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Southern Adventist University

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Located in the Smoky Mountain foothills of Tennessee, Southern Adventist University offers more than 100 majors to 3,000 students in an environment that combines stimulating academic experiences with traditional Adventist values. We’re known for our welcoming spirit, our beautiful campus, and most importantly, our commitment to preparing students for a life of Christian service. At Southern, you will acquire power for mind, soul, and body. Visit our campus or apply now free!

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Southern Adventist University Degrees and Majors

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Area of StudyProgram NameDegreeTypeLevelOn CampusOnline
BusinessAccountingASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessAccountingBBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
NursingAcute Care - Adult Geronotolgy Nurse PractitionerMSNMastersGraduateYesNo
NursingAcute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse PractitionerDNPDoctorateGraduateYesNo
NursingAcute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse PractitionerDNP-CERTCertificateGraduateYesNo
NursingAcute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPM-CERTCertificateGraduateYesNo
NursingAcute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)MSNMastersGraduateYesNo
Allied HealthAllied Health, Pre-Dental HygieneASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Allied HealthAllied Health, Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics - Andrews University TrackASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Allied HealthAllied Health, Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics - Loma Linda University TrackASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Allied HealthAllied Health, Pre-Physical Therapy - Andrews University TrackASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Allied HealthAllied Health, Pre-Speech Language Pathology and AudiologyASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsAnimation, Character AnimationBFABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsAnimation, Effects AnimationBFABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsAnimation, Motion DesignBFABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Computer & Information SciencesApplied Computer ScienceMSMastersGraduateNoYes
ArchaeologyArchaeology, Classical Studies ConcentrationBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArchaeologyArchaeology, Near Eastern Studies ConcentrationBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsArtBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsArt, Museum Studies EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsArt, Therapy EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Mechanic & Repair TechnologyAutomotive ServiceATAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Mechanic & Repair TechnologyAutomotive Service ManagementBTBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionBiblical CounselingMMinMastersGraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionBiblical StudiesBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesBiologyASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesBiologyBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesBiology, Biomedical EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesBiology, Research EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesBiology, Teaching LicensureBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesBiophysicsBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessBusiness AdministrationASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessBusiness AdministrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessBusiness Administration, Accounting (CPA prep only)MBAMastersGraduateNoYes
BusinessBusiness Administration, Healthcare AdministrationMBAMastersGraduateNoYes
BusinessBusiness Administration, ManagementMBAMastersGraduateNoYes
BusinessBusiness-Public RelationsBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesChemistryASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesChemistryBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesChemistryBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesChemistry, Biochemistry EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsChemistry, Teaching LicensureBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionChurch Leadership and ManagementMMinMastersGraduateYesNo
CommunicationCommunicationBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationCommunication StudiesBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationCommunication, International Communication EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessComputer Information SystemsBBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Computer & Information SciencesComputer ScienceBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Computer & Information SciencesComputer ScienceBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Computer & Information SciencesComputer ScienceMSMastersGraduateYesYes
BusinessConstruction ManagementATAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessConstruction ManagementBTBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Community/International DevelopmentCorporate/Community Wellness ManagementBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Social Work & Family StudiesCrisis and Emergency Management emphasisMSWMastersGraduateYesYes
Computer & Information SciencesCybersecurityCERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
Computer & Information SciencesData AnalyticsCERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
NursingDoctor of Nursing Practice / Business AdministrationDNP/MBADoctorateGraduateNoYes
BusinessDoctor of Nursing Practice / Master of Business AdministrationDNP/MBADoctorateGraduateNoYes
LeadershipEducation, Instructional LeadershipMSEdMastersGraduateNoYes
EngineeringEngineeringBSEBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EngineeringEngineering - ComputingBSEBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EngineeringEngineering - ElectricalBSEBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EngineeringEngineering - MechanicalBSEBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesEngineering StudiesASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
EnglishEnglish, Literature ConcentrationBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EnglishEnglish, Professional/Writing ConcentrationBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EnglishEnglish, TESOL ConcentrationBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EnglishEnglish, Teaching LicensureBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionEvangelism and ManagementMMinMastersGraduateYesNo
CommunicationFilm ProductionBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationFilm ProductionBFABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessFinanceBBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsFine ArtsBFABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Language & International StudiesFrenchBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Language & International StudiesFrench, Teaching LicensureBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsGeneral StudiesAAAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesGeneral StudiesASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsGraphic DesignBFABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationGraphic DesignASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationGraphic DesignBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Health SciencesHealth ScienceBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessHealth Services and Senior Living AdministrationBBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Health SciencesHealth, Physical Education and Recreation, Teaching LicensureBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
HistoryHistoryBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
HistoryHistory, History/Government Teaching Licensure (BA)BABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
BusinessHuman Capital Management EmphasisBBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Computer & Information SciencesInformation TechnologyBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EducationInstructional LeadershipMSEdMastersGraduateNoYes
OtherInterdisciplinaryBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
OtherInterdisciplinaryBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Community/International DevelopmentInternational Development StudiesBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Community/International DevelopmentInternational Studies, French EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Community/International DevelopmentInternational Studies, German EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Community/International DevelopmentInternational Studies, Italian EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Community/International DevelopmentInternational Studies, Spanish EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationJournalismBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationJournalism, Digital Broadcast EmphasisBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Health SciencesKinesiologyBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Health SciencesKinesiology, Exercise Science ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Health SciencesKinesiology, Recreation ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Health SciencesKinesiology, Sports Management ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
EducationLiberal Arts EducationBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
NursingLifestyle MedicineCERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
NursingLifestyle MedicineDNPDoctorateGraduateNoYes
NursingLifestyle Medicine emphasisDNPDoctorateGraduateYesNo
EducationLiteracy EducationMSEdMastersGraduateNoYes
BusinessMarketingBBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationMass CommunicationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationMass Communication, Advertising EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationMass Communication, Media Production EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationMass Communication, Photography EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationMass Communication, Writing/Editing EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
NursingMaster of Nursing (Masters) / Master of Business AdministrationMSN/MBAMastersGraduateNoYes
BusinessMaster of Science in Nursing/Master of Business AdministrationMSN/MBAMastersGraduateNoYes
BusinessMaster of Social Work/Master of Business AdministrationMSW/MBAMastersGraduateYesYes
Social Work & Family StudiesMaster of Social Work/Master of Business AdministrationMSW/MBAMastersGraduateYesYes
MathematicsMathematicsBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
MathematicsMathematicsBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
MathematicsMathematics, Teaching Licensure (BA)BABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationMedia TechnologyASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Medical SciencesMedical Laboratory ScienceBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Medical SciencesMedical ScienceBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Social Work & Family StudiesMental Health Practice in Social Work emphasisMSWMastersGraduateYesYes
OtherMissionsBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
MusicMusicBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
MusicMusic Education, Teaching LicensureBMusBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
MusicMusic, Music and Worship EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
MusicMusic, Performance EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
MusicMusic, Theory and Literature EmphasisBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionNew Testament StudiesMAMastersGraduateYesNo
NursingNurse EducatorDNPDoctorateGraduateNoYes
NursingNurse EducatorDNP-CERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
NursingNurse EducatorMSNMastersGraduateNoYes
NursingNurse EducatorPM-CERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
NursingNurse Educator (Accelerated RN to Masters)MSNMastersGraduateYesNo
Medical SciencesNursingASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Medical SciencesNursingBSNBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Medical SciencesNursing, RN-BS ConsortiumBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Medical SciencesNursing, RN-BSNBSNBachelorsUndergraduateYesYes
Medical SciencesNursing, RN-BSN, ConsortiumBSNBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionOld Testament StudiesMAMastersGraduateYesNo
EducationOutdoor EducationMSEdMastersGraduateYesNo
Outdoor AdventureOutdoor Emergency ServicesBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Outdoor AdventureOutdoor LeadershipASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Outdoor AdventureOutdoor Leadership, Adventure Therapy ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Outdoor AdventureOutdoor Leadership, Business ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Outdoor AdventureOutdoor Leadership, Outdoor Ministry ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionPastoral CareBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Medical SciencesPhysical Therapist AssistantASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsPhysicsBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
SciencesPhysicsBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
ArtsPhysics, Teaching LicensureBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Community/International DevelopmentPolitical ScienceBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)MSNMastersGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse PractitionerDNPDoctorateGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse PractitionerDNP-CERTCertificateGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse PractitionerMSNMastersGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPM-CERTCertificateGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Family Nurse PractitionerDNPDoctorateGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Family Nurse PractitionerDNP-CERTCertificateGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Family Nurse PractitionerMSNMastersGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Family Nurse PractitionerPM-CERTCertificateGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)MSNMastersGraduateYesNo
NursingPrimary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDNPDoctorateGraduateNoYes
NursingPrimary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerDNP-CERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
NursingPrimary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerMSNMastersGraduateNoYes
NursingPrimary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPM-CERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
NursingPrimary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)MSNMastersGraduateNoYes
Behavioral ScienceProfessional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health CounselingMSMastersGraduateNoYes
Behavioral ScienceProfessional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health CounselingPM-CERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
Behavioral ScienceProfessional Counseling, School CounselingMSMastersGraduateNoYes
Behavioral ScienceProfessional Counseling, School CounselingPM-CERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
PsychologyPsychologyBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
PsychologyPsychology, Clinical ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
PsychologyPsychology, Family Systems ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
PsychologyPsychology, Industrial/Organizational ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
PsychologyPsychology, Psychobiology ConcentrationBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationPublic RelationsBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationPublic Relations and Graphics DesignBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
CommunicationPublic Relations-BusinessBSBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionReligionAAAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionReligion, Bible Instructor ConcentrationAAAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionReligion, Literature Evangelist ConcentrationAAAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionReligious Education, Teaching LicensureBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionReligious StudiesBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionReligious StudiesMAMastersGraduateYesNo
Social Work & Family StudiesSchool Social Work emphasisMSWMastersGraduateYesYes
Social Work & Family StudiesSocial WorkASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Social Work & Family StudiesSocial WorkBSWBachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Language & International StudiesSpanishBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Language & International StudiesSpanish, Teaching LicensureBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionTheologyBABachelorsUndergraduateYesNo
Theology/ReligionTheologyMAMastersGraduateYesNo
SciencesVegetarian Culinary ArtsASAssociatesUndergraduateYesNo
Computer & Information SciencesWeb DevelopmentCERTCertificateGraduateNoYes
Area of StudyProgram NameDegreeTypeLevelOn CampusOnline

Southern Adventist University Athletics

Intramurals:

  • Basketball, football, futsal, hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball, flag football
  • Tournaments include racquetball/badminton, 3-on-3 basketball, 3-on-3 volleyball, tennis, swim meets (swimming record board)

Intercollegiate teams:

  • Resources are invested in intramural athletics for the entire student body.

Gymnastics:

  • Gym-Masters (performances only, no competitions)

Athletic scholarships:

  • Up to $1,000 per student for gymnastics

Sports and fitness facility highlights:

  • Basketball courts
  • Tennis courts
  • Football fields
  • Soccer fields
  • Hulsey Wellness Center with complete fitness training equipment and labs, gym, and pools

So what’s your passion? There’s a pretty good chance you don’t even know yet, and that’s okay. That’s why we’re here, to help you discover, grow, refine, and ultimately combine your passion with God’s purpose. So get a head start on transforming tomorrow by giving Southern a closer look today. We can’t wait to help you change the world!

Power for Mind

For nearly two decades, Southern has consistently received a Top Tier ranking from U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges” guide. We offer more than 100 undergraduate majors, 12 master’s programs, and even a doctorate degree to our 3,000 students who come from nearly every state (and many different countries, too). Still, we maintain a small campus feel with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Southern is committed to student success, working closely with students to ensure they meet their academic goals. And if you decide to attend Southern, the first undergraduate class is free through our SmartStart program.

Power for Soul

It’s common to find students spontaneously praying or participating in an impromptu worship session on our campus. There are so many ways to grow in your faith at Southern, it’s easy to find one that will help you draw closer to Christ.

Enjoy a spiritual adventure with as many as 70 student missionaries Southern sends around the world each year, or make a difference closer to campus. Student-led outreach groups help you match your talents with a ministry that cares for the elderly, feeds the homeless, or witnesses to the community in a variety of other ways. You can also get involved in one of our many on-campus small groups. And with 30 Adventist churches in the area, there are plenty of options for finding the right church family for you.

Power for Body

There’s ample space to engage in recreational activities on our 1,300-acre campus. Whether biking the Bauxite Ridge trails, climbing the Goliath Wall, or exploring the cave on campus, there’s always something for the adventurous. Southern also offers an excellent intramural program in which more than half of the student body participates. Intramurals offer students the opportunity to build amazing friendships while playing the sports they love.

If you enjoy a regular workout, Hulsey Wellness Center provides access to workout stations along with fitness rooms, walking tracks, two indoor pools, and a climbing wall. Southern is the perfect place to develop a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Visit Southern Adventist University! To set up your visit, call 1.800.SOUTHERN.

High school seniors, apply free online to Southern Adventist University or visit our web site for more information.