Summary of Catalog Changes

Summary of Catalog Changes

• 5/5/26- The MS in Human Resources program has been added for CBE beginning 12/1/2026.
• 4/22/2026- The MS Nursing w/Con FNP (RN-MSN) program curriculum was updated effective Summer 2 2026. The total credit hours to complete the program did not change.
• 4/20/26- The RN-BSN program curriculum was updated to add the NSG4453 Advocacy and Policy Development in Nursing course and remove the NSG4452 Policy and Politics in Nursing course effective Spring 2 2026. The total credit hours to complete the program did not change.
• 4/16/26- The Doctor of Pharmacy program curriculum (Traditional & Hybrid) was updated to add PSC6100 Foundations of Mathematics for Pharmacy (0 credits) effective Summer 2026. The total credit hours to complete the program did not change.
• 4/16/26- The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program curriculum was updated to replace MAT1200 College Algebra with Statistics & Angles with MAT1100 College Algebra effective Spring Mid 2026. The total credit hours to complete the program did not change.
• 4/16/26- The Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with concentration in Adult Echocardiography (Hybrid/Online) program was added for the Marietta Campus beginning Spring Mid 2026.
• 4/2/26- The Final Course Grade Appeal and Dismissal and Disciplinary Action Appeal processes were updated in the Student Services section. All appeals must be submitted using the electronic forms located in the Student Portal.
• 3/30/26- The tuition rate of $1,000 per quarter for 1 to 20 credit hours per term for Joint Enrollment for High School Students (Dual Enrollment) was added to the Tuition and Fees section.
• 3/27/26- The Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine program was added for the Knoxville Campus beginning Spring 2026.
• 3/25/26- The Admission Requirements for the AS in Respiratory Therapy program were revised to remove the following requirement: Meet minimum score requirements on the college entrance examination, OR present documentation of a score of 19 or higher on the ACT Assessment examination, OR present documentation of a 900 combined score or higher on the SAT I examination OR meet the South College requirements for admission as a transfer student.
• 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-Master’s) 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-Master’s) program was added for CBE beginning 3/1/26.
• 2/17/26- The Certificate in Ministry (Post-Master’s) 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.