This degree program provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue individual career goals and an alternative for currently employed adults who wish to continue their formal education. The electives in this program may be earned by taking appropriate courses, by transferring applicable credit earned in a diploma program at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology or technical certificate at a community college, through recognized industry, certification programs, and by portfolio assessment of college-level learning gained through employment. Students should seek advisement from the Math/Science division faculty or Business Technology faculty in order to choose appropriate electives based upon their area of interest.*
*To enhance their skills for the workplace, students may wish to target their choice of elective credits toward specific technical or business areas of emphasis.
For more information about Technical Certificates and elective courses, see the links below.
NEW FOR FALL 2026: Roane State will offer an all-new academic emphasis in fire science this fall for students interested in pursuing or already working in emergency services – a first for the East Tennessee region. Choose the "Fire Science" button above to learn more.
NEW FOR FALL 2026: Roane State will offer an all-new academic emphasis in fire science this fall for students interested in pursuing or already working in emergency services – a first for the East Tennessee region.
More than two dozen courses have been added to the college catalog covering topics such as rescue awareness, fire investigation, disaster management, hazardous materials, fire protection systems, administration, and leadership development.
Several classes will be available for Fall 2026, including:
Principles of Emergency Services (FIRE 1310)
Fire Prevention (FIRE 1330)
Fire Behavior and Combustion (FIRE 2330)
For more information about this new emphasis, contact Johnny Jones at jonesjw@roanestate.edu.
Kathy Voiles • (865) 354-3000 4758 • Click name for email address
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