Universities & Colleges

The Blount County area is home of some of the finest higher education institutions and a wealth of vocational and technical schools.

• Maryville College
• Pellissippi State Technical Community College
• University of Tennessee at Knoxville
• Fountainhead College of Technology
• Tennessee Weselyan College
• Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
• Lincoln Memorial University
• Roane State Community College
• Tusculum College
• National College of Business & Technology

Maryville College
502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 981-8000
http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/

Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Blount County Campus
Knoxville Campus
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN
http://www.pstcc.edu/

Pellissippi offers twenty career/ technical programs, thirty-three certificate programs and three associate degree programs through the divisions of Applied Science/Technology, Arts/Sciences, and Continuing Education/Technology Transfer. In addition, technical career programs are offered in the program of study.

Career/Technical programs for preparing students for careers are civil engineering technology, computer accounting, computer intergrated drafting & design technology, computer science & information technology, early childhood education, e-commerce & marketing, electrical engineering technology, general technology, high performance computing, hospitality, interior design technology, management, mechanical engineering technology, media technologies, networking & communication technology, office systems technology, paralegal studies, security engineering and administration technology.

The certificate programs offered are local area network operations/management, photography, supervision, accounting proficiency, banking, computer aided manufacturing, computer business applications, computer intergrated drafting/design, cost accounting, credit union management, customer relation management, e-commerce, electronics technician, food and beverage service, geographic information systems/business/technicians, high performance computing/security, industrial maintenance, information technology literacy, introductory web, legal secretary, lodging, manufacturing automation technician, media technologies, medical insurance coding & reimbursement, medical transcription, Microsoft office user specialist, payroll/taxation accounting, project management, quality control, real estate, surveying and travel & tourism.

University of Tennessee at Knoxville
800 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN 37996
865 974-1000
http://www.utk.edu/

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state's flagship campus in undergraduate, graduate and professional studies; research and creative activity; and public service. The University offers more than 300 degree programs including in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Allied Health, Architecture and Design, Art, Arts and Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Information, Dentistry, Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work, and Veterinary Medicine.

Fountainhead College of Technology
(865) 688-9422
http://www.fountainheadcollege.edu/

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Technology Institute offers both Associates and Bachelors degrees in a variety of technological areas of study. The Associates programs are Electronic Technology, Information Technology, Website Development, and Computer Programming. The Bachelors programs are Technology Management, Network Securities, and Forensics. Accreditation: Accrediting commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, Washington, D.C.

Tennessee Weselyan College
Athens (423/ 745-7504) Knoxville (865/ 777-5100)
http://www.twcnet.edu/

Tennessee Wesleyan College offers the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Business Administration in classes held in Knoxville and Oak Ridge. This is an evening bachelor's degree program designed for adults. Emphasis is in accounting, computer information systems, economics and finance, general management, human resources management and allied health care.

Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
865-546-5567
http://www.ttcknoxville.edu/

The Tennessee Technology Center offers both certificate and diploma programs, along with part time evening programs. The center also provides customized training for business and industry. The full time programs include Automotive Technology, Business Systems Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Cosmetology and Manicuring, Diesel Mechanics, Drafting/Cad Technology, Computer and Network Systems Technologies, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Technology Foundations, Truck Driving, Welding and Health Occupations/Dental Assistant/Medical Assistant/Practical Nursing/Surgical Technologist/Medical Office Information Technology. The part time evening programs include AutoCAD 2007 Introduction/Intermediate, 3D AutoCad 2007, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR training, Medical Terminology w/ Anatomy/Physiology , Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding, Intermediate Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy, Review for CPC Examination, Registry Dental Assistant/includes Sealant/Monitoring Nitrous Oxide, Dental Sealants, Coronal Polishing, Study Skills/Basic Math, Welding, and Introduction to Computers/Windows XP, the Internet and E-mail w/ Microsoft XP, Word, Excel, Axcess and Powerpoint, Boat Finisher and Repairer.

Lincoln Memorial University
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752
(800) 325-0900
http://www.lmunet.edu/

Roane State Community College
(865) 354-3000
http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/

Roane State provides transfer and career preparation study options, as well as continuing education and developmental education. The transfer program is designed for students who plan to transfer to senior institutions, while the career preparation program is meant for students desiring an Associates Degree. Finally, Roane State's continuing education opportunities are provided through a variety of non-credit courses that are meant to fulfill personal enrichment, business and industrial requirements, specific technological information, and for general cultural benefits. The community college has eight locations across East Tennessee.

Tusculum College
(423) 636-7300
http://www.tusculum.edu/

Tusculum College offers adult-oriented accelerated programs in Knoxville and surrounding areas. The Professional Studies division is tailored to fit the needs of working adults. Degree programs are offered in Management and environmental science at the undergraduate level, and Management and Education (K-12 and adult education concentrations) at the graduate level.

National College of Business & Technology
8415 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-2011
http://www.ncbt.edu/

National College of Business & Technology offers job skills training where students receive practical, real-world training, with small class sizes and personal attention. All classes are highly focused on the skills relevant to a student's career path. Classes begin eight times a year with day and night schedules, located at 8415 Kingston Pike.