Student work with microscope in IAMM lab.

Academics and Programs

Learning is a journey of discovery—and the Volunteer spirit means no one sits on the sidelines. Engineering is no exception.

In today’s global world, there is a demand for creators, designers, innovators, and problem solvers who can both see the big picture without forgetting the details. TCE’s interdisciplinary engineering design program provides opportunities for seniors to earn practical work experience with industry partners. An integrated curriculum further extends these opportunities to first-year students through the engage Engineering Fundamentals Program and the Cook Grand Challenge Honors Program.

These programs are among the nation’s most innovative, success-oriented approaches to first-year engineering education. Students are introduced to the different engineering majors offered, physics as a foundation for further learning, and the teamwork and communications skills necessary to succeed.

With a broad range of disciplines at both the undergrad and graduate level, including eight programs ranked in the top 30, TCE prides itself on offering personalized and hands-on learning for our students. Bolstered by unique offerings such as the Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program, which is ideal for students who want to work at the intersection of business and engineering, the college can provide a truly relevant education for today’s ever-changing world.

An additional catalog of online master’s degrees and graduate certificates provide the opportunity for continued learning to many.

Undergrad Programs

The college offers 13 undergrad degrees across eight departments.

Master’s Degrees

Further your career opportunities with one of our 17 MS degrees.

PhD Programs

Become a leader in your field by completing one of our 15 PhD programs.

Online Programs

Learn from our supportive faculty with the convenience of distance learning.

Undergrad Minors

Make the most of your degree by adding one of our undergrad minors.

Grad Certificates

Advance your career with a graduate certificate in one of our 18 programs.

Academic

Departments

The college is comprised of eight departments of study with graduate-level engineering courses also available through the University of Tennessee Space Institute and the Bredesen Center.

Civil engineering students work on outdoor project on the Ag Campus
Students from the Heath Integrated Business and Engineering Program

Specialty

Programs

The college is home to several unique programs designed to facilitate the success of our students. From our innovative first-year programs, the Cook Grand Challenge Honors Program and engage Engineering Fundamentals program, to the multidisciplinary Integrated Engineering Design program for seniors, the college has a wide array of offerings designed to help our students from their first year through commencement.