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Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies , B.A. (Bluegrass Profession Concentration)

The Bachelor of Arts in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies is designed to produce uniquely-prepared individuals who can compete and succeed in a wide array of careers. Possible career opportunities include: performing artist, studio musician, audio engineer, recording artist, songwriter, writer for trade publications, manager or promoter, road manager, museum or heritage center staff or administrator, educator, and private music instructor.

The Bachelor of Arts in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, offered by East Tennessee State University, is as an Appalachian Studies major and thus not included in East Tennessee State University’s music accreditation.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has numerous job opportunities, with faculty and administrative positions open for a minimum of 14 days and support staff positions for at least 5 days. The university actively seeks to increase educational attainment and emphasizes a commitment to its employees. ETSU is also recognized as a good workplace for women, according to Forbes.

Job Search and Application:

The ETSU Employment website lists available positions.
Faculty and administrative positions remain open for a minimum of 14 days, while support staff positions are open for at least 5 days.
Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the stated deadline date, or until the position is filled.
Specific inquiries about advertised positions should be directed to the relevant department.

ETSU's Commitment to Employees:

ETSU prioritizes education and aims to enhance educational attainment in the region.
The university fosters a culture where people are treated with dignity and respect and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Forbes recognized ETSU as one of America's Best Employers for Women, based on a survey of working women.
The university offers various benefits to its employees, which can be found on the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

If you are under age 21 and applying as a freshman, you must meet one of the following standards:

Minimum grade point average of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale or Minimum ACT composite score of 17 or 920 SAT score.

TOEFL = 61
IELTS = 5.5
Duolingo = 95
Oxford ELLT = 6
ACT = 19 Reading and English
SAT = 500 Evidence-Based Reading
GTEC = 1051 (CBT), 1074 (GTEC)
ESOL = B2
OHLA = Advanced Level II

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City , Tennessee ,United States