Tennessee Tech University 2020-2021 Undergraduate Admissions Book

YOU BELONG HERE

Putting Students First

Producing practical, career-ready graduates.

Supporting student success.

Instilling a lifelong desire to learn.

BOLD

“The amount of clubs and leadership opportunities offered at Tech allowed me to expand my resume outside of the classroom and office. The chemical engineering department at Tech provided me with the knowledge and the connection to companies, allowing me to earn a job after graduation.”

Ashley McGowan Former Captain of the Golden Eagles Softball Team, Chemical Engineering, Alumnus

“I started working with the innovation and entrepreneurship committee (at Tech). That committee is involved with all kinds of different things like Eagle Works and Rural Reimagined.

Basically, my work with that committee involves recruiting students from different populations to get involved in activities. You can’t really be hurt by putting yourself out there. Being an undergrad is one of the greatest opportunities that you have to put your resume out there and just get involved in different things.”

Mik Davis Communication, Alumnus

FEARLESS

“Choosing to come to college as an athlete was important to me. I think it’s important to push yourself outside of, for me personally, crossfit. Furthering my education does that for me. I knew that I wanted to stay here, and Tennessee Tech fit all of the checklists that I needed for school, so I knew it was a great fit for me. I really liked how nice the campus was and how close it was to everything and how convenient it would be for me to be able to train and then get back to school pretty fast.

All around, it really is just a great campus.”

Haley Adams Biology, Student

“If I could give advice to anybody with disabilities coming to Tennessee Tech, it’s definitely go on a tour. Get familiar with the campus. Everyone involved on campus who’s working is such a joy to communicate with and work with.”

Hannah Willis Psychology, Student

“I served as student body vice-president and then had an amazing team behind me who helped me as student body president. My vision for Tennessee Tech students this year is that they know that people are in their corner to help them out, and there is always going to be a voice for them. I want people to have the most amazing experience because thankfully, I have had an incredible one.”

Brad Sells Biology, Alumnus

CONFIDENT

“I love math, but it isn’t something everyone enjoys.

So, I decided to make it mine, and I have found the right people in the College of Business at Tech to help me.”

Destiny Mayes Accounting, Student

“I really do enjoy being able to find a challenge and conquer it. Plus, I have so much encouragement at Tech to do well.”

Rebekah Preshong Chemical Engineering, Student

CAREER

“One of my accomplishments here at Tech is to show millennials that you are never too old. You’re never too old to accomplish anything. And really, you can be just as hip at 70 as you can at 20.”

Sherry Chaffin Communication, Alumnus

“Tech does very big work with accessibility.

In some countries and other universities, they don’t have this level of accessibility that Tennessee Tech has right now.”

Vadim Kholodilo Computer Science, Student

TENNESSEE TECH’S VISION: Career-ready graduates known for their

creativity, tenacity and analytical approach.

Tech degrees give grads the highest early career salary potential of all public universities in Tennessee. PayScale Since 1915, Tech has granted more than 85,000 degrees.

Employers of Tech grads include: Bridgestone/Firestone | Honda | Eastman Chemical Corporation Nissan | SAIC | CIA | TBI | Deloitte | HCA Healthcare

“This internship provided me with one of the best semesters I have had. While I missed being on campus, I really enjoyed being handson in Nashville. I would say that my legislative internship is one of the building blocks for my professional future, and I am very thankful that I was allowed the ability to grow professionally and make so many great connections.”

Zach Stephens Political Science, Alumnus

“My favorite thing about Tech is being a part of the different clubs on campus. I have had the opportunity to be a tour guide, ROTC, NAACP, as well as Alpha Kappa Psi. So getting to meet different people and being in different clubs is one of the best parts.”

Mikeidrea Feacher Psychology, Alumnus

COOKEVILLE: TN’s College Town

WELCOME TO THE BEST COLLEGE TOWN IN TENNESSEE! • Voted the number one greatest affordable college town in the country by Great Value Colleges.

• Cookeville serves as central hub of the 14-county Upper Cumberland region.

• Convenient location off Interstate 40 is right in the middle of everything! tntech.edu/community

Donut Wars: When you visit Cookeville, be sure to bring your sweet tooth!

Cookeville is home to two rival donut shops. Ralph’s Donuts serves up favorites like the butter twist or bacon maple bar. Just across town is Big O Donuts, serving up oversized cream-filled pastries and specialty orders.

THINGS TO DO: • Best of both rural and urban living!

• Walk on the Westside with specialty boutiques, art galleries and more.

• Enjoy Shoppes at Eagle Pointe featuring, Academy Sports, Publix, Ross, Panera Bread, Panda Express, Chipotle and more!

• Explore 100 restaurants and 20 coffee shops within five miles of campus.

• Take in a performance at the Cookeville Performing Arts Center and visit the local AMC Classic Highland 12.

DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS. • Located near state parks, featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, lakes and golf courses.

• Many opportunities for boating, fishing, caving and camping.

• New 10,000-square-foot skate park just opened in Cookeville.

• Home to the Tennessee Central Heritage Rail Trail, a 19mile trail from Cookeville to Monterey.

PLACES TO EXPLORE:

Love the outdoors? Cookeville is the place for you! With a variety of local and state parks within just minutes of campus, Cookeville is the perfect spot to launch your next adventure. Take your pick from swimming, hiking, canoeing, boating, fishing, hunting or camping – find your fit here!

• Fall Creek Falls Features a 256-foot waterfall and more than 26,000-acre park.

• Dale Hollow Lake Explore 620 miles of gorgeous shoreline and crystal waters.

• Caney Fork River Relax while gliding on smooth waters, and enjoy a day of fishing.

• Burgess Falls Located on the Falling Water River, this day-use park is noted for its natural beauty and four waterfalls that cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation.

YOUR START TO A BOLD FUTURE BEGINS HERE. We’d love to have you for a visit and show you what campus and Cookeville have to offer.

Sign up for a campus visit at tntech.edu/visit.

ACTIVE

LIVE WINGS UP!

• Week of Welcome • Step shows • Homecoming parade/floats • Heating Up the Quad • Dancin’ on Dixie • Movies on the Quad • SOLO concert, featuring artists like Dan + Shay, Waka Flocka Flame and more!

Over 200 clubs and organizations: Academic Clubs, Racing Teams, Faith-Based, Greek Life, College Student Ambassadors and more!

“Within the College of Agriculture and Human Ecology, you are more than just a face in the hallway.

Faculty and staff get to know you by name and that makes it so much easier to communicate with them in class and outside of class. Tech opened so many doors for me. I was given multiple opportunities to take on many leadership positions and the connections to help guide me into my last year in college and my career.”

Rachel Ledbetter Animal Science, Alumnus

• Tennessee Tech is home to 14 NCAA Div I Teams. • Tennessee Tech Baseball named Male Amateur Team of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame with a 53-win school record; NCAA Regionals, first in program history; won Oxford, Mississippi Regional; ranked in all six national polls; No. 11 by Baseball America and NCBWA.

Tech Recreation • More than 20 fitness classes a week, including step aerobics, yoga and many more!

• Free student admission to Tech athletic events.

• More than 2,000 students participate annually in intramural sports leagues, including e-sports, sand volleyball, innertube water polo and more!

• New Student Recreation Center, featuring 160,000-square-feet of space.

“Environmental Science is a small department. I feel like I have been able to form relationships with people in my major because we all have kind of the same classes. I also work for the Office of Sustainability, so that has helped me so much just being aware of different things we are doing on campus.”

Emma Jones Environmental Science, Alumnus

TECH-INFUSED

A strong academic reputation, second to none, has been the hallmark of a Tennessee Tech education from the beginning.

TECH IS ONE OF THE

TOP RANKED

UNIVERSITIES

IN THE NATION

—U.S. News & World Report

TECH-INFUSED RESOURCES

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tntech.edu/ceroc

tntech.edu/icube

tntech.edu/engineering/research/imakerspace

“I like how everything is accessible here. The professors have been really helpful and accommodating and I really appreciate that.”

Carlos Medrano Computer Science, Student

“I started out really shy. The RACE program helped me overcome that shyness. I am doing a lot more on campus now. RACE helped me fight the fear of going to college. Being a mentor, I see how it helps the mentees.”

Kevin Chavez Zoology, Student

PROOF

Tech’s College of Engineering has one of the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs Rankings (Doctorate) listing — U.S. News & World Report

Tech is listed as a Best National University — U.S. News & World Report

Tech graduates leave with the least debt in Tennessee — U.S. News & World Report

Tech graduates have the highest early career salary and second highest midcareer salary potential of any public university graduates in Tennessee — PayScale

Tech is in the top two best value universities in Tennessee, and the top public university in the ranking — SmartAsset

Based on total cost and alumni earnings, Tech provides students with the highest return on investment for any public university in the state — PayScale

tntech.edu/promise

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Agriculture

Chemistry

Agribusiness Management Agricultural Communications Agricultural Education Agricultural Engineering Technology Agricultural Science & Management Agritourism Agronomy & Soils Animal Science Animal Science – Pre-Veterinary Science Environmental Agriscience Horticulture Nursery & Landscape Management Turfgrass Management

Applied Chemistry Business Environmental Forensic Health Sciences Industrial Biochemistry Pure Chemistry

Arts (B.F.A.)

Computer Science

Art Education Clay Design – Digital Media Dual Studio Fibers Glass Metal Painting Wood

Data Science High-Performance Computing Information Assurance/Cybersecurity

Music Education Instrumental Vocal/General Secondary Education English French German Mathematics Non-Licensure Science – Biology/Chemistry/ Earth & Space Sciences/Physics Social Studies – Economics/ Geography/History/Political Science Spanish Speech Communication & Theatre Special Education Comprehensive Program (K-12) Interventionist (K-8 or 6-12) Practitioner

Economics

Engineering

Biology Biology Botany Marine Biology Microbiology Zoology Cellular & Molecular Biology Environmental Biology Health Sciences

Business Accounting Business & Information Technology Business Management Business Intelligence & Analytics General Management Human Resources Management Production & Operations Management Finance International Business & Cultures Marketing

Communication Communication Studies Journalism News Editorial Public Relations

Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood/Special Education Practitioner Elementary Education Exercise Science, Physical Education & Wellness Exercise Physiology Fitness & Wellness Licensure Physical Education Practitioner Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Sport Administration Multidisciplinary Studies Computer Science Education Middle School – English 6-8 Middle School – Mathematics 6-8 Middle School – Science 6-8 Middle School – Social Studies 6-8 Teaching English as a Second Language

Professional & Technical Communication Theatre, Performance/Technical

Jazz Piano Vocal

Environmental & Sustainability Studies

Nursing (B.S.N.)

Environmental Science, Biology/ Chemistry/Natural Resources Environmental Technology Society, Culture & Communication

Foreign Language French German Spanish

Geosciences Environmental Geology Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology

Chemical Engineering Biomolecular Engineering Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Structural Engineering Structural Mechanics Transportation Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Vehicle Engineering Engineering Technology Engineering Technology Management Mechatronics Engineering Technology General Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Vehicle Engineering

History

English

Music Education Instrumental Vocal/General Music Performance Composition Instrumental

Creative Writing Language & Rhetoric Literature

Human Ecology Child Development & Family Relations – Non-Licensure Child Life Family & Consumer Science Education Food Systems Administration Merchandising & Design Nutrition & Dietetics

Interdisciplinary Studies Mathematics Actuarial Applied Pure Mathematics Statistics

Music

Physics Applied Physics

Political Science Legal Studies

Professional Studies Health Administration Information Technology International Organizational Leadership Organizational Leadership

Psychology Sociology Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Work

Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation Biology Fisheries Science Wildlife Science

Pre-Professional Tracks Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry Pre-Health Information Management Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Science This list does not include graduate programs or certificates. For more programs, visit tntech.edu/majors. New programs are added throughout the year.

ARE YOU READY TO LIVE WINGS UP?

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