Degree Programs

The general education core is the foundation of the College’s curriculum regardless of the chosen field of pursuit. The Core includes introductory courses selected from a variety of academic disciplines that are intended to provide students with a strong liberal arts foundation of sufficient breadth and depth of learning experiences to prepare them for advanced study in their chosen disciplines.

General Education Core Student Learning Outcomes

The overall goal of the core curriculum is to prepare students to become and continue to be discerning, well-educated citizens who possess the ability to communicate ideas, analyze concepts, and understand human experience. Graduates of The University of Tennessee Southern will demonstrate the following:

1. the conventions of academic written and oral forms,
2. inter-cultural knowledge and competence,
3. critical thinking and analyses,
4. quantitative reasoning in problem-solving,
5. research skills with regard to information technologies.

Courses in the general education core curriculum address the outcomes listed above. In many of the courses in composition, literature, history, music, art, drama, and religion, research papers and oral presentations require students to organize and interpret ideas and communicate these ideas in written and oral formats. Required classes in literature, history, religion, art, music, and drama offer students the opportunity to broaden their perspectives, so they can appreciate the richness of our Western heritage and the heritage of other cultures. Classes in history, literature, psychology, sociology, and religion help students to recognize the complexities of human interaction in today’s society and to realize the importance of critical thinking. Courses in mathematics, sciences, and technology provide students the opportunity to develop problem-solving, logical reasoning, and technological skills, while physical education classes promote improvement in physical conditioning and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

To further aid in the achievement of these core curriculum outcomes, each student is required to attend a number of campus events called UT Southern Moments events.

In addition to successful completion of the required general education core courses, learning outcomes in the general education core are assessed through course-embedded measures.

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The University of Tennessee Southern’s BBA Program offers a major in Business Administration, coordinated by Dr. Dennis Haskins, and is a 121 credit hour program composed of General Education Core courses (49 hours), Common Professional Core (Major) Courses (45 hours), Emphasis Area (Minor) Courses (21-24 hours in Accounting, Management, or MIS), and various electives. Courses are offered at the main campus in Pulaski, Tennessee. FIND OUT MORE

The University of Tennessee Southern’s MBA Program is designed to be challenging, interesting, productive, and fulfilling. Our PhD faculty is both academically and experientially prepared to make your MBA education relevant and rigorous. Add in highly motivated fellow students, and you have a classroom environment that is both exciting and supportive. Personal interaction with faculty and other MBA Candidates is “LIVE” no matter if you choose to attend class in-person or virtually. FIND OUT MORE

The mission of The University of Tennessee Southern’s Division of Education is the development of education professionals who are prepared to participate in professional, social, and technological change; who are committed to lifelong learning, service, and continuing professional development through inquiry and reflective practice; and who work in partnership with a range of constituents to effect change at the local level.

The Division of Education offers the bachelor’s degree in elementary education with licensure to teach grades K-5; bachelors’ degrees in secondary education majors in biology, business, English, history, and mathematics with licensure to teach grades 6-12; and a bachelor’s degree in physical education with licensure to teach grades K-12. Licensure endorsement is also offered in driver education. Because the licensure programs are professional programs, formal application must be made and approval granted for admission into each program. These requirements are described in the following pages along with the course requirements and recommended curriculum for each program.

In addition to the above licensure programs, the Division of Education also offers four non-licensure programs. One is offered in elementary education and are offered in human performance.

Students interested in a major within the Division of Education should consult the appropriate program coordinator as listed below:

Elementary Education-Grace A. Meier
Secondary Education – Grace A. Meier
Human Performance and Physical Education-Laura Morefield

Regulations in effect at the time the student is admitted to the appropriate program within the Division of Education shall be considered binding unless directed otherwise by the Tennessee State Department of Education. That department periodically revises the requirements governing teacher licensure in the state of Tennessee. Degree requirements leading to licensure in all The University of Tennessee Southern teacher education programs are subject to change from those published in the college catalog. Education students are required to seek advisement from their mentors and/or the program coordinator as early as possible in the program of study to ensure that both degree requirements and licensure requirements are met.

* Denotes full-time employees whose appointment includes part-time teaching in addition to other non-teaching responsibilities.

We Accept Transfer Credits from any Accredited University or College, Including:
* Bethel University
* Columbia State Community College
* Middle Tennessee State University
* University of Tennessee Chattanooga
* Freed-Hardeman, etc.

Division Chair – Grace A. Meier
Office: D.W. Johnston Center, Room 230
Telephone: 931.363.9857 or e-mail: gmeier1@utsouthern.edu

Full-Time Faculty
Professors:
G. Meier
Associate Professors:
T. Smith
Assistant Professors:
R. M. Cathey
E. Smith
Instructors:
L. Morefield
C. Paul

For information on admission to the Education Program, click here.

Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with K-5 Licensure

Expected Outcomes:

1. Teacher candidates shall demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to succeed in careers within the field.
2. Teacher candidates shall complete clinical practice and a seminar course in the last semester of their senior year.
3. Teacher candidates of the licensure program will pass the appropriate Praxis II exam

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Tuition and Fees

$9,960 – Tuition for Fall and Spring Semester
$2,490 – Tuition for Summer Session
$12,450 – Total for 1 Academic year

Financial Aid Available

$6,095 – Pell Grant if Eligible
$4,000 – Tennessee State Grant if Eligible
$3,500 – Loan
$13,595 – Total Aid Available

PELL GRANT NOW AVAILABLE IN THE SUMMER!

For more information on this exciting pathway please contact Grace Meier, Chair Division of Education at The University of Tennessee Southern at (931) 363-9857 or gmeier1@utsouthern.edu.

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B.A. English/Language Arts with Endorsement 6-12

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B.S./B.A. Science Education with Endorsement in Biology 6-12

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B.S./B.A. Business with Endorsement 6-12

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B.S./B.A. Social Studies Education with Endorsement in History 6-12

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B.S./B.A Mathematics with Endorsement 6-12

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B.A. Secondary Education-English Language Arts

B.S. Secondary Education-Science Education with Endorsement in Biology

B.S. Secondary Education-Business Education

B.S. Secondary Education-Social Science Education with Endorsement in History

B.S. Secondary Education-Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree in HPPE Emphasis in Physical Education (K-12 Licensure)

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Bachelor’s Degree in HPPE Emphasis in Physical Education (Non-Licensure)

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Bachelor’s Degree in HPPE Emphasis in Exercise Science

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Bachelor’s Degree in HPPE Emphasis in Sport Management

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Bachelor’s Minor in Sport Management

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Advising Forms

B.A. – B.S. HPPE (With Licensure) K-12-Physical Education

B.A. – B.S. HPPE (Non-Licensure Emphasis)

B.A. – B.S. HPPE – Exercise Science Emphasis

B.A. – B.S. HPPE-Sports Management Emphasis

The mission of the Division of Humanities at The University of Tennessee Southern is to enhance the liberal arts education of UT Southern students by offering a variety of courses in art, music, language, composition, literature, drama, religion, and philosophy. While some students will investigate these disciplines as part of an academic major, all students will be introduced to these subject areas in the general education core. Through these course offerings the Division of Humanities hopes to:

– promote personal growth in students through exposure to the liberal arts;
– foster awareness in students of the cultural, spiritual, aesthetic, ethical, and intellectual diversity found within the human experience;
– develop critical thinking, writing, and research skills in students that will prepare them for lives of continued learning.

The Division of Humanities offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Music, and Liberal Arts; either the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in the Church’s Educational Ministry, Church Vocations, Dramatic Arts, or Religion and Philosophy; and certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Professional Writing.

The major in the Church’s Educational Ministry is designed for those students who wish to enter the field of Christian education, particularly stressing Youth Ministry or Children’s Ministry, or to pursue graduate work in Christian Education or other theological disciplines. Graduates will be qualified for certification by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry if desired. The major in Church Vocations is designed to provide a basic understanding of the Christian faith, while also preparing students to pursue graduate training in theological education and/or pursue a variety of career choices in the church. The major in Religion and Philosophy is designed for students interested in an academic study of religion and philosophy in Western culture, but who do not intend to pursue careers as religious leaders. Each student will be allowed to focus his/her program of study more on religion or on philosophy, as personal interest dictates.

English majors take a variety of courses in writing, literature, and language that prepare them for a diversity of career fields or for graduate study. English serves as an excellent major in such fields as teaching, business, journalism, law, medicine, and publishing. The TESOL certificate program provides a theoretical and practical foundation in the study of second language acquisition (SLA) and is designed for students who wish to teach English as a Second Language in the United States or abroad. The coursework comprises linguistics, SLA, methodology, assessment, advanced grammar, and a practicum. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all TESOL courses in order to receive certification. An ESL endorsement is also available for those who wish to teach ESL at the PreK – 12 levels. The Professional Writing Certificate indicates training in a variety of writing courses that prepares students to work in careers like journalism, public relations, and advertising.

The music major is designed to give students a broad background in music theory and music history as well as multiple opportunities to develop and demonstrate their performance abilities. Graduates from this program will be qualified for a variety of careers in the music industry as well as further graduate studies.

The Dramatic Arts major is designed to provide students with the training and skills to work in the professional theatre in a variety of venues from technical theatre to performance or to pursue graduate study.

Through a broad range of courses, the Liberal Arts major is designed to provide the depth of learning and to appeal to students with eclectic interests. The program encourages the development and application of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills necessary to prepare students to function effectively in an ever-changing social environment and the job market.

Students interested in a major within the Division of Humanities should consult the appropriate program coordinator as listed below:

The Church’s Educational Ministry, Church Vocations, Religion and Philosophy – Domenic Nigrelli and Eli Fisher

Dramatic Arts – Kayla McKinney Wiggins

English – Kayla McKinney Wiggins

Liberal Arts – Kayla McKinney Wiggins

Music – Kayla McKinney Wiggins

*Denotes full-time employees whose appointment includes part-time teaching in addition to other non-teaching responsibilities.

Division Chair- Kayla McKinney Wiggins

Office: Martin Hall, 1st Floor
Telephone: 931.363.9859
e-mail: kwiggin7@utsouthern.edu

Full-Time Faculty

Professors:
            G. Cheatham, J. Cheatham, Harwell, Wiggins

Associate Professors:
            Nigrelli

Assistant Professors:
            Adam, Fisher, Garvin, Jacklin

Instructors:
            Badolato, Rich

Adjunct Faculty:
Evitts, Holland, Miller, Pride, Reynolds, Schafer, Scherr, Standish, Stalions, Waybright, Wright

Program Overview

The Dramatic Arts program is geared toward a professional mindset, teaching students the required skills, drive, and mindset needed to succeed as paid professionals in a quite demanding field. A firm nod is also given to the new reality that affirms the need for artists to create their own opportunities. Gone are the days when actors and directors and designers can wait by their phones for the next audition or interview. Artists must be equipped and ready to create their own art and their own financial opportunities. UT Southern strives to equip its students with the ability to do just that.

How you will Benefit from this Program

Students are taught by working professionals in their fields. Adjunct professors are all working professionals. Two Guest Directors are brought in annually who are professional directors (including Artistic Directors of professional theaters). Graduates will benefit from the faculty’s professional contacts, experience, and guidance.

Skills

On the acting side, students will learn skills including Shakespearean acting, accents & dialects, acting for the camera, stage combat, voice & movement, and advanced scene study, just to name a few. On the production side, classes include directing, theatre production, film & video production, careers in the performing arts, etc. In addition, students learn what will be expected of them in professional rehearsal halls and film sets and television studios; to support this, professional guidelines and expectations are followed in all main-stage productions.

Growth Potential

Graduates have already experienced a high level of success including internships and professional acting and technical jobs, which started through opportunities provided by contacts and skills acquired at UT Southern.

Job Opportunities

Whether graduates move to New York, Los Angeles, or Nashville, the professional contacts of the faculty and the contacts make with the professional faculty and directors will serve the young professionals well.

Expected Outcomes:

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Program Overview

The English Program at The University of Tennessee Southern strives to educate students to be cogent thinkers, insightful readers, accomplished writers, and capable researchers.  The English Program has been in place since 1999 and celebrates among its graduates many Barton scholars and UT Southern honor students.  Completion of the program requires 36 upper-level hours in English, including courses in literature, writing and language, and thematic studies.  Students in this program also have the opportunity to acquire secondary teaching licensure and/or TESOL (Teaching English to Speaker’s of Other Languages) certification and/or a certificate in Professional Writing.

How you will Benefit from this Program

English majors will enjoy the thrill of reading great literature, of writing effectively, and of thinking about their world in new, insightful ways.

Skills

Students will gain communication skills, learning to read, write, research, and speak more effectively.

Quality & Convenience

Students who complete this program will have a BA in English with the opportunity to also attain teaching certification and/or TESOL certification.  Some of the TESOL courses are also available online.

Growth Potential

The job world of the 21^st century is one that emphasizes flexible skills and the ability to learn.  English majors acquire research and language skills that will help their marketability in this career environment, but, more importantly, they learn to think about their world in insightful ways, making them more flexible and adaptable to new learning environments.

Job Opportunities

English majors are prepared for any career field that requires strong communication skills.  Marketing, advertising, public relations, publishing, journalism, teaching, law, and research are just a few of the examples.

Bachelor’s Degree in English

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English Minor

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TESOL Certificate

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Professional Writing Certificate

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Advising Forms

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Music is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in music and/or further their education through graduate studies in music. The program was designed in 2011 to offer students a well-rounded education with coursework in music theory, music history, and music performance. Two tracks exist within the degree: general music and church music. Both tracks require an audition for admission. The degrees require 129-132 credit hours for completion, which can be finished in four years.

Most of the music classes take place in the beautiful Gault Fine Arts Center in the center of the UT Southern Campus. This building houses a 125-seat recital hall, classroom space, choral rehearsal room, practice rooms, a computer lab, faculty offices, and an art gallery. In addition, in 2009, the college received 12 Steinway pianos, including a 9’ Steinway Model D grand piano in the recital hall, making it one of only 160 All Steinway Institutions.

Music at UT Southern

Whether you decide to come to UT Southern for your degree in music, nursing, business, religious studies, or any of our other degree programs, make music part of your college experience.

The UT Southern Concert Choir is a mixed, SATB choral ensemble, devoted to the study of music within historical choral repertoires. The ensemble represents UT Southern in annual concerts and tours, as well as performances at churches and civic functions.

UT Southern’s Chamber Choir is a select, auditioned mixed SATB choral ensemble extending its repertoire into more difficult and challenging music for vocal ensembles.

Richland Creek is an instrumental ensemble specializing in bluegrass and folk music. The group performs as an outreach of the college throughout the middle Tennessee region.

What you do during your time at UT Southern makes your college career unique.

Participate in an experience where each person contributes in their own way and the whole ensemble benefits from every member’s presence. 

Scholarships Opportunities

Music scholarships are available for students majoring in music as well as minors and non-majors. These grants are linked to participation in ensembles and amounts awarded are based on musical needs within the music department.

Auditions

Auditions for music scholarships and for acceptance into the music department are scheduled independently for each student. For audition arrangements, please contact Dr. Jennifer Adam at jadam3@utsouthern.edu.

At this time, we are accepting music majors and minors in the areas of voice and piano.

Contact Information

For more information about Music at The University of Tennessee Southern, please contact:
DR. JENNIFER ADAM – Director of Choirs
jadam3@utsouthern.edu
433 W. Madison St., Pulaski, TN 38478

**The University of Tennessee Southern is proud to be an all-Steinway school

Bachelor of Arts in Music with Emphasis in General Music

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Bachelor of Arts in Music with Emphasis in Church Music

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Music Minor

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Advising Forms

B.A. Music (General)

B.A. Music (Church)

Why Study Religion and Philosophy?

Our program seeks to shape students into responsible citizens, passionate members of the workforce, and critical thinkers. We discuss life’s biggest questions that enable students to think along with history’s greatest minds, while also encouraging independence and creativity. 

Students in religion and philosophy consistently score among the highest for graduate-level entrance exams (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.). They possess out-of-the-box thinking skills employers covet. And, most importantly, they will be prepared for a lifetime of discovering the most important truths of human existence. Consider majoring in Religion and Philosophy at UTS or complementing your current course of study with a minor to become a well-rounded thinker capable of tremendous impact on the world. 

For questions and information about the Religion and Philosophy Department at the University of Tennessee Southern, please contact our program coordinator, Dr. Drew Holland. dhollan2@utsouthern.edu

Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will be prepared to enter a graduate program in religion and/or philosophy.
2. Students will develop critical thinking skills.

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Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will be equipped with the skills needed to find employment in the local church in the areas of youth ministry, children’s ministry, or Christian Education.
2. Students will be prepared to enter seminary or a graduate program in religion.

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The mission of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences is to offer courses and programs that assist students in developing inquisitive and analytical minds required to appreciate the mechanics of the world and its environments. The division encourages scholarship, skeptical inquiry, and the free exchange of ideas within the classroom and laboratory. The faculty of math and natural sciences is committed to excellence in teaching and learning, and to working closely with other divisions in fulfilling the mission of The University of Tennessee Southern in providing educational programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that are designed to prepare students for future careers and lives of continued learning.

The Division of Mathematics and Sciences includes the academic disciplines of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physical science, offering bachelor degrees in Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Students majoring in Biology can choose an emphasis in Wildlife Biology and Ecology, Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology, or General Biology. Each of the degree programs can prepare students to enter graduate or professional programs or to work in entry-level positions in different areas of biology. Students majoring in Chemistry can choose an emphasis in Biochemistry, Forensics, and General Chemistry. Any of these degree programs can prepare students to enter graduate or professional programs or to work in a laboratory setting. The Mathematics major prepares students to enter graduate school, work in mathematical modeling in industry, or work in other quantitative fields. The Division also houses the interdisciplinary program in Cyber Security. The Cyber Security major includes courses in mathematics, computer science, criminal justice, and business, and it prepares graduates for multiple careers in cybersecurity, including both technical and managerial paths.

Preparing for a Career in the Health Sciences

Students interested in careers in the health professions (dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, physical therapy, etc.) should select a major as early as possible and work towards the bachelor’s degree. Some professional schools accept students with fewer than four years of college work, but most prefer students who possess a bachelor’s degree. A student should be familiar with the specific requirements of the professional school to which he/she plans to apply. Completion of these programs at The University of Tennessee Southern, however, does not assure admission to a particular professional program. The selection for admission to these programs is very competitive and is determined by the respective institution and programs according to their own criteria.

Requirements vary with the school and program, but the general requirements of most professional schools include the following courses in addition to a strong liberal arts and sciences core: General Chemistry with laboratory (8 hours), Biology with laboratory (8 hours), Organic Chemistry with laboratory (8 hours), and Physics with laboratory (8 hours). Other suggested courses include: Human Anatomy and Physiology (8 hours), Biochemistry (3 hours), Algebra/Trig or Calculus (3-6 hours), Microbiology (4 hours), Statistics (3 hours), Cell Biology (4 hours), and Immunology (3 hours).

Students interested in a major within the Division of Mathematics and Sciences should consult the appropriate program coordinator as listed below:

Biology- Dr. Stanton Belford

Pre-Health Professions- Dr. Stanton Belford

Chemistry- Dr. Watkins

Cybersecurity- Nan Wakefield

Mathematics- Dr. Aust

Division Chair – Dr. Jac Cole

Office: D.W. Johnston Center, Room 206
Telephone: 931.424.2076 
e-mail: jcole57@utsouthern.edu

Full-Time Faculty

Professors:
Cole

Associate Professors:
Belford, Dorer, Mattingly

Assistant Professors:
Aust, Chee, Hanes, Wakefield, Watkins

Instructors:
Badolato, R. Richardson

Adjunct Faculty
D. Eubanks, Murrell

Program Overview

The first student to finish at UT Southern with a degree in biology graduated in 2002. From the beginning, we have provided graduates with a broad base of knowledge in biology, connecting their UT Southern education with the outside world, and preparing them for career opportunities and graduate school.

To graduate with the B.A. or B.S. degree in four years, you should start the courses for the biology major no later than your sophomore year. A year of general biology followed by four required biology classes (Ecology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Plant Diversity) form the core of the program.  You will also choose from a large selection of elective courses, including microbiology, anatomy and physiology, parasitology, immunology, embryology, invertebrate zoology, bioethics, biochemistry, and more. In addition, you will be required to take Introduction to Philosophy, Precalculus, and two years of chemistry.

How you will Benefit from this Program

Students acquire a broad base of knowledge in the life sciences, learn current ideas in Ecology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and a variety of other special areas, and get valuable preparation for jobs or further schooling.

Skills

Biology majors learn to develop and test hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and to present the results. They also learn a variety of laboratory skills such as the preparation of chemical solutions, dissection, chromatography, electrophoresis, and DNA isolation and amplification. Furthermore, they acquire an understanding of cell structure, metabolism, heredity, ecology, evolution, and the phylogenetic relationships among the major taxa of organisms.

Quality, Convenience & Growth Potential

Our majors develop a deeper understanding of life processes.  They develop critical thinking and an understanding of the importance of biology to real-world current events. Many of our students find the biology program helps them to identify their career interests and prepares them for their future.

Job Opportunities

Graduates from UT Southern’s biology program have followed such diverse career paths as pharmacy school, high school biology teaching, and environmental chemistry. Others have gone on to study fish biology, forensics, and dentistry. For those interested in the health sciences, UT Southern offers all the courses necessary to prepare for medical and veterinary schools and many other health-related programs. Whether you enjoy laboratory research or counseling, working with people, plants, animals, or microbes, or working outdoors or indoors, there are many careers to choose from that you may successfully start with a biology degree.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will be demonstrate an understanding in laboratory skills relevant to the life sciences. They will understand how to formulate rational hypotheses, test them experimentally, gather and analyze data, and present their results professionally.
2. Students will be able to explain how the structure and function of DNA underlies heredity, and how genetic information flows according to the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology. 
3. Students will understand both cell structure and the fundamentals of metabolism, and explain how all life shares a common molecular basis.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of ecological principles, ecosystem structures, and human impact on ecosystems.
5.  Students will be able to describe how evolutionary processes lead to organismal diversity, and also explain the phylogenetic relationships between major groups of organisms.

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with Emphasis in General Biology

Curriculum and advising Forms

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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with Emphasis in Wildlife Biology and Ecology

Curriculum and Advising Forms

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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with Emphasis in Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology

Curriculum and Advising Forms

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Biology Minor

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Sustainability Minor

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For more information about the Biology Program, please contact Dr. Stanton Belford, Ph.D. 931.424.4621 or sbelfor2@utsouthern.edu.

The chemistry major prepares students who desire to enter graduate or professional study in chemistry, and provides the requisite education in chemistry for medical school, dental school, and other health-related fields. Students may also choose to minor in chemistry.

Expected Outcomes

1. Students will be able to apply the fundamental principles of chemistry.
2. Students will demonstrate chemical problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning.
3. Students will be able to design, carry out, record, and analyze experiments in the laboratory using a variety of laboratory skills.
4. Students will be able to communicate effectively through oral and written reports.
5. Students will have the chemistry skills and knowledge which are required for career opportunities in the industry, graduate school, or professional school.

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry Forensics Emphasis

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Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry Biochemistry Emphasis

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Chemistry Minor

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The University of Tennessee Southern is pleased and excited to announce a new program in Cybersecurity beginning in the fall of 2020. This program is an important addition to our curriculum at a time when internet communication has become vital to education, business, health, and industry.

UT Southern serves an 18-county area and strives to adapt to meet the changing needs of surrounding communities. Recent events have made our community more dependent than ever on digital communication, and the security of that communication is vital to internet users. UT Southern is the only 4-year college located in the region and will provide a cybersecurity program focused on the need of rural internet users. Internet service and security are important to provide communication, transactions, and services to our surrounding counties and this program will allow students to understand and maintain digital systems and plan for future developments in cyber communication.

The faculty from the Business Management, Criminal Justice, Math, and Management Information Systems programs at UT Southern have worked for the previous six months to design and develop an interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Program that includes courses from each of those programs as well as newly created Computer Science courses. Research conducted by the faculty indicates a strong and growing need for professionals who understand the needs and limitations of digital communication, and how to correctly protect digital systems. Internet communication is vital to support businesses and organizations and the need is increasing for individuals who understand how to maximize communication and transaction capability while minimizing cybersecurity risks.  The Cybersecurity Program will address that need and provide graduates with the knowledge they need to maintain digital systems safely and securely.

The Cybersecurity Program is housed within the Division of Math and Science and includes a Bachelor of Science Degree, a Minor, and a Continuing Education Certificate. The interdisciplinary nature of the program will introduce students to topics as diverse as homeland security, organizational behavior, statistics, management of information systems, discrete structures in mathematics, and computer programming among other topics.

The BS in Cybersecurity is a robust program consisting of 123 credit hours primarily in Computer Science. Courses in Mathematics, Management, and Criminal Justice will supplement the Computer Science courses to provide the Cybersecurity graduate with the knowledge of information systems within an organizational system. The Cybersecurity Minor is intended for students in other programs who need an understanding of digital security within their own disciplines. Finally, the Continuing Education Certificate is intended for professionals who would like a better understanding of the vulnerabilities of their digital systems and how to protect and maintain them.

The University of Tennessee Southern is pleased to be able to provide this new program to our students in response to the changing needs of our community.

To view the curriculum in its entirety and total hours required, visit here.

Cybersecurity Minor

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Cybersecurity Certificate

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Program Overview

The Mathematics program at The University of Tennessee Southern started in 2011. Students in the mathematics program will start by taking the 3-semester Calculus sequence. In Calculus I, students will be introduced to the ideas of limits, differentiation, and integration. The main focus of Calculus II is integration, but there is also an introduction to sequences and series. Calculus III covers multi-variable functions, looking at how these same ideas work in 3-dimensions. In the sophomore year, students will take a 2-semester sequence (Discrete Mathematics, Foundations of Mathematics) that will introduce them to logic, proofs, and other foundational ideas in mathematics. In the Junior and Senior years, students will take upper-level courses in mathematics, such as Geometry, Real Analysis, Abstract Algebra, and Differential Equations. During the Senior year, the student will also complete a year-long research project in some area of mathematics that they will then present.

How you will Benefit from this Program

A deeper understanding of logic, proof, mathematical systems, computation, and some understanding of how these are applied to real-world problems.

Skills

Better computational skills, ability to use logic, thinking rigorously, and critically about problems, ability to understand the nature of proof, a better understanding of different mathematical systems and concepts.

Growth Potential

The program helps students develop a logical and rigorous way to approach problems, gives students a deeper understanding of mathematical systems and computation, and helps students to better explain mathematical ideas in written and oral form.

Job Opportunities

Many careers in mathematics require (or are enhanced) by some kind of graduate degree or extra training. There are obviously opportunities in academics and education at all levels. Mathematicians also work in diverse industries including finance, quality assurance, logistics, biotech, data management, and cryptography. Additionally, mathematicians are trained to think in a rigorous and logical manner, which is valued in many industries and companies, whether the job directly uses mathematics or not. (CareerCast.com in their 2014 listing of best careers has Mathematician, Actuary, and Statistician as 3 of the top 4 careers.)

Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate a breadth of knowledge in mathematics, including computational ideas from calculus, algebra, discrete mathematics, and number theory, a basic understanding of applied mathematics and mathematical modeling, and an understanding of advanced mathematical concepts.
2. Students will have a working knowledge of logic demonstrated by the ability to construct proofs of mathematical statements and the ability to critically read mathematical proofs to detect logical flaws or unsupported statements.
3. Students will be able to use appropriate technology for solving and presenting mathematical problems, including computer algebra systems and typesetting software, as well as an understanding of the fundamentals of programming.
4. Students will be able to communicate advanced mathematical ideas both written and orally.
5. Students will have the mathematical skills and knowledge to succeed in their post-graduate plans, whether in graduate schools, employed in education, or in industry. Students will also demonstrate the ability to be life-long learners of mathematics by being able to gain new mathematical knowledge and expertise outside of the classroom.

To view the curriculum in its entirety, visit here. For advising forms, click here.

Mathematics Minor

To view requirements, visit here.

The mission of the Jeanette M. Travis School of Nursing at The University of Tennessee Southern is to prepare nurses at the baccalaureate level of academic rigor, based on the liberal arts and sciences, who are critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and leaders in the profession.

The School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). After successful completion of the pre-licensure program, students are eligible to apply to the Tennessee State Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX-RN (registered nurse licensure examination). The nursing program has full approval of the Tennessee State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (www.ccneaccreditation.org).

The School of Nursing prepares the professional nurse for leadership roles in a variety of health care settings. A variety of agencies in South Central Tennessee and Northern Alabama are used as clinical learning facilities for students. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from The University of Tennessee Southern as well as assigned clinical agencies. Clinical experiences are selected to augment nursing theory and provide the learner with the opportunity to develop clinical competencies in the delivery of entry-level nursing care.

The nursing curriculum builds on a foundation of liberal arts and science courses that provide the basis for critical thinking, decision-making, communication, therapeutic nursing interventions, and leadership. On completion of the baccalaureate nursing program, graduates will be prepared as generalists for entry-level practice to meet the following competency outcomes:

Use Evidence-based practice to provide, design, and manage safe, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective patient-centered nursing care to clients across the life span in all settings.

1. Incorporate inter-professional communication in all aspects of care with clients, colleagues, and community partners.
2. Integrate evidence-based practice, nursing theory, and knowledge from other disciplines to guide nursing practice.
3. Assume professional responsibility and legal/ethical accountability in professional nursing practice.
4. Demonstrate proficiency with informatics and information systems to provide, manage, and document safe, effective, patient-centered care.

Contact Audra Hughes at ahughe57@utsouthern.edu for more information about the Jeanette M. Travis School of Nursing!

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The BSN can be completed in four academic years including one summer session. Students should be aware that scholarships and Pell grants are not available to pay for summer session courses which become the responsibility of the nursing student. Nursing students should have funds available to pay for nine hours of course work in addition to fees associated with the nursing program during the required summer session. The application deadline for Fall Admission is March 1st of each year for pre-licensure students. However, late applications are accepted and considered based on availability. The nursing program is a full-time program of study.

Expected Outcomes:

Nursing program graduates will be prepared as generalists for entry-level practice to meet the following competency outcomes:

Use Evidence-based practice to provide, design, and manage safe, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective patient-centered nursing care to clients across the life span in all settings.

Incorporate inter-professional communication in all aspects of care with clients, colleagues, and community partners.

Integrate evidence-based practice, nursing theory, and knowledge from other disciplines to guide nursing practice.

Assume professional responsibility and legal/ethical accountability in professional nursing practice.

Demonstrate proficiency with informatics and information systems to provide, manage, and document safe, effective, patient centered care.

To view the curriculum in its entirety, click here. To view advising forms, click here.

For more information please call 931-424-4663 or email ahughe57@utsouthern.edu.

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The LPN-BSN Program can be completed in five semesters of full-time study (including one summer session). LPN-BSN students are given 6 hours of credit for NUR 343 upon successfully completing the nursing program. The application deadline is March 1st of each year. However, late applications are accepted and considered based on availability.

Expected Outcomes:

Nursing program graduates will be prepared as generalists for entry-level practice to meet the following competency outcomes:

1. Use Evidence-based practice to provide, design, and manage safe, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective patient-centered nursing care to clients across the life span in all settings.
2. Incorporate inter-professional communication in all aspects of care with clients, colleagues, and community partners.
3. Integrate evidence-based practice, nursing theory, and knowledge from other disciplines to guide nursing practice.
4. Assume professional responsibility and legal/ethical accountability in professional nursing practice.
5. Demonstrate proficiency with informatics and information systems to provide, manage, and document safe, effective, patient-centered care.

To view the curriculum in its entirety, click here. To view advising forms, click here.

For more information please call 931-424-4663 or email ahughe57@utsouthern.edu.

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The RN-BSN Program consists of six courses with the option of online or in the classroom for most of those. The application deadline is March 1st of each year. However, late applications are accepted and considered based on availability.

Expected Outcomes:
Nursing program graduates will be prepared as generalists for entry-level practice to meet the following competency outcomes:

1. Use Evidence-based practice to provide, design, and manage safe, culturally sensitive, and cost-effective patient-centered nursing care to clients across the life span in all settings.
2. Incorporate inter-professional communication in all aspects of care with clients, colleagues, and community partners.
3. Integrate evidence-based practice, nursing theory, and knowledge from other disciplines to guide nursing practice.
4. Assume professional responsibility and legal/ethical accountability in professional nursing practice.
5. Demonstrate proficiency with informatics and information systems to provide, manage, and document safe, effective, patient-centered care.

To view the degree requirements click here, and advising forms, click here.

For more information please call 931-424-4663 or email ahughe57@utsouthern.edu.

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The mission of the Division of Social Sciences is to be an essential component to a liberal arts education articulated by The University of Tennessee Southern’s mission statement. To achieve this goal we continually strive to educate students in human behavior’s past and present historical and diverse cultural forms; to educate students in individual, group, national, and international contexts; and to empower students as critical thinkers so as to better enjoy democratic participation in a rapidly changing world. Because of our commitment to excellence, members of the departments of History, Behavioral Sciences, and Criminal Justice, which comprise the division, are encouraged and supported in the continuous development of their academic and professional efforts to create, share, and advance knowledge, not only in our students, but in the community and amongst our colleagues at large, and endorse the principles of the scientific method of inquiry. The Division of Social Sciences focuses upon producing students who function as independent, engaged, life-long learners capable of dealing with the challenges and capitalizing upon the opportunities presented in a modern, complex world and are equipped by us to be, throughout the course of their lives, responsible citizens who contribute to the common good of our society.

The Division of Social Sciences includes the areas of criminal justice, history, psychology, sociology, and social work. The Division offers the Bachelor’s degree with majors in Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, and History. Within the Behavioral Sciences major, students may choose an emphasis in Human Services and Counseling, General Psychology, or an approved minor.

Within the Behavioral Sciences major, the Human Services and Counseling emphasis is an interdisciplinary major comprised of course work in psychology, sociology, and social work, and includes practicum experiences in a variety of work settings. The major prepares students to pursue graduate study or to work in various service areas such as: governmental social work agencies, residential treatment centers, domestic violence centers, halfway houses, nursing homes, youth clubs, etc. The General Psychology and Human Services and Counseling emphasis within the Behavioral Sciences major are designed to develop a theoretical and applied understanding of individual and social behavior. A Behavioral Sciences minor is also available. Graduates of the program are prepared to enter graduate study in such areas as psychology, counseling, social work, divinity school, occupational therapy, and criminal justice. Graduates are also prepared for a variety of careers in the mental health field such as mental health centers, probation/parole counseling, drug treatment centers, crisis counseling, vocational/career counseling, or in a number of business settings such as management, human resources, marketing, advertising, and public relations.

The Criminal Justice major is designed to provide students an opportunity to pursue studies leading to, graduate school, or a career in the administration of justice. The program includes a core of criminal justice courses on such topics as law enforcement, the judicial process, criminal investigations, forensic crime scene investigations, juvenile justice, corrections, and criminal law. Credit for selected courses may be obtained through the prior learning experience. Contact the program coordinator for further details.

The History major is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate work in history or to become secondary school teachers.

Students interested in a major within the Division of Social Sciences should consult the appropriate program coordinator as listed below: 

Behavioral Sciences – John W. Lancaster
Criminal Justice – Richard Schoeberl
History – Scott Hileman
Pre-Law – Ken Vickers

Division Chair – Dr. Ken Vickers

Office: Martin Hall, Room 207
Telephone: 931.424.7331
e-mail: kvicker8@utsouthern.edu

Full-Time Faculty
Professors:
Lancaster, Wossum-Fisher, Vickers
Associate Professors:
Ryckman, Webb
Assistant Professors:
Schoeberl, Scherr
Professor Emeritus
Rutherford
Adjunct Faculty
Arnold, Campbell, D. Cheatham, Clark, Dudek, Hill,
Holley-McCann, Jaeckle, J. Pigg, Pruett, Waybright

The Behavioral Science Major offers areas of emphasis in Human Services and Counseling and General Psychology. Course-work includes the disciplines of psychology and social work.

In all programs in the Behavioral Sciences, following the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for ethical behavior is an essential part of psychological training and education. Students are expected to follow the APA guidelines in all fieldwork, classwork, and research. If a student’s performance places the welfare of a client or research participant in jeopardy and is determined inappropriate or irresponsible, the student will be removed from the course and additional disciplinary action may be taken.

Option 1: Emphasis in Human Services and Counseling

The Human Services Option is designed for those students who wish to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.

Expected Outcomes:

1. The student will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the behavioral sciences.
2. The student will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
3. The student will respect and be able to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to problem-solving related to behavior and mental processes.
4. The student will have an understanding and be able to apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
5. The student will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect the values that are the underpinning of the behavioral sciences.
6. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to counsel individuals and groups.
7. Graduates will be able to understand assessment instruments and techniques used to arrive at diagnosis and prognosis.
8. Graduates will be able to provide documentation of symptoms and, functioning through note-taking, clear oral and written reports, and case studies, to assist mental health service providers in making diagnostic and intervention decisions.

To view the curriculum in its entirety, visit here.

Option 2: Emphasis in General Psychology

The general Psychology emphasis provides a background for students who plan to become psychologists, and whose career plans are in areas related to psychology such as law, administration, or the ministry.

Expected Outcomes:

1. The student will demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the behavioral sciences.
2. The student will understand and apply basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.
3. The student will respect and be able to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to problem-solving related to behavior and mental processes.
4. The student will have an understanding and be able to apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
5. The student will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect the values that are the underpinning of the behavioral sciences.
6. Students will learn about current psychological research and theory on development, emotions, personality, social interactions, and psychological disorders and their treatment.
7. Students will gain a thorough understanding of the biological bases of behavior and factors that contribute to positive and negative outcomes of such behavior.
8. Students will understand and apply scientific methods used in psychological research and will develop skills utilizing statistical and experimental methods. 9. Students will demonstrate scientific curiosity, critical thinking, and analytical skills and will apply psychological t theory to personal, organizational, and social issues

To view the curriculum in its entirety, visit here.

Behavioral Sciences Minors

To view the course requirements, visit here.

Advising Forms

B.A. – B.S. Human Services

B.A. – B.S. General Psychology

Program Overview

The Department offers both undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S.) degrees in Criminal Justice with varying emphasis. The Criminal Justice degree program has been in place at UT Southern since 2005.  It is the philosophy of the Criminal Justice program that we are a profession and that we strive to educate and place the highest quality professionals into field operations as possible.  To accomplish this standard, the highly experienced faculty focuses on the practical application of in-class information, relating it to real-life circumstances. Because the faculty at UT Southern are scholars as well as practitioners, students receive both theoretical and practical applications to criminology.

Due to the relatively small class sizes, professors are able to assist students in pursuing their interests in specialized fields within the system.  This not only helps students prepare for careers in the field but also aids them in preparation for graduate studies.  Occasionally, graduates return to professors to review materials they need to be highly skilled in for graduate studies.  The faculty’s dedication is a commodity beyond purchase and is a trait of the superiority of their field experience.

The UT Southern Criminal Justice Program Faculty

How you will Benefit from this Program

Because the Criminal Justice degree program at UT Southern is staffed with highly seasoned field professionals, students benefit from their combined knowledge gained through years of practical experience in the field.  This level of education cannot be replicated from pure academics nor can it be obtained from textbooks sources alone. The Criminal Justice curriculum contains a broad range of courses including Homeland Security, Criminology, Social Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Law designed to equip students for work in the field of criminal justice. 

Skills

Students graduating from the UT Southern Criminal Justice program are skilled in a wide variety of abilities.  Besides the basic knowledge of the development and diversity of the three elemental branches of the Criminal Justice field, students understand how those elements function together and separately.  They acquire basic crime scene skills, interview/interrogation skills, practical legal knowledge, a working sense of professional ethics, report writing skills, observational skills, academic writing skills, critical thinking skills, and a sense of camaraderie that will follow them into their professional lives after graduation.

Quality, Convenience & Growth Potential

Initially, because students are mentored by Criminal Justice professors, they stay on track in the program, not wasting time or money on lasses that will not work toward fulfillment of their graduation requirements.  The quality of our educational process has been acclaimed by field professionals in their reports back to us concerning our graduate’s level of excellence in their work. 

Growth Potential

Because the UT Southern Criminal Justice degree does not focus on specialization but addresses the field generally, students are exposed to a wide range of potential career options related to the field.  Coupled with the field experience of the professorial staff, students are exposed to practical features of the field and the potentials that exist in the “real world.”

Job Opportunities

Careers in Criminal Justice have exploded over the past decades.  We have graduates working in everything from traditional enforcement positions, to support positions, to laboratory experts in DNA.  Salaries vary according to the job, its location, and function within the field.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will be versed in the history, development, and operational aspects of the criminal justice system in the United States..
2. Students will gain practical forensic evidentiary processing skills.
3. Students will acquire investigatory, interview and reporting skills.
4. Students will obtain an understanding of Federal, state and local laws, both civil and criminal, and the judicial proceedings by which these laws are applied to our society.
5. Students will be exposed to the criminal justice field environment and social construct.

To view the curriculum in its entirety, visit here. 

B.S. – B.A. CJ Degree Requirements Psychology & Social Sciences Track advising forms.

B.S. – B.A. CJ Degree Requirements Management Information Systems Track advising forms.

B.S. – B.A. CJ Degree Requirements Homeland Security Track advising forms.

Minor in Criminal Justice for Non-Criminal Justice Majors

To view class requirements click here.

Minor in Criminal Justice with a Legal Emphasis

To view class requirements click here.

Homeland Security Minor 

Note to CJ Majors: Follow the emphasis in Homeland Security (Page 173 Catalog)

To view class requirements click here.

Criminal Justice Master’s Program click here.

History is an important part of the liberal arts curriculum. The ideas, hopes, dreams, and actions of past peoples have formed our own and other civilizations. It is vital for a society to know its past, its position in history as well as the position of other cultures. It is not enough for students of history to learn to recite facts with no meaning. A mature world view is formed when an individual learns to interpret the past and, in doing so, learns that history has meaning. History helps students to understand how past events have shaped them and their society. It also helps them to understand their society’s position in history as well as its position with other cultures. The University of Tennessee Southern offers a variety of the United States and World History courses to help students understand the vast diversity of cultures in today’s world.

The History Program at The University of Tennessee Southern offers students a history major, a pre-law emphasis, and the 7-12 history licensure. Students will develop the necessary skills for careers in education, law, ministry, journalism, civil service, national part service, research, library science, and state and local historical societies.

Expected Outcomes:

1 . Students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental themes and narratives in history.
2 . Students will demonstrate a grasp of the historical method by conducting original research.
3. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate historical knowledge and explanations to others.

To view the curriculum in its entirety, visit here. For advising forms, click here.

History Minor
To view the required course, visit here.

For more information about the History Program, please contact Kenneth W. Vickers, Ph.D. 931.424.7331 or kvicker8@utsouthern.edu.

English as a Second Language Program

Mission Statement

The ESL program at The University of Tennessee Southern aims to provide non-native English speakers with courses and resources designed to help develop the academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for success in college.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of UT Southern’s ESL program, students will be able to:

1. use the target language fluently, accurately, and effectively on a wide range of general and academic topics, while generally observing the conventions of Standard American English.

2. engage in mutually intelligible conversation with the typical native English speaker on both familiar and unfamiliar topics.

3. produce cohesive, coherent, and rhetorically appropriate texts for a variety of academic genres.

4. comprehend and respond critically to complex academic texts by employing strategies such as annotating, outlining, summarizing, analyzing, and drawing inferences.

5. observe cultural norms while interacting on campus and in the community.

6. make use of available campus and community resources in order to achieve personal and academic goals.

7. understand spoken English in both academic and non-academic settings, using contextually appropriate comprehension strategies when necessary.

The Curriculum

Level 1

– ESL 095 – Speaking Special Topics

– ESL 096 – Listening Special Topics

– ESL 097 – Grammar Special Topics

– ESL 098 – Reading Special Topics

– ESL 099 – Writing Special Topics

Level 2

– ESL 100 – Reading and Vocabulary I

– ESL 101 – Listening and Speaking I

– ESL 102 – Writing I

Level 3

– ESL 103 – Listening and Speaking II

– ESL 104 – Writing II

– ESL 106 – Reading and Vocabulary II

Bridge Course

– ESL 105 – College Algebra Supplemental Instruction

ESL Faculty

Harli Standish
ESL instructor
hstandis@utsouthern.edu

Placement/Progress/Exit Procedures 

Students who are not proficient in English will be required to take English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Initial placement into these classes will be based upon a standard proficiency test (CaMLA) and an in-house diagnostic administered by ESL faculty. Students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in all ESL classes and/or pass progress and exit exams in order to move through each level of the ESL program.

UT Southern offers three types of academic study abroad programs.

Exchange programs – Exchange programs offer semester-long or year-long study at a school that has a special agreement with The University of Tennessee Southern through an exchange network–The Methodist International Student Exchange Network or the Irish American Scholars Program. Through MISEN, UT Southern students can study in Brazil, Japan, Mexico, or Taiwan. Through IASP, they can study in Northern Ireland. For several of the MISEN programs, no foreign language proficiency is required for application; students will study the language during the program. A major benefit of an exchange program is that a student’s tuition doesn’t change. You pay the same amount you normally pay UT Southern and continue to receive all awarded financial aid. Room, board, and travel expenses will vary, depending on the host institution, and are borne by the student.

Non-exchange programs – Students can choose from additional study abroad options. With a non-exchange program, however, students pay their tuition and fees directly to the program. This means that students are not able to apply their UT Southern financial aid. Costs will vary depending on the program

Faculty-led, short-term programs – Students can participate in the Spring Breakaway program. Each year MMC offers a different study away experience–either domestic or international–that takes place over the spring break. The Spring Breakaway, which varies from year to year, serves as a field experience for a particular academic course or discipline in which the students are enrolled. Costs, which will vary depending on the destination, are partially subsidized by the College.

How do I find out more information?

You’ll want to get started early deciding when, where, and for how long you want to study abroad. You’ll want to compare programs, cost, application procedures, and timelines. And you’ll need information about passports, visas, insurance, and financial aid. Each year the International Studies Committee hosts a series of events to get you acquainted with International Travel.  These events include: International Convocation, International Day in the Dining Hall, Informational sessions throughout the semester, and a booth at the activity fair.  These events provide you with an opportunity to learn more about each program.

Individual meetings can be set-up as well to discuss any of these programs in greater detail.  For questions contact George Cheatham, 931.424.2031, Director of International Studies at The University of Tennessee Southern located in Martin Hall, 433 W. Madison Street, Pulaski, TN 38478.

Three undergraduate TESOL options are available to students who wish to teach English as a Second Language (ESL):

TESOL Certificate

The TESOL Certificate is an 18-hour undergraduate certificate for students who wish to teach ESL/EFL in adult education settings or abroad.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English: TESOL Emphasis

Students can opt for a B.A. in English with TESOL as an area of emphasis. The same 18 hours required for the stand-alone certificate are included within the major.

ESL Endorsement

State certification in ESL is available as an 18-hour additional endorsement for licensed teachers or teacher licensure candidates. The endorsement qualifies recipients to teach ESL at the PreK–12 levels.

Students pursuing any of the options will take the following courses:

– ENG 315 Advanced Grammar
– ENG 330 Second Language Acquisition
– ENG 331 ESL Methodology
– ENG 332 ESL Assessment
– ENG 333 TESOL Practicum
– ENG 411 Linguistics

Course Descriptions Click Here

For more information please contact Kayla McKinney Wiggins, English Program Coordinator at kwiggin7@utsouthern.edu or call 931-363-9859.

The W. Garie Taylor Honors Program of The University of Tennessee Southern promotes a community of scholars through the development of challenging curricula, cultural enrichment, and face-to-face interaction with guest speakers who are leaders in the religious, political, academic, business, scientific, and arts arenas. The program fosters community through participation of academic scholarship winners; small class interaction with Honors Program professors; visits to museums or to places of historical, ecological, scientific, economic, or artistic importance; and community service. Guest speakers expose program participants to ideas of both new and historic significance.

Interested in becoming a member? Fill out our quick request form here: http://bit.ly/WGTHonorsProgramMembership

The Taylor Honors Program is open to all students with a 25 ACT and a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school. Students invited to join the program will be required to complete an honors section each of the first four semesters they attend The University of Tennessee Southern. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in order to continue in the Honors Program.

Students who do not meet the above requirements may participate in the Honors Program if they have a cumulative 3.0 GPA after their first semester of at least 15 hours at The University of Tennessee Southern. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in order to continue in the Honors Program.

Transfer students may enter the Garie Taylor Honors Program by:

1. graduating from an honors program at a two-year college, or
2. completing honors classes at another college and having a transcript evaluation upon matriculation to The University of Tennessee Southern.

Students admitted to the Taylor Honors Program at The University of Tennessee Southern take a minimum of 15 hours of honors courses. These hours can be met in the core and/or in existing upper-level Honors classes. Additionally, a student can arrange with an instructor to have an existing upper-level course count for Honors credit through a course contract. Students who contract for Honors credit will work with the professor of the course to design and implement an independent research project appropriate to the subject matter of the course and the interests of the student.  The project will culminate in the student’s presentation of research to the campus community in his/her senior year. A minimum grade of B- in the course is required for Honors credit. Graduating students who complete a total of 15 hours of honors courses will be recognized with honors diplomas indicating such at graduation.

Each year, graduating students who complete a total of fifteen hours of honors courses will be recognized with honors certificates at graduation.  Those who finish the original research and do senior presentations will receive special graduation recognition for research.  Those who finish both fifteen hours of core-level courses in honors and the upper-level research component will receive honors diplomas upon graduation.  These recognitions will be part of the student’s permanent record.    

Calendar of Events

– To be announced

For more information, please contact Dr. Judy Cheatham.