Online Degrees in Tennessee

Online Associate Degrees - These programs are generally two-year curriculums, providing focused training that helps prepare students to enter the workforce more immediately than those pursuing a bachelor’s degree. Associate degrees help to prepare graduates for growing entry-level careers in the state. For instance, an associate degree in paralegal studies can teach students how to research legal issues, organize trial notebooks, and prepare court pleadings, among other skills. The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) estimates the field of paralegals and legal assistants will grow by about 21 percent statewide from 2008 to 2018.  

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Online Bachelor’s Degrees - Bachelor’s programs generally require four years of study, and also typically require more upper-division coursework than the associate degree. There is an assortment of online bachelor’s degrees in Tennessee, including programs with various specializations in information technology. A Bachelor’s of Science in Information Technology can provide students with a solid background in systems analysis, Web design, and database management. This training may help prepare graduates for different careers in the IT sector, including computer and information systems managers, and network and computer systems administrators. The TDLWD expects these fields to grow by 11 and 20 percent, respectively, in Tennessee between 2008 and 2018.

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Online Master’s Degrees - Individuals seeking this degree receive instruction on the theories and applications of their chosen field, helping professionals grow and improve upon their current skill set. A master’s in general management, for example, helps students learn both administrative and human relations techniques so they may better interact with personnel and operate in a managerial role. Students also often learn to analyze and interpret financial reports, solve human resource issues, and motivate disparate personalities in the workplace.

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Online Doctoral Degrees - These degrees typically include two to three years of coursework, followed by a dissertation proposal, research and defense. Individuals pursuing doctoral degrees are often looking to begin careers in research or postsecondary teaching. Doctorates can also be used to help students prepare to move into senior management positions in their current companies. For example, a Doctor of Business Administration in Marketing can provide individuals with the necessary skills to lead organizations, construct comprehensive marketing campaigns, or help corporations find the latest innovations and apply them in their decision-making processes.

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Public Universities

• The University of Tennessee offers many online undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. This is a degree completion program focused on helping students with some college experience finish obtaining their degree. Besides the 38 core hours of required coursework, students can tailor the rest of their classes to best match personal career goals. All coursework can be completed online through both synchronous and asynchronous learning.

• Austin Peay State University offers associate, bachelor’s, and graduate programs for those interested in pursuing an online degree. Among their distance learning programs is a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems. Students can choose from three different concentrations: information systems, database administration, or internet and Web technology. The curriculum can help prepare students to be more proficient with computer applications in the business world.

Private Universities

• King College has a handful of online bachelor completion programs, including one in psychology. Some of the topic areas include psychology case management, child protective operations, and assisted living programs. Students interested in this degree must already have 45 credit hours completed before they can be admitted. King College considers this an accelerated program for adult learners who already have some college experience, and instruction is typically completed within 16 months.

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Sources:
Austin Peay State University
King College
Lumina Foundation, Tennessee, 2012
Projections for Occupations, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, 2012
Southern Growth Policies Board, Welcome Letter, 2012
University of Tennessee