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<div class="style__itemTitleAndTranslationButton___1LBa0"> <div> <h2>THIS IS SOUTHERN</h2> </div> <div class="style__translationButtonContainer___31uwu"> </div> </div> <div class="style__contentBody___38EQd"> <h3>SOUTHERN OFFERS</h3> <p>Southern Adventist University is a co-educational institution established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, offering doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, associate degrees, and one-year certificates. Various delivery modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid and other) are employed in order to effectively support learners enrolled in the university’s classes and programs.</p> <h3>THE MISSION</h3> <p>Grounded in Jesus Christ and dedicated to the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we equip students to embrace biblical truth, embody academic and professional excellence, and pursue Spirit-filled lives of service.</p> <h3>THE VISION</h3> <p>Southern Adventist University’s vision is to:</p> <ul> <li>Model the love of Jesus in every interaction.</li> <li>Invite each student into a saving relationship with Jesus.</li> <li>Inspire each student to engage with God’s Church and the world through service and witness.</li> <li>Provide each student with an exceptional learning experience that equips them to thrive in a fluid, global job market.</li> </ul> <h3>CORE VALUES</h3> <p>As Southern Adventist University employees, we:</p> <ul> <li>Embrace the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Worldview and Fundamental Beliefs</li> <li>Love Others as God Loves Them</li> <li>Act with Integrity</li> <li>Live Prayerfully</li> <li>Serve Others Generously</li> <li>Follow God’s Calling</li> <li>Pursue Excellence</li> <li>Exercise Responsible Stewardship</li> <li>Offer an Exceptional, Wholistic Learning Experience</li> </ul> <h3>EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY</h3> <p>Rooted in its theological understanding of God and humanity, the educational philosophy of the Seventh-day Adventist church is summarized as follows:</p> <ul> <li>God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, is the Source of all knowledge.</li> <li>Created in the image of God for the purpose of communion with Him, humanity has sinned and has separated from Him.</li> <li>Through infinite love, God sent His Son to restore this relationship with us-a personal relationship that begins now and continues throughout eternity.</li> </ul> <p>Within the context of this theological understanding, education is viewed as an essential element of redemption, and must focus on developing the whole person. Through harmonious development of the physical, mental, and spiritual, and social dimensions, the individual becomes better equipped to bring wholeness to a broken world.</p> <h3>INSTITUTIONAL GOALS</h3> <p>Southern Adventist University will</p> <ul> <li><strong>Learning Community</strong><br>nurture a learning community that engages students with ideas that mark educated persons, global and multicultural perspectives, and advanced technology to develop both ethical principles and intellectual flexibility.</li> <li><strong>Faculty and Staff</strong><br>hire and develop a competent and diverse faculty and staff who model balanced ethical lives, integrate faith and learning, demonstrate scholarship through teaching, research, and other scholarly and creative activities, and celebrate and energize the student spirit as they respect and support the different ways students develop their minds, their persons, and their citizenship.</li> <li><strong>Students</strong><br>recruit, retain, and support a capable, diverse student body.</li> <li><strong>Campus Environment</strong><br>provide a safe, nurturing learning community of faith for students, faculty, and staff.</li> <li><strong>Student Service</strong><br>enable every student to participate in local service and/or mission service activities.</li> <li><strong>Partnerships</strong><br>pursue and nurture partnerships with alumni, church, community, business and industry, civic organizations, and government in order to analyze, project, and respond to changing needs to help ensure that graduates are prepared for a life of service.</li> <li><strong>Stewardship</strong><br>steward resources entrusted to the university through effective fiscal management to fulfill its mission, vision and goals.</li> </ul> <h3>STUDENT LEARNING GOALS</h3> <p>Undergraduate students of Southern Adventist University will</p> <ul> <li><strong>Spiritual</strong> <strong>Development</strong><br>grow in a vibrant relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, while integrating into their lives Bible-based beliefs and values as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist church.</li> <li><strong>Intellectual Development</strong><br>develop a commitment to life-long-learning and demonstrate a mastery of the cognitive skills of critical reasoning, independent thinking, reflective judgment, communication, and creativity needed to confront the issues, ideas, and values of historical and contemporary civilization.</li> <li><strong>Individual and Social Development</strong><br>develop socio-emotional maturity that enables them to be effective leaders and contributing members of their churches, families, groups, and communities in a global society.</li> <li><strong>Physica</strong>l <strong>Development</strong><br>take responsibility for their own well-being through a healthy lifestyle.</li> </ul> <h2>HISTORY</h2> <p>In 1892 the educational venture that developed into Southern Adventist University had its beginning in the small village of Graysville, Tennessee. The school became known as Graysville Academy. In 1896 the name was changed to Southern Industrial School and five years later to Southern Training School.</p> <p>In 1916 because of limited acreage available for further expansion of plant facilities, the school was moved to the Thatcher farm in Hamilton County, Tennessee. The name “Collegedale” was given to the anticipated community. At its new location, the school opened as Southern Junior College and continued as such until 1944 when it achieved senior college status and the name was changed to Southern Missionary College. In 1982 the name was changed to Southern College of Seventh-day Adventists. </p> <p>In 1996 graduate studies were added to the curriculum and the name was changed again, this time to Southern Adventist University. In 2012, a doctor of nursing practice was added to the curriculum.</p> <h2>SETTING</h2> <p>Southern Adventist University’s one-thousand-acre Collegedale campus is nestled in a valley 18 miles east of Chattanooga. The quietness and beauty of the surroundings are in keeping with the University’s educational philosophy.</p> <h2>ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS</h2> <p>Southern Adventist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award one-year certificates, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Southern Adventist University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (<a href="http://www.sacscoc.org/">www.sacscoc.org</a>).</p> <p>It is also accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities. Additional information regarding the University may be obtained by contacting the State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities, Department of Education, Tallahassee, FL 32399 (850.488.8695).</p> <p>Schools and departments of the University are also accredited by various organizations as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Southern Adventist University has received accreditation for its business and business-related programs through the International Accreditation for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), Olathe, Kansas. The following degree programs are accredited by the IACBE: <ul> <li>Bachelor of Business Administration degree</li> <li>Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration, Corporate Community Wellness Management, Health Services and Senior Living, and Sports Studies</li> <li>Master of Business Administration</li> </ul> </li> <li>The Health Services and Senior Living program is accredited by the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators.</li> <li>The School of Computing’s B.S. in Computer Science program (including both the Computer Science and Embedded Systems concentrations) is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, <a href="http://www.abet.org/">http://www.abet.org.</a></li> <li>The School of Education and Psychology is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Washington, D.C. (phone 202.223.0077) for Initial Preparation (ITP). The University is approved by the Tennessee State Board of Education for the preparation of secondary and elementary teachers.</li> <li>The School of Education and Psychology clinical mental health counseling program and school counseling program are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP), <a href="http://www.cacrep.org/">cacrep.org</a> (Alexandria, VA 22314, telephone number, 703.535.5990).</li> <li>The School of Music is a fully-accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music.</li> <li>The Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree programs in nursing are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. The School of Nursing is an agency member of the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs and the Council of Associate Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing. The School of Nursing is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing.</li> <li>The Bachelor of Science in Physical Education is approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) as well as the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities. The Bachelor of Science is an accredited academic program by the National Wellness Institute. All of these graduates become a Certified Wellness Practitioner provided they graduate with a 2.75 GPA or higher and pay the required fee.</li> <li>The Social Work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.</li> <li>The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Southern Adventist University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), (3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305; phone: 703.706.3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 423.236.2858 or email pta@southern.edu.</li> </ul> <p>Southern Adventist University is also a member of the Association of American Colleges, the American Council on Education, the Tennessee College Association, and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. </p> <h2>ACADEMIC PROGRAM</h2> <p>Southern Adventist University offers 1 doctor of nursing practice with 7 emphases, 10 master’s degree programs with 43 emphases, 75 baccalaureate degree majors, 20 associate degree majors, 64 minors, and 2 one-year certificates. Additional preprofessional and terminal curricula are available to students seeking admission to professional schools. (See <a href="http://southern.catalog.acalog.com/content.php?catoid=11&navoid=378#degrees-and-curricula">Degrees and Curricula</a><a href="http://southern.catalog.acalog.com/content.php?catoid=24&navoid=1064#Degrees%20and%20Curricula"> </a>). Eleven departments/schools offer secondary teaching certification.</p> <h2>ONLINE LEARNING</h2> <p>Online courses are designed to be dynamic, with frequent student and professor interaction; for example, live class meetings are held online and students interact with both the instructor and one another in discussion forums. Class resources are available on eClass, Southern Adventist University’s course management system.</p> <p>A number of graduate degree programs are available entirely online, and some undergraduate courses also are available, including dual enrollment courses for high-school students. Certification courses are offered for teachers in North American Division K-8 schools.</p> <h2>STUDENTS</h2> <p>Fifty-four percent of the students of Southern Adventist University come from the eight states constituting the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. However, most of the additional states and 8 foreign unions are also represented. The ratio of men to women is 43% to 57%.</p> <p>Former Southern Adventist University students are now serving in the ministerial, teaching, medical, and other services of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at home and abroad. Others are engaged in advanced study, business pursuits, government service, research activities, private and institutional medical services, and the teaching professions on all levels.</p> <h2>FACILITIES</h2> <p>The following buildings house the academic and other activities of the University:</p> <ul> <li>Bietz Center for Student Life-Student Center, Office of Ministry and Mission, Office of Humanitarian Engagement for Local and Global Mission, Student Support Services (First-Year Experience, Life Calling and Career Services, DSS, and Counseling and Testing), Student Development, Student Association, CK2, The Southern Shoppe</li> <li>Brock Hall-Business, English, History and Political Studies, Journalism and Communication, Visual Art and Design</li> <li>Daniells Hall-Social Work</li> <li>AdventHealth Hospital Hall-Nursing</li> <li>Hackman Hall-Religion</li> <li>Hickman Science Center-Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics, Physics and Engineering</li> <li>Hulsey Wellness Center-Gymnastics Center, Physical Education, Health and Wellness</li> <li>J. Mabel Wood Hall-Music</li> <li>Ledford Hall-Applied Technology</li> <li>Lynn Wood Hall-Modern Languages, Retention Services</li> <li>McKee Library-Main Campus Library</li> <li>Miller Hall-</li> <li>Summerour Hall-Education and Psychology, Teaching Material Center</li> <li>William Iles Physical Education Center- Gymnasium, Swimming Pool</li> <li>Wright Hall-Administration, Dining Hall, Heritage Museum, Advancement, Alumni, Development</li> </ul> <p>Other facilities on or near campus that may serve student needs:</p> <ul> <li>Campus Services-Security</li> <li>Charles Fleming Plaza-shopping center with businesses serving the University and community.<br>Includes: <ul> <li>Adventist Book Center</li> <li>Campus Shop-student bookstore and gift shop</li> <li>Collegedale Credit Union</li> insert <li>Quick Print</li> <li>United States Post Office</li> <li>Village Market with grocery, deli, bakery </li> </ul> </li> <li>Collegedale Academy-secondary laboratory school</li> <li>Collegedale Adventist Middle School</li> <li>Collegedale Korean Church</li> <li>Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church Recreational Area-tennis courts, track, playing field</li> <li>Southern Village-student housing</li> <li>Arthur W. Spalding Elementary School-laboratory school</li> <li>Spalding Cove Apartments-married student housing</li> <li>Spanish-American Seventh-day Adventist Church</li> <li>Student Apartments</li> <li>Student Park</li> <li>Talge Hall-men’s residence hall</li> <li>Thatcher Hall-women’s residence hall</li> <li>Thatcher South-women’s residence hall</li> <li>University Health Center-health services</li> <li>Winding Creek Apartments-married student housing</li> </ul> <h2>SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND -</h2> <p>Although this CATALOG is not a textbook, you will refer to it often during your university career. It describes the academic program you select and the requirements you must fulfill to graduate. Before you enroll at Southern or register for any succeeding semester, you should satisfy yourself that you are familiar with this <em>Catalog</em>.</p> <p>Two important parts of your academic life are General Education and your field of concentration. You will find it especially valuable to read carefully the sections of the <em>Catalog </em>that explain these programs.</p> <p>Every attempt has been made to prepare this <em>Catalog </em>so everyone may understand it, but some of the information may still be confusing to you. Also, because changes may occur in your program requirements, you may encounter contradictions between this <em>Catalog </em>and advice that you later receive. Talk to someone about the sections of this <em>Catalog </em>that are not clear.</p> <p>The first person to talk to is your academic adviser. You may also find help from the chair/dean of your department/school. It may be necessary to visit with the Director or Assistant Director of Records and Advisement. The Vice President and Associate Vice President for Academic Administration are also available to assist you. If you need explanations about financial questions, talk with the Vice President of Enrollment Management or the Director of Student Finance.</p> <p>Remember that you are the one who selects your program of study and it is your responsibility to know the graduation requirements and meet them.</p> <p>In publishing this catalog, every reasonable effort has been made to be factually accurate. The publisher assumes no responsibility for editorial, clerical, or printing errors. The information presented is, at the time of printing, an accurate description of course offerings, policies, and requirements of Southern Adventist University. The provisions of this catalog, however, are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the university and the student. The university reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time, without prior notice.</p> </div>
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