The Welding/Metal Fabrication program prepares individuals as welders or metal fabricators. The curriculum focuses on the development of knowledge and skills in Oxy-fuel welding, brazing and cutting, plasma arc cutting and carbon arc cutting, Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (TIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
The ETSU Division of Theatre & Dance offers professional training in a liberal arts setting. We prepare undergraduate students for careers in the performing arts and theatre education by providing a broad-based foundation in theatre and dance through individualized mentoring. Our diverse faculty, comprised of working professional artists dedicated to advancing the discipline, offer instruction in stage and film performance, dramaturgy, design and technology, and unique areas such as Aerial Dance and Entertainment Rigging. Our program is distinct in that it focuses on addressing each student’s needs whether she or he seeks a career as performer, designer, technician, educator or other chosen profession. We strive to produce well-rounded graduates who are skilled in thinking critically and who contribute as artists and citizens to the life of their communities, the region, and the larger society.
The Surgical Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers as members of a surgical team in the operating room under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions appropriately, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Instruction includes a combination of classroom work and clinical experience in the operating room/delivery room which enables the technologist to assist surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses with client care and related services. Special emphasis is placed upon the skills involved in scrubbing and circulating duties during surgical procedures and in the preparation and maintenance of sterile and non-sterile supplies. This program is comprised of theory and clinical experience. The theory includes courses in the basic sciences and related subjects. The correlated clinical instruction stresses manual dexterity in using surgical instruments, the application of aseptic technique, and safe patient care. Emphasis is also placed on medical ethics and legal considerations. Following successful completion of the program, students are qualified to sit for the National Certifying Examination.
The Special Education Program offers undergraduate and graduate programs that meet teacher licensure requirements in the state of Tennessee. A non-licensure track is also available to individuals who want to work in areas of developmental disabilities and related human services positions that do not require a teaching license. At the undergraduate level the course of study earns a Bachelor of Science in Special Education. Successful completion of the graduate program earns a Master of Education in Special Education.
Our BSW Program is nestled in the southern Appalachian mountains bordering North Carolina and Virginia. We view ourselves as a regional program collaborating with community members and service providers in northeast Tennessee, western North Carolina and southwest Virginia. The demographics of both our faculty and students are representative of this culturally rich geographic region.
Accredited since 1974 by the Council on Social Work Education, our program provides opportunities for students to acquire knowledge for better understanding of human behavior in the environment, social welfare policy, practice methods and research skills necessary for successful interventions with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Through examination of evidence-based practices, students will develop critical thinking skills required for exploring complex social problems.
Social work may be the profession for you if you have an interest in addressing social injustice, oppression, the plight of economically disadvantaged and at-risk populations. As an undergraduate generalist program, our goal is to build on a liberal arts foundation and equip students with the skills and knowledge for either an entry level professional position in a social agency, or further study at the graduate level.
I invite you to enroll in our Introduction to Social Work course to experience and acquaint yourself with the social work profession. If you find yourself thinking you have found your niche, feel free to contact any faculty member in the BSW program to discuss your interests. In addition to classes on campus we now offer the BSW program in a cohort format at ETSU-Downtown Kingsport. This format is designed to meet the needs of students across the region.
The graduate program in reading is designed to provide the necessary educational experiences for persons who are either preparing to or are already involved in working toward enhancing the reading and writing competencies of children and adults. The program seeks students who have an undergraduate degree and who wish to deepen and broaden their theoretical and practical knowledge about literacy education. Degree candidates are prepared to assume leadership roles in literacy education by serving as:
Reading Specialists,
Literacy Coaches,
Interventionists,
Clinicians,
Diagnosticians,
Program Coordinators, and
Reading Supervisors.
Upon completion of the program of study all candidates receive a Master’s degree in Reading. Candidates may also choose to take a specific sequence of courses that lead toward the Reading Specialist endorsement. In addition, candidates may choose to complete a thesis or to complete course work only.
The Academic Village offers several Certification Courses hand-crafted with local businesses in mind. Whether you’re looking to get a job, get re-certified, or take on a new role, being certified can only help.
