Summary of Catalog Changes

Summary of Catalog Changes

• 3/16/26- The Student Examination of Official Records in the Academic Information section was updated.
• 3/12/26- The Certificate in Business Administration (Post-Masters) program was added for CBE beginning 4/1/26. Students may elect to complete concentrations in Accounting, Communication, Healthcare Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Organizational Leadership, and Public Administration.
• 2/17/26- The Certificate in Education (Post-Masters) program was added for CBE beginning 3/1/26.
• 2/17/26- The Certificate in Ministry (Post-Masters) program was added for CBE beginning 3/1/26. Students may elect to complete concentrations in Chaplaincy, Pastoral Ministry, Worship Ministry, Youth & Family Ministry, Leadership, and Pastoral Counseling.
• 2/17/26- The Educational Specialist with a specialization in Educational Psychology was added for CBE beginning 3/1/26.
• 2/17/26- The MSN with a concentration in Nursing Informatics curriculum has been updated effective Spring 1 2026 term. The total credits increased to 69 credits.
• 2/17/26- The Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum was updated effective Spring 2026. The total credits required for the program remain the same.
• 1/28/26- The Associate of Science in Surgical Technology (Hybrid/Online) program was added for the Knoxville Campus beginning Winter 2026.
• 1/28/26- The Doctor of Education with a concentration in Educational Psychology and the Certificate in Educational Psychology (Post-Doctoral) were added for CBE beginning 2/1/26.
• 1/28/26- The Doctor of Business Administration with a concentration in Communication and the Certificate in Communication (Post-Doctoral) were added for CBE beginning 3/1/26.
• 1/27/26- The Admissions Requirements section for the Doctor of Medical Science program were updated.
• 1/6/26- The Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene program was added for the Dallas Campus beginning Winter 2026 (pre-requisite courses only).
• 12/16/26- The Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence for Business program was added for the Knoxville Campus and Online beginning Winter 2026.
• 12/18/26- The Math Course Requirement section in the Admissions section was updated to outline that once a student has attempted MAT 1000, eligibility for an exemption is removed. Any exceptions to this requirement must be formally approved and documented by the Dean of Academic and Student Services.
• 1/22/26- The School of Nursing BSN, ASN, and LPN programs updated program policies pertaining to requirements for admission (other than academic) and academic standards and progression.