Degrees Offered
The University of Tennessee Southern offers two-year, four-year, and graduate degree programs.
Master’s Degree
The University offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degrees.
Baccalaureate Degrees
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in English and Fine Arts and may be selected in other majors by students who wish to meet the foreign language or language requirements necessary for the B.A. degree.
The Bachelor of Science degree is offered in all disciplines except English, Fine Arts, and Business and requires 3 hours of additional coursework in MIS 110, MIS 220, or CS 110 in lieu of a language requirement.
Secondary teacher certification (6-12) is available in Biology, English, History, and Mathematics. K-5 teacher certification is available in elementary education, and K-12 teacher certification is available in Physical Education. Two certifications are also available in Special Education.
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree allows students to complete a major in Accounting, Management, or Management Information Systems.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing offers a generic pre-licensure program that allows students the option of completing the program in three or four years.
Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Two-Year Degrees
The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science are credentials in themselves and also are designed to provide students the first two years of a four-year degree program. Students in the associate degree program may continue their education toward the baccalaureate degree at UT Southern or transfer to other senior institutions in a variety of different majors. Faculty and staff work closely with students to ensure a smooth and accurate transfer of credits.
No new students may be admitted to this program, and all current students enrolled in the program must be completed by December 2026.