Available Concentrations
- Composition
- Conducting
- Music Education
- Instrumental Performance
- Percussion Performance
- Piano Performance
- Vocal Performance
Information
- Program Website
- The Department reviews complete applications as they are received.
- All supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinators
Dr. Steph Frye-Clark
Phone: 423-439-4270
Email: fryesn@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
The deadlines below are for completing the supplemental Graduate School application and pertain to those applicants recommended for admission by the Department.
Graduate School applications will only be processed once a completed application is submitted and a Departmental recommendation for admission is issued.Starting Semester Domestic Deadlines International Deadlines Fall (2024 Only)
August 1
May 1
Fall
February 15
February 15
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Personal Statement
A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Test Scores
- None
Additional Requirements
- An undergraduate degree in Music
- Composition concentration will require submission of a Composition Portfolio
- Performance concentrations will require an audition on their applied instrument.
- Music Education and Conducting concentrations will require an interview.
- Following an offer of admission, details about matriculation requirements will be sent to students.
-
Nursing - M.S.N.
Available Concentrations
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program after the application deadline
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Graduate Programs and Applications Contact
Ms. Erica Seals
Phone: 423-439-4066
Email: sealsel@etsu.edu
Coordinators
- Dr. Charlotte Webb - Family Nurse Practitioner
Phone: (423) 580-9597
Email: webbcg@etsu.edu
- Dr. Nancy Cameron - Nursing Administration
Phone: (423) 439-4874
Email: cameronng@etsu.edu
- Ms. Erica Seals- Nursing Education
Phone: 423-439-4066
Email: sealsel@etsu.edu
- Dr. Ernest Maupin - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Phone: (423) 439-4504
Email: maupine@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Concentration Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Nursing Administration
Fall
March 1
March 1
Nursing Education
Fall
March 1
March 1
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Fall
May 1
March 1
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fall
May 1
March 1
Family Nurse Practitioner
Spring
September 1
Requirements
NursingCAS
- All applicants must complete an application using centralized application service for graduate nursing programs (NursingCAS)
Transcripts
- Official transcripts must be submitted through NursingCAS.
Recommendations
- 3 letters of recommendation to be submitted through the online application. Applicants are encouraged to request references from individuals who can best assess one’s potential for graduate studies (e.g. previous nursing faculty if within five years and two professional references including current or most recent supervisor).
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- What current trend(s) in healthcare do you find the most concerning or compelling? What in your education and/or professional practice has prepared you to address the identified trend(s)? How do you think you will be able to impact the trend(s) you identified, in your new role when you have completed your graduate study?
- Use at least two references and write the essay in APA format.
Additional Requirements
- BSN from a nationally-accredited nursing program. Students with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree who hold an unencumbered RN license can be considered for admission into the MSN program but will need to complete bridge coursework prior to registration for graduate classes. See Program Website
- Successful completion of a 3-semester hour or 4-quarter hour undergraduate level Statistics course
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- RN license (An unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or the state in which the clinical assignments are completed.)
-
Orthotics and Prosthetics, M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Kyle Leister, Ph.D
Phone: 423-439-7414
Email: leister@etsu.edu
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
June 1
May 1
Spring
November 1
October 1
Summer
March 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Completion of prerequisite courses; no grade in a prerequisite course may be less than a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale);
Three (3) letters of recommendation with at least one (1) letter of recommendation preferred from a licensed orthotist/prosthetist professional;
A positive evaluation after an interview with the Orthotics and Prosthetics Admissions Committee.- Upload forms for observation hours.
-
Pharm.D./M.B.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinators
- Dr. Dana Harrison - M.BA
Phone: 423-439-5878
Email: HARRISONDL@etsu.edu
- Tracie Gamble - M.B.A
Phone: 423-439-5314
Email: gamblet@etsu.edu
- Steve Ellis - Pharmacy
Phone: 423-439-6338
Email: elliss@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
February 1
Spring
January 5
N/A
Summer
May 15
March 15
Requirements
Transcripts
- Transcripts will be forwarded from Gatton College of Pharmacy
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A personal essay of 150-300 words detailing the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the articulated PharmD/MBA programs
Additional Requirements
- Open to current Gatton College of Pharmacy students only
-
Pharm.D./M.P.H. Degree
Available Concentrations
- Biostatistics
- Community Health
- Epidemiology
- Environmental Health
- Public Health Administration
- Public Health Leasdership and Policy
Information
- Program Website
- Applicants must submit a letter to the Assistant Dean of Admissions of the Gatton College of Pharmacy to permit release of PharmCAS application information to the ETSU Graduate School.
- Applicants must contact the MPH Coordinator stating intention to pursue the PharmD/MPH degree.
- Once the applicant has spoken to Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Office of Academic Affairs Office, the applicant must submit a application to the ETSU Graduate School for the Pharm.D./M.P.H program.
- The Department reviews complete applications as they are received.
- All supporting document must be received by the published deadline.
*Note: Students applying to the PharmD/MPH Degree must first have been accepted to the Pharmacy program to be eligible for consideration. All interested applicants must receive authorization from the College of Pharmacy before filling out the application.
Coordinators
- Jennifer Hunt - MPH
Phone: 423-439-6135
Email: Huntjr1@etsu.edu
- Steve Ellis - Pharmacy
Phone: 423-439-6338
Email: elliss@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
The deadlines below are for completing the supplemental Graduate School application and pertain to those applicants recommended for admission by the Department.
Graduate School applications will only be processed once a complete application is submitted and a Departmental recommendation for admission is issued.Starting Semester Deadlines Fall
August 1
Spring
December 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Transcripts will be forwarded from Gatton College of Pharmacy
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- Describe your source of interest in public health, professional goals, and why you would be a good fit for the MPH program.
Additional Requirements
- Open to current Gatton College of Pharmacy students only
-
Public Administration - M.P.A.
Available Concentrations
- Economic Development and Planning
- Government Generalist
- Local Government Management
- Nonprofit and Public Financial Management
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Frederick D. Gordon
Phone: 423-439-4217
Email: gordonfd@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Summer
March 15
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- GRE
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- None
-
Public Health - M.P.H.
Available Concentrations
- Biostatistics
- Community Health
- Environmental and Occupational Health
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Leadership & Policy
Information
- Program Website
- SOPHAS deadlines are typically two months before the Graduate School deadline. Visit SOPHAS for your prospective semester deadline.
- MPH candidates must first apply through SOPHAS. The Department only reviews candidates with a submitted and complete SOPHAS application.
- The Department reviews complete applications as they are received.
- If recommended for admission by the Department, you will receive instructions to complete the Graduate School supplemental application.
- There are separate deadlines for each application. Both must be completed, including all supporting documents, by the published deadline.
Coordinators and Contacts
Coordinators
- Jennifer Hunt
Phone: 423-439-6135
Email: Huntjr1@etsu.edu
SOPHAS Application Specialist
- Chris Sutter
Phone: 423-439-5239
Email: sutterc@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
*Note: SOPHAS deadlines are before the Graduate School deadline. Visit SOPHAS for your prospective deadline.
The deadlines below are for completing the supplemental Graduate School application and pertain to those applicants recommended for admission by the Department.
Applicants must first apply through SOPHAS before the SOPHAS published deadline. Once the Department recommends a candidate, they are provided with instructions for completing the supplemental Graduate School application.Graduate School applications will only be processed once a complete SOPHAS application is submitted and a Departmental recommendation for admission is issued.
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
June 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Official transcripts must be submitted through SOPHAS.
- International applicants must submit to SOPHAS a course-by-course evaluation of the foreign transcript from World Education Service (WES).
Recommendations
- At least three recommendations must be submitted through SOPHAS.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores are not required for admission. Although not required, applicants with a GPA of less than 3.2 are encouraged to include GRE test scores with their application.
Personal Statement
- Describe your source of interest in public health, professional goals, and why you would be a good fit for the MPH program.
Additional Requirements
- SOPHAS application must be submitted and complete before your application will be reviewed.
-
Reading - M.Ed.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
- This program may lead to a Reading Specialist endorsement for candidates who meet
the
requirements for that endorsement per TN Educator Preparation Policy 5.504. Please contact
the Program Coordinator if you are interested in the Reading Specialist endorsement.
Coordinators
- Dr. Renee Rice Moran
Phone: 423-439-7599
Email: ricemoran@etsu.edu - Dr. Natalia Ward
Phone: 423-439-7052
Email: wardna1@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Summer
May 15
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or above on a 4.0 scale OR exceed minimum score requirements
on the GRE:
- Verbal Reasoning 150
- Quantitative Reasoning 153
- Analytic Writing 3.5
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Resume
-
School Librarianship - M.Ed.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Ms. Renee Lyons
Phone: 423-439-7845
Email: lyonsrc@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Summer
May 15
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants with a 3.0 GPA do NOT need the GRE.
*Note: Applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may be granted admission by department discretion.
Test Scores
- GRE required if GPA is less than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Minimum score requirement: Verbal Reasoning 151, Quantitative Reasoning 153
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- None
-
Social Work - M.S.W.
Available Concentrations
- Advanced Standing- Applicants must have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from 1984 or later, from a CSWE accredited program.
- Traditional Entry- Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Donna Cherry
Phone: 423-439-6018
Email: cherryd@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Johnson City
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Location Starting Semester Full Consideration Date Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Johnson City, TN- Traditional Entry
Fall
February 1
March 1
March 1
Online- Traditional Entry
Fall
February 1
March 1
Johnson City, TN- Advanced Standing
Summer
February 1
March 1
Online- Advanced Standing
Summer
February 1
March 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
*Note: Letter writers should address applicant’s abilities and potential for graduate education and professional social work practice
GPA
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 (domestic) or 3.0 (international) (on a 4.0 scale) and a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credit-hours
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement (150-300 words) about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Resume that includes personal data, educational experience, work/volunteer experience, special skills, attributes, and professional affiliations and recognitions
-
Sociology - M.A.
Available Concentrations
- General Sociology
- Applied Sociology
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Martha Copp
Phone: 423-439-7056
Email: coppm@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
March 1 (priority deadline for departmental funding)
June 1 (final deadline)
May 1
Spring
November 1
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Personal Statement
- The personal statement must be a 250-300 word essay about why you wish to pursue this degree. Be sure to address your educational and career plans, research interests, and how our program in Sociology meets your goals.
Writing Sample
- The writing sample may consist of a paper previously submitted for credit in an undergraduate or graduate course.
Additional Requirements
-
An undergraduate major or minor in Sociology. Students who majored or minored in related areas (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice) and who complete at least 3 courses in sociology may be admitted under the condition that they enroll in and complete, with at least a grade of B, 2 upper-level undergraduate Sociology courses.
-
Special Education - M.Ed.
Available Concentrations
- Advanced Studies in Special Education
- Early Childhood Special Education
- High Incidence
- Low Incidence
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. John Wheeler
Phone: 423-439-4196
Email: wheelerjj@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 10
May 1
Spring
December 5
October 1
Summer
May 15
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- None
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- Early Childhood Special Education concentration Requirements:
GRE: 151 on Verbal Reasoning, 153 on Quantitative Reasoning and 3.5 on Analytic Writing- A waiver for the GRE requirement can be requested from the Graduate Coordinator if the applicant meets or exceeds the minimum requirements on one of the following state mandated tests:
- ACT 21 composite score; OR
- SAT combined score of 1080; OR
- PRAXIS CORE Reading 156, Math 150, Writing 162
- Advanced Studies concentration: GRE Score
- May be waived if a valid teaching license is provided
- May be waived for an International applicant if an official letter of professional teaching experience is provided from the institution of record
Personal Statement
- 2-page statement outlining past experiences with individuals with disabilities and goals for acquiring an advanced degree in Special Education
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Speech-Language Pathology - M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- All applications for the ETSU M.S (SLP) program must be submitted to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Common Application System (CSDCAS). CSDCAS is a common application that is specific to Communication Sciences and Disorders.
- Applicants will also complete a short ETSU application which includes an application fee of $55.00 (domestic) $65.00 (international). Instructions for the ETSU Application will be found in the CSDCAS system as you complete the application. All applicants need to complete BOTH CSDCAS and ETSU Applications before the February 1st deadline
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Bess Sirmon-Taylor
Phone: 423-439-4272
Email: sirmontaylor@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
February 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Official transcripts need to be submitted through CSDCAS.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
*Note: Letter writers should evaluate the student’s academic abilities, communication skills, and interpersonal capabilities
GPA
- 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative and at least a 3.2 GPA in upper level coursework
Test Scores
- GRE
- Must be sent to CSDCAS using institution code: 3972
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of log of 25 clinical observation hours under the supervision of an SLP or a statement of when they will be completed prior to beginning graduate program
- Prerequisite coursework minimums
- 3 credits in biological sciences
- 3 credits in physical sciences (including Chemistry or Physics)
- 3 credits in statistics
- 6 credits in behavioral and/or social sciences that include study that pertains to understanding normal/abnormal human behavior, development across the lifespan, social interaction, and issues of culturally diverse populations
- 15 credits in basic human communication processes with at least 2 credits each in the following areas of speech, language, and hearing: the anatomic and physiologic bases; the physical and psychosocial bases; and linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects
- 25 clinical observational credits under the supervision of an ASHA-certified professional
- Students with an undergraduate degree in fields other than communicative disorders must complete the pre-requisite coursework with at least a 3.0 GPA.
*Note: Include a statement of completion or copy of log with the application
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Sport Management - M.S.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Dr. Charles Jones
Phone: (423)439-4637
Email: jonescw1@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Online
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
August 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Summer
May 1
N/A
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement explaining goals and reasons for desiring to study with the Department of Exercise Science at ETSU.
Additional Requirements
- Resume
- Undergraduate major in Physical Education, Sport Management, or closely related field
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Sport Science and Coach Education - M.S.
Available Concentrations
- Applied Sport Science
- Strength and Conditioning
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinators
- Dr. Satoshi Mizuguchi - Applied Sport Science
Phone: 423-439-4265
Email: mizuguchi@etsu.edu - Dr. Jeremy Gentles - Strength and Conditioning
Phone: 423-439-4798
Email: gentlesj@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus - Applied Sport Science
- Online - Strength and Conditioning
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Concentration Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Applied Sport Science
Fall
May 1
May 1
Strength and Conditioning
Fall
August 10
May 1
Strength and Conditioning
Spring
December 5
October 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Test Scores
- GRE or GMAT
Personal Statement
- A statement explaining goals, career expectations, and reasons for desiring to study in sport science and coach education at ETSU
Additional Requirements
- Resume
- Undergraduate major in physical education, exercise science, or closely related field
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Studio Art - M.F.A.
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Tema Stauffer
Phone: 423-539-5688
Email: stauffert@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- On Campus
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
February 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application
*Note: Letters from former art professors and/or other individuals conversant in the visual arts preferred
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
*Note: All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate art courses
Test Scores
- None
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- An undergraduate degree with a minimum average of 3.0 in art courses on a 4.0 scale
- Undergraduate major in art or equivalent evidence of proficiency
- Resume of curriculum vita
- Letter of intent
- Artist’s statement
- Portfolio of work submitted through etsu.slideroom.com
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Teacher Education - M.A.T.
Available Concentrations
- K-12 Education
- Elementary Education K-5
- Middle Grades Education 6-8
- Secondary Education 6-12 and PreK-12
Information
- Program Website
- Complete applications are reviewed for admission by the program as they are received.
- All applications and supporting documents must be received by the published deadline.
Coordinator
- Megan Krupa
Phone: 423-439-7605
Email: krupam@etsu.edu
Location/Delivery Method
- Hybrid
- Note: Between 30 and 40% of this program is online. You will have at least one in-person class every semester and will be placed in a school for observations and teaching each semester, so please keep that in mind.
Deadlines (11: 59 p.m. ET)
Starting Semester Deadline Domestic Applicants Deadline International Applicants Fall
July 1
May 1
Spring
December 1
October 1
Summer
May 1
February 1
Requirements
Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.
Recommendations
- 3 recommendations to be submitted through the online application.
GPA
- Domestic applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- International applicants: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) See more details here
Test Scores
- GRE with minimum 151 on Verbal Reasoning and 153 Quantitative Reasoning
*Note: A waiver for the GRE requirement can be requested from the Graduate Coordinator if the applicant meets or exceeds the minimum requirements on one of the following state mandated tests:
- ACT 22 composite score, ACT 21 composite score will be considered OR
- SAT: Reading 543 and Math 533; SAT combined score of 1020 will be considered OR
- PRAXIS CORE: Reading 168 and Math 162; PRAXIS CORE Reading 156 and Math 150 will be considered
Personal Statement
- A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.
Additional Requirements
- Passing score(s) on the PRAXIS II Content Knowledge Exam(s) for the specific licensure area(s). Must be passed before admission.
- Criminal background check for the Teacher Education program
- Passing score on the Teacher Admission Board interview (Target or Acceptable)
- Review the program website for more details