{"id":32,"date":"2025-03-20T10:34:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:16:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:16:09","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/tnmade.jpg\" alt=\"TN Made\" class=\"wp-image-211\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--orange);border-bottom-width:10px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/tnmade.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/tnmade-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/tnmade-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/tnmade-768x410.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\">Academics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide\">Applied engineering prepares students to join industry-leading companies and agencies by developing the critical skills employers are actively seeking. \u00a0Through hands-on learning with industrial equipment and real-world problem-solving, students gain practical expertise tailored to their chosen field, whether through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>mastering automation, PLC programming, and precision measurement in manufacturing;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>developing software solutions and IT infrastructures and corresponding system integration skills;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or applying structural analysis and design principles in aerospace applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide\">Our curriculum emphasizes experiential learning that builds job-ready competencies, ensuring graduates can immediately contribute to their industries and meet the evolving demands of modern engineering practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-stack-3up has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dbf27b9b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-89fc711d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250506_May_Campus_SB_008.jpg\" alt=\"Students study while relaxing in hammocks\" class=\"wp-image-218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250506_May_Campus_SB_008.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250506_May_Campus_SB_008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250506_May_Campus_SB_008-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250506_May_Campus_SB_008-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our undergraduate program, students can receive a BS in engineering with their choice of concentration: manufacturing, software engineering and infrastructure, aerospace, or energy conversion and storage. With an increasing demand for engineers ready to contribute immediately, our curriculum is designed to continuously adapt to the evolving needs of the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/academics\/undergrad-studies\/\">Check out our undergrad program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-89fc711d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250401_Bird_Feature_SB_026.jpg\" alt=\"A student studies in the Student Union\" class=\"wp-image-220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250401_Bird_Feature_SB_026.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250401_Bird_Feature_SB_026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250401_Bird_Feature_SB_026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250401_Bird_Feature_SB_026-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Graduate Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our department offers an MS in reliability and maintainability engineering. This multidisciplinary program allows students to explore the systems, techniques, and tools that lead to losses in system functions. With concentrations in a variety of different engineering disciplines, RME is a crucial aspect&nbsp; for engineering professionals in any traditional engineering field.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/academics\/graduate\/\">Check out our grad programs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column utkwds-stack has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-89fc711d wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250203_Monday_Morning_SB_008.jpg\" alt=\"A student studies inside Zeanah Engineering Complex\" class=\"wp-image-219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250203_Monday_Morning_SB_008.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250203_Monday_Morning_SB_008-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250203_Monday_Morning_SB_008-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250203_Monday_Morning_SB_008-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f1d49814 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Graduate Certificates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With grad certificates in RME and fire protection engineering, students can enhance their skills to take the next step in their careers. They allow professional engineers the opportunity to upgrade their skills and become future leaders in their fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/academics\/graduate\/grad-certificates\/\">Check out our grad certificates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-light-grey-to-white-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--large)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull is-stacked-on-mobile utkwds-media-text is-style-smokey has-white-color has-smokey-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-37e5513f9db532a98eab2606580ab6b1\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--white);border-right-width:64px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250228_Engineering-0533-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Student working on computer in TN Made facility \" class=\"wp-image-322 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250228_Engineering-0533-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250228_Engineering-0533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250228_Engineering-0533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250228_Engineering-0533.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-68c7e9230519a0456a69779be481d1ff\">Specialty Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Student success is essential to the college, which is why several specialty programs are available. Whether you want to explore interdisciplinary research, keep up with the latest technology trends, or challenge yourself through honors program, there is an opportunity available for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/academics\/specialty-programs\/\">Check out the college&#8217;s specialty programs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our Concentrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The applied engineering program emphasizes interdisciplinary learning by offering specifically chosen concentrations that meet the current needs of industry. Through these concentrations, you\u2019ll be able to tailor your education to specific career interests. Learn more about the concentrations below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-accordion-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8458282e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:2.25rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:2.25rem;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion\"><div data-accordion=\"true\" class=\"utk-wds-accordion-wrapper\" data-color-scheme=\"light\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong><strong>Manufacturing<\/strong><\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>The manufacturing industry is continuing to grow, especially since traditional jobs in this field are evolving due to the emergence of new technologies. With an urgent need for a workforce skilled in next-gen tech, our applied manufacturing concentration can jumpstart your career. Some of the technologies that our graduates work with include 3D printing, automation, and robotics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/academics\/undergrad-studies\/manufacturing-concentration\/\">Manufacturing Concentration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-utk-wds-accordion-panel\"><h2 class=\"utk-wds-accordion__heading\" data-accordion-heading=\"true\"><div><strong>Software Engineering<\/strong><\/div><\/h2><section data-accordion-section=\"true\"><div class=\"utk-wds-accordion__panel-body\">\n<p>From artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, the applications of software engineering are vast and essential. Our graduates will be equipped with tangible skills using industry leading software for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, virtualization and much more. Our students will enter the workforce prepared to build the business applications needed to keep industries running.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-utkwds-single-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/academics\/undergrad-studies\/software-engineering-concentration\/\">Software Engineering Concentration<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull utkwds-gallery is-style-orange-texture has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light twoUp-gallery-lgsm\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group twoUp-gallery is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full twoUp-gallery-img-sm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250429_Garden_Party_CB_005.jpg\" alt=\"A training service dog and student relax during Garden Party\" class=\"wp-image-224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250429_Garden_Party_CB_005.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250429_Garden_Party_CB_005-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250429_Garden_Party_CB_005-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250429_Garden_Party_CB_005-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-large twoUp-gallery-img-lg clipCorner-tl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0493-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Innovation south\" class=\"wp-image-222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0493-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0493-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0493-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0493-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/applied\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/07\/20250311_Engineering-0493-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academics Applied engineering prepares students to join industry-leading companies and agencies by developing the critical skills employers are actively seeking. \u00a0Through hands-on learning with industrial equipment and real-world problem-solving, students gain practical expertise tailored to their chosen field, whether through: Our curriculum emphasizes experiential learning that builds job-ready competencies, ensuring graduates can immediately contribute to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"no-title","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-32","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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