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General Education
Overview
General Education Core
In its Mission Statement, the University of Tennessee Southern pledges to provide undergraduate and professional programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences to prepare students for productive careers and lives of continued learning. To meet this pledge, the University offers a coherent yet flexible academic program to assist students in acquiring breadth and depth of knowledge, developing sustainable habits of mind, and mastering specific academic skills. The two chief components of the academic program are the General Education Core and the academic major.
Through structured coursework, the general education curriculum establishes an essential framework for liberal education and lifelong learning regardless of one’s chosen academic major. Its broad aim is to help students develop the ability to critically examine questions of meaning and value and view the world from various cultural, social, and historical perspectives. More specifically, the general education curriculum offers students multiple options to explore and develop an understanding of the content, disciplinary styles, and modes of inquiry specific to the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences.
Through their study of literary and artistic expression, scientific approaches to the natural world, historical forces that have shaped human cultures, and human interactions and institutions, students will master a set of specific academic skills.
Graduates of the University of Tennessee Southern will be able to
- Communicate effectively in both speaking and writing
- Think critically and creatively
- Reason quantitatively, scientifically, and ethically to reach logical conclusions
- Develop effective research strategies employing appropriate technologies
To further aid in achieving these core curriculum outcomes, the University encourages all students to accumulate a prescribed number of cultural/intellectual/religious enrichment credits, called FireHawk Forums.
In addition to successfully completing the required general education core courses, learning outcomes in the general education core are assessed through course-embedded measures.
For more information on completion requirements, please click here.
Johnston School of Business
Overview
Chair: Nan Wakefield
Office: Johnston Center, Room216
Telephone: 931-363-9853
Email: nwakefie@utsouthern.edu
Full-Time Faculty
Professors: David Austill, Cheri Thomas
Associate Professors: Greg Brown, Lori Jones, Al Killen, Nan Wakefield
Assistant Professors: Jim Greene, Justice McAdoo, Gene E. Smith
Instructor: Pat Ford
Adjunct Faculty
Majid Asadi, Daniel Doss, Holly Franklin, Cedrick Nkulu, Chris Williams
The D.W. Johnston School of Business offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, and the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sport Management.
BBA in Accounting
Dr. David Austill serves as the Program Coordinator for Accounting.
Telephone: 931-363-9877
Ext: 3141
Email: aaustil1@utsouthern.edu
BBA in Management
Prof. Pat Ford serves as the Program Coordinator for Management.
Telephone: 931-363-9808
Ext: 3808
Email: pford10@utsouthern.edu
BBA in Management Information Systems
Prof. Nan Wakefield serves as the Program Coordinator for Management Information Systems.
Telephone: 931-363-9853
Ext: 3853
Email: nwakefie@utsouthern.edu
BS in Sport Management
Dr. Gene Smith serves as the Program Coordinator for Sport Management.
Telephone: 931-363-9847
Ext: 3847
Email: gsmit113@utsouthern.edu
Master of Business Administration
The University of Tennessee Southern’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is designed to be challenging, interesting, productive, and fulfilling. Our expert faculty are both academically and experientially prepared to make your MBA education relevant and rigorous.
Dr. Lorie Pettus Jones, associate professor of business, serves as Director of our MBA program.
Telephone: 931-424-2035
Ext: 3102
Email: ljone169@utsouthern.edu
Grissom School of Education
Overview
Chair: Dr. Daniel McMasters
Office: D.W. Johnston Center, Room J228
Telephone: 931-363-9857
Email: dmcmaste@utsouthern.edu
Director of Teacher Education: Dr. Janet Hanvy
Office: D.W. Johnston Center, Room J232
Telephone: 931-363-9852
Email: jhanvy@utsouthern.edu
Full-Time Faculty
Professors: Judy Cheatham, Daniel McMasters, Tina Smith
Associate Professors: Michael Cathey
Assistant Professor: Claire Paul
Instructors: Laura Morefield
Adjunct Faculty
Nathan Dunnavant, Robin Farrar, Janet Hanvy, Jamie Hlubb, Elizabeth Johnson, Amy Little, Penny Monks, Brandie Paul, Andrew Peterson, Tyler Robb, Valerie Trice, Justin Watson, Doug Wharam, Cynthia Young
The Grace G. Grissom School of Education offers a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with licensure to teach grades K-5, a bachelor’s degree in physical education with licensure to teach grades K-12, and a bachelor’s degree in special education interventionist with licensure for grades K-8. Licensure endorsement is offered in driver education. Because the licensure programs are professional, a formal application must be made and approval granted for admission into each program.
In addition to the above licensure programs, the Grace G. Grissom School of Education also offers a major in Human Performance and Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science and a non-licensure option for Elementary Education.
Students interested in a major within the Grissom School of Education should consult the appropriate program coordinator as listed below:
Elementary Education: Tina Smith
Telephone: 931-363-9849
Ext: 3849
Email: tsmit265@utsouthern.edu
Secondary Teacher Education: Janet Hanvy
Telephone: 931-363-9852
Ext: 3852
Email: jhanvy@utsouthern.edu
Special Education: Claire Paul
Telephone: 931-363-9856
Ext: 3856
Email: cpaul11@utsouthern.edu
Human Performance and Physical Education: Daniel McMasters
Telephone: 931-363-9857
Ext: 3334
Email: dmcmaste@utsouthern.edu
BS in Elementary Education
- K-5 Licensure Concentration
- Non-Licensure Concentration
Prof. Tina Smith serves as the Program Coordinator for Elementary Education.
Telephone: 931-363-9849
Ext: 3849
Email: tsmit265@utsouthern.edu
BS in Human Performance and Physical Education
- Exercise Science Concentration
- K-12 Licensure Concentration
Dr. Daniel McMasters serves as the Program Coordinator for Human Performance and Physical Education.
Telephone: 931-363-9857
Ext: 3334
Email: dmcmaste@utsouthern.edu
BS in Special Education
- K-8 Interventionist Concentration
- 6-12 Interventionist Licensure Area
Dr. Claire Paul serves as the Program Coordinator for Special Education.
Telephone: 931-363-9856
Ext: 3856
Email: cpaul11@utsouthern.edu
Secondary Education
We offer concentrations in 6-12 Licensure with several majors: Biology, English, History, Mathematics.
Dr. Jan Hanvy serves as the Program Coordinator for Secondary Education.
Telephone: 931-363-9852
Ext: 3852
Email: jhanvy@utsouthern.edu
Martin School of Arts & Humanities
Overview
Chair: Dr. George Cheatham
Office: Martin Hall, Room 108
Telephone: 931-424-2031
Ext: 3894
Email: gcheat@utsouthern.edu
Full-Time Faculty
Professors: George Cheatham, Judy Cheatham, Brant Harwell
Assistant Professors: Elizabeth Badolato, Eli Fisher, Rebecca Garvin, Matthew Harrington, Drew Holland
Instructor: Amy Little, Andrew Martin, Barry Rich
Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Miller, Joseph Reynolds, Guy Schafer, Eric Stalions, David Waybright, Brock Wright
The Victoria and Thomas Martin School of Arts and Humanities offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in English; the Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Art, Dramatic Arts, or Music; the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies; the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Religion and Philosophy; and minors in Art, Dramatic Arts, English, Graphic Design, Music, and Religion and Philosophy.
BA in Fine Arts
- Art
- Dramatic Arts
- Music
Dr. Andrew Martin serves as the Program Coordinator for Fine Arts.
Telephone: 931-424-7358
Ext: 3845
Email: amart204@utsouthern.edu
BA in English
- Literature Concentration
- Licensure in Grades 6-12 Concentration
- Writing & Language Concentration
- TESOL Concentration
Dr. Brant Harwell serves as the Program Coordinator for English.
Telephone: 931-363-9855
Ext: 3855
Email: bharwel1@utsouthern.edu
BA or BS in Interdisciplinary Studies
Mrs. Casey Capps serves as the academic advisor for Interdisciplinary Studies.
Telephone: 931-363-9809
Ext: 3809
Email: ccapps6@utsouthern.edu
BA or BS in Religion and Philosophy
Dr. Drew Holland serves as Program Coordinator for Religion and Philosophy.
Telephone: 931-424-2053
Ext: 3024
Email: dhollan2@utsouthern.edu
School of Mathematics & Science
Overview
Chair: Dr. Jac Cole
Office: D.W. Johnston Center, Room 206
Telephone: 931-363-2076
Email: jcole57@utsouthern.edu
Full-Time Faculty
Professor: Jac Cole
Associate Professors: Jennifer Aust, Stanton Belford, Daniel Doss, Shanna Hanes, Chris Mattingly, Nan Wakefield, Derrick Watkins
Assistant Professors: Elizabeth Badolato, Mark Chee, Tyler Cosby, Sarah Eskew, Dan Scherr
Instructors: Robert Richardson, Jamie Rogers
Adjunct Faculty
Majid Asadi, Brad Crye, Daniel Doss, Debra Eubanks, Scott Sharp
The School of Mathematics and Sciences includes the academic disciplines of biology, chemistry, computer information systems, mathematics, and physical science, offering bachelor’s degrees in biology, chemistry, computer information systems, cybersecurity, and mathematics.
The School of Mathematics and Sciences also offers programs in secondary licensure for mathematics and science/biology and offers minors in biology, chemistry, cybersecurity, mathematics, and sustainability.
BS in Biology
- Biomedical Sciences and Biotechnology Concentration
- General Biology Concentration
- Wildlife Biology and Ecology Concentration
Dr. Stanton Belford serves as the Program Coordinator for Biology.
Telephone: 931-424-4621
Ext: 3621
Email: sbelfor2@utsouthern.edu
BS in Chemistry
- Biochemistry Concentration
- Forensics Concentration
- General Chemistry Concentration
Dr. Liz Badolato serves as the Program Coordinator for Chemistry.
Telephone: 931-424-4057
Ext: 3384
Email: ebadolat@utsouthern.edu
BS in Computer Information Systems
- Application Development and Support Concentration
- Database Management Concentration
- Networking and Information Assurance Concentration
Prof. Nan Wakefield serves as the Program Coordinator for Computer Information Systems.
Telephone: 931-363-9853
Ext: 3853
Email: nwakefie@utsouthern.edu
BS in Cybersecurity
Prof. Nan Wakefield serves as the Program Coordinator for Cybersecurity.
Telephone: 931-363-9853
Ext: 3853
Email: nwakefie@utsouthern.edu
Certificate in Cybersecurity.
Prof. Nan Wakefield serves as the Program Coordinator for Cybersecurity.
Telephone: 931-363-9853
Ext: 3853
Email: nwakefie@utsouthern.edu
BS in Mathematics
Dr. Jennifer Aust serves as the Program Coordinator for Mathematics.
Telephone: 931-363-9851
Ext: 3851
Email: jaust@utsouthern.edu
Travis School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Overview
Chair: Dr. Michelle Decker
Office: Martin Hall, Room 202B
Telephone: 931-424-2019
Email: mdecke10@utsouthern.edu
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
The Jeanette M. Travis School of Nursing & Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Education and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
BSN in Nursing
- Pre-Licensure – Program Requirements
Prof. Felicia Dailey serves as the Program Coordinator for Nursing.
Telephone: 931-424-2021
Ext: 3028
Email: fdailey@utsouthern.edu
BS in Public Health Education
Dr. Karen Ferguson serves as the Program Coordinator for Public Health Education.
Telephone: 931-363-9807
Ext: 3807
Email: kfergu19@utsouthern.edu
Newsletter from School of Nursing & Health Sciences
Please click here to see the Jeannette M. Travis School of Nursing & Health Sciences newsletter.
We want to share a snapshot of our journey here at The University of Tennessee Southern Jeannette M. Travis School of Nursing & Health Sciences over the past unique and challenging year.
Thank you for your continued support.
Michelle Decker, DNP, RN
Jeannette M. Travis School of Nursing and Health Sciences Chair, The University of Tennessee Southern
Telephone: 931-424-2019
Email: mdecke10@utsouthern.edu
School of Social Sciences
Overview
Chair: Dr. Ken Vickers
Office: Martin Hall, Room 102A
Telephone: 931-424-7331
Email: vickers@utsouthern.edu
Full-Time Faculty
Professors: John Lancaster, Ken Vickers, Doris Wossum-Fisher
Associate Professors: Melissa Ryckman, Alicia Webb
Assistant Professors: Dan Scherr, Richard Schoeberl
Instructors: Anthony Mottola, William C. Pruett, Desiree Stone
Adjunct Faculty
Melanie Campbell, George D. Cheatham. III, Anthony Clark, Sharon Hill, Lacey Holley-McCann, Tina Jaeckle, Jimmy Pigg, Stacie Rhodes, David Waybright, Chris Williams
The School of Social Sciences includes the areas of criminal justice, history, homeland security, human services, psychology, sociology, and social work. The School offers a Bachelor’s degree with majors in Behavioral Sciences, Criminal Justice, and History. Students may choose a concentration in Human Services and Counseling, General Psychology, or an approved minor within the Behavioral Sciences major. The School also houses the Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
BA or BS in Behavioral Sciences
- General Psychology Concentration
- Human Services and Counseling Concentration
Dr. Alicia Webb serves as the Program Coordinator for Behavioral Sciences.
Telephone: 931-424-4052
Ext: 3383
Email: awebb58@utsouthern.edu
BS in Criminal Justice
Dr. Richard Schoeberl serves as the Program Coordinator for Criminal Justice.
Telephone: 931-424-2022
Ext: 3072
Email: rschoebe@utsouthern.edu
BA or BS in History
Dr. Ken Vickers serves as the Program Coordinator for History.
Telephone: 931-424-7331
Ext: 3331
Email: vickers@utsouthern.edu
BS in Homeland Security
Dr. Richard Schoeberl serves as the Program Coordinator for Homeland Security.
Telephone: 931-424-2022
Ext: 3072
Email: rschoebe@utsouthern.edu
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice allows students to select a track in either Management or Homeland Security.
Dr. Richard Schoeberl serves as the Director of our MS in Criminal Justice.
Telephone: 931-424-2022
Ext: 3072
Email: rschoebe@utsouthern.edu