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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

School of Graduate Studies

Mission

The mission of the School of Graduate Studies is to foster post-baccalaureate programs of study and scholarship that are recognized for their excellence and contributions to society. The School of Graduate Studies will provide an environment that stimulates:

  • Advanced understanding of the concepts, issues, and practice of a discipline;
  • Interdependent thought and the ability to generate new knowledge;
  • The ability to contribute significantly to the academic community, professions, and society; and
  • Diversity among ideas, programs, and people.

Graduate students assume full responsibility for knowledge of the policies and regulations of the Graduate School and special requirements of individual degree programs.

Program Administration

The Dean of the School of Graduate Studies is the administrator of graduate education at the university. The major duties of the office include admission and classification of graduate students as determined by university policy, administration of all regulations and policies governing graduate education, and maintenance of standards prescribed by the governing board and various university and program accrediting agencies. The Dean is responsible for the interpretation and implementation of the actions of the Graduate Council.

Dr. Sharon McGee
Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Dr. Karin Bartoszuk
Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Dr. Scott Kirkby
Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Council

The Graduate Council is an advisory body that assists the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies in administering the graduate programs at East Tennessee State University. The Graduate Council reviews all curriculum changes in graduate courses or programs and approves faculty for graduate faculty status. However, the Council’s main task is to discuss, review, and advise on all matters concerning Graduate School policies. Any ETSU faculty member may offer items for discussion.

Degree Programs

The School of Graduate studies offers programs of study leading to graduate certificates, various master’s degrees, the education specialist degree, and various doctoral degrees. The programs are designed to provide specialized training in professional, academic, and interdisciplinary areas. Specific requirements for each degree program are defined under Courses of Instruction in this catalog.

Graduate Program Specialists

Each graduate program or major is represented by a Graduate Program Specialist who is prepared to assist students with all aspects of the graduate process, from admission through graduation. If you have questions or would like to explore options for graduate study, please contact the appropriate program specialist listed below. Non-degree student applications are processed by Jennifer Brothers, brothersj@etsu.edu, (423) 439-4707.

Shella Bennett bennetsg@etsu.edu
(423) 439-4708		 Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology.
Rickie Carter carterrh@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6165		 Appalachian Studies, Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.), Brand and Media Strategy, Computer Science, English, Mathematics, Communication and Storytelling Studies, and four (4) certificate programs: Appalachian Studies, Film Production, Storytelling, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Angela Edwards edwardag@etsu.edu
(423) 439-4703		 Art, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Geosciences, History, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, and two (2) certificate programs: Forensic Document Examination and Geographic Information System.
Fiona Goodyear goodyear@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6148		 Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (TN eCampus), Counseling, Early Childhood Education M.A. and Ph.D., School Librarianship, Elementary and Secondary Education, Human Services, Reading, Special Education, Sport Management, Sport Science and Coach Education, Teacher Education M.A.T., and nine (9) certificate programs: School Library Professional, Early Childhood Special Education, High Incidence Disabilities, Low Incidence Disabilities, and Response to Intervention, STEM, Athletic Administration, Early Childhood Education Emergent Inquiry, and Instructional Design.
Marc Tucker tuckermr@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6590		 Business Administration, M.B.A., Accounting, Digital Marketing, all degrees in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, and two (2) certificate programs: Community College Leadership, and Community Leadership.
Alondra Robbins robbinsad@etsu.edu
(423) 439-4302		 Environmental Health, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Global Sport Leadership, and nine (9) certificate programs: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Global Health, Health Care Management, Public Health, and Rural Health.
Michele Lamb lambmm@etsu.edu
(423) 439-4431		 Allied Health, Business Administration Graduate Certificate, Clinical Nutrition, Social Work, Technology, and one (1) certificate program: Clinical Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Studies.
Jessimine Strauss straussj@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6158		 Nursing Programs (including M.S.N., D.N.P., Joint TTU D.N.P., Post-Master’s and Post-Doctorate Certificates), Sport Physiology and Performance PhD, Liberal Studies, Professional Studies and two (2) certificate programs: Archival Studies and Reinforcing Education through Artistic Learning.