East Tennessee State University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: MSN-Regents Online Degree Program masters Doctor of Nursing Practice doctorate Clinical Nurse Leader masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
The MSN programs are online except for clinical experiences. The doctoral programs are offered in an online-blended format, with most coursework completed online but with a face-to-face intensive three times/year.
School type	Public
Grad programs CCNE accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	Yes
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	3
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing practitioner
Concentrations offered
Nursing practitioner Clinical nurse leadership Nursing administration/leadership Informatics Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Adult/geriatric – acute Adult/geriatric – primary Family/primary care Psychiatric/mental health

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

120

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	Yes

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	23 full-time; 6 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	78% full-time; 100% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	19
Average experience teaching online courses	5 years
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	3 full-time; 0 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	15
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Yes
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations No Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.5 years
Program target time to graduate	6 years
Required time to earn degree	6 years