Tennessee Technological University

Tennessee Technological University requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Tech accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Tech has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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

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

Reminder: Tech 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 Are Required At Tech?

Tech 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 Tech directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Tech

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

Student Designed Majors

Tech allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Tech does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Tech

Tech 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 a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Technological University

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Does Tech Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Tech offers 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 Tech Offer Online Classes?

✅ Tech has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Tech Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Tech 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 Tech Have An Honors Program?

✅ Tech offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Tech Require Internships?

🟨 Tech 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 Technological University

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Tennessee Technological University Library

The main library on campus is the Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library and Media Center and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Tech

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

Tech 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 Tech have any ROTC programs?

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

Tech has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force 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 Tech include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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

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