Enhance Your Studies
A minor can add extra depth to your educational experience and give you an edge in your future career. It can help you stand out in the job market by showing versatility and a willingness to go beyond the courses of your main degree. Depending on the minor you choose, it might complement your major or open up new career paths altogether.
Explore something you're passionate about or build skills that make you stand out. ETSU's online minors -- and possible online majors -- are listed below. To view a full list of all minors (online and on-ground), visit the academic catalog.
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Allied Health
Add to Your Expertise
The Allied Health minor offers students a variety of interprofessional courses. Study topics like leadership, management, research, and cultural diversity—a well-rounded introduction to working and connecting in the healthcare world. It’s the perfect add-on for fields like respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, radiologic science, and other related careers! Review the course list in the Allied Health minor entry in the academic catalog.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Communicative Disorders
Explore Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Communicative disorders involve challenges with speech, language, or hearing that impact a person’s ability to connect with others. These minor courses provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of speech, language, and hearing sciences. Prepare for graduate studies in audiology or speech-language pathology, as well as career opportunities in related health and behavioral fields.
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Digital Marketing
Go Beyond Your Major
This minor offers a variety of courses designed to introduce students to digital marketing and its application in today’s fast-paced, online-driven, marketing profession. Applicable to business and non-business majors. Students have the opportunity to understand consumer behavior and explore digital strategies. Review the course list in the Digital Marketing minor entry in the academic catalog.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Early Childhood Emergent Inquiry
Nurture Growth and Learning
The Early Childhood minor offers courses centered on emergent curriculum development and Reggio-inspired practices, emphasizing the importance of child-led exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Early Childhood Development students learn about environments that nurture curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of community, while also learning to support young children’s development.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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English
Fuel Your Imagination and Sharpen Your Skills
Focus on the exploration of literature, writing, and language. The English minor allows students to deepen their understanding of critical thinking, communication, and creative expression while analyzing diverse texts and strengthening their writing skills.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Entrepreneurship
Innovate, Lead, and Succeed
Designed to cultivate the skills and knowledge to develop, launch, and manage innovative projects. The Entrepreneurship minor is ideal for students who want to think like entrepreneurs, whether they plan to start their own ventures, lead initiatives within established organizations, or turn their ideas into real-world solutions. It’s a great way to learn adaptability, and a growth mindset for success in any industry.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Family Studies
Help Families Thrive
The Family Studies minor offers a mix of theory and insight into how families work as both a social unit and a key part of society. Explore how individuals grow within their families, how family members interact with each other, and how families and society influence one another. This minor is well-suited for students looking to jump into careers or further studies in areas like public policy, human services, counseling, law, or research.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Film and Media Studies
Culture and Conversation
Dive into film from different perspectives. Discover what it means to appreciate film as an art form, exploring how it communicates ideas, and understanding its influence on shaping our views, values, and society.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Human Development and Learning
Unlock Insights
The Human Development and Learning minor provides a strong foundation in how people grow and change throughout their lives. This minor can prepare students for entry-level careers or grad school in several fields, like counseling, school counseling, early childhood education, psychology, social work, and more!
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Management
Manage, Lead, and Innovate
Pursuing a Management minor is a strategic choice for students looking to complement their primary field of study and broaden career opportunities. Gain insights into organizational dynamics, operations, and strategy while developing leadership, teamwork, and decision-making abilities.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Marketing
Turn Ideas Into Impact
Learn skills to understand consumer behavior, develop strategic campaigns, and promote products or ideas effectively. A Marketing minor enhances any career path through knowledge of branding, digital communication, market research, and analytics—skills increasingly vital in a competitive, data-driven world. It’s especially useful for students aspiring to careers in sales, entrepreneurship, public relations, or any role requiring persuasive communication and market insight.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Nutrition
Nourish Your Health Knowledge
The nutrition minor is a great add-on for students studying health-related fields like rehabilitative sciences, speech-language pathology, exercise science, kinesiology, or allied health. Once completed, students will be equipped to confidently share nutrition information.
Review the course list in the Nutrition minor entry in the academic catalog.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Public Health
Build Healthier Futures
The Public Health minor offers a mix of courses covering areas like community health, health administration, environmental health, and epidemiology. It's designed to help students build the skills they need to work more effectively in healthcare settings. This minor is a great fit for students majoring in health sciences, allied health, psychology, sociology, nursing, social work, and other related fields.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Social Work
Support, Advocate, and Empower
Develop valuable skills in understanding and addressing social issues, working with diverse communities, and providing support to individuals and families in need. A Social Work minor can complement several majors by offering insights into social justice, advocacy, and human behavior. It can also boost career opportunities and offers a well-rounded perspective on positively impacting in people's lives.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Sociology
Explore the Dynamics of People and Culture
Gain a deeper understanding of how society works by exploring topics like social behavior, culture, inequality, institutions, and group dynamics. Students can develop critical thinking, research, and analytical skills to better understand social issues and human interactions. A Sociology minor may be useful for careers in social services, marketing, human resources, law, and more.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Technical and Professional Writing
Transform Complex Ideas Into Clear Communication
Technical and professional writing is all about creating clear and audience-focused communication for various purposes. This field blends writing skills with an understanding of technology, business, and communication strategies.
Technical and professional writers work across industries, including tech, healthcare, education, engineering, government, and more. This minor can prepare you to get information to those who need it -- and in the right way. Learn more about the minor by visiting the department's page.
"Writing well is difficult. It’s also a skill that employers consistently rank atop their wish list for new talent. Generative AI only amplify the need for professionals who can ethically and effectively use them. We teach students how to write well and apply new technologies across a range of industries. In a fast-changing technologized world, students have to be competent in the skills and tools needed to be competitive, but they also should understand and be able to articulate why their work matters."
- Dr. Chase Mitchell
Pairs well with:- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Trauma and Resilience
Support Recovery and Resilience
The Trauma and Resilience minor helps students gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of trauma and how it’s treated. Students will explore how trauma affects individuals, their families, and even society as a whole.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.
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Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Study the Intersection of Identity, Power, and Society
Examine how gender and sexuality influence different areas like the arts, literature, health, politics, science, law, and education. Study how factors like race, ethnicity, nationality, class, disability, age, and religion intersect with other identities and connect to larger social issues. A minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies helps prepare students for leadership roles.
Pairs well with:
- To view a full list of ETSU Online majors, visit the undergraduate programs page.
- To view a full list of ETSU majors (online and on-ground), visit the majors list in the academic catalog.