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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
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College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
The mission of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies is to foster post-baccalaureate programs of study and scholarship that are recognized for their excellence and contributions to society. The College of Graduate and Continuing 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.
The Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing 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, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Dr. Karin Bartoszuk
Associate Dean, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Dr. Scott Kirkby
Associate Dean, College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
The Graduate Council is an advisory body that assists the Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing 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.
The College of Graduate and Continuing 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
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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 Shella Bennett, bennetsg@etsu.edu, (423) 439-4708.
| 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 six (6) certificate programs: Appalachian Studies, Data Analytics, Film Production, Heritage Interpretation and Museum Studies, 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 |
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, STEM, Athletic Administration, Early Childhood Education Emergent Inquiry, Instructional Design, and Esports Management. |
| 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 eight (8) certificate programs: Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Gerontology, Global Health, Health Care Management, Health Data Analytics, Public Health, and Rural Health. |
| Michele Lamb |
lambmm@etsu.edu
(423) 439-4431 |
Allied Health, Clinical Nutrition, Social Work, Engineering Technology, and two (2) certificate program: Clinical Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Studies, Sport Nutrition |
| Jessimine Strauss |
straussj@etsu.edu
(423) 439-6158 |
Nursing Programs (including M.S.N., D.N.P., Joint TTU D.N.P., Forensic Nursing, Post-Graduate and Post-Doctorate Certificates), Sport Physiology and Performance PhD, Liberal Studies, Professional Studies and one (1) certificate programs: Archival Studies. |
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