Southern Adventist University

Located in the Smoky Mountain foothills of Tennessee, Southern Adventist University offers more than 100 majors to 3,300 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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Area of Study	Program Name	Degree	Type	Level	On Campus	Online
Business	Accounting	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Accounting	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Acute Care - Adult Geronotolgy Nurse Practitioner	MSN	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Acute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner	DNP	Doctorate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Acute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner	DNP-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Acute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner	PM-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Acute Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)	MSN	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Allied Health	Allied Health, Pre-Dental Hygiene	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Allied Health	Allied Health, Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics - Andrews University Track	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Allied Health	Allied Health, Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics - Loma Linda University Track	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Allied Health	Allied Health, Pre-Physical Therapy - Andrews University Track	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Allied Health	Allied Health, Pre-Speech Language Pathology and Audiology	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Animation, Character Animation	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Animation, Effects Animation	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Animation, Motion Design	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Applied Computer Science	MS	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Archaeology	Archaeology, Classical Studies Concentration	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Archaeology	Archaeology, Near Eastern Studies Concentration	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Art	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Art, Museum Studies Emphasis	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Mechanic & Repair Technology	Automotive Service	AT	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Biblical Counseling	MMin	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Biblical Studies	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biology	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biology	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biology, Biomedical Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biology, Research Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biology, Teaching Licensure	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Biophysics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Business Administration	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Business Administration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Business Administration, Accounting (CPA prep only)	MBA	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Business	Business Administration, Healthcare Administration	MBA	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Business	Business Administration, Management	MBA	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Sciences	Chemistry	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Chemistry	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Chemistry	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Chemistry, Biochemistry Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Chemistry, Teaching Licensure	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Church Leadership and Management	MMin	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Science	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Science	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Science	MS	Masters	Graduate	Yes	Yes
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Science - Security	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Science - Security	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Science - Web Development	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Computer Science - Web Development	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Construction Management	AT	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Construction Management	BT	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Social Work & Family Studies	Crisis and Emergency Management emphasis	MSW	Masters	Graduate	Yes	Yes
Business	Cyber Security	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Cybersecurity	CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Computer & Information Sciences	Data Analytics	CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Doctor of Nursing Practice / Business Administration	DNP/MBA	Doctorate	Graduate	No	Yes
Business	Doctor of Nursing Practice / Master of Business Administration	DNP/MBA	Doctorate	Graduate	No	Yes
Leadership	Education, Instructional Leadership	MSEd	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Engineering	Engineering	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Engineering	Engineering - Computing	BSE	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Engineering	Engineering - Electrical	BSE	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Engineering	Engineering - Mechanical	BSE	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Engineering Studies	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
English	English, Literature Concentration	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
English	English, Professional/Writing Concentration	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
English	English, TESOL Concentration	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
English	English, Teaching Licensure	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Evangelism and Management	MMin	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Communication	Film Production	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Film Production	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Finance	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Fine Arts	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	French	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	French, Teaching Licensure	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	General Studies	AA	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	General Studies	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Graphic Design	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Graphic Design	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Graphic Design	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Health Science	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Health and Wellness	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Teaching Licensure	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
History	History and Political Studies	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
History	History, History/Government Teaching Licensure (BA)	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Business	Human Capital Management Emphasis	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Information Technology	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Information Technology - Security	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Information Technology - Web Development	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Instructional Leadership	MSEd	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Community/International Development	International Development Studies	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Community/International Development	International Studies, French Emphasis	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Community/International Development	International Studies, German Emphasis	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Community/International Development	International Studies, Italian Emphasis	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Community/International Development	International Studies, Spanish Emphasis	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Kinesiology, Exercise Science Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Kinesiology, Recreation Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Health Sciences	Kinesiology, Sports Management Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Education	Liberal Arts Education	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Lifestyle Medicine	CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Lifestyle Medicine	DNP	Doctorate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Lifestyle Medicine emphasis	DNP	Doctorate	Graduate	Yes	No
Education	Literacy Education	MSEd	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Business	Marketing	BBA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Mass Communication, Advertising Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Mass Communication, Media Production Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Mass Communication, Photography Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Mass Communication, Writing/Editing Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Master of Nursing (Masters) / Master of Business Administration	MSN/MBA	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Business	Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration	MSN/MBA	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Business	Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration	MSW/MBA	Masters	Graduate	Yes	Yes
Social Work & Family Studies	Master of Social Work/Master of Business Administration	MSW/MBA	Masters	Graduate	Yes	Yes
Mathematics	Mathematics	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Mathematics	Mathematics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Mathematics	Mathematics, Teaching Licensure (BA)	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Media Technology	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Medical Sciences	Medical Laboratory Science	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Social Work & Family Studies	Mental Health Practice in Social Work emphasis	MSW	Masters	Graduate	Yes	Yes
Theology/Religion	Missions	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Education, Instrumental Emphasis	BMus	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Education, Keyboard Emphasis	BMus	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Education, Voice Emphasis	BMus	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Performance, Brass Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Performance, Organ Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Performance, Percussion Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Performance, Piano Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Performance, String Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Performance, Voice Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music Performance, Wind Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music and Worship	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music and Worship, Organ Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music and Worship, Piano Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music and Worship, Voice Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Music	Music, Theory and Literature Emphasis	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	New Testament Studies	MA	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Nurse Educator	DNP	Doctorate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Nurse Educator	DNP-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Nurse Educator	MSN	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Nurse Educator	PM-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Nurse Educator (Accelerated RN to Masters)	MSN	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Medical Sciences	Nursing	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Medical Sciences	Nursing	BSN	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Medical Sciences	Nursing, RN-BS Consortium	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Medical Sciences	Nursing, RN-BSN	BSN	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	Yes
Medical Sciences	Nursing, RN-BSN, Consortium	BSN	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Old Testament Studies	MA	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Education	Outdoor Education	MSEd	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Outdoor Adventure	Outdoor Emergency Services	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Outdoor Adventure	Outdoor Leadership	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Outdoor Adventure	Outdoor Leadership, Adventure Therapy Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Outdoor Adventure	Outdoor Leadership, Business Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Outdoor Adventure	Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Ministry Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Outdoor Adventure	Outdoor Leadership, Recreation Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Pastoral Care	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Medical Sciences	Physical Therapist Assistant	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Physics	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Physics	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Arts	Physics, Teaching Licensure	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Community/International Development	Political Science	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)	MSN	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner	DNP	Doctorate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner	DNP-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner	MSN	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner	PM-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner	DNP	Doctorate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner	DNP-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner	MSN	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner	PM-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Family Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)	MSN	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Nursing	Primary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner	DNP	Doctorate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Primary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner	DNP-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Primary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner	MSN	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Primary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner	PM-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Nursing	Primary Care - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Accelerated RN to Masters)	MSN	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Behavioral Science	Professional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling	MS	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Behavioral Science	Professional Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling	PM-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Behavioral Science	Professional Counseling, School Counseling	MS	Masters	Graduate	No	Yes
Behavioral Science	Professional Counseling, School Counseling	PM-CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Psychology	Psychology	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Psychology	Psychology, Clinical Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Psychology	Psychology, Family Systems Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Psychology	Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Psychology	Psychology, Psychobiology Concentration	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Public Relations	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Communication	Public Relations and Graphics Design	BS	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religion, Bible Instructor Concentration	AA	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religion, Literature Evangelist Concentration	AA	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religious Education, Teaching Licensure	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religious Studies	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Religious Studies	MA	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Social Work & Family Studies	School Social Work emphasis	MSW	Masters	Graduate	Yes	Yes
Social Work & Family Studies	Social Work	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Social Work & Family Studies	Social Work	BSW	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Spanish	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Language & International Studies	Spanish, Teaching Licensure	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Theology	BA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Theology/Religion	Theology	MA	Masters	Graduate	Yes	No
Sciences	Vegetarian Culinary Arts	AS	Associates	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Computer & Information Sciences	Web Development	CERT	Certificate	Graduate	No	Yes
Arts	Web and New Media Design	BFA	Bachelors	Undergraduate	Yes	No
Area of Study	Program Name	Degree	Type	Level	On Campus	Online

Southern Adventist University Athletics

Intramurals:

Badminton, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, futsal, pickleball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

Intercollegiate teams:

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

Gymnastics:

Gym-Masters (performances only, no competitions)

Athletic scholarships:

Gymnastics

Sports and fitness facility highlights:

Basketball courts
Tennis and pickleball 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 more than two decades, Southern has consistently been ranked among Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report. We offer more than 100 undergraduate majors, 12 master’s programs, and two doctoral degrees to our 3,300 students who come from 35 countries. Still, we maintain a small campus feel with a 16:1 student/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. →