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The Interdisciplinary Studies online provides a well-rounded pathway for students to complete a degree program customized to fit personal career goals. You will be able to choose two concentrations from a wide range of fields and combine these to complete a final capstone project.

For professionals who want to expand their careers, the International Organizational Leadership online completion program is tailored to equip you with in-depth knowledge about global business, cultures and languages. Learn the ins and outs of international markets, regulatory practices and managing day-to-day issues.

This program is offered through TN eCampus, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and comprises multiple higher education schools working in coordination to host online learning. Enroll in the campus of your choice, and network with peers and faculty across the eCampus.

Participating universities include:

• Tennessee State University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• University of Memphis
• Tennessee Technological University

The online Organizational Leadership completion program is designed for working adults who need the added flexibility to meet obligations while advancing career goals. Develop leadership skill sets, become a more effective communicator and increase your efficiency in management. This degree requires a combination of general education requirements, core courses and elective options.

This program is offered through TN eCampus, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and comprises multiple higher education schools working in coordination to host online learning. Enroll in the campus of your choice, and network with peers and faculty across the eCampus.

Participating universities include:

• Tennessee State University
• East Tennessee State University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• University of Memphis
• Tennessee Technological University

HR professionals play a critical role in organizations, managing workforces and finding solutions to increase productivity. For professionals who want to serve in advanced leadership positions, the online Human Resources Leadership master’s program offers a path to achieve your career goals. This program explores areas such as economics, environmental factors, ethical and legal regulations, along with administrative practices. 

This program is offered through TN eCampus, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and comprises multiple higher education schools working in coordination to host online learning. Enroll in the campus of your choice, and network with peers and faculty across the eCampus.

Participating universities include:

• Tennessee State University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• University of Memphis
• Tennessee Technological University

The Strategic Leadership master’s online provides professionals with broad interdisciplinary knowledge in order to advance careers across a spectrum of private and public organizations, from local to global environments. You will complete core requirements combined with elective studies from areas of leadership, data analysis, strategic planning and more. 

Competencies target:

• Management of organizational systems
• Effective communications
• Conflict resolution
• Ethical leadership 

This program is offered through TN eCampus, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and comprises multiple higher education schools working in coordination to host online learning. Enroll in the campus of your choice, and network with peers and faculty across the eCampus.

Participating universities include:

• Tennessee State University
• East Tennessee State University
• Middle Tennessee State University
• University of Memphis
• Tennessee Technological University

An online Information Technology degree completion program prepares professionals for administrative roles managing information systems and technology for businesses, small to large. This program combines foundations in general education with major requirements and elective courses.

Increase your skill sets in:

• Information systems
• Statistical methods
• Communications
• Organizational leadership

This program is offered through TN eCampus, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and comprises multiple higher education schools working in coordination to host online learning. Enroll in the campus of your choice, and network with peers and faculty across the eCampus.

Tennessee State University’s Graduate Certificate in Applied Geospatial Information Systems program is designed for students or professionals who hold a bachelor’s degree and aspire to expand their knowledge of GIS. Students complete advanced courses in geospatial metadata, spatial analysis, spatial database design and management, and global positioning systems, among others.

Tennessee State University’s Professional Science Master in Applied Geospatial Information Sciences program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue careers in professional settings other than research or academia, and who do not wish to pursue additional educational opportunities at the doctoral level. Coursework focuses on a combination of scientific knowledge and business know-how, preparing graduates for professional advancement.

The Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership develops educational leaders. Graduates become experts in such areas as:

• Content knowledge in higher education
• Research methodologies

This online higher education doctoral degree offers advanced research and study. Candidates will need high levels of persistence, dedication, and motivation to succeed. Graduates find they improve their personal and professional goals through this online higher education program. Students gain advanced knowledge and skills through independent research and a cumulative dissertation.

TSU meets the needs and schedule for future leaders in education administration. The Doctorate of Education in PreK-12 Administration provides advanced content knowledge, study, and research for PreK-12.

This online education administration doctoral degree program delivers by ensuring each student pursues high-quality research for their dissertation. Courses cover topics such as multicultural education, interpersonal relations, and leadership for administrators. Other subjects of study include the following:

• Communication for school executives
• Financial management and administration
• Professional negotiations in education

The flexibility of this online education program meets your needs and your schedule. With a focus on learning for a global community, The university has a unique platform for eLearners. TSU Online offers an online bookstore, library, and student support.

The Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership from TSU offers both a licensure concentration and one without licensure. Through the online teacher leadership program, students learn the following:

• Use of educator evaluation data to assess, adjust, and inform professional learning plans and goals
• Application of instructional leadership concepts in K-12 settings
• Analysis of multiple forms of data to select the best strategies and goals for student achievement and growth

Besides rigorous coursework, all students must pass the educational administration / leadership and general education comprehensive exams. Furthermore, a passing grade on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment is needed for licensure. Those students in the non-licensure track must complete a culminating project.

TSU provides an online education in instructional design through its Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Educational Technology. This concentration within the Curriculum & Instruction program strives to reduce the digital divide found in underserved populations.

As the US will experience a shortfall of people with IT skills, this online instructional design graduate program can prime more educators to fill this gap. Topics of study include the following:

• Audiovisual education
• Instructional technology
• Distance teaching and learning
• Instructional system design

TSU offers a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Literacy in Education. This online reading and literacy master's degree program provides advanced knowledge and skills to certified teachers or candidates seeking initial licensure.

Built on the College of Education's framework, graduates step into educational roles as competent and caring professionals who can effectively work with diverse populations.

The online reading and literacy coursework imparts developmentally appropriate pedagogy, differentiated interventions, and content knowledge. Courses cover such topics as:

• Diagnosis and treatment of reading disabilities
• Methods for literacy and instruction
• Foundations of teaching reading
• Strategies, planning, and curriculum design for English language learners

As one of the three concentrations that offer licensure, the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Secondary School Instruction develops competent and caring educators. All candidates must complete a semester of student teaching.

Other requirements of this online secondary education master’s degree include submitting the edTPA portfolio and meeting the minimum passing score of the State Department of Education. Furthermore, students must pass the comprehensive exams and any required Praxis subject area examinations.

The online secondary education coursework covers multicultural and advanced educational psychology. Other study topics include the following:

• Evaluation and assessment for the classroom
• Classroom management
• Psychology of exceptional children
• Technology integration

This non-licensure track within the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Teaching English Language Learners provides advanced knowledge and skills in ESL. The online education graduate program produces educational professionals who can work with diverse populations through research-based interventions.

Graduates show that they are caring, reflective, and competent practitioners. The online ESL courses impart best practices, theory, philosophy, legislation, and policies. Topics of study include the following:

• Classroom practice in adult ESL
• Linguistic applications of teaching language arts
• Strategies, planning, and curriculum design for English language learners
• Teaching and assessment of ESL

For those seeking a graduate degree in teacher leadership, TSU offers a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership. This online master’s degree program does not provide licensure.

Within the general education courses of the online teacher leadership graduate program, students learn instructional leadership, human resource management, and educational law. Courses within the major concentration include such topics as:

• Principles and techniques for teaching adults
• Educational research for practitioners
• School finance
• Community organizaiton

As one of three concentrations within the Master of Education from TSU that confers licensure, the Master of Education in Special Education (Interventionist, K-8) offers options for licensure or adding certification to an existing license. For both tracks, students must pass a comprehensive exam.

This online special education master’s degree program prepares educators with a multicultural perspective. Graduates find employment serving disabled students as classroom teachers. Other employers include the following:

• Hospitals
• Group homes
• Mental health centers
• Community service organizations

Ongoing change and new skill demands are a normal part of any organization. The online Training and Development degree is tailored to equip you with necessary tools to benefit your career advancement in human resources and instructional design.

• Explore theories in adult cognition and learning.
• Learn how to utilize needs assessments and instructional design practices.
• Create and implement effective traditional and virtual training.

This program is offered through TN eCampus, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and comprises multiple higher education schools working in coordination to host online learning. Enroll in the campus of your choice, and network with peers and faculty across the eCampus.
Participating universities include:

• Tennessee State University
• University of Memphis
• Tennessee Technological University

Make a difference in patients’ lives without direct contact with this health informatics bachelor degree online.  This quickly growing field is a combination of healthcare and technology, allowing you to work from home while still helping with patient safety and quality healthcare.  Learn to acquire, analyze, and protect digital and traditional health information using a variety of information management resources and technologies.  The curriculum combines the disciplines of:

• Medicine
• Information Technology
• Management
• Healthcare
• Finance
• Law

You will enjoy the flexibility of online learning combined with small class sizes that allow greater faculty/student interaction.  

Graduates are eligible to take the national certification exam and earn the credentials Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Careers in healthcare continue to be in high demand and that includes jobs in administration. The online Health Administration degree completion program will prepare for leadership and management in healthcare fields specific to delivery systems, data management, laws and regulations, along with quality and care of patients. Advance your career in preparation for work in hospitals, long term care facilities, public health, local family practices and more.

This program is offered through TN eCampus, governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR), and comprises multiple higher education schools working in coordination to host online learning. Enroll in the campus of your choice, and network with peers and faculty across the eCampus.

Participating universities include:

• Tennessee State University
• Tennessee Technological University

Advance your career in healthcare with the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration & Planning.  This online healthcare administration degree helps students conceptualize the ever-changing field of health care delivery and management. 

Courses cover such topics as:

• Research Methods 
• Epidemiology
• Financial Management for Health and Nonprofit Organizations
• Health Organizations and Delivery Systems

While this certificate can be a stand-alone credential, students may also earn it in combination with the MPA or PhD.

Learn to make a difference in the healthcare of your community with the online Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.  Learn to improve and preserve health at the local, state, national, and international levels. 

Two tracks are available:

• Behavioral Science/Public Health emphasizes traditional core competencies in public health.
• Cultural Competency offers a deeper examination, understanding, and analysis of diverse populations, preparing graduates who will develop and implement practices and policies that both respect and respond to cultural diversity.

Regardless of the track you choose, you will complete a program that promotes practice, research, and life-long learning.

Advance your career in healthcare with the Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Science.  These online speech language pathology programs prepare you to make a significant difference in people of all ages.  Learn to improve the quality of life of people with communication and swallowing disorders.  This includes helping those who have difficulty producing speech sounds, expressing and understanding language, or difficulty hearing due to conditions present at birth or acquired through disease or accident. 

Courses cover such topics as:

• Organic Speech Disorders Dysphagia
• Studies in Articulation Disorders
• Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology
• Language Development
• Anatomy & Physiology

If you already have an associate degree or diploma and a Registered Nurse license, you can complete your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree online in just two or three semesters. Tennessee State University’s online RN to BSN program allows nurses to take the next step in their nursing career while maintaining their current job and personal responsibilities. Nurses gain skills in professionalism, leadership, and management with this online nursing program.

Courses cover a range of nursing topics, including:

• Gerontology
• Pharmacology
• Health assessment
• Nursing research
• Community health nursing

The MSN / Family Nurse Practitioner program from Tennessee State University prepares nurses to advance their practice in settings that have a high need for healthcare services. This online nurse practitioner degree program is designed for working Registered Nurses, with both part-time and full-time options available.

Family Nurse Practitioners have advanced nursing skills in working with individuals across the lifespan. Courses explore how to deliver holistic care, conduct client examinations, diagnose and treat illnesses, and prescribe medications. Students have the option to complete the program with either a nursing project or thesis.

The curriculum includes topics such as:

• Primary care for adult-gerontology clients
• Health policy
• Primary care for pediatric clients
• Nursing research
• Primary care for female clients

The master’s degree in Holistic Nursing from Tennessee State University provides students with perspectives on holistic philosophy, ancient healing traditions, complementary and alternative interventions, self-care, and self-healing to help meet patients’ healthcare needs. Students in this online nursing program gain the skills necessary to advance their practice to treat patients across the lifespan.

Nurses can pursue a wide range of possibilities after graduation, including aromatherapy, homeopathy, acupuncture, massage therapy, parish nursing, pastoral counseling, nurse coach, or therapist. This online program is designed for working Registered Nurses, with both part-time and full-time options available. 

TSU’s Holistic Nursing master’s degree program:

• Emphasizes care of the whole human
• Examines the interaction of physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and other factors
• Focuses on patterns and causes of illness, not symptoms
• Views disease and suffering as opportunities for healing and growth
• Promotes health education, prevention, self-awareness, self-exploration, self-care, and self-responsibility

Nurses with a master’s degree can gain an additional clinical specialty with the online Post-Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner. The program offered by Tennessee State University focuses on serving patients of all ages in areas of greatest need.

Students in this fully online nurse practitioner program gain advanced nursing skills in conducting patient exams, diagnosing and treating illness, and prescribing medication. The curriculum includes three didactic courses and three associated clinical experiences totalling 600 hours.

Nurses learn specific skills related to the primary care needs of:

• Adult-Gerontology patients
• Pediatric patients
• Female patients

Master’s-prepared nurses can pursue an additional specialty in Holistic Nursing with this online post-graduate certificate program. Students in this program will study holistic nursing theories, stress management, herbology, complementary healing modalities, and ancient healing practices. The program emphasizes the integration of Western medicine alongside other healing approaches to treat patients holistically. 

Graduates can pursue a wide variety of specialties, including:

• Aromatherapy
• Homeopathy
• Acupuncture
• Massage therapy
• Parish nursing
• Pastoral counseling

Tennessee State University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology to the online student.  This program observes group life through humanistic and scientific perspectives.  Flexible studies will cover topics such as:

• Social processes
• Social institutions
• Group behavior

Students preparing their academic pathway with the help of high-quality faculty and staff may consider pursuing advanced education through TSU.  Graduates with this degree may go on to pursue entry-level careers in government, business, industry, community organizations, and more.  Explore sociology in a practical and theoretical sense through Tennessee State University online.

Earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Studies through Tennessee State University online.  This program is designed to be customizable to align with individual career goals and academic interests.  Studies may include but are not limited to:

• Urban Politics
• Social Statistics
• Urban History

Coursework is primarily multidisciplinary combined with practical learning experiences.  Students will explore a deeper understanding of public policy problems, community engagement, urban issues and development.  Graduates with this degree are prepared to pursue advanced studies in architecture, political science, law, sociology, criminal justice, and more.  Develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and research methodology with TSU online.