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Tusculum College Established 1794
Degree Programs for Working Adults Do what you love. Move up. Make a difference. Flexible scheduling, convenient locations, reasonable tuition and quality programs that truly help students meet their goals—with Tusculum’s Graduate and Professional Studies program, earning a college degree is possible for working adults. The opportunities are wide open when you complete your bachelor’s or master’s degree from Tusculum College. In our Graduate and Professional Studies program, a unique class structure blends academics with practical application—in a collaborative e nvironment where you are challenged and supported by other motivated students firmly focused on their career and life goals.
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Graduate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts in Education - Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management
- Master of Arts in Education— Curriculum and Instruction - Master of Arts in Education— Organizational Training and Education - Master of Arts in Education— Human Resource Development
Tradition Meets Innovation Tennessee’s oldest college and a pioneer in opportunities for women and minorities, Tusculum was established in 1794 to develop citizens distinguished by academic excellence, public service and high moral character. In 1984, the college created the Graduate and Professional Studies program to combine the values and ideals of its founders with the needs of today’s busy adult learner. This uniquely focused and practical program has enabled thousands of men and women to obtain the degrees they need to succeed professionally and personally. More than 90 percent of our new students come to us because someone they know recommended the program.
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Classes are offered throughout East Tennessee:
Richard Carter works full time for UPS while pursuing his degree at Tusculum.
- Gray (Tri-Cities) - Morristown - Greeneville - Sevierville - Knoxville - Oak Ridge
“Tusculum’s schedule is
Your Time Is Valuable We know how difficult it can be to balance hours spent on the job with quality time at home. Tusculum’s Graduate and Professional Studies Program offers you the flexibility to pursue a college degree while maintaining your balancing act.
formal class session and one weekly informal learning team meeting, set at the convenience of your team. Courses are intense, yet classes are small—an average of 15 to 20 students—to ensure the one-on-one attention that will help you succeed.
Our Focused Calendar allows you to take one class at a time in the evenings or on weekends at your choice of several locations. Most courses typically last six weeks and include one weekly
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We also offer the opportunity to gain credit by creating a portfolio that demonstrates your college-equivalent life experience.
what the working adult needs.”
Bachelor’s degree holders earn 60 percent more than high school graduates.
-- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006
Alumni and current students routinely give Tusculum high marks for program satisfaction and career advancement.
“EXACTLY Tusculum’s Focused Calendar Isn’t Simply Convenient Taking one course at a time enables you to delve deeply into a subject and immediately apply the knowledge you gain. “Practical” is the key word.
our civic arts focus, such as creating a marketing plan for a nonprofit agency. It’s a great way to practice what you’ll do in your career and make a real difference at the same time.
Classes are small enough to integrate plenty of hands-on experience, guided by outstanding faculty who are engaged in their fields doing what they teach. Our professors are also entrepreneurs, managers, school consultants… professionals who know that a solid education is more than memorization.
Every class in our education programs includes a practicum so future teachers are in local schools from day one. Seeing how experienced teachers deal with children in real situations is the best way to make theory come alive!
In our business programs, each learning team completes a project in keeping with
At Tusculum, you’ll learn it. And then you’ll do it.
where I need to be in my life.”
Leann Moats is advancing her career with a B.S. in organizational management. “I apply what I learn immediately at work.”
The Gateway Program For those with limited or no college-level credit, Tusculum’s Gateway Program offers introductory college courses (freshman and sophomore level). These general core requirements and/or electives can be applied toward the GPS program B.A. in education and B.S. in organizational management.
Financial Aid A college education is more affordable than you might think. More than 60 percent of GPS students receive some form of financial aid. For undergraduates, this may include federal and state grants, scholarships and loans. Several federal loan programs are also available to both undergraduate and graduate students. If you are employed, ask your employer if your organization offers a tuition reimbursement program. Visit www.tusculum.edu/faid to learn more about applying for financial aid.
Mike Brady decided to complete his college degree as an example for his daughter. “I want to instill in her the importance of education.�
“professionally and personally ...
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the Competitive Advantage with a Business Degree from Tusculum Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management (BSOM) Advance your career in the corporate world or in nonprofit organizations with this bachelor’s degree completion program. Add a concentration in human resource management or in marketing for greater specialization. Gain foundational skills in writing, analytical reading, critical analysis, public speaking, accounting, ethics and social responsibility, integrated by an interdisciplinary approach to managing any organization.
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The program is designed for students who have an associate’s degree or at least 54 semester hours of college-level credit. Students without the required courses for admission may complete them through the Gateway Program. In a recent survey, more than 90 percent of graduates from the last decade reported that Tusculum had adequately prepared them for their current job or for graduate school. Alumni are employed in managerial or professional fields (54%), healthrelated fields (26%), administrative support (14%) and education (5%).
what I need to be successful.�
Graduate Business and Professional Programs Master of Arts in Education, Human Resource Development Concentration (MHRD) An alternative to the traditional business management focus of an MBA, the MHRD helps develop your abilities to lead, manage, supervise and motivate people. This integrated set of courses provides practical skills for engaging individuals, groups and organizations to work more effectively. In this 18-month, 36-credithour program, you will learn to: - assess organizational needs for enhancing performance - apply adult learning theory and the instructional system design model - evaluate learning - develop organizational consultant skills - help groups work more effectively - develop team leadership and communication skills - support organizational development through project management, strategic and succession planning, process analysis and career planning processes
a local organization, such as enhancing the effectiveness of a firm’s sales training. Master of Arts in Education, Organizational Training and Education Concentration (MOTE) This 18-month, 36-credit-hour master’s program is designed for professionals pursuing a career in training and educating adult learners. Gain the practical skills needed to assess, design, develop, implement and evaluate training programs. The intensive interdisciplinary curriculum includes: - assessment of learning needs - curriculum and course design - instructional presentation methods and materials - evaluation of learning - management of the corporate training function
An effective blend of theory and practice, the program develops the strengths of those who enjoy exploring ways to share information with others and who enjoy working with people and processes. All students complete a comprehensive capAll students conduct a comprehensive stone project that enables them to apply consultant project that addresses a need in their knowledge in a local organization.
MHRD graduates are prepared for careers as entrepreneurs, human resource managers and organizational consultants. MOTE graduates are prepared for careers as trainers, instructional designers, training managers, training needs assessors or media developers.
Sheena Wilson appreciates the practical experience she is gaining as she pursues a bachelor’s degree and elementary teaching certification.
For so many teachers— including the faculty at Tusculum—teaching is a passion, a calling. We understand that a well-skilled, caring teacher can be one of the most positive influences in a person’s life. Education programs at Tusculum are designed to prepare just such teachers. Exceptionally hands-on, creative classes will open new parts of your mind and develop skills and ways of thinking that will help you make a difference no matter where your career takes you.
“I’ll become
Shape the Future with an Education Degree from Tusculum Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAED)
childhood, special education PreK-1 or special education K-12.
This Professional Teacher Education K-6 Licensure program allows you to earn your teaching credentials in as few as 18 months, including practicum experiences in most courses and student teaching. The program consists of 67 semester hours of professional education and major courses that offer you complete knowledge on becoming a successful teacher. Choose to specialize with an add-on endorsement in either early
The program prepares teachers who are committed to excellence in education and who are confident in their abilities to assume leadership as educators and citizens in the communities where they live and work.
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Students must have completed 61 semester hours of general education core requirements before applying. These courses may be completed through the Gateway Program.
the teacher I always wished I had.�
Graduate Education Programs Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction (MAED) Today’s teachers face an ever-widening variety of students and educational challenges. If you are currently teaching, Tusculum’s MAED program will equip you with the most upto-date, developmentally sensitive knowledge and skills to address the individual needs of the children in your classroom. This 17-month, 33-semester-hour program integrates child development theory and practical strategies for
better accommodating students with a variety of special needs. Throughout your studies, you will learn to apply research and theory to serve all students effectively in the regular classroom. To complete the program, you will conduct an applied research project to improve an aspect of your teaching. In a recent survey, the overwhelming majority of graduates from the last decade reported that Tusculum had prepared them well for their current position. More than 75 percent indicated they had received a salary increase as a result of obtaining their degree.
Work with faculty on the frontiers of education. For instance, one professor is internationally recognized for his work in alternatives to medication for children diagnosed with ADD, bipolar disorder and autism.
Learning Teams Once a week you’ll be part of a dynamic learning team designed to foster brainstorming on assigned projects. The learning team allows your perspective to stand alongside the viewpoints and opinions of your peers. Learning team study offers valuable benefits. You’ll gain team-building skills crucial to career success as you collaborate, communicate, delegate and meet deadlines. You’ll gain confidence as you share experiences and learn to rely on each other— one team even helped a member write the business plan for a new venture he was undertaking. And you’ll gain friendships that last long after your degree is completed.
Aneshia Brown believes that Tusculum is a great education made possible for the adult student like her.
“Tusculum is
Student Services Academic Advising The Graduate and Professional Studies advising team is dedicated to student success and the ideals of Tusculum’s civic arts curriculum. Each advisor holds a master’s degree in a related field and membership to the National Academic Advising Association. Using a dual-model approach, both professional academic advisors and faculty mentors provide pertinent information concerning many different areas within Tusculum. The professional advisor guides each undergraduate student in developing an educational plan, selecting courses and using other campus
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resources. At the graduate level, a member of the graduate faculty will assume the role of advisor. Library and Online Services Tusculum’s Thomas J. Garland Library, with branches at the Knoxville Regional Center as well as the Greeneville campus, offers full library services and advanced online research capabilities. The online library at http://library.tusculum.edu provides information and 24/7 access to databases and other key resources. Professional librarians frequently visit off-campus sites to provide research assistance and instruction to GPS students.
what they say it is.”
Tusculum’s GPS program boasts an 87 percent graduation rate—and much of that success is due to the support of learning teams.
Computer Resources
Career Counseling
Through on-site computer labs and agreements with partnering institutions, computer resources are available to students at each location. Tusculum computer labs and library resource centers are available at the Greeneville, Knoxville, Morristown and Tri-Cities sites. Because computer access with Internet capabilities is an integral facet of student success in today’s information environment, each student’s computer access to the Internet is reviewed upon entrance.
The Adult Career Advancement Center in Knoxville and the Career Counseling Center in Greeneville assist students and alumni with career and graduate school exploration, job searches, self-assessment, career changes and resume development. Resources are available online as well as in person. In addition, scheduled workshops on career-related topics are provided as a free service to students.
Academic Support Academic assessment, support and tutoring services are available at all locations through the Adult Learning Development Center. The center’s offices are housed at the Knoxville Regional Center.
Working with local and national organizations, Tusculum hosts employer recruitment visits and provides free job postings and placement services online and through qualified resume referrals. Mentoring and networking opportunities are also encouraged through Tusculum College faculty, alumni and partnerships with area business leaders.
“My Tusculum degrees have proven invaluable. The workshop I recently gave in China used both my organizational management (undergraduate) and training and development (graduate) skills.”
Kevin Farris, Project Manager Oak Ridge Associated Universities Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education B.S. Organizational Management, ’02 M.A.Ed. Organizational Training and Education, ’05
Tusculum College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, race, age, religion, ethnic origin, or handicap in the selection of its applicants.
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