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This page will help connect you to the graduate programs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga and UTC are the right size for a perfect blend of opportunity. Students who study at UTC's Graduate School have opportunities to do more and be more. They get real life experience, professional experience that can make all the difference when it comes to a future career.

So if you are thinking about advanced studies, go beyond online research and take time to ask UTC professors about the opportunities available in their programs. Program specific contact information can be found in the list below.

Find out why UTC is the place for you.

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Master's

Criminal Justice, M.S.C.J.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Criminal Justice M.S.C.J. program prepares students for leadership and management positions in criminal justice and social service agencies, or entry into doctoral study. The advanced coursework in diverse subjects includes corrections, policing, courts, comparative/cross cultural issues, minorities and gender issues, victimology, white collar crime, terrorism, ethics, and popular culture.

Program Contacts:
Courtney Crittenden, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4220

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Criminal Justice, M.S.C.J. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
English: Creative Writing, M.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The English: Creative Writing, M.A. program help students identify creative strengths, articulate their artistic visions, and engage with local, national, and international literary and publishing communities. The program faculty specialize in realistic fiction, speculative fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.

Program Contacts:
Rik Hunter, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5932

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The English: Creative Writing, M.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

• Fall (with assistantship consideration): February 15th • Fall: July 1 • Spring: November 1 • Summer: April 1

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
English: Literary Studies, M.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The English: Literary Studies, M.A. program helps students to develop advanced research and academic writing skills, and engage with professional organizations, peer-reviewed journals, and regional and national conferences. The program faculty specialize in American, British, and African literature, literary theory and criticism, women, gender, and sexuality studies, and children's and YA literature.

Program Contacts:
Rik Hunter, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5932

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements: 

Application deadline: The English: Literary Studies, M.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

• Fall (with assistantship consideration): February 15th • Fall: July 1 • Spring: November 1 • Summer: April 1

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

English: Rhetoric and Professional Writing, M.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The English: Rhetoric and Professional Writing, M.A. program guides students through in-depth studies of ancient argument strategies to current issues in public rhetoric and design. The program faculty's academic interests are varied, from the rhetoric of race, class, food, pop culture, and animals to digital literacy, visual design, grant proposals, gender studies, rhetorical history theory, and the theory and practice of teaching writing. The program maintains community partnerships to promote civic engagement and offer project-based writing experiences on and off campus.

Program Contacts:
Rik Hunter, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5932

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.

Application deadline: The English: Rhetoric and Professional Writing, M.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

• Fall (with assistantship consideration): February 15th • Fall: July 1 • Spring: November 1 • Summer: April 1

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Environmental Science, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Environmental Science M.S. program provides students with sound scientific training coupled with an understanding of contemporary socioeconomic, political and legal realities toward meeting the needs of academia, business, government, and the non-profit sector for scholars and professionals in this growing and interdisciplinary field. 

Program Contacts:
Thomas Wilson, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4713

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.

Application deadline: The Environmental Science, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Environmental Science: Environmental Administration and Management, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Environmental Science M.S. program provides students with sound scientific training coupled with an understanding of contemporary socioeconomic, political and legal realities toward meeting the needs of academia, business, government, and the non-profit sector for scholars and professionals in this growing and interdisciplinary field.

Program Contacts:
Thomas Wilson, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4713

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.

 

Application deadline: The Environmental Administration and Management, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Mathematics program provides students with an in-depth understanding in their chosen area (applied mathematics, applied statistics, math education and pre-professional mathematics), preparing them for work in industry, government, education and further graduate studies. Each student will work closely with a faculty advisor in writing a research paper or thesis in student’s area of interest. 

Program Contacts:
Lakmali Weerasena, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4545

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • If an applicant is also applying for an assistantship, GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores must also be submitted.

Application deadline: The Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Mathematics: Applied Statistics, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Mathematics program provides students with an in-depth understanding in their chosen area (applied mathematics, applied statistics, math education and pre-professional mathematics), preparing them for work in industry, government, education and further graduate studies. Each student will work closely with a faculty advisor in writing a research paper or thesis in student’s area of interest. 

Program Contacts:
Lakmali Weerasena, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4545

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • If an applicant is also applying for an assistantship, GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores must also be submitted.

Application deadline: The Mathematics: Applied Statistics, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Mathematics: Pre-Professional Mathematics, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Mathematics: Pre-Professional Mathematics program provides students with an in-depth understanding in their chosen area, preparing students to pursue a Ph.D. in mathematics. Each student will work closely with a faculty advisor in writing a research paper or thesis in student’s area of interest. It is strongly suggested that students consider writing a master’s thesis.  

Program Contacts:
Lakmali Weerasena, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4545

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • If an applicant is also applying for an assistantship, GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores must also be submitted.

Application deadline: The Mathematics: Pre-Professional Mathematics, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Mathematics: Education, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Mathematics program provides students with an in-depth understanding in their chosen area (applied mathematics, applied statistics, math education and pre-professional mathematics), preparing them for work in industry, government, education and further graduate studies. Each student will work closely with a faculty advisor in writing a research paper or thesis in student’s area of interest. 

Program Contacts:
Lakmali Weerasena, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4545

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • If an applicant is also applying for an assistantship, GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores must also be submitted.

Application deadline: The Mathematics: Education, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Music: Music Education, M.M.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The M.M. in Music Education degree at UTC is a 31-hour program designed specifically for working music educators. The program is practical in scope and emphasis, with the aim of helping teachers refine their pedagogy, skills, and knowledge. The program is also flexible and accessible in design and can be completed in three summers of summer study on campus, with twelve credits taken in asynchronous online courses during the intervening fall and spring semesters.  

Program Contacts:
Kevin Ford, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5243

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • Letter of Application (Students must write a letter of application stating the applicant's goals for graduate study in Music Education.
  • A Brief interview will be required with the Coordinator of Music Education.

Application deadline: The Masters of Music: Music Education, M.M. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Psychology: Industrial-Organizational, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The M.S. degree program in Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology program provides students with the training necessary to pursue a wide variety of careers in I-O psychology. These include, but are not limited to, human resource and talent management positions in work organizations (e.g., job analyst, testing specialist, trainer, compensation and benefits analyst, organizational development specialist, generalist) and various forms of organizational consulting. In addition, the M.S. in I-O psychology program can be used as a preparation for the pursuit of doctoral training in I-O or related fields of study.

Program Contacts:
Christopher J. L. Cunningham, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5246

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Psychology: Industrial-Organizational, M.S. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications open October 1st and are due by March 1 for consideration for the fall term of that same year.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Psychology: Psychological Science, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Psychology: Psychological Science, M.S. program provides the training and education needed to become a competent psychological scientist.  We use a mentorship model that offers our students the opportunity to work within vibrant research programs led by leading Psychological Scientists whose expertise spans across a variety of sub-disciplines, including child development, gerontology, clinical, cognitive, biological, and socio-cultural.

Our faculty work closely with students and community partners to develop evidence-based solutions for challenges encountered in the home, workplace, courtroom, healthcare and educational settings. We have a common goal of leveraging expertise in studying human behavior to promote health and well-being for individuals from diverse backgrounds. In addition to gaining applied research experience, students will take courses within a curriculum designed to foster the skills required to be successful in Ph.D. programs, as well as the applied research sector.  We also offer students unique opportunities to gain hands-on teaching experience, and robust statistical skills.  

Program Contacts:
Jill Shelton, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4264

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Psychology: Psychological Science, M.S. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications that are submitted by February 1 will receive priority.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Public Administration, M.P.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Public Administration, M.P.A. program prepares students to be effective public service leaders, managers, and analysts in a wide range of public and nonprofit agencies. Students can choose from three concentration options: generalist, local government and nonprofit management. The generalist option allows students to create their own focus with graduate level courses from the M.P. A. program or with permission, elective courses from another UTC graduate program.

Program Contacts:
Christopher Acuff, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4487

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • GRE Scores: The GRE requirement is waived for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 and applicants who have already earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university.

Application deadline: The Public Administration, M.P.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Public Administration: Local Government, M.P.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Public Administration, M.P.A. program prepares students to be effective public service leaders, managers, and analysts in a wide range of public and nonprofit agencies. Students can choose from three concentration options: generalist, local government and nonprofit management.

Program Contacts:
Christopher Acuff, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4487

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • GRE Scores: The GRE requirement is waived for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 and applicants who have already earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university.

Application deadline: The Public Administration: Local Government, M.P.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Public Administration: Nonprofit Management, M.P.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Public Administration, M.P.A. program prepares students to be effective public service leaders, managers, and analysts in a wide range of public and nonprofit agencies. Students can choose from three concentration options: generalist, local government and nonprofit management.

Program Contacts:
Christopher Acuff, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4487

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • GRE Scores: The GRE requirement is waived for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.25 and applicants who have already earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university.

Application deadline: The Public Administration: Nonprofit Management, M.P.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Certificates

Climate Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The graduate certificate in Climate Science is a stand-alone certificate that is intended as a post-bachelor’s certificate or for graduate students who are enrolled in another program at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.  

The graduate certificate in Climate Science will enable graduate students to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding mainstream Climate Science issues.  Our graduate certificate encompasses the main areas of climate science, and our students will work environmental leaders in a variety of settings to provide expertise on emerging issues.  Understanding climate science is essential for our students to master in order for them to gain meaningful employment with government agencies, non-government organizations, consulting firms, funding agencies, public education, and private industry.  This 21 credit hour graduate certificate in Climate Science is beneficial to students that want to advance themselves in the workforce or for those who are enrolled in a graduate program who want to supplement their courses with this specialization or to those who already have an undergraduate or graduate degree and want to learn more about Climate Science to enhance their careers.

Program Contacts:
Thomas Wilson, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4713

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

 

Application deadline: The Climate Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Computational and Applied Statistics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Computational and Applied Statistics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is a 15-hour post-baccalaureate certificate that provides a formal expertise in statistics at the graduate level and is designed for students wanting to expand their statistical knowledge and enhance their expertise in data analysis beyond the undergraduate level.  Students are trained with both a rigorous foundation of the theory of probability and statistics, (including regression analysis and analysis of variance), and in computational component where they learn how to assemble the computational tools needed to solve data-analysis problems. The overall objective of the certificate program is to give working professionals the necessary skills to ensure their data-based inferences and decisions are based on sound statistical principles. When only the certificate is being pursued, it must be completed in three years. 

Program Contacts:
Lakmali Weerasena, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4545

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Computational and Applied Statistics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Environmental Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The graduate certificate in Environmental Science will enable graduate students to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding mainstream Environmental Science (ESC).  Our graduate certificate focuses on all core areas of ESC, including Natural Resources, Law, and Environmental Mechanisms.  ESC students work with professionals in a variety of settings to provide expertise on emerging issues.  ESC is essential as government agencies, non-government organizations, consulting firms, funding agencies, public education, and private industry increasingly require a board as well as a deep understanding of issues related to the environment.  This 5-course, 15 credit hours graduate certificate in Environmental Science is beneficial to students that want to advance themselves in the workforce or for those who are enrolled in a graduate program who want to supplement their courses with this specialization or to those who already have an undergraduate or graduate degree and want to learn more about ESC to enhance their careers..

Program Contacts:
Thomas Wilson, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4713

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • Interested applicants must be currently admitted to the UTC Graduate School and Environmental Science Graduate Program.

Application deadline: The Environmental Science Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Music Pedagogy and Conducting Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: Designed for secondary choral or instrumental ensemble directors wishing to refine their ensemble pedagogy and conducting, the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Pedagogy and Conducting is a 12-hour post-baccalaureate program that can be completed in three summers of study on the UTC campus. The Certificate in Pedagogy and Conducting may be attractive to students who are interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate study but aren’t yet ready or able to commit to the 31-hour Master’s degree. The credits earned toward this Certificate can later be applied toward a Master’s degree, should the student later choose to pursue the degree. The program includes nine hours of the repeatable Advanced Choral Pedagogy and Conducting or Advanced Instrumental Pedagogy and Conducting, which provide the opportunity to study with different nationally recognized guest clinicians each summer in a two-week summer institute, plus three hours of electives in either music theory, music history, or music education.

Program Contacts:
Kevin Ford, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5243

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts from every college Attended
  • Letter of Application (Students must write a letter of application stating the applicant's goals for graduate study in Music Education

Application deadline: The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Pedagogy and Conducting accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Music Teaching and Learning Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: Designed for practicing music educators wishing to increase their knowledge of music education research, background, and theory to refine their practice, the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Teaching and Learning is a 12-hour post-baccalaureate program that can be completed in as little as one academic year through online asynchronous study. The Certificate in Music Teaching and Learning may be attractive to students who are interested in pursuing post-baccalaureate study but aren’t yet ready or able to commit to the 31-hour Master’s degree. The credits earned toward this Certificate can later be applied toward a Master’s degree, should the student later choose to pursue the degree. The program includes twelve hours from the core courses for the Master of Music in Music Education, including Research Methods, Music Curricula, Psychology of Music, and History and Philosophy of Music Education.

Program Contacts:
Kevin Ford, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5243

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts from every college Attended
  • Letter of Application (Students must write a letter of application stating the applicant's goals for graduate study in Music Education

Application deadline: The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Music Teaching and Learning accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Public Administration: Nonprofit Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Public Administration: Nonprofit Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program is offered for nonprofit professionals who wish to improve their management skills and professionals new to nonprofit sector positions. The program equips students with knowledge and skills for efficient, effective, and ethical management of nonprofit organizations.

Program Contacts:
Christopher Acuff, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4487

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Public Administration: Nonprofit Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

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Gary W. Rollins College of Business

Master's

Accounting M.Acc.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Master of Accountancy is primarily for students who wish to have a program of advanced study in accounting. It is designed to provide students with a greater breadth and depth in accounting education than is possible in the baccalaureate or Master of Business Administration Program. Completion of a Master of Accountancy will help students prepare for the Uniform CPA examination that requires 150 semester hours in Tennessee and specifies accounting and business courses. 

Program Contacts:
Gracelyn Lane, M.Acc. Advisor
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5708

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Accountancy, M.Acc. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Business Administration: Accounting, M.B.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Business Administration, M.B.A. program provides students with a well-rounded business education in the theories, strategies and tactics necessary for the career success in every area of business. Students can choose from three career-focused concentration including business analytics, finance and healthcare. Students in the MBA: Accounting choose from a variety of accounting concentration courses.  

Program Delivery: Hybrid and 100% online course delivery options. 

Program Contacts:
Christine Estoye, M.B.A., Director of MBA Programs
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1730

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Business Administration, Accounting, M.B.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Business Administration, M.B.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Business Administration, M.B.A. program provides students with a well-rounded business education in the theories, strategies and tactics necessary for the career success in every area of business. Students can choose from three career-focused concentration including business analytics, finance and healthcare. Students can also choose a general M.B.A. and supplement core curriculum by taking the elective courses that align best with their career goals. 

Program Delivery: Hybrid and 100% online course delivery options. 

Program Contacts:
Christine Estoye, M.B.A., Director of MBA Programs
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1730

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Business Administration, M.B.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Business Administration: Business Analytics, M.B.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Business Administration, M.B.A. program provides students with a well-rounded business education in the theories, strategies and tactics necessary for the career success in every area of business. Students can choose from three career-focused concentration including business analytics, finance and healthcare. Students can also choose a general M.B.A. and supplement core curriculum by taking the elective courses that align best with their career goals.   

Program Delivery: Hybrid and 100% online course delivery options. 

Program Contacts:
Christine Estoye, M.B.A., Director of MBA Programs
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1730

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Business Administration, Business Analytics, M.B.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Business Administration: Finance, M.B.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Business Administration, M.B.A. program provides students with a well-rounded business education in the theories, strategies and tactics necessary for the career success in every area of business. Students can choose from three career-focused concentration including business analytics, finance and healthcare. Students can also choose a general M.B.A. and supplement core curriculum by taking the elective courses that align best with their career goals.  

Program Delivery: Hybrid and 100% online course delivery options. 

Program Contacts:
Christine Estoye, M.B.A., Director of MBA Programs
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1730

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Business Administration: Finance, M.B.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Business Administration: Healthcare Administration, M.B.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Business Administration, M.B.A. program provides students with a well-rounded business education in the theories, strategies and tactics necessary for the career success in every area of business. Students can choose from three career-focused concentration including business analytics, finance and healthcare. Students can also choose a general M.B.A. and supplement core curriculum by taking the elective courses that align best with their career goals.  

Program Delivery: Hybrid and 100% online course delivery options. 

Program Contacts:
Christine Estoye, M.B.A., Director of MBA Programs
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1730

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Business Administration: Healthcare Administration, M.B.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission. The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Data Analytics, M.S.D.A.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Data Analytics, M.S.D.A. program focuses on combining high-quality expertise in computer science with business analytic skills so that massive volumes of data may be visualized and analyzed to reveal emerging business trends.  The program also focuses on application of advanced data mining techniques to predict events important to the organization.  The graduates of this innovative program will bridge gaps between accomplished business executives and the technological expertise that can help organizations derive value from data. Students can choose electives from a business track or a computer science track. 

Program Contacts:
Elizabeth Bell, M.B.A., Director of Specialized Masters
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4210

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application Deadline: The Data Analytics, M.S.D.A. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Management, M.S. (MSM)

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The 100% Online MS Management (MSM) program at UTC will help you become a skilled manager of people within any industry through personal career coaching and instruction on organizational planning, leadership dynamics, decision-making, business ethics, communication, and other essential management skills

Program Delivery:  100% online course delivery.

Program Contacts: Christine Estoye, M.B.A., Director of MBA and MS Management Programs (email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1730

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark (email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

 

Application Deadline: The MS Management program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Certificates

Business Analytics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Business Analytics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program is a post-baccalaureate program offered to both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students. The program emphasizes and provides technical knowledge of basic business analytics concepts, database management, advanced queries and reports, SAS skills, and advanced data analytics. The certificate program covers basic and advanced statistical and quantitative analysis, exploratory and predictive models, and fact-based management to generate knowledge and drive decisions and actions. This program also prepares students toward SAS Base Programmer and SAS Advanced Programmer certification exams. One key feature of the program is real-life data project, which is completed through the Data Mining Analytics (MGT 5190) and Advanced Data Analytics (MGT 5200) courses. 

Program Contacts:
Elizabeth Bell, M.B.A., Director of Specialized Masters
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4210

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application Deadline: The Business Analytics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

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College of Engineering and Computer Science

Doctoral

Computational Science: Computational and Applied Mathematics, Ph.D.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Computational Science: Computational and Applied Mathematics, Ph.D. program is designed for qualified students holding B.S. or M.S. degrees in mathematics, engineering, or the sciences. The goals of this concentration are to develop a student’s ability to carry out advanced research and to ensure the breadth and depth of mathematical knowledge required to obtain a faculty position in academia or a research position in industry or at a national laboratory, and to foster strong interdisciplinary research across various disciplines in science and engineering at the campus of The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC).

Research within the Department of Mathematics is currently being conducted in many areas of the mathematical sciences, including numerical analysis and scientific computing, computational and theoretical fluid mechanics, mathematical and computational biology, computational statistics, probability theory, graph theory, and operations research and optimization.  Research is an essential component of this program, and students are required to consolidate their knowledge by taking advanced courses and pass a candidacy exam in computational and applied mathematics in order to progress into the research phase of the program.  

Students will have the opportunity to pursue research interests in many different areas and conduct research under the supervision of a distinguished mathematics faculty.  Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the program, several different groups contribute to the teaching and supervision of research.  Students are expected to combine their basic mathematical studies with deep involvement in some field of application.  In addition to the independent research that students are doing in a specific area, students are expected to master an extensive amount of subject matter in computational and applied mathematics.

Program Contacts:
Lakmali Weerasena, Ph.D., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4545

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Computational Science: Computational and Applied Mathematics, Ph.D. program accepts graduate applications for the fall and spring terms. The fall term admission deadline is February 1st. The spring term admission deadline is September 1st.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Computational Science: Computational Engineering, Ph.D.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description:

The Computational Science: Computational Engineering, Ph.D. program is to prepare graduates to develop and apply advanced modeling and simulation technologies to real-world problems.  It is designed for students holding a B.S. or M.S. degrees (or equivalent) in engineering, physical sciences, or mathematics.

This concentration area encompasses engineering problem formulation, physical modeling, space-time discretization for complex geometries, numerical solution algorithms, high performance computing, and interpretation and application of results for engineering problem solving. The concentration has a strong focus on engineering analysis and design areas involving physical space-time field phenomena such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, and electromagnetics. 

Because the Computational Engineering concentration is highly project oriented, it is strongly recommended that all students entering be reasonably proficient in a high-level programming language.

The course requirements are specified within the Computational Science Ph.D. description. The Computational Engineering concentration requires at least 12 semester hours in Computational Engineering or related courses approved by the student’s supervisory committee and in accordance with sound academic practices to provide a program of study that will support state-of-the-art advances in their doctoral research.

Program Contacts:Dr. Donald Reising, Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4396

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Computational Science: Computational Engineering, Ph.D. program accepts graduate applications for the fall and spring terms. The fall term admission deadline is February 1st. The spring term admission deadline is September 1st.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Computational Science: Computer Science, Ph.D.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Computational Science: Computer Science, Ph.D.  program is to prepare graduates to apply computing skills and innovations to advanced computational science design, modeling, simulation, and analytics for interdisciplinary applications.  Graduates will also be prepared to contribute their expertise in an environment of interdisciplinary teamwork and impact national critical infrastructure areas such as security, energy, medical and healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation.

The Computer Science concentration in Computational Science thereby offers a unique educational environment in which students participate in interdisciplinary team research, with exposure to real-world problems and opportunities with significant interactions with multiple researchers.

Program Contacts:
Dr. Mina Sartipi, Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5336 or 423-425-5511

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Computational Science: Computer Science, Ph.D. program accepts graduate applications for the fall and spring terms. The fall term admission deadline is February 1st. The spring term admission deadline is September 1st.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Master's

Computer Science, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Computer Science, M.S. program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning with a variety of core courses in programming languages, algorithm analysis, computer networks, and operating systems that best prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this dynamic, growing field. Students can choose from a cyber security or data science concentration or supplement core curriculum by taking the elective computer science courses that align best with their areas of interest.

Students have the opportunity to work alongside research faculty supported by state and federal agencies. Broad research interests include cyber security and machine learning. Graduates develop core skills and knowledge relevant for career opportunities in the industry, academia, and government agencies and become competitive Ph.D. candidates.

Program Contacts:
Yu Liang, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4351

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Computer Science, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Computer Science: Cyber Security, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Computer Science, M.S. program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning with a variety of core courses in programming languages, algorithm analysis, computer networks, and operating systems that best prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this dynamic, growing field. Students can choose from a cyber security or data science concentration or supplement core curriculum by taking the elective computer science courses that align best with their areas of interest. 

Students have the opportunity to work alongside research faculty supported by state and federal agencies. Broad research interests include cyber security and machine learning. Graduates develop core skills and knowledge relevant for career opportunities in the industry, academia, and government agencies and become competitive Ph.D. candidates.

Program Contacts:
Yu Liang, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4351

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Computer Science: Cyber Security, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Computer Science: Data Science, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Computer Science, M.S. program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning with a variety of core courses in programming languages, algorithm analysis, computer networks, and operating systems that best prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this dynamic, growing field. Students can choose from a cyber security or data science concentration or supplement core curriculum by taking the elective computer science courses that align best with their areas of interest. 

Students have the opportunity to work alongside research faculty supported by state and federal agencies. Broad research interests include cyber security and machine learning. Graduates develop core skills and knowledge relevant for career opportunities in the industry, academia, and government agencies and become competitive Ph.D. candidates.

Program Contacts:
Yu Liang, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4351

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Computer Science: Data Science, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Engineering: Chemical, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Engineering: Chemical, M.S. program provides students experience in applied research, teaching, research training and experiential learning, while incorporating a synergistic blend of traditional chemical engineering areas such as control systems, thermodynamics, reactors and separations with modern innovations in the field such as nanotechnology, bioengineering, sustainability and environment. 

Our program offers significant opportunities for multidisciplinary approaches to engineering thinking through research training and industrial problem-solving to bridge the gap between university training and industrial demands. Graduates will be equipped with the needed capabilities to contribute through innovation to address emerging problems facing the world today.  The program is the research nexus for local industry, businesses and the community.  

The program research captures emerging areas of innovation in chemical engineering: materials innovation, nanotechnology, energy harvesting, bioengineering for biofuels and commodity chemicals production, sustainable processing, environmental remediation, biopharmaceutical development, targeted delivery and biosensing. 

Program Contacts:
Rahul Bhosale, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5455

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering: Chemical, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Engineering: Civil, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Engineering: Civil, M.S. program provides students with experience in applied research, teaching and experiential learning. Curriculum includes finite element analysis, structural analysis and design, engineering materials, pavement design, infrastructure systems analysis and design, and statistics and design of experiments.

Graduates will be ready to solve real-life problems civil engineering through practical and creative analytical and technical thinking. They will gain communication, leadership and team building skills to solve emerging technologies and they will be able to bring a multidisciplinary approach to solving problems in the field of structure, transportation, materials, water resources, and environment.

Program Contacts:
Weidong Wu, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5822

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering: Civil, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Engineering: Electrical, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Engineering: Electrical, M.S. program provides an excellent foundation in electrical engineering for students with an opportunity to specialize in Power & Energy or Signal Processing &  Communications or Microelectronics & Embedded Systems or Power System Management. Ongoing faculty research in these areas provides opportunities for authentic research experiences and exposes students to current industry needs and prepares them for careers as researchers, educators and engineers.
Program Contacts:
Vahid Disfani, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4354

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering: Electrical, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Engineering: Mechanical, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Engineering: Mechanical, M.S. program provides students with experience in applied research, teaching and experiential learning. The program incorporates a synergistic blend of the traditional mechanical engineering areas, mechanics and thermal fluid sciences, with modern innovations in the fields of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), advanced energy systems, material science, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

The program offers opportunities for practicing engineers to grow their fundamental understanding of the engineering sciences as well as prepare them to be leaders in both research and industrial settings. The program strives to ensure that students are equipped with the needed capabilities to address the current problems facing the world today and are prepared to be innovators in facing the problems of the future. UTC is proud to have a highly dynamic graduate program that opens the possibilities of research and innovation for each student.

Research captures emerging areas of innovation in mechanical engineering including: CFD and Fluid-Thermal-Structural Analyses of Hypersonic Vehicles, application of artificial intelligence/ machine learning to advanced energy systems, design of various biomedical devices, computational design of durable additively manufactured materials.

Program Contacts:
Chuck Margraves, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4010

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering: Mechanical, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Engineering Management, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Engineering Management, M.S. program is designed for prospective students with a background in a technical field who have moved or expect to move into managerial responsibilities. The program focuses on engineering economics and finance, quality control and reliability, project management, decision making and optimization, leadership and entrepreneurship, and strategic management.

Program Contacts:
Serkan Varol, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4121

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering Management, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Engineering Management: Construction Management, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Engineering Management: Construction Management, M.S. program is a concentration for Engineering Management, M.S.  The program is designed for prospective students who are interested in construction related areas. Its core classes are the same as Engineering Management, however students will take other construction electives in topics such as strategic bidding and estimating, construction law, sustainability and LEED, and lean construction.

Program Contacts:
Serkan Varol, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4121

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering Management: Construction Management, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Engineering Management: Power, M.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Engineering Management: Power, MS program is designed for emerging leaders in the power industry and open to various academic backgrounds.  The program focuses on strategic decision-making, analytics, and industry fundamentals.

Program Contacts:
Serkan Varol, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4121

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering Management: Power, M.S. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Certificates

Electrical Engineering Power System Protection Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Abdul Ofoli, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5754

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Electrical Engineering Power System Protection Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Electrical Engineering Smart Grid Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Abdul Ofoli, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5754

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Electrical Engineering Smart Grid Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Electrical Engineering Smart Power Distribution Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Abdul Ofoli, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5754

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Electrical Engineering Smart Power Distribution Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Electrical Engineering Sustainable Electric Energy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Abdul Ofoli, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5754

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Electrical Engineering Sustainable Electric Energy Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Engineering Management Construction Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Serkan Varol, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4121

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering Management Construction Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Engineering Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Serkan Varol, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4121

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Engineering Management Project Technology Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Serkan Varol, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4121

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering Management Project Technology Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Engineering Management Quality Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Serkan Varol, PhD., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4121

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Engineering Management Quality Management Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

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College of Health, Education, and Professional Studies

Doctoral

Leadership and Instructional Practice, Ed.D.  

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Leadership and Instructional Practice, Ed.D. program is designed to equip participants with an understanding of the relationship that learning and leadership play in the instructional process; develop reflective practitioners in a variety of organizations/institutions; and focus on the interwoven nature of leadership, decision-making, and learning; emphasizing the proficiency that individuals will need as they pursue the challenges of ever-changing instructional processes and practices. Participants will demonstrate competency in the following program domains: Learning and Leadership; Instructional Practice; Measurement and Inquiry; and Communication.

Course Delivery: The Leadership and Instructional Practice, Ed.D. program is delivered primarily online with occasional synchronous meetings with faculty. Each participant is required to successfully complete a foundational course during the initial summer semester. Following successful completion of the foundational course, each participant is required to enroll in a sequence of core courses (6 credit hours per semester) year-round (Fall, Spring, and Summer) until the core is completed. Once the core program has been completed, each participant works to complete elective requirements, the Comprehensive Assessment, Pre-Project of Practice Seminar, and the Project of Practice.

Program Contacts:
David Rausch, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
Elizabeth Crawford, Ed.D., Graduate Program Advisor
Becca McCashin, M.Ed., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5445
*Email is the preferred method of communication for the program.

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application
    • Essay Questions
    • Non-refundable application fee (first time UTC graduate students only)
    • Three (3) recommendations (submitted via the online form provided to recommenders)
      • One Academic* recommendation
      • One Professional recommendation
      • One General recommendation (Academic or Professional)
      • *The academic recommendation can come from anyone who understands and can comment on your capacity to learn - a former instructor/advisor/college dean or professional development/training facilitator are examples of appropriate academic references. Recommendations from family members or other members of your household are not permitted.
    • Current resume/CV (Word format – including all employment dates)
    • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to the UTC Graduate School, even if a degree was not awarded

Application Deadline: We are not currently accepting applications. Due to the cohort nature of the program, applications are accepted during a prescribed timeline, typically December through February for the incoming Summer cohort. The next opportunity to apply will be December 2024 through February 2025 for the incoming Summer 2025 cohort. New cohorts are admitted in Summer only. For details, visit the Leadership and Instructional Practice program website.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Leadership and Decision-Making, Ph.D.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Leadership and Decision-Making, Ph.D. program is designed to equip participants with an understanding of the relationship that learning plays in the leadership process; develop reflective practitioners in a variety of organizations; and focus on the interwoven nature of leadership, decision-making, and learning; emphasizing the proficiency that individuals will need as they pursue the challenges of organizational change. Participants will demonstrate competency in the following program domains: Leadership and Learning, Research and Measurement, Organizational Effectiveness and Innovation, Decision-Making, and Communication.

Course Delivery: The Leadership and Decision-Making, Ph.D. program is offered via hybrid delivery (face-to-face and Virtual Classroom). Each participant is required to successfully complete a foundational course during the initial Summer semester. Following successful completion of the foundational course, each participant is required to enroll in a sequence of core courses (6 credit hours per semester) year-round (Fall, Spring, and Summer) until the core is completed. Once the core program has been completed, each participant works to complete elective requirements, the Comprehensive Assessment, Pre-Dissertation Seminar, and Dissertation research. 

Program Contacts:
David Rausch, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
Elizabeth Crawford, Ed.D., Graduate Program Advisor
Becca McCashin, M.Ed., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5445
*Email is the preferred method of communication for the program.

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
    • Essay Questions
    • Non-refundable application fee (first time UTC graduate students only)
    • Three (3) recommendations (submitted via the online form provided to recommenders)
      • One Academic* recommendation
      • One Professional recommendation
      • One General recommendation (Academic or Professional)
      • *The academic recommendation can come from anyone who understands and can comment on your capacity to learn - a former instructor/advisor/college dean or professional development/training facilitator are examples of appropriate academic references. Recommendations from family members or other members of your household are not permitted.
    • Current resume/CV (Word format – including all employment dates)
    • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions to the UTC Graduate School, even if a degree was not awarded. 

Application Deadline: We are not currently accepting applications. Due to the cohort nature of the program, applications are accepted during a prescribed timeline, typically December through February for the incoming Summer cohort. The next opportunity to apply will be December 2024 through February 2025 for the incoming Summer 2025 cohort. New cohorts are admitted in Summer only. For details, visit the Leadership and Decision-Making, Ph.D. program website.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Nursing Practice: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology, D.N.P.  

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Nursing Practice: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology, D.N.P. is a B.S.N. to D.N.P. program consisting of 80 credit hours and 1,050 clinical hours over 2.5 years. Courses are delivered in a variety of formats including online, hybrid, and face to face. Clinical/practicum courses provide experiential learning in the acute care setting. 

Didactic and clinical coursework with preceptorships in Advanced Acute Care, Advanced Critical Care, and an Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency prepares students for the national certification exam offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-AG).

Program Contact:
Christi Denton, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., A.G.A.C.N.P.-B.C., F.N.P.-C., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4652

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Nursing Practice: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology, D.N.P. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on March 1 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner Lifespan, D.N.P.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner Lifespan, D.N.P. is eight semester B.S.N. to D.N.P. program, consisting of 83 credit hours and 1,050 clinical hours over 2.5 years. Clinical/practicum courses provide experiential learning in the acute care setting. 

Coursework with preceptorships in Adult, Women and Pediatric Primary Care prepares students for the national certification exam offered by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (A.N.C.C.) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (A.A.N.P.) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (F.N.P.).

Program Contact:
Amber Roache, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-B.C., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4661

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner Lifespan, D.N.P. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on March 1 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Nursing Practice: Nurse Anesthesia, D.N.P.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Nursing Practice: Nurse Anesthesia, D.N.P. is 36 months (3 years) of full-time study. This program is for nurses with at least 2 years of experience that have a B.S.N. or a M.S.N.  The programs extensive clinical experiences prepares students for the national certification exam offered by the N.B.C.R.N.A. Once certified, graduates from UTC may begin work immediately as a C.R.N.A., without the need for additional on-the-job training or work-related orientation. 

Program Contact:
Linda Hill, D.N.S.c., D.N.P., A.P.R.N., C.R.N.A., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5693

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Nursing Practice: Nurse Anesthesia, D.N.P. program only admits students in the spring term. Applications are due on April 12 for the spring term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Nursing Practice: Nursing, D.N.P.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Nursing Practice: Nursing, D.N.P.  is for prospective students who are already masters-prepared advanced practice nurses such as N.P., C.R.N.A., C.N.M. and C.N.S. 

The curriculum for most post-master's students will be a minimum of 36 semester credits. With the close assistance of a chair and committee, all students will develop and implement an evidence-based innovative Translational Project designed to solve a significant health-care problem. Students will also complete additional clinical requirements to meet the mandated minimum of 1,000 post-baccalaureate hours of specialty training that is one of the distinctions of a D.N.P. graduate. Post-masters students may apply a maximum of 500 of their post-baccalaureate clinical hours to the 1,000 minimum mandate.

Program Contact:
Susan Thul, D.N.P., A.P.R.N., C.N.M., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 772-359-3105

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Nursing Practice: Nursing, D.N.P. program only admits students in the spring term. Applications are due on August 1 for the spring term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Nursing Practice: Nursing Administration Systems, D.N.P.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Nursing Practice: Nursing Administration Systems, D.N.P.  is for prospective students who have completed their B.S.N., or have a non-advanced practice Master’s Degree or a Master's in another field. Course work can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Students in the concentration are required to take a minimum of 57 credits to achieve the D.N.P. 

Students are required to complete 1,000 clinical hours, including a clinical residency during which the student completes a Translational Project under the guidance of a chair and committee. 

Students interested, after completion of the D.N.P. degree can continue on and complete the Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.).

Program Contact:
Bernadette DePrez, D.N.P., M.B.A., M.S.N., R.N., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected]

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Nursing Practice: Nursing Administration Systems, D.N.P. program only admits students in the spring term. Applications are due on September 30th.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Occupational Therapy, O.T.D.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. provides students with doctoral-level education enabling students to integrate occupational therapy theory, practice, and research. The programs provides experience for faculty and student research on therapeutic occupation and develops leaders and advocates for society’s occupational needs. 

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR).

Program Contacts:
Jessica Hackathorne, Ph.D., O.T.R./L., Graduate Program Director (email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5124 Rebecca McKnight Littleton, Ph.D., Admissions/Program Coordinator (email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1786
 

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Occupational Therapy, O.T.D. program only admits students in the fall term. The application cycle for Fall 2024 (class of 2027) is now closed. The Fall 2025 application will open July 19, 2024.  All applicants must apply through the OTCAS application platform.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Physical Therapy, D.P.T. program prepares graduates to perform the five elements of patient/client management: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and intervention, as well as consultation, education, critical inquiry, and administration. Graduates are prepared to work with patients/clients across the lifespan, in a broad range of facilities including hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, patients’/clients’ homes, schools, industrial environments, and fitness centers. 

After graduation, candidates must pass a national licensure exam. Other requirements for physical therapy practice vary from state to state according to physical therapy practice acts or state regulations governing physical therapy.

Program Contacts:
Nancy Fell, P.T., Ph.D. Graduate Program Department Head
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-2240
Rebecca McKnight Littleton, Ph.D., Admissions/Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1786

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The application for Fall 2024 is now closed. The Fall 2025 application will open in Summer 2024. All applicants must apply through the PTCAS application platform.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Certificates

Post-graduate Certificate FNP-Lifespan

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The post-graduate FNP is 4 semesters and 25 credit hours. Students have didactic and clinical courses concurrently, reinforcing classroom work in the clinical setting. Didactic and clinical coursework with preceptorships in Adult, Women, Pediatric Primary Care, and the final family nurse practitioner practicum allows immersion in the role as an FNP. The student's education provides theoretical and evidence-based clinical knowledge and learning experiences for role development as a family nurse practitioner, emphasizing the development of clinical expertise needed to deliver primary care for families. This prepares students for the national certification exam offered by either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a FNP. Once certified, students may begin work immediately feeling confident that they have the skills needed to work in primary care as well as a variety of settings.

Program Contacts:
Amber Roache, D.N.P., F.N.P.-B.C., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4661

Lindsey Pearse Greiner, Coordinator, Nursing Programs and business Operations
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1741

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Nursing Practice: Family Nurse Practitioner Lifespan, post-graduate certificate program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on March 1 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Post-graduate Certificate ACAGNP

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

The post-graduate ACAGNP is 5 semesters and 23 credit hours. Didactic and clinical coursework include preceptorships in Advanced Acute Care, Advanced Critical Care, and an Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency. The final Residency allows immersion in the role as an ACAGNP. The student's education provides theoretical and evidence-based clinical knowledge and learning experiences emphasizing the development of clinical expertise need to provide care for young adults (including late adolescents), adults, and older adults (including young-old, old, and old-old adults) in the acute care setting. This prepares students for national certification exams offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) as an ACAGNP. Once certified, students may begin work as an ACAGNP feeling confident that they have the skills needed to work in acute care.  

Program Contacts:
Amber Roache, D.N.P., F.N.P.-B.C., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4661

Lindsey Pearse Greiner, Coordinator, Nursing Programs and business Operations
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1741

Graduate School Liaison: Bonny Clark
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4667

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Nursing Practice: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Adult Gerontology post masters certificate program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on March 1 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

 

Specialist

Advanced Educational Practice: Educational Leadership Non-Licensure, Ed.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Advanced Educational Practice: Educational Leadership Non-Licensure, Ed.S. program is designed for post-master’s level teachers, teacher leaders, aspiring administrators or current administrators whose focus is on the improvement of instruction. It does not lead to a Tennessee Principal’s License.

Program Contacts:
Barry Kamrath, Ed.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4542

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Advanced Educational Practice: Instructional Leadership, Ed.S. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on May 31 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Advanced Educational Practice: Educational Leadership Licensure, Ed.S.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: This program is designed for individuals who already hold the master's level degree, have a teaching license and three successful years of teaching experience, and who wish to obtain a Tennessee Instructional License (ILL-B). Individual who wish to complete this license without completing the Ed.S., already hold the master's level degree, have a teaching license and three successful years of teaching experience should refer to the Educational Leadership Post-Masters Certificate. 

Program Contacts:
Barry Kamrath, Ed.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4542

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The School Leadership: Supervisor/Principal Licensure, M.Ed. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on May 31 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Advanced Educational Practice: School Psychology, Ed.S. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Advanced Educational Practice: School Psychology, Ed.S. is designed to produce graduates who meet requirements for licensure in school psychology from the Tennessee Department of Education; are prepared to utilize commonly accepted “best practices” in their work as school psychologists; and are prepared to provide leadership in their field to schools and other organizations serving children and adolescents.

Program Contacts:
Amanda Hardin, Ph.D.
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4540
School Psychology
(email) [email protected]

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Advanced Educational Practice: School Psychology, Ed.S. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications that are received before March 1 will receive priority. If spaces are available, applications will be accepted.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Master’s

Athletics Training, M.S. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Athletics Training, M.S. program is a 66-hour, non-thesis program that provides students with an effective blend of classroom information, clinical experiences, and research aimed at preparing students for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses incurred by the physically active.  

The program is designed to meet the criteria for the BOC certification examination. Additionally, the program emphasizes advanced theoretical, clinical, and research skills essential for working with the physiological and biomechanical aspects of sports injury, illness, and performance.

Program Contacts:
Shellie Acocello, Ph.D. Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1733

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Athletic Training, M.S. program only admits students in the summer term. Applications are accepted from August until the GATP faculty believe enough quality applicants have been submitted to the program from which to select candidates to fill the available spots. Generally, we stop accepting applications around February each year. All applicants must apply through the ATCAS application platform.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health, M.Ed.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health, M.Ed. program is primarily designed for those who wish to pursue employment in a clinical mental health setting and pursue licensure as a professional counselor. The 60 credit program is a basis for preparation for the requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor in the State of Tennessee.

Program Contacts:
Kevin Doyle, Ph.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4230

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health, M.Ed. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on February 1 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Counselor Education: School Counseling, M.Ed.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Counselor Education: School Counseling, M.Ed. program is designed to prepare beginning counselors to work within a school environment. Successful completion of the program and exit exam results in Pre-K through 12 certification as a school counselor.

Program Contacts:
Professor Janice Johnson Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4208

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Counselor Education: School Counseling, M.Ed. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on February 1 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Elementary Education, M.Ed.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Elementary Education, M.Ed. program is designed for licensed teachers who seek to deepen their insights in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in Elementary Education.

If prospective students are not currently a licensed teacher, they must also complete the requirements for the Teacher Education Program (TEP) at UTC. Elementary Education: Licensure, M.Ed. Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Michael Crosa, Certification Officer
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4022

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Elementary Education, M.Ed. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Elementary Education: English as a Second Language, M.Ed. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The English as a Second Language (ESL) program is designed for licensed teachers who seek to deepen their insights into curriculum, instruction, and evaluation of English Learners. Completion of the program, along with a passing score on the required state exam, will qualify a student for a Tennessee endorsement as an ESL teacher.

Program Contacts:
Michael Crosa, Certification Officer
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4022

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Elementary Education: English as a Second Language, M.Ed. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Public Health: Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, M.P.H. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Public Health: Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, M.P.H. program is dedicated to educating and training future public health professionals to be leaders and innovators committed to combating chronic diseases through an environment rich in learning, community engagement, and service. The program integrates a biological, behavioral, and ecological perspective to understand how physical activity, proper nutrition and other health behaviors impact the development of chronic diseases at the community, national, and global level.

Program Contacts:
Amir Alakaam, Ph.D., M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4745
Emma Sampson, M.P.H., Program Manager
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4196

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Public Health: Chronic Disease Prevention and Control, M.P.H. program admits full-time and part-time students in the Fall and Spring terms. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning March 1, until the cohort of students have been filled.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Public Health: Nutrition and Dietetics, M.P.H.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Public Health: Nutrition and Dietetics, M.P.H. program prepares students for reflective practice as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to promote health equity in a variety of diverse settings, through scholarly achievement, public health leadership, and experiential learning in community nutrition, food systems management, and medical nutrition therapy, with the goal of preventing and treating nutrition-related chronic disease.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will receive a verification statement to establish eligibility to take the Registration Examination for Dietitians. The program ensures that all students who complete the program meet the requirements to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), including education and supervised experiential learning, and are eligible and prepared for the Registration Examination for Dietitians and Tennessee state certification/licensure.

Program Contacts:
Amir Alakaam, Ph.D., M.S., R.D.N., L.D.N., Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4745
Emma Sampson, M.P.H., Program Manager
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4196

Graduate School Liaison: Jessica Dickerson
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5686

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Public Health: Nutrition and Dietetics, M.P.H. program only admits full-time students in the fall term. Applications are due on April 19 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Educational Leadership: Supervisor/Principal Licensure, M.Ed.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Educational Leadership: Supervisor/Principal Licensure, M.Ed. program is designed for teachers who aspire to become school principals, assistant principals, supervisors, or central office personnel. Courses are aligned directly with the Tennessee Learning Centered Leadership System standards for Tennessee Instructional Leadership. Completion of the program and a passing score on the State exam for principal licensure leads to a TN endorsement as a “principal/supervisor”.

Program Contacts:
Barry Kamrath, Ed.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4542

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Educational Leadership: Supervisor/Principal Licensure, M.Ed. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on May 31 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Educational Leadership: Educational Leadership Non-Licensure, M.Ed. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Educational Leadership: Educational Leadership Non-Licensure, M.Ed. program is designed for experienced teachers who want to remain in the classroom and exercise leadership through school-wide collaboration, mentoring new teachers, departmental or grade-level leadership, leading professional development, and the improvement of curriculum and instructional strategies. This degree does not lead to an additional license endorsement.

Program Contacts:
Barry Kamrath, Ed.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4542

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Educational Leadership: Educational Leadership Non-Licensure, M.Ed. program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due on May 31 for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Secondary Education, M.Ed. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Secondary Education, M.Ed. program is designed for licensed teachers who seek to deepen their insights in curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in Secondary Education.

If prospective students are not currently a licensed teacher, they must also complete the requirements for the Teacher Education Program (TEP) at UTC. Secondary Education: Licensure, M.Ed. Graduate Catalog

Program Contacts:
Michael Crosa, Certification Officer
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4022

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Secondary Education, M.Ed. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Secondary Education: English as a Second Language, M.Ed. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Secondary Education: English as a Second Language (ESL) concentration is designed for licensed teachers who seek to deepen their insights into curriculum, instruction, and evaluation of English Learners. Completion of the program, along with a passing score on the required state exam, will qualify a student for a Tennessee endorsement as an ESL teacher.

Program Contacts:
Michael Crosa, Certification Officer
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4022

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Secondary Education: English as a Second Language, M.Ed. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Social Work, M.S.W.

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Social Work, M.S.W. program is designed to prepare students for advanced social work practice with individuals, groups and communities, and communities as they age through the life course. Graduates of the program will be prepared for employment as social workers in numerous fields and agencies. Graduates of the program will also be able to obtain licensure as clinical social workers.

The Social Work, M.S.W. program has an Advanced Standing 36-hour program available to students who have completed a B.S.W. from a C.S.W.E.-accredited institution within the last seven years and a Traditional 60-hour program for those without a B.S.W.

Program Contacts:
Amy Doolittle, Ph.D. Graduate Program Director
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5563

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Advanced Standing Application deadline: The Social Work, M.S.W. program admits Advanced Standing students in the summer with prospective students receiving priority that apply before February 1.

Traditional M.S.W. Application deadline: The Social Work, M.S.W. program admits Traditional M.S.W. students in the fall term with prospective students receiving priority that apply before March 1.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Exceptional Learning, M.Ed. 

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Exceptional Learning, M.Ed. program provides advanced training to licensed teachers or individuals seeking careers as teachers in public school settings from Elementary through Secondary. Students may obtain initial teaching licensure in special education or add an endorsement in that field. Teachers who already hold special education licensure may pursue the program to gain additional knowledge and improve their professional competencies. Graduates of the program will also be prepared for employment in numerous related agencies that provide services to persons with disabilities.

Exceptional Learning: Mild Disabilities Grades K-8, M.Ed. Catalog

Exceptional Learning: Mild to Moderate Disabilities, M.Ed. Catalog

Exceptional Learning: Moderate/Severe Disabilities Grades K-12, M.Ed. Catalog

Program Contacts:
Jennifer Lynberg, Ph.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4789

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Exceptional Learning, M.Ed. program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

Certificates

Clinical Mental Health Post-Master’s Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Counselor Education program offers a post-master’s certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling for post-master’s students seeking to pursue licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) or as a Professional School Counselor in the state of Tennessee. The certificate program builds on the foundation of courses taken in a previous counseling degree and coursework is aligned with Tennessee LPC requirements. However, completion of the certificate does not guarantee eligibility for licensure.

Program Contacts:
Kevin Doyle, Ph.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4230

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • Master’s degree in counseling or closely related field

Application deadline: The Clinical Mental Health Post-Master’s Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
English as a Second Language Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The English as a Second Language Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program is designed for licensed teachers who seek to deepen their insights into curriculum, instruction, and evaluation of English Learners. Completion of the program, along with a passing score on the required state exam, will qualify a student for a Tennessee endorsement as an ESL teacher.

Program Contacts:
Michael Crosa, Certification Officer
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4022

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The English as a Second Language Post-Baccalaureate Certificate accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Higher Education Leadership and Decision-Making Post-Master's Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Learning and Leadership (LEAD) Programs offer the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership & Decision-Making. The certificate program is offered for professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and application of leadership and decision-making skills as relate to Higher Education. The program equips students with knowledge and skills for efficient, effective, and ethical leadership and decision-making in a variety of Higher Education contexts. To earn the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership & Decision-Making, students complete five 3-credit hour courses. Three specific courses are required.

Program Contacts:
David Rausch, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director
Elizabeth Crawford, Ed.D., Graduate Program Advisor
Becca McCashin, M.Ed., Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-5445
*Email is the preferred method of communication for the program.

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Admission Requirements:

This certificate program is available to degree-seeking (e.g. PhD, EdD) students as well as non-degree seeking individuals. Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership & Decision-Making must:

  • Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Have 3-5 years related experience
  • Submit a statement of purpose (essay questions) for pursuing the certificate

Application Requirements: 

  • Graduate School Application
  • Essay questions
  • Current resume/CV
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, even if a degree was not awarded
  • Non-refundable application fee (first time UTC graduate students only)

For assistance with the Graduate Application, please contact Graduate School Program Liaison, Mr. Mark Fairchild, at [email protected] or 423-425-1780.

Application deadline: The Higher Education Leadership and Decision-Making Post-Master’s Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.

 

Instructional Coaching Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Instructional Coaching Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is a 12 credit hour program that will prepare students to be leaders in adult professional learning in educational environments including K-12 schools. Coursework will center on the skills and dispositions needed to: effectively lead adult learners, analyze and develop viable quality curricula, coach and present to adult learners, organize and lead professional learning communities, interpret and analyze relevant data to inform school improvement efforts. Students completing the Certificate in Instructional Coaching will complete a minimum of 50 hours of leadership-related filed experience through their coursework.

Program Contacts:
Barry Kamrath, Ed.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4542

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Instructional Coaching Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall term.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
School Counseling Post-Master’s Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Counselor Education program offers a post-master’s certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or School Counseling for post-master’s students seeking to pursue licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) or as a Professional School Counselor in the state of Tennessee. The certificate program builds on the foundation of courses taken in a previous counseling degree and coursework is aligned with Tennessee LPC requirements. However, completion of the certificate does not guarantee eligibility for licensure.

Program Contacts:
Professor Janice Johnson Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4208

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:
  • Graduate School Application 
  • Official Transcripts from every college attended.
  • Master’s degree in counseling or closely related field

Application deadline: The School Counseling Post-Master’s Certificate program accepts graduate applications for the fall, spring and summer terms with a rolling admission.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school.
Educational Leadership Post-Masters Certificate

Program Website | Graduate Catalog

Program Description: The Educational Leadership Post-Masters Certificate is for post-master’s students seeking an administrative license as a principal/supervisor. The certificate program builds on the foundation of courses taken in a previous graduate degree and focuses on leadership for school improvement that will result in higher levels of learning for all students.

Coursework and field experiences are aligned with Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards and synthesized in the final practicum course. Although the field experience requirement is extensive, it is expected that students will complete the program and the field experience requirement while employed as a teacher. The certificate is in compliance with the 2009 “Tennessee Learning Centered Leadership Policy” and the successful program finisher will meet all requirements for a principal/supervisor endorsement in the state of Tennessee.

Program Contacts:
Barry Kamrath, Ed.D. Graduate Program Coordinator
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-4542

Graduate School Liaison: Mark Fairchild
(email) [email protected] | (office) 423-425-1780

Application Requirements:

Application deadline: The Education Leadership Certificate program only admits students in the fall term. Applications are due by May 31.

The graduate school recommends that prospective students submit their application at least 30 days before the application deadline to allow time to provide official transcripts and other supplemental application materials required by the graduate program and the graduate school. 
* All International applicants must also submit either a TOEFL or a Duolingo or an IELTS score.

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