Undergraduate Viewbook Fall 2020

Tech Is Tennessee

Producing practical, career-ready graduates.

Supporting student success.

Instilling a lifelong desire to learn.

BOLD

“In cybersecurity, you can do almost anything. It is true that I am a computer science major, but I really like talking to people. With social engineering and cybersecurity, I can apply those skills to something that I enjoy doing.”

Amela Gjishti Alumnus—Computer Science, Cybersecurity

“I love it at Tech. I feel like this is where I belong, like I was meant to end up here. I am a firstgeneration college student. This is something that has never been done in my family before.

I am debt-free right now, which is something that is important to my family. Being a student, just being here, is something that has had a big impact on my life in general.”

Emily Buckner Student—Business, Human Resources

FEARLESS

“I spent several years working as a nurse, but realized that wasn’t right for me. I took an accounting class and loved it and was decently good at it. I took another accounting class and realized I really liked it, and this is what I want to do. I spent several years thinking I wasted my time going to school to be a nurse when I could have been doing something else. I realized I didn’t waste my time, that I can still use this.”

Chynna Crawford Student—Business, Accounting

Study Abroad offers students a chance to enrich and diversify their education.

Programs are available in over 25 countries, including France and Australia! tntech.edu/studyabroad

“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 Student—Chemical Engineering

“My time at Tech taught me to not be afraid to take risks. When I graduated, I was offered a position with candidate for governor, businessman Bill Lee. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be part of something bigger, working for the future of our great state. That experience was unlike anything I had worked on before with all the energy and excitement. After the campaign win, I am honored to serve our communities and thankful to Tech for giving me a great start.”

Alex Martin Alumnus—Business

CONFIDENT

“I worked with a couple of pharmacists who had been to Tech, and they said among professional schools Tech is recognized for producing well-prepared students. That gave me confidence to know that if I could do this, I could be accepted anywhere.”

Zachary Martin Alumnus—Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy

“Seeing my past patients well is what nursing is about for me.

Tech’s nursing program is strong and provided me with a start. I can go into many situations and know I have seen or dealt with this topic or something like it before. That’s what Tech did for me, gave me that confidence.”

Caleb Savage Alumnus—Nursing

CAREER

“Through my internship opportunity, I have been able to work toward my future goals, built my critical thinking skills and established relationships and references that will help me in my career.”

Morgan Cagle Student—Political Science

“I really want to work with cancer kids. I really want to work in hematology oncology. I just liked the vibe at Tech. It is a really good place just to be. You will find the good easily here at Tech.”

Cesar Espinosa Student—Nursing

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 84,500 degrees.

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

“I got offered a couple of different jobs. The fact that I got offered a job in Cookeville [at SAIC] was a blessing. They were super friendly and super helpful.

They are doing what I want to do – agile development.”

Michael Faircloth Alumnus—Computer Science

“As a dorky kid, I didn’t really care about the basketball game as much, so I would watch Awesome Eagle [Tech’s mascot].

Eventually, it just kind of fell in place and I decided I wanted to be a mascot. I was the mascot water boy and backup mascot for the Kansas City Royals for the 2015 season, and they did win the World Series that year.”

Drake Fenlon Alumnus—Communication

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.

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

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

ACTIVE

Senior Capstone Project - Engineering

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!

“Being a part of the Craft Center’s Visual Arts Society had a big impact on the way I viewed myself as part of the student body, of the ACC [Appalachian Center for Craft) as well as Tech. It made me feel a part of something bigger than just my own experience.”

Cameron Ringenberg Alumnus—Fine Arts, Metals

• 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, opening spring 2020.

“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 Alumnus — Chemical Engineering

TECH-INFUSED

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

TECH IS THE

#1 PUBLIC

UNIVERSITY IN

TENNESSEE —MONEY Magazine

TECH-INFUSED RESOURCES

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“The opportunities I had at Tech taught me confidence and how to be proactive in the community.”

Ruth Tan Alumnus—Elementary Education

“The thing that drew me to Tech was the idea of becoming a Renaissance Engineer. I thought that was the coolest thing because I was good at math and science, but my strengths are in history and English. At Tech, you have the opportunity to be good at everything. You bring more experience to the table that way, and people put forth their best work when they are not just using their engineering knowledge but when they are using everything they know.”

Macy Grissom Student—Mechanical Engineering

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

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Agriculture 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 Arts (B.F.A.) Art Education Clay Design – Digital Media Fibers Glass Metal Painting Wood

Chemistry Applied Chemistry Business Environmental Forensic Health Sciences Industrial Biochemistry Pure Chemistry Communication Communication Studies Journalism News Editorial Public Relations Computer Science Data Science Information Assurance/Cybersecurity High-Performance Computing Software & Scientific Applications

Education Early Childhood Education Early Childhood/Special Education Biology Practitioner Biology Elementary Education Botany Exercise Science, Physical Education Marine Biology & Wellness Microbiology Fitness & Wellness Zoology Licensure Cellular & Molecular Biology Pre-Athletic Training Environmental Biology Pre-Occupational Therapy Health Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Business Sport Administration Accounting Multidisciplinary Studies Business Management Middle School – English 6-8 Business & Information Technology Middle School – Mathematics 6-8 Business Intelligence & Analytics Middle School – Science 6-8 General Management Middle School – Social Studies 6-8 Human Resources Management Teaching English as a Second Language Production & Operations Management Music Education Economics Instrumental Finance Vocal/General International Business & Cultures Marketing

Education (cont.)

Secondary Education English French German Mathematics Non-Licensure Science – Biology/Chemistry/ Earth Science/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

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

Engineering 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 Creative Writing Language & Rhetoric Literature Professional & Technical Communication Theatre, Performance/Technical

Foreign Language French German Spanish Geosciences Environmental Geology Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology

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

Nursing (B.S.N.) Physics Applied Physics Political Science Legal Studies Pre-Law Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry Pre-Health Information Management Pre-Medicine Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Professional Studies Health Administration Information Technology International Organizational Leadership Organizational Leadership

Interdisciplinary Studies

Psychology

Mathematics Actuarial Applied Pure Mathematics Statistics

Sociology Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Work

Music Music Education Instrumental Vocal/General Music Performance Composition Instrumental Jazz Piano Vocal

Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation Biology Fisheries Science Wildlife Science This list does not include graduate programs or certificates. For more programs, visit tntech.edu/majors. New programs are added throughout the year.

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