The mission of the University of Tennessee Southern’s Jeanette M. Travis School of Nursing and Health Sciences is to prepare students at the baccalaureate level in a collegiate environment of academic rigor, based on the liberal arts and sciences, who are critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and leaders in the profession. The school offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health Education and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Degrees Offered
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Discover a future of compassionate care and professional excellence with the Nursing program at UT Southern. Our program, distinguished by its student-focused approach, will prepare you for a rewarding career in one of the most crucial fields of healthcare: nursing. With a commitment to student success at its core, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program offers a comprehensive curriculum that can be completed in four academic years, including one summer session.
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Bachelors of Science in Public Health
As the first undergraduate public health education program in the UT system, UT Southern stands at the forefront of healthcare education. Designed to address critical healthcare challenges, UT Southern’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education program equips students to address disparities in health education and resource utilization. With a focus on evidence-based research and policy development, you’ll learn to shape practices that respect and respond to the diverse needs of communities.
Faculty
Chair
Chair: Dr. Michelle Decker
Office: Martin Hall, Room 202B
Telephone: 931-424-2019
Email: mdecke10@utsouthern.edu
Faculty and Staff
Program Coordinator, Nursing: Felicia Dailey
Program Coordinator, Public Health Education: Dr. Karen Ferguson
Full-Time Faculty Associate Professor: Karen Ferguson
Assistant Professors: Gennifer Baker, Michelle Decker, Randi McElhaney-Tuten
Instructors: Felicia Dailey, Parker Pardon
Student Advisor: Felicia Dailey