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Spring 2017 • Volume 9 • Issue 1

NORTHEAST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

NEW AVIATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM TAKES FLIGHT

MORE ON THE INSIDE:

DUAL ENROLLMENT

THANK GOODNESS, THEY’RE EVERYWHERE

Calvin and Misty GobbleWhere is the next step going to take us?

STEP 1 Apply for AdmissionApply online at www.NortheastState.edu/apply.

STEP 2 Complete Your Admission FileThe following items are required for admission and must be submitted before you can register for classes:

1. Completed online application for admission.

2. Official high school transcript with graduation date or official GED/HiSETscores.

3. Official college transcripts, if applicable, from each college attended.

4. Proof of immunization with two doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine if born after January 1, 1957.

5. Proof of immunization with two doses of the Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine if born after January 1, 1980.

6. Completed Northeast State Hepatitis B Immunization Health History Form.

7. ACT or SAT scores if test was taken in the past three years.

8. Provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence (driver’s license).

STEP 3 Apply for Financial AidTo be considered for financial assistance from the federal government and/or the State of Tennessee, you must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students and their parents (if dependent) should apply first for a personal identification number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov so that they can sign the form electronically. (Northeast State’s school code is 15005378). For more information about the various types of financial aid available, go to www.NortheastState.edu/FinancialAid.

STEP 4 Apply for Scholarships/Financial Assistance Through Northeast State To learn more about scholarships and other types of assistance available from Northeast State, go to www.NortheastState.edu/ScholarshipPrograms. You must submit the FAFSA before applying for aid through Northeast State.

STEP 5 Placement TestingYou may be required to take a computerized placement test designed to assist the institution in placing you into the most appropriate courses. The test covers basic skill areas in writing, reading, and mathematics. For more information, visit www.NortheastState.edu/Accuplacer.

STEP 6 Participate in OrientationOnce your admission file and any placement testing have been completed, first time college students will be required to participate in New Student Orientation. During New Student Orientation, you will meet with an academic advisor and register for classes. Contact the office of Enrollment Services at 423.323.0229 to register for a New Student Orientation session.

STEP 7 Pay Your BillAll fees are payable by the payment due date listed in our Registration Guide which can be accessed via our Web site under Admissions. If you register for classes after the due date, fees are due the day you register. Registration is incomplete until all tuition and fees are paid.

To meet education expenses, Northeast State offers QuikPAY, a convenient payment plan. To get more information about QuikPAY, visit www.NortheastState.edu/PlaymentPlan.

We no longer mail paper bills. Monthly bills will be sent to your Northeast State email account or can be viewed from your My.Northeast account. Bills can be paid online or in the Business Office in person or by mail.

STEP 8 Purchase Your BooksiOPTin is a program that delivers your required course materials, digitally, on the first day of class. You will see an “eTextbook Cost” associated with each course as you register for the class. The program prepares you with the materials you need to succeed and there are no surprises about costs after you’ve enrolled.

All students will be required to have an iPad for coursework. Students may either lease to own a device from Northeast State or purchase one of their own. The minimum requirement is an iPad Mini 3, but an iPad Air 3 or iPad Pro may be used. If you are unsure of which iPad to purchase, contact [email protected]. The cost of the iPad mini lease will be offset by the reduction in the cost of textbooks through online sources.

Does Northeast State have a safe campus?In accordance with the College and University Information Act of 1989 and the Students Right to Know Act of 1990, Northeast State Community College provides crime statistics to students, prospective students, staff, faculty and the general public. Crime statistics and the Annual Security Report may be reviewed at www.NortheastState.edu by clicking on Students and then Campus Police and Safety. For more information, please contact the office of Police and Safety located in room C2401 (General Studies Building) or call 423.323.0255.

If you have any questions, please contact the office of Enrollment Services at 423.323.0243 or by e-mail at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you on campus soon.

Questions about Admissions or Advising?

• Call Enrollment Services at 423.323.0243 or e-mail [email protected].

• Visit the Northeast State Web site at www.NortheastState.edu.• Call the Student Success Center at 423.323.0214 or e-mail

[email protected]

Questions about Registration or Financial Aid?

• Call the office of Admissions and Records at 800.836.7822 or e-mail [email protected].

• Financial aid questions: [email protected].

How to Enroll in Classes at Northeast State

2 Calvin and Misty Gobble Where is the next step going to take us?

3 New Aviation Technology Program Takes Flight

Questions about the Northeast State programs and services described in the publication should be directed to the office of Enrollment Services and Campus Information at 423.323.0243 or [email protected]. Comments or questions about the publication may be directed to the office of Community Relations at 423.323.0259 or [email protected].

Publisher ................................Dr. Janice H. Gilliam, President

Editors .......................Amanda Adams, Director of Marketing Bob Carpenter, Director of Community Relations

Writers ................................... Bob Carpenter, Thomas Wilson

Photography ...........................Bob Carpenter, Carson Waugh Thomas Wilson

Visit Northeast State at www.NortheastState.edu

Tennessee Board of RegentsBill Haslam, Governor and ChairMary Lou AppleGregory DuckettAlex FitznerDarrell S. FreemanTom GriscomCandice McQueen, Commissioner of EducationJai Templeton, Commissioner of AgricultureFran MarcumMike Krause, Executive Director, THECBarbara U. PrescottEmily ReynoldsHoward RoddyLeigh A. Shockey J. Parker SmithJoshua L. SpurlingRobert P. ThomasDanni B. Varlan

Executive OfficersDr. Janice H. Gilliam, PresidentDr. Sam Rowell, interim VP for Academic AffairsMatt DeLozier, VP for Student AffairsFred Lewis, VP for Administrative ServicesJeff McCord, VP for Economic and Workforce DevelopmentPaul Montgomery, VP for Access and Development

CareerFocus is published periodically by Northeast State Community College, 2425 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617, in partnership with Academic Marketing Services.

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Northeast State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast State. NeSCC-1 12-001

Northeast State Community College does not discriminate against students, employees or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a covered veteran, genetic information or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Leigh Hornsby, Equity and Compliance Officer/Chief Advancement Officer, P. O. Box 246, Blountville, TN 37617-0246 423.354.5255, or [email protected] or [email protected].

Northeast State Community College’s policy on nondiscrimination can be found at http://cwis.northeaststate.edu/oie/policymanual/pol.asp?p=254.

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NEW AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM TAKES FLIGHTMORE ON THE INSIDE:

DUAL ENROLLMENT

THANK GOODNESS,

THEY’RE EVERYWHERE

Calvin and

Misty GobbleWhere is the next step going to take us?



NEW AVIATION TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM TAKES FLIGHTMORE ON THE INSIDE:

DUAL ENROLLMENT

THANK GOODNESS,

THEY’RE EVERYWHERE

Calvin and

Misty GobbleWhere is the next step going to take us?

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Table of Contents

4 Dual Enrollment Opportunity Knocks Twice

5 Taking Credit Anna Heath makes the most of dual enrollment

6 Thank Goodness, They’re Everywhere Administrative professionals take care of business

15 Your Future Awaits Northeast State Community College A to Z

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“You have to take things one day at a time,” said Calvin, a business major at Northeast State. “Some days are better than others; you can’t let yourself get discouraged.”

A United States Army veteran, Calvin Gobble endured multiple surgeries and years of debilitating leg pain. He ultimately underwent a full knee replacement which left him unable to continue at his former job with the U.S. Postal Service. A mountain of red tape later, the Veterans Administration granted him a disability waiver that enabled him to seek a college degree.

Misty Gobble suffered a traumatic brain injury from an automobile accident in 1996. She spent months of intense therapy at a Charlottesville, Va., rehabilitation hospital learning to walk, talk, eat, and read again. Expectations were not high for her recovery.

Calvin and Misty decided to return to college and restore their professional lives at Northeast State. While the past couple of years have been challenging, the couple found great support from their families and friends. Calvin’s father currently faces serious health issues but remains determined to see his son graduate from college.

“Your parents want to see you succeed no matter how old you are,” said Calvin. “I hope our kids can see mom and dad accomplishing goals and the idea that you can do anything sinks in when they see us do it.”

After Calvin enrolled at Northeast State in 2016, Misty opted to enroll, too, and pursue a new path. That meant an adjustment for the family including their two daughters Kara and Brooklyn. For working families with children, the days include school events, softball practices, piano lessons, and church. The Gobbles managed to

juggle these responsibilities and even thrive as college students.

“You have to find a balanced schedule between school and family,” said Calvin.

“The fall semester of 2016 was my toughest so far, but I persevered with Misty and the

help of our both or families.”

Before her accident, Misty worked as a licensed massage therapist for 10 years. While a good career, the daily grind of a licensed health care worker lost its appeal to her. After spending several years substitute teaching, she switched her major Early Childhood Education this spring. Misty said the classroom brought her to a place where she belonged.

“I’ve been substituting for the last five years and completely fell in love with it,” she said. “My mother started college for a secretarial certificate but ended up pursuing a degree in education and becoming a teacher.”

Misty expects to earn her associate of applied science degree in Early Childhood Education within the next two years. She credited the TRiO Student Support Services program at Northeast State as a huge help to her development as a student. The willingness of faculty to help students learn works wonders for an individual’s morale, she added.

“The faculty take the time to tell you what you are learning,” she said.

Calvin will graduate with his associate’s degree in December. He plans to enroll at King University and pursue his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He praised the College’s Office of Veterans Affairs for their constant support through many tough times.

The Gobbles say their marriage and faith sustained them through the trials. The couple recently returned to the rehabilitation hospital where Misty was treated. Needless to say, the hospital staff was amazed and joyful about how far she had come.

“She’s a wonderful mother and truly my inspiration to keep going,” said Calvin. “I see her internalize what we’ve learned together and how she passes that on to our daughters.”

Where the good-feeling ideas and “rah-rah” speeches end, the courage to greet every day is sometimes difficult to live. The Gobbles managed to overcome various challenges. Like so many non-traditional college students, they sought to reinvent themselves and chose Northeast State as the launching pad.

“The best things in life don’t come without hard work,” said Calvin. “I look at it as what is the next step and where is the next step going to take us.”

Tom Wilson

The unexpected twists of life challenge every college student. Few people rise to meet those challenges as well as Northeast State students Calvin and Misty Gobble.

COVER STORY

Northeast State students Calvin and Misty Gobble.

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Northeast State’s Advanced Technologies Division launched the new associate of applied science degree (A.A.S.) program in Aviation Technology this fall with more than 20 students enrolled.“With the continual growth of air travel in airlines and corporate aircraft the need for mechanics and pilots will follow,” said Richard Blevins, director of the College’s Aviation Technology department.

Created through a partnership with the Bell Helicopter aeronautics company, the Aviation Technology program seeks to fill the demand for aeronautic mechanics in the regional and national workforce. The two-year degree program requires students to complete 63 credit hours of core curriculum courses and aviation-specific courses. The College began offering a 29-credit-hour technical certificate program in Aviation Maintenance Technology in fall 2015. The new A.A.S. degree was approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents in spring 2016.

Students entering the program learn skills associated with the repair and installation of aviation electronics, aircraft structures, and aircraft mechanical systems. Students also develop core skills in fuselage and sheet metal repair, electrical systems, hydraulics, and aircraft repair. Blevins said students could get an edge by adding a second degree in Industrial Technology to broaden their skills in the disciplines of mechanics, metal fabrication, or engineering design.

“Students should pair the Aviation Technology degree with a dual degree in Industrial Technology program,” said Blevins. “Those skill sets parallel, and students who do well in Industrial Technology would succeed in the Aviation Technology program.”

The program equips students to understand the human factors involved in decision making, especially in aviation maintenance. The program also emphasizes Federal Aviation Administration history, regulations, aircraft documentation and maintenance records.

According to a 2013 Market Outlook report, aerospace industry giant Boeing expects more than 500,000 new aviation maintenance technicians will be needed worldwide, just for the airline industry, between 2015 and 2032.

The growth of aviation mechanical technology follows the booming drone industry. Blevins said the many applications for drone platforms used for aerial photography, public safety, construction, weather, and transportation just to name a few would require skilled technicians to operate and maintain these aircraft. He noted economic forecasters expected drone technology to become an $80 billion industry by the end of the decade.

Blevins brings an impressive wealth of knowledge in aerospace and air mechanics to the program. He served from 1976 to 2003 with the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, a private pilot, and a captain in the Civil Air Patrol. He later worked for Bell Helicopter where he was a training department manager. He directed training development of more than 500 employees in the areas aircraft alternations, maintenance, and inspections to meet FAA and ISO AS 9100 requirements.

Students interested in admission to the Aviation Technology degree program may contact Blevins at 423.354.5350 or [email protected] or the Office of Admissions at [email protected].

Tom Wilson

New Aviation Technology Program Takes Flight

“With the continual growth of air travel in airlines and corporate aircraft the need for mechanics and pilots will follow.”

Richard Blevins, director of the College’s Aviation Technology department.


Northeast State’s popular Dual Enrollment programs allow high school students to earn college credit while still in high school.Typically, most students earn at least six hours of credit with others obtaining 12 or more hours. In some cases, students may earn college certificates by the time they graduate from high school.

Research shows that dual enrollment students are more likely to enroll – and stay – in college and make better grades than non-participants. Plus, students get a realistic look at what it takes to do college-level work.

Northeast State offers a University Parallel Dual Enrollment Program and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Enrollment Program.

The University Parallel program is geared toward general education courses and transferable college credit. The CTE program allows students take specific classes and explore potential career fields.

Here is a look at each program:

University ParallelThe University Parallel Dual Enrollment started the 2016-2017 academic year strong with nearly 800 students enrolled. Northeast State instructors teach the courses and many of the classes are on-site at the high schools; however, students may also take courses at the College’s Blountville campus.

“Students that get college credit while they’re still in high school are only at an advantage,” said Gwen Widner, director of the College’s University Parallel Dual Enrollment program. “We may hold their hand at the start, but by the end they’re ready to go straight into the real college experience.”

Depending on ACT or SAT scores, students may sign up for one or two courses each semester. General education courses such as English, history, psychology, and speech are popular choices that provide college credit and satisfy specific courses required for high school graduation.

Program coordinator Shelby McKenzie said the experience also helps students learn to communicate with instructors and to understand the nuts and bolts of how college works.

“Since they’re still in high school, they’re in a safe place to learn and grow as students,” McKenzie said. “They have a support system that lets them learn from their mistakes and move on. I think that’s a huge advantage.”

The courses within the University Parallel program generally transfer to all colleges within

the state of Tennessee; however, students who do not plan to attend Northeast State after high school should check with the college of their choice to ensure transferability.

In addition to earning college credit, students also have their tuition costs offset thanks to the Tennessee Dual Enrollment Grant. According to Widner, the first two courses taken by students are free.

“Cost is always a big question, so the Dual Enrollment grant is a big advantage,” Widner said.

Widner and McKenzie will be hitting the road in the spring to conduct orientation sessions at area high schools. This helps students understand the enrollment process and gives the College an idea of how many students to expect in the coming school year.

“We try to make things as customer-friendly as possible so students don’t have to spend a lot of time researching the program,” Widner said. “When they get the help they need, it really helps the program grow. We especially like it

that dual enrollment is now seen as a badge of honor at the high schools.”

Career and Technical EducationThe Career and Technical Education program focuses on students who want to learn a skill or explore a specific career field.

The College works with local high schools to decide what courses and programs to offer. Examples of CTE classes include medical terminology, welding, programming, robotics, and cyber security.

Students may also choose to take part in the College’s Career Academy, which lets them earn college credit in a specific program of study.

Starting in their junior year, most Career Academy students take classes along with a group of other students from their high school. Students continue through their senior year to earn a college certificate by the time they graduate high school.

“We have 61 students in our service area who are pursuing a certificate while in high school,” said Chelsea Rose, CTE director at the College. “It’s a real confidence booster for them…because some may have not planned on going to college initially, but by the end of their senior year they are not only graduating from high school, but they are also graduating from college with a credential.”

“Students that get college credit while they’re still in high school are only at an advantage.”

Dual EnrollmentOpportunity Knocks Twice

Dual enrollment welding students from Sullivan Central High School.


Taking CreditAnna Heath makes the most of dual enrollmentWhile most dual enrollment students obtain six to 12 hours of college credit, recent Northeast State graduate, Anna Heath chalked up 25 hours on her transcript.Anna, who attended Daniel Boone High School, first learned of dual enrollment through her older brother who took math and speech classes. She liked the idea of getting college credit while in high school but didn’t plan on taking more than a few classes.

“I went into it thinking maybe I could take the classes my brother took and I’d be that much more ahead of everybody else,” Anna said. “That would be a good start, and I could get a feel of what college would be like without submerging myself completely.”

Because of her ACT scores, Anna was eligible to take four dual enrollment classes during the fall semester of her senior year. She knocked out Survey of Art History II, General Psychology, and Composition I and II. Then she went looking for more classes.

“I thought ‘this isn’t so bad; what if I do more next semester?’”

After doing a bit of research, Anna decided her best solution was to finish her senior year by taking courses at the College’s Blountville campus. Working with Northeast State’s dual enrollment office, she was able to take a math class to satisfy her one remaining high school credit requirement and also take science, sociology, and speech courses.

“Moving to the Blountville campus freaked me out a little bit,” Anna said. “The first week or two I was nervous and scared, but then I found my spot where I fit in and I didn’t have any problems, and I made all kinds of friends. Also,

the college schedule was great. We started later, we got out earlier, and I only went to class on Mondays and Wednesdays.”

Anna said the college classroom experience was very similar to high school and the class sizes were about the same.

“I think dual enrollment makes the transition easier going from high school to college because you’ve already taken college credits in high school,” Anna said. “You already know what to expect from the courses, so it’s just moving locations.”

Anna also found that college offered many opportunities to be involved on campus. She said she knew that being involved would help her to make friends and feel more comfortable with the campus.

Anna said she encourages high schoolers to try dual enrollment because it gives students a realistic look at college and gives them a jump on credits.

“If you’re planning to attend college, it’s a great way to get started,” Anna said. “It’s wonderful and I think anyone who’s considering it should give it a try because it’s definitely worth it.”

Anna graduated from Northeast State in 2016 and is currently a student at East Tennessee State University and a radiology major. She said hopes to work in that career field for a while and then perhaps apply to medical school.

Bob Carpenter

Anna Heath chalked up 25 hours of credit.

Rose said current Career Academy certificate programs include Machine Tool Operations, Entertainment Technology, Combination Welding, and Computer-Aided Drafting. All credits earned in these programs can be applied toward an Associate of Applied Science degree at the College.

Students enrolled in CTE Dual Enrollment must have approval from their high school CTE principal to participate. Classes are offered at a high school or a Northeast State campus and taught by the College’s instructors.

Rose said CTE students typically have no out-of-pocket expenses, except for textbooks – and in some cases, those are paid for as well. Students are able to take advantage

of the state’s Dual Enrollment Grant, Career Readiness Scholarships offered by Sullivan and Washington counties, and an experimental U.S. Department of Education program that allows Career Academy students to tap into Pell Grant funds.

Bob Carpenter

For More InformationFor details on the University Parallel Dual Enrollment Program and admission requirements, contact Gwen Widner, 423.354.2586 or [email protected]; or Shelby McKenzie, 423.354.5186 or [email protected].

Students interested in the CTE program or the Career Academy should contact their CTE principal or Chelsea Rose, 423.354.5166 or [email protected]; or Karrianne McPheron, 423.354.5297 or [email protected].


They’re everywhere, and we’re glad they are.We’re talking about administrative professionals. The ones that schedule, code, file, smile, arrange, e-mail, and attend to details.

“I can’t think of a business that doesn’t have administrative professionals,” said Tracy Eades, department head of Northeast State’s Administrative Professional Technology program. “There’s a genuine need for their behind-the-scenes skills.”

Northeast State’s Administrative Professional Technology (APT) degree program offers three concentrations: Business Office, Legal Office, and Medical Office. Each concentration shares common courses such as Business Communications, Spreadsheet Applications, and Office Procedures before branching into courses tailored for each particular concentration.

Each requires 60 total credit hours and graduates are awarded an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) degree. Students that complete the program may take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exams. Also, students pursuing the Medical Office Concentration may take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by AAPC.

Eades said the common courses allow students to acquire basic office skills while also polishing the soft skills of office etiquette. Students learn to plan events, create agendas, and format other business correspondence. They also learn to interact with the public and how to dress professionally.

“We’re not just teaching word processing; we’re teaching them how to be professional in a business environment,” said Eades. “I tell the students when they walk into my classroom, they’ve walked into a business office, and they work for me.”

Eades said many of her students are non-traditional, meaning they may be returning to the classroom after being out of school for many years or enrolling because they lost their jobs due to an economic downturn. “It’s hard for some of them to talk positively about themselves because they only see negatives,” said Eades. “We work with them to bring out skills they don’t think they have.”

Sharon Riddle, an APT instructor, related an example of this practice. Riddle said this semester she has an introverted student who does excellent work, but always sits on the back row and never asks questions. Hoping to shine a light on the student’s potential, Riddle

Students work on CPT coding skills.

Administrative professionals are detail-oriented, confident, well-spoken, and flexible.

Thank Goodness, They’re EverywhereAdministrative professionals take care of business


How did you arrive at your decision to attend NE State?I was a housewife. I had always been content in my life…sometimes I felt like I had given up something, but I just didn’t think about it very much. After I turned 40, that feeling got bigger. I wanted something more.

I wanted to go back to work, but I knew my skills needed improvement. I had known someone who attended NE State as a non-traditional student, and he talked about how great a place it was for older people still trying to find a path to follow. So, I started scouring the website for information.

Why did you choose to major in Administrative Professional Technology?If you want to enter the business world, but you don’t have the technical skills to do it, you need the skills of an administrative professional. You need to know the most current and most used software that you will face in the workplace. You also need to know soft skills – communication, etiquette, negotiating, and presenting. Learning how to be an administrative professional teaches you how to enter the business world with all the skills that will be expected of you.

There are a few very nice bonuses to entering the workforce as an Administrative Professional. First, every single business needs you. Your skills are vital to the day-to-day operation of a company. Second, an entry-level job as an Administrative Assistant will expose you to more of the inner workings of a business than just about any other entry-level position. And, third, walking in with that degree from NE State is going to give you skills that most of your co-workers do not have.

What were some of the toughest challenges you faced as an adult student?Being a non-traditional student is HARD! I don’t want to sugarcoat that for anyone. You are always going to be struggling to get everything done. You will always feel like you are cheating someone you love out of something. There will be a day, when you are fighting a cold, your little one is home from school, you are in a spat with your husband, the laundry is piling up, your car is in the shop, you are late paying the electric bill, and you have about three hours of homework to finish in 30 minutes. You will have more than one of those days, but you are going to have those days (minus the homework) even if you don’t go back to school. At the end of all this hard work, you are going to be educated. It’s going to be worth it.

How big a role did the faculty play in your success?The faculty at NE State is like my family. By that I mean, they wanted to see me succeed. They saw my potential long before I did. And, the amazing thing is, they are like that with every single person who enters their classrooms. They understand what non-traditional students are giving up to return to school. Most of them were non-traditional students themselves at some

point. They know the sacrifice and the reward of getting an education.

What words of encouragement would you offer to a non-traditional student who’s thinking about attending or returning to college?You are not alone. Whenever you are in a class and struggling with all of it, look around at your fellow students. Note the other non-traditional ones in the room. I can assure you that they are all struggling, too. It isn’t easy for anyone. When you look around at those other students, draw strength from them. They are your silent companions.

Your family loves you. While you are working on your degree, you are going to come to understand just how much your family loves you. You are going to fight with your spouse. They are also going to do your chores, walk the dog, make dinner, quiz you for your test, listen to your angry rants, and hold you when you cry. Your kids are going to complain that you never spend time with them; you will cry yourself to sleep with guilt; you are going to blow off studying to go to their basketball game; and you are going to be their example of working hard to get what you want in life. Your mom, sister, dad, brother, cousin, step-daughter, and great grandmother are going to step up and be the person you need the most; and at the end of all this, they aren’t going to be the one with the degree. You are. That is how much they love you.

Can you provide a few details about your current employment?I am currently employed as the Physician Recruitment Coordinator for Wellmont Medical Associates. The department recruits physicians in every specialty from all over the country to staff WMA positions in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia in hospitals, clinics, and private practices. My role consists of providing administrative support to the department, as well as sourcing for physician candidates using a variety of methods. The most rewarding thing about my job is knowing that everything I do is with the goal of bringing the best health care to every person in our region. I am proud to say that what I do has a profound impact on people’s lives.

What are some rewarding things about being an administrative professional?I am very proud of what I bring to the workplace. I have been able to use the skills I have learned at NE State to change and enhance some of our recruitment efforts. Because of my thorough education in software applications, I have been able to create flyers, mailers, and other visual ads to attract attention from potential recruits. I have created databases of residency programs to target specific specialties and top-performing doctors. It is a pleasure to say that I have brought talents and skills into my workplace that have enhanced the way others do their jobs. My co-workers are often stunned at the depth and breadth of my skills. These are skills I learned at NE State.

The Reward of EducationQ&A with Angie Ratliff, Administrative Professional

For more information about the APT program, contact:

Tracy EadesDepartment Head/Associate Professor

Administration Professional [email protected]

recently asked the student to serve as a team leader on a team project. At first reluctant, the student rallied and went to work organizing her team.

“She came up and thanked me for putting her in that position,” said Riddle. “She said she’s going to work hard and wants me to be proud of her because she’s going to do a good job. Her leadership abilities were there; I was just trying to get her to realize she had them.”

Administrative professionals are detail-oriented, confident, well-spoken, and flexibleEades and Riddle stated the program works to give students real-world experience. One example is the capstone experience class that integrates skills obtained throughout the course of the program. The goal is to help students extend these skills in a variety of virtual team projects.

“They have to plan a project, schedule meetings, develop a budget, do research, and learn to use apps like Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive to share information,” said Riddle. “It helps them to see what it’s like to work and interact as a team.”

During their studies, students also take part in career planning and self-assessment, create professional resumes, and cover letters. Instructors also bring business and industry experts in to conduct mock interviews and give tips on how to dress for success and speak professionally.

“The students enjoy those sessions,” said Eades. “It gives them a good idea of what to expect in the real world.”

Eades said successful administrative professionals are detail-oriented, confident, well-spoken, and flexible with a desire to help others.

“Managers and supervisors are always going to need support staff to do paperwork, plan events, check in patients, design flyers, and all the other things that make an office run smoothly,” said Eades. “They work behind the scenes and may not have a gold star on them that says ‘look at me,’ but if it were not for them, all the things we take for granted wouldn’t get done.”

Riddle summarizes: “We’re everywhere in every business.”

And we’re glad they are.


Heating, Ventilation, and Air ConditioningCertificateThe Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Certificate program prepares individuals for positions in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry. Instruction is provided in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of HVAC equipment.

Industrial OperationsCertificateThe Industrial Operations certificate program includes courses that prepare individuals for employment in an industrial setting and/or to provide knowledge and skills to current employees in the industrial setting.

Industrial Technology - Automotive Body/Collision RepairAASThe Automotive Body/Collision Repair program prepares individuals with knowledge and skills that will enable them to repair a modern automobile that has been involved in a major or minor collision.

Industrial Technology - Automotive ServiceAASThe Automotive Service program prepares individuals as automotive technicians and as automotive service center managers.

Industrial Technology - Engineering Design TechnologyAASThe Engineering Design Technology program prepares individuals for employment as industrial design drafters and engineering technicians in specific disciplines. The curriculum incorporates guidelines developed by the American National Standards Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and ISO (International Standards Organization).

Industrial Technology - Machine ToolAASThe Machine Tool program prepares individuals for employment in an industrial setting as machinists and computer numerical control (CNC) programmer/operators. Students gain experience operating different pieces of manufacturing equipment to include machine lathes, mills, grinders, and CAD/CAM software.

Industrial Technology - Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyAASThe Manufacturing Engineering Technology program prepares individuals to function effectively in technical/management positions in an industrial environment.

Industrial Technology - MechanicalAASThe Mechanical program prepares individuals for positions in heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and industrial maintenance career fields. Students receive classroom and laboratory instruction in areas of air conditioning and heating, mechanical transmissions, hydraulics and pneumatics, and industrial safety with a particular emphasis focused in electricity.

Industrial Technology - Motor SportsAASThe Motor Sports program prepares individuals for employment in the motor sports automotive service industry as an entry-level technician.

Industrial Technology - Welding/Metal FabricationAASThe Welding/Metal Fabrication program prepares individuals as welders or metal fabricators.

Machine Tool OperationsCertificateThe Machine Tool Operations certificate program prepares individuals as machinists capable of reading blueprints and operating precision measuring instruments, metal turning lathes, milling machines, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment.

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At Northeast State, we’re here to get you where you want to go. Get the education you need, find the job you want, earn the money you deserve. People of all ages and backgrounds come to Northeast State to improve their lives in practical ways. There are endless possibilities with more than 130 programs of study available. Start here and you can earn an associate degree or certificate, or complete two years of courses that will transfer almost anywhere.

More than half of all Northeast State students receive financial aid, so there’s a good chance you qualify. Between Tennessee state aid, federal aid, and private scholarship, there’s a lot of help available.

Northeast State admissions, financial aid, and faculty advisors are here to guide you through the application and registration process. There is some paperwork involved, but we’re here to make sure you’ll be on your way in no time.

Advanced TechnologiesAuto Body Service TechnologyCertificateThe Auto Body Service program prepares individuals with knowledge and skills that will enable them to repair a modern automobile that has been involved in a major or minor collision.

Automotive ServiceCertificateThe Automotive Service certificate program prepares individuals as automotive technicians.

Aviation Maintenance TechnologyCertificateThe Aviation Maintenance Technology certificate provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of the aviation maintenance and repair industry. Instruction in the program emphasizes maintenance skills associated with the repair and installation of aviation electronics, aircraft structures, and aircraft mechanical systems. Student will develop core skills in fuselage and sheet metal repair, electrical systems, hydraulics, and aircraft repair procedures.

Aviation TechnologyAASThe Aviation Technology program provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of the aviation maintenance and repair industry.

Chemical Process OperationsCertificateThe Chemical Process Operations certificate program includes courses that prepare individuals for employment in chemical or related industries.

Combination WeldingCertificateThe Combination Welding technical certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as welders in an industrial setting.

Computer-Aided DraftingCertificateThe Computer-Aided Drafting academic certificate prepares individuals for possible employment as a detail drafter or drafting design apprentice in the manufacturing or industrial environment, construction field assistant, production process apprentice, or an entry-level position in estimating and procurement.

Construction ElectricityCertificateThe Construction Electricity certificate program prepares individuals for employment in areas of residential, industrial, and commercial wiring. The program emphasizes wiring procedures and requirements set forth by the National Electrical Code.

Electrical Technology - ElectricalAASThe Electrical program prepares individuals for employment as electricians in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The program stresses wiring procedures and requirements set forth by the National Electrical Code.

Electrical Technology - ElectromechanicalAASThe Electromechanical program prepares individuals for employment in electrical and mechanical maintenance fields as entry level maintenance technicians.

General TechnologyAASThe General Technology program is designed for students who wish to complete a two-year technical degree applicable to immediate employment. The program allows students flexibility in selecting courses that can meet specific educational and employment goals. The program prepares students for unique positions in the workplace for which specified degree programs do not currently exist. It is not intended for large-scale application, but is to be used to meet customized, industry-specific needs and/or unique academic and career goals identified by the student.

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Manufacturing TechnologyASThe university parallel program in Manufacturing Technology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Manufacturing Technology.

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Advertising/Public RelationsAA and ASThe university parallel program in Advertising/Public Relations is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Advertising/Public Relations.

BroadcastingASThe university parallel program in Broadcasting is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Broadcasting.

Criminal JusticeAASThe Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in the field of public safety and criminal justice. The program emphasizes the professional knowledge and skills essential for careers in law enforcement and public safety or related fields.

Early Childhood EducationAAS and Certificate*The Early Childhood Education degree program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the career fields of early childhood education, childcare, and early childhood development.

The Early Childhood Education certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to work with infant, toddlers, and other pre-school-aged children and their families in a variety of childcare provider settings and agencies.

Mass Communication – Transfer to Emory and Henry CollegeAAThe university parallel program in Mass Communication - Transfer to Emory and Henry College is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Emory and Henry College to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Mass Communication. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Mass Communication.

Pre-Teacher Education: K-6ASTThe Associate of Science in Teaching degree program in K-6 education is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in K-6 education.

Pre-Teacher Education - Secondary EducationAA and ASThe university parallel program in Secondary Education is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Education. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Education. Students who successfully complete the program and meet other requirements may receive state teacher licensure.

Sociology – Transfer to Emory and Henry CollegeAAThe university parallel program in Sociology - Transfer to Emory and Henry College is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Emory and Henry College to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Sociology. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Sociology.

Sport and Leisure Management: Parks and Recreation Sport Management ASThe university parallel program in Parks and Recreation management is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management.

Business Technologies

Accounting TechnologyCertificateThe Accounting Technology certificate program prepares individuals to perform accounting functions and enhances the skills and abilities of persons currently employed in this career field.

Administrative Professional Technology – Business OfficeAASThe Business Office concentration prepares individuals for employment as secretaries, office managers, or administrative assistants in a general office setting.

Administrative Professional Technology – Legal OfficeAASThe Legal Office concentration prepares individuals for employment as secretaries, office managers, or administrative assistants in law enforcement offices, courts, or legal offices.

Administrative Professional Technology – Medical OfficeAASThe Medical Office concentration prepares individuals for a variety of positions in today’s dynamic office work environment. Fields include medical receptionists, medical record clerks, hospital ward clerks, medical insurance clerks, patient account representatives, medical transcriptionists, medical administrative assistants, physician, or hospital coder.

Business - AccountingAASThe Accounting program prepares individuals for employment in corporate accounting positions and in firms which provide accounting services and enhances the skills and abilities of persons currently employed in this career field.

Business - ManagementAASThe Management program prepares individuals for positions in large-scale business, industrial, and governmental organizations and enhances the skills of individuals currently employed in these organizations.

Business - Small Business ManagementAASThe Small Business Management program prepares individuals for small business management positions and enhances the practical skills and abilities of small business owners and managers.

Computer and Information Sciences - Computer ProgrammingAASThe Computer Programming degree program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as computer programmers, programming assistants, maintenance programmers, and related positions in the information technology career field.

Computer and Information Sciences - Information AssuranceAASThe Information Assurance program will focus on topics in cyber security and digital forensics. The students will learn how to fortify computer networks in order to prevent security breaches from cyber-terrorists or other intruders. In addition, students will learn how to recover data using digital forensics techniques.

Computer and Information Sciences - Internet and Web DevelopmentAASThe Internet and Web Development program concentrates on teaching the design and management of third generation web sites using the latest software and multimedia tools to position individuals at the leading edge of Internet and E-commerce technologies.

Computer and Information Sciences - Networking Engineering TechnologyAASThe Networking Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as computer network technicians, network and cable installers, and network administrators in a Microsoft networking environment.

Computer and Information Sciences - Personal Computer ManagementAASThe Personal Computer Management program is designed to prepare individuals to set up and network personal computer equipment, install software and hardware, and analyze/correct problems encountered by computer users.

Customer Service and SalesCertificateThe Customer Service and Sales certificate program will provide individuals the knowledge and skills associated with customer service, inside and outside sales and marketing, communication and promotion, and the use of computer technology for customer relationship management.

Entertainment TechnologyAASThe Entertainment Technology program is designed to provide students with the real-world applications of sound and lighting production within the entertainment industry. Students will receive training in live sound production, recording engineering, lighting production, and entertainment business management. Courses are taught in both classroom and lab settings. The conditions are established according to current industry methods as seen in the field.

Entertainment Technology - Sound and LightingCertificateThe Entertainment Technology - Sound and Lighting technical certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and real-world applications for sound and lighting production. This includes small business management, live sound, recording, concert lighting, electronic/digital music, equipment maintenance and the basic concepts of computer operations.

EntrepreneurshipCertificateThe Entrepreneurship certificate program will provide individuals the knowledge and skills associated with small business marketing, organizing, establishing, and managing. Steps for following tax and license requirements, financing issues, and basic computer usage will be focused on during the entrepreneurship program.

Information TechnologyASThe university parallel program in Information Technology is designed for individuals who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Information Technology.

Office TechnologyCertificateThe Office Technology technical certificate program prepares individuals for entry-level duties in technology-intensive office environments.


Health-Related Professions

Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianCertificateThe Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician has the knowledge associated with, and is expected to be competent in, all of the skills of the EMR and EMT. Advanced Emergency Medical Technician training is a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and numerous areas of clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry written and practical examinations.

Allied Health: Dental AssistingAAS and CertificateThe Dental Assisting program provides the general education core, program specific courses, and clinical practicum to prepare students for a career as a Dental Assistant.

Allied Health: Medical Laboratory TechnologyAASThe Medical Laboratory Technology program provides the general education core, program specific courses, and the clinical practicum to prepare students for careers as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Allied Health: Surgical TechnologyAASThe Surgical Technology program provides the general education core, program specific courses, and the clinical practicum to prepare students for a career as a Certified Surgical Technologist.

Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive OptionAASThe Cardiovascular Technology program Invasive Option provides the general education core, program specific courses, and the clinical practicum to prepare students for a career as a Cardiovascular Technologist.

Cardiovascular Technology - Non-Invasive OptionAASThe Cardiovascular Technology program Non-Invasive Option provides the general education core, program specific courses, and the clinical practicum for a career as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer.

Emergency Medical TechnicianCertificateThe Emergency Medical Technician program is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor) and clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry’s written and practical examinations. Upon successful completion of examinations and other licensure requirements, the student will be eligible for the State of Tennessee EMT license.

ParamedicAAS and CertificateThe EMT-Paramedic program provides the general education core, program specific courses, and the clinical practicum to prepare students for a career as a Paramedic serving in the pre-hospital and in-hospital environments.

Humanities

Digital MediaASThe university parallel program in Digital Media is designed for transfer to East Tennessee State University and most other regional colleges and universities which offer a bachelor’s degree program in Digital Media.

General Education CoreCertificateThe university parallel Associate of Arts or Associate of Science - General Education Core Certificate program is designed for transfer to TBR Colleges and most other regional colleges and universities which offer a bachelor’s degree program.

General Tennessee Board of Regents TransferAA and ASThe university parallel Associate of Arts and Associate of Science - General programs are designed for individuals who have not selected a major area of study but intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to TBR Colleges and most other regional colleges and universities which offer a bachelor’s degree program.

General University of Tennessee at Knoxville TransferAA and ASThe university parallel Associate of Arts and Associate of Science - General programs are designed for individuals who have not selected a major area of study but intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to complete the bachelor’s degree.

Music – Transfer to King UniversityASThe articulation agreement with King University in Bristol, Tennessee, in Music is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to King University to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Music. The program provides instruction in general education core courses and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Music.

Religious Studies – Transfer to Emory and Henry CollegeAAThe university parallel program in Religious Studies- Transfer to Emory and Henry College is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Emory and Henry College to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Religious Studies. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Religious Studies.

Theatre – Transfer to Emory and Henry CollegeAAThe university parallel program in Theatre - Transfer to Emory and Henry College is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Emory and Henry College to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Theatre. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Theatre.

Visual Art and Design - Art HistoryAAThe university parallel program in Visual Art and Design is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Visual Art and Design.

Mathematics

Pre-EngineeringASThe university parallel program in Pre-Engineering is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Engineering. Emphasis areas include Chemical, Computer, General, and Industrial and Systems.

Pre-Industrial TechnologyASThe university parallel program in Pre-Industrial Technology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Industrial Technology.

Surveying and MappingASThe university parallel program in Surveying and Mapping is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Surveying and Mapping.

Nursing

NursingAASThe Nursing program prepares individuals to become registered nurses. The associate degree nurse is a generalist whose practice encompasses the interrelated roles of care provider, manager of care, and a member of the comprehensive health care team.

Science

AgricultureASThe university parallel program in Agriculture is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Agriculture. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Agriculture.

Environmental HealthASThe university parallel program in Environmental Health is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major Environmental Health.

HorticultureASThe university parallel program in Horticulture is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Horticulture. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Horticulture.

Pre-Cardiopulmonary ScienceASThe university parallel program in Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Cardiopulmonary Science.

Pre-Dental Hygiene - Transfer to ETSUASThe university parallel program in Pre-Dental Hygiene is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Pre-Dental Hygiene.

Pre-Health - Athletic Training - Transfer to Emory and Henry CollegeASThe university parallel program in Pre-Health - Athletic Training - Transfer to Emory and Henry College is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Emory and Henry College to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Theatre. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Pre-Health - Athletic Training.


Pre-Laboratory Medical Science – Transfer to Lincoln Memorial UniversityASThe university parallel program in Pre-Laboratory Medical Science —Transfer to Lincoln Memorial University is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Lincoln Memorial University to complete the bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology. The curriculum requires general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Medical Technology. Although BIOL 1110/1120 is not required for completion of the A.S. degree at Northeast State, it will also be required for entrance into the Laboratory Medical Science Program at Lincoln Memorial University.

Pre-Nursing – Transfer to ETSUASThe university parallel program in Pre-Nursing is designed for transfer to East Tennessee State University and may be accepted by other regional colleges and universities which offer a bachelor’s degree program in Pre-Nursing.

Pre-Nursing – Transfer to King UniversityASThe articulation agreement with King University Bristol, Tennessee, in Pre-Nursing is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to King University to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Nursing.

Pre-Nursing – Transfer to Milligan CollegeASThe university parallel program in Pre-Nursing is accepted for transfer by Milligan College, which offers a bachelor’s degree program in the field of Nursing.

Pre-Occupational Therapy – Transfer to Milligan CollegeASThe university parallel program with an intent to apply for the graduate level degree in Occupational Therapy at Milligan College is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Milligan College to complete a bachelor’s degree in a health-related occupational area.

Pre-Pharmacy – Transfer to ETSUASThe university parallel program in Pre-Pharmacy is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a degree program at Northeast State and then begin the professional pharmacy program in pursuit of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree or transfer to a four-year college or university to complete additional coursework prior to applying to Pharmacy School.

Pre-RadiographyASThe university parallel program in Pre-Radiography is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Radiography.

Pre-Veterinary Science – Transfer to Lincoln Memorial UniversityASThe university parallel program in Pre-Veterinary Science – Transfer to Lincoln Memorial University is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to Lincoln Memorial University to complete the bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, which is a requirement for entrance into veterinary school.

Pre-Wildlife and Fisheries Biology – Transfer to Lincoln Memorial UniversityASThe university parallel program in Pre-Wildlife and Fisheries Biology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Pre-Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Pre-Wildlife and Fisheries Biology.

Tennessee Transfer PathwaysAccounting – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Accounting is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting.

Agriculture - Business – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Agriculture - Business is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Agriculture - Business The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Agriculture - Business.

Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Agriculture - Plant and Soil Science.

Anthropology - Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AA and ASThe university parallel program in Anthropology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Anthropology. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Anthropology.

Biology – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* ASThe university parallel program in Biology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Biology.

Business Administration – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Business Administration is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA).

Chemistry – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Chemistry is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Chemistry.

Computer Science – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Computer Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Computer Science.

Criminal Justice – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AA and ASThe university parallel program in Criminal Justice is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Criminal Justice.

Economics-Business – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Economics is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Economics. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Economics.

Economics-Liberal Arts – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AAThe university parallel program in Economics is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to East Tennessee State University, University of Memphis, or University of Tennessee, Knoxville to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Economics. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Economics

Economics-Liberal Arts-Transfer to MTSU and UT Chattanooga – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Economics is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Economics. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Economics.

English – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AAThe university parallel program in English is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in English.

Exercise Science – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* ASThe university parallel program in Exercise Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.

Family and Consumer Sciences – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Family and Consumer Sciences is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Finance – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Finance is designed for individuals who intend transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Finance.

Foreign Language – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AAThe university parallel program in Foreign Language is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Foreign Language.

History – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AA and ASThe university parallel program in History is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in History.

Imaging Sciences – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Imaging Sciences is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Imaging Sciences. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program.


*This program was designed as a Tennessee Transfer Path to UT/TBR four year universities in compliance with Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010. Programs with this designation are intended to provide a seamless transfer between all schools in the Tennessee Board of Regents or University of Tennessee systems. Therefore, students completing this program should expect a seamless transfer to any public university in Tennessee. The program may also transfer to private colleges.

Information Systems – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* ASThe university parallel program in Information Systems is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Information Systems.

International Affairs – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AAThe university parallel program in International Affairs is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in International Affairs. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in International Affairs.

Kinesiology – Transfer to UT, Knoxville – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* ASThe university parallel program in Kinesiology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Kinesiology.

Management – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Management is designed for individuals who intend transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Management. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Management.

Marketing – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Marketing is designed for individuals who intend transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Marketing. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Marketing.

Mass Communication – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AA and ASThe university parallel program in Mass Communication is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Mass Communication.

Mathematics – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* ASThe university parallel program in Mathematics is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Mathematics.

Nutrition and Food Science – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Nutrition and Food Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Nutrition and Food Science. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program

Philosophy – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AA and ASThe university parallel program in Philosophy is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Philosophy. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Philosophy.

Physical Education – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Physical Education is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Physical Education. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Physical Education.

Physics – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Physics is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Physics.

Political Science – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AA and ASThe university parallel program in Political Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Political Science.

Pre-Clinical Laboratory Sciences – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Pre-Clinical Laboratory Sciences is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Technology. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program.

Pre-Dental Hygiene – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Pre-Dental Hygiene is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Dental Hygiene. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program.

Pre-Engineering: Civil – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* ASThe university parallel program in Pre-Engineering: Civil is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Civil Engineering.

Pre-Engineering: Electrical – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AS The university parallel program in Pre-Engineering: Electrical is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Electrical Engineering.

Pre-Engineering: Mechanical – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AS The university parallel program in Pre-Engineering: Mechanical is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Mechanical Engineering.

Pre-Health – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AS The university parallel program in Pre-Health is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree in a health-related occupations career field such as chiropractic medicine, medicine, optometry, dentistry, veterinary medicine or other health-related professions.

Pre-Occupational Therapy – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AS The university parallel program in Pre-Occupational Therapy is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Occupational Therapy.

Pre-Physical Therapy – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AS The university parallel program with intent to apply for a graduate level degree in Physical Therapy is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Pre-Teacher Education: Pre K-3 Early Childhood Education – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* ASTThe Associate of Science in Teaching degree program in Pre K-3 Early Childhood Education is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Pre K-3 Early Childhood Education.

Psychology – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AA and AS The university parallel program in Psychology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology.

Social Work – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AA and ASThe university parallel program in Social Work is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Social Work.

Sociology – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AA and ASThe university parallel program in Sociology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Sociology.

Special Education – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Special Education is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Special Education. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Special Education.

Speech Communication – Tennessee Transfer Pathway* AA and ASThe university parallel program in Speech Communication is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Speech Communication.

Sport and Leisure Management – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*ASThe university parallel program in Sport and Leisure Management is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Sport and Leisure Management. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Sport and Leisure Management.

Theatre – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AA and ASThe university parallel program in Theatre is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Theatre.

Visual Art and Design - Studio – Tennessee Transfer Pathway*AAThe university parallel program in Visual Art and Design is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Visual Art and Design. The curriculum includes general education and other selected courses typically required in a baccalaureate degree program in Visual Art and Design.


Get the Most Out of Your Financial Aid...File Early!The financial aid process can seem complex, but the following information will keep you on track. If you have concerns or questions, please call the Northeast State Financial Aid Office at 423.323.0252 and the staff can help walk you through the process or e-mail [email protected] and staff will assist you via e-mail.

A new application for financial aid must be filed for each academic year as soon as possible after October 1. Completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) applications received by January 17 will receive priority consideration for limited financial aid funds. However, Tennessee State Assistance Awards (TSAA) are available only to Tennessee residents whose financial aid application is received and processed soon after October 1.

RequirementsTo be eligible to apply for State and federally funded aid programs, you must meet the following requirements:

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent residency who has an I-151, I-551, or I-551C or refugee. If you are not in one of these categories, you may view more guidelines posted in the Guide to Federal Student Aid in the Glossary Section.

• Regular high school diploma or successful GED.

• Social Security number (name on FAFSA application must match the Social Security card).

• Additional requirements may be found at www.studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility or by contacting the financial aid staff.

• Selective Service registration for males 18 to 25 years of age.

Free Application for Federal Student AidBy completing the FAFSA, you are applying for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work-Study (FWS), Tennessee Student Assistance Award (TSAA), Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (TELS), Tennessee Promise, and some institutional and local scholarships.

• Include Northeast State’s Federal School Code Number 005378.

• Submit your FAFSA information at www.fafsa.gov.

Financial Aid Facts• Approximately 60 percent of Northeast State students receive some

form of financial aid.

• Attending Northeast State your freshman and sophomore years may save you more than $7,500 in tuition alone.

Student Aid Report (SAR)The SAR is the notice of potential eligibility from the federal government for the Federal Pell Grant and the basis for potential eligibility for other need-based student aid programs.

Federal Work-Study ProgramTo be considered for the Federal Work-Study Program, students must complete a Federal Work-Study Application and submit it to the Financial Aid Office.

VerificationThe federal government selects a percentage of all aid applicants for a process called verification. If your FAFSA is selected for verification, you must submit all documents requested by the Financial Aid Office.

Financial Aid Help Center is a new service provided by the Financial Aid Office

The Help Center assists students with the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Due to the high demand for this service you will need to schedule an appointment by going to the website www.northeaststate.edu/fahelpcenter.

* FSA ID and Password (not the same as a PIN). If a dependent student, parent must also have an FSA ID and Password. An FSA ID and Password may be obtained at www.fsaid.ed.gov. The FSA ID is required to sign the FAFSA application. Completing this step at least (3) days prior to the appointment will allow more time to focus on your FAFSA application during your appointment.

* Social Security card for student. Parental date of marriage/divorce, date of residency, birth dates, and Social Security numbers for parents of dependent students.

* Student and parent e-mail addresses.

* If a ward of the court, orphan or guardianship, the student must bring court documentation.

* Copy of 2015 Tax Returns for the 2016-17 and 2017-2018 FAFSA. Dependent students must bring student and parent(s) taxes. Independent students must bring student/spouse taxes. Please be prepared to grant permission to the IRS to import your tax information to your FAFSA.

* Copy of 2015 W2s for the 2016-17 and 2017-2018 FAFSA. Dependent students must bring student and parent(s) W2s. Independent students must bring student/spouse W2s.

* List of child support paid out and received for any children.

* List of untaxed income and assets received in the household such as: VA disability, worker’s compensation, housing and food, allowances for military and clergy.

* Checking/Savings account balance for student and parent (if dependent). If the student or parents have stocks, bonds, stock options, mutual funds, CDs, trust fund UGMA and UTMA accounts, real estate (not your home), partnerships, etc., please have the net value of each.

No mailed, e-mailed, or faxed copies of the above items can be accepted by the Financial Aid Help Center. All documentation must be supplied by the student at the time of the appointment.

The Financial Aid Help Center is located in Room C2406 of the General Studies on Northeast State’s Blountville campus. Make an appointment at www.northeaststate.edu/fahelpcenter. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Fall 2017Apply now for the fall semester

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Classes start Aug. 28

For more information:800.836.7822 orwww.NortheastState.edu/admissions

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