Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Tennessee State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, Tennessee State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 31% of students who start college at Tennessee State University graduate within six years.

Tennessee State University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Tennessee State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Tennessee State University?

Tennessee State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Tennessee State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Tennessee State University

When choosing a major, Tennessee State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Tennessee State University.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Tennessee State University

Tennessee State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee State University

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Does Tennessee State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Tennessee State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Tennessee State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Tennessee State University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Tennessee State University Give AP Credit?

✅ Tennessee State University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Tennessee State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Tennessee State University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does Tennessee State University Require Internships?

🟨 Tennessee State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Tennessee State University

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Tennessee State University Library

The main library on campus is the Martha M. Brown/Lois H. Daniel Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Tennessee State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Tennessee State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Tennessee State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Tennessee State University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Tennessee State University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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