History
In 1911 East Tennessee State Normal School opens, 29 students register first day; two courses of study offered, a four-year high school curriculum and a two-year normal school curriculum. Normal School consisted of the departments of education, English, history, science, languages, industrial training, agriculture, and the training school.
Education
The university conducts a wide array of educational and research programs and clinical services including a comprehensive Academic Health Sciences Center.
Research
Our mission is to support, encourage and promote research and sponsored programs at East Tennessee State University. My office is responsible for administering, overseeing and coordinating a wide variety of activities at ETSU.
Career
The mission of ETSU Employee Learning and Development is to empower employees by supporting a culture of learning for all ETSU employees. We provide professional, career focused development opportunities to help individuals and departments make ETSU a great place to work, learn, and grow. If our office can ever do anything to add value to you or your team, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (9)
- M.Sc. Allied Health
- M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
- M.H.A. Health Administration
- MSN Nursing
- B.Sc. Nursing (Online)
- AS/AAS to BS Respiratory Therapy (Online)
Business & Management (4)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Digital Marketing
- Master Public Administration
Humanities (4)
- B.A. English (Online)
- M.A.L.S. Liberal Studies
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- M.Ed. School Librarianship
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- M.A.L.S. Liberal Studies
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.Sc. Applied Data Science
Education & Training (1)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (1)
Journalism & Media (1)
- M.F.A. Digital Media
Social Sciences (1)
- M.A.L.S. Liberal Studies
Student services
The important actions we're all taking to slow the spread of the coronavirus have made life harder for many people. If you're facing problems that affect your ability to complete the spring term successfully, we want to do everything we can to help.
Housing services
The ETSU Department of Housing and Residence Life provides housing for students and guests attending orientation between May-August. If you are interested in reserving a space please contact the Department of Housing and Residence life.
Campus life
Campus Recreation provides inclusive and diverse recreational programs, facilities, and resources, including leadership and employment opportunities, for the ETSU community to promote a lifelong pursuit of wellness.
Sports facilities
Campus Recreation offers diverse recreational programming in five (5) areas: Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, and Outdoor Adventure. Non-Credit Instruction is also offered by certified trainers, as well as facility times dedicated to self-directed recreational activities.
Student clubs
Student Activities and Organizations exists to promote student engagement opportunities that assist in the development and success of student leaders and their organizations.
Student Activities and Organizations is housed in the Ronald & Edith J. Carrier Center for Student Success and Engagement on the second floor of the DP Culp Student Center.
East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees.