University of Tennessee Southern
Description
The University of Tennessee Southern is a student-centered public university located in Pulaski, Tennessee, midway between Nashville and Huntsville. Originally founded in 1870 as Martin Methodist College, the institution became part of the University of Tennessee System in 2021.
UT Southern combines the close-knit experience of a small, private school campus with the resources of one of the nation’s leading public university systems. Students benefit from small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and strong academic pathways in areas such as nursing, business, education, psychology, and the social sciences.
Our campus is built around the belief that students thrive when they are known, supported, and challenged to grow. With more than 30 undergraduate programs and a strong focus on career preparation and student success outcomes, UT Southern provides an environment where students can continue their academic journey with confidence and support.
Matching Program
Bachelor of Arts in Art
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal and Social Justice
Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with Dual Licensure Pre K-5
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Traditional
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Master of Business Administration
Similar Program
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Digital and Media Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Intervention Specialist: K-12 Mild to Moderate
Bachelor of Arts in Middle Childhood Education
Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Adolescence to Young Adult Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Features
UT Southern shares many of the same values that have long defined Lourdes University - a commitment to personal attention, strong faculty relationships, and an educational experience where students are known as individuals.
For generations, Martin Methodist College provided a similar kind of environment. That legacy continues today as part of the University of Tennessee Southern, where a close-knit campus culture remains at the heart of the student experience. Students benefit from the resources and stability of a major public university system while still learning in an environment built on mentorship, community, and individualized support.
Our goal is simple: to help students continue forward and finish the degrees they began, in a place where they can feel supported every step of the way. Many of our own students chose UT Southern for the same reasons Lourdes students did - to be at a place where they are known, supported, and encouraged to succeed.



