Unique and Unconventional Programs at ETSU

East Tennessee State University offers some surprising, standout majors and minors! See what ETSU has to offer you.

East Tennessee State University offers a number of unique programs that cater to specialized interests and emerging fields. If you're considering studies in the United States, ETSU would love to have you! Plus, you just might find something special that you can't find anywhere else. Here are just a few of the most interesting options:

From grain to glass: Brewing and distillation studies

The Brewing and Distillation Studies minor / certificate offers hands-on training in craft brewing processes, fermentation science, and quality control for the beverage industry.

Game On: Esports minor

The Esports minor combines competitive gaming, event management, and digital marketing to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing esports industry.

Building blocks of biology: Paleontology concentration

The Paleontology concentration within Geosciences explores fossil identification, field excavation techniques and Earth's prehistoric environments.

Future of fife sciences: Synthetic biology

The Synthetic Biology major integrates molecular biology, engineering principles, and bioinformatics to design novel biological systems and applications.

Medley of mountain music: Bluegrass, old-time, and roots music studies

The Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies major immerses students in Appalachian music traditions, focusing on performance, history and audio production.

Voices of culture: Appalachian studies

The Appalachian Studies minor examines the region's history, folklore and socio-economic challenges, with hands-on fieldwork in local communities.

Traditions revived: Scottish and Irish traditional music studies

The Scottish and Irish Traditional Music Studies concentration delves into Celtic music traditions, instrument techniques, and cultural contexts.

These are just a few of the many majors, minors, and concentrations available to East Tennessee State University students. Have questions about ETSU? Reach us any time. We'd love to hear from you!