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We Are Transforming Our Communities

LeMoyne-Owen College provides a transformational experience educating students for urban-focused leadership, scholarship, service and professional careers.

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Move Forward in Your Career with Our Accelerated Programs

Are you looking to get ahead, but never finished your degree? We offer accelerated programs of study in business and criminal justice designed with the adult learner in mind.

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Begin Your First Steps to Your Future!

Explore our major offerings to discover your path to leadership, opportunity and change.

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Academic Divisions

Business & Economic Development

Business & Economic Development This division, with areas of study in Accounting, Economics, Management and Finance, offers a single major in Business Administration with tracks in Accounting, Management, or Finance. This major leads to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Education

The Division of Education conducts and coordinates programs for the preparation of teacher candidates at the initial level. Initial program preparation areas include: Early Childhood Education, K-6 Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle Grades and Secondary Licensure Programs, Special Education (K-12), and Visual Arts Licensure (K-12). All programs within the Division are designed to provide academic rigor and advanced level studies which prepare teacher candidates for further studies in the field of education.

Fine Arts & Humanities

This division with areas of study in Art, English, Humanities, French, Spanish, Music, Philosophy and Religion, offers majors in Art, English, Humanities and Music, all leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Licensure in secondary, middle school, and/or elementary education may be completed along with the major programs. In collaboration with the Division of Education, certification is offered in English for secondary education, English/Language Arts for certification in elementary and/or middle grades education and Art for both elementary and secondary licensure.

Natural & Mathematical Sciences

This division, with areas of study in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Science and Physics, offers majors in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Information Technology all leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. In collaboration with the Division of Education, certification is offered in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics for secondary education, as well as General Mathematics and General Science for certification in elementary and/or middle grades education.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

This division, with areas of study in African and African-American Studies, Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Studies, Social Work and Sociology, offers majors in: Criminal Justice, History, Political Science (Government), Social Science, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Work and Urban Leadership and Social Justice. Majors in Criminal Justice, Social Studies and Social Work lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. Majors in History, Political Science (Government), Social Science, Sociology, and Urban Leadership and Social Justice lead to the Bachelor of Arts degree. In collaboration with the Division of Education, certification is offered in History and Political Science (Government) for secondary education as well as Social Studies for certification in elementary and/or middle grades education.
  • Tennessee Intercollegiate Student Legislature (TISL)
  • ASAP
  • Center for African & African American Studies

Accelerated Studies

Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals (formerly the Accelerated Degree Completion Program- ADCP) provides a non-traditional learning environment designed to help adults and professionals complete a bachelor’s degree by attending class one night a week (or on Saturday mornings). Our adult and professional studies program is designed with the working adult in mind.
Students experience significant improvement in their communication and decision-making skills as well as leadership abilities. Knowledge and skills learned in class can be applied in the workplace from the beginning of the very first class. The Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals (ASAP) program provides each student with a solid foundation for further career development
Business & Economic Development

Business & Economic Development

Business & Economic Development This division, with areas of study in Accounting, Economics, Management and Finance, offers a single major in Business Administration with tracks in Accounting, Management, or Finance. This major leads to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.
Education

Education

The Division of Education conducts and coordinates programs for the preparation of teacher candidates at the initial level. Initial program preparation areas include: Early Childhood Education, K-6 Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle Grades and Secondary Licensure Programs, Special Education (K-12), and Visual Arts Licensure (K-12). All programs within the Division are designed to provide academic rigor and advanced level studies which prepare teacher candidates for further studies in the field of education.
Fine Arts & Humanities

Fine Arts & Humanities

This division with areas of study in Art, English, Humanities, French, Spanish, Music, Philosophy and Religion, offers majors in Art, English, Humanities and Music, all leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Licensure in secondary, middle school, and/or elementary education may be completed along with the major programs. In collaboration with the Division of Education, certification is offered in English for secondary education, English/Language Arts for certification in elementary and/or middle grades education and Art for both elementary and secondary licensure.

Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Natural & Mathematical Sciences

This division, with areas of study in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Science and Physics, offers majors in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Information Technology all leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. In collaboration with the Division of Education, certification is offered in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics for secondary education, as well as General Mathematics and General Science for certification in elementary and/or middle grades education.
Social & Behavioral Sciences

Social & Behavioral Sciences

This division, with areas of study in African and African-American Studies, Criminal Justice, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Studies, Social Work and Sociology, offers majors in: Criminal Justice, History, Political Science (Government), Social Science, Social Studies, Sociology, Social Work and Urban Leadership and Social Justice. Majors in Criminal Justice, Social Studies and Social Work lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. Majors in History, Political Science (Government), Social Science, Sociology, and Urban Leadership and Social Justice lead to the Bachelor of Arts degree. In collaboration with the Division of Education, certification is offered in History and Political Science (Government) for secondary education as well as Social Studies for certification in elementary and/or middle grades education.
  • Tennessee Intercollegiate Student Legislature (TISL)
  • ASAP
  • Center for African & African American Studies
Accelerated Studies

Accelerated Studies

Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals (formerly the Accelerated Degree Completion Program- ADCP) provides a non-traditional learning environment designed to help adults and professionals complete a bachelor’s degree by attending class one night a week (or on Saturday mornings). Our adult and professional studies program is designed with the working adult in mind.
Students experience significant improvement in their communication and decision-making skills as well as leadership abilities. Knowledge and skills learned in class can be applied in the workplace from the beginning of the very first class. The Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals (ASAP) program provides each student with a solid foundation for further career development
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Derrick Woods

Class of 2016

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LeMoyne-Owen College offers a new brand of urban education to prepare student for economic independence, professional advancement, solid contributions to their community and personal fulfillment.
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Things To Do On Campus

Organizations and activities at LeMoyne-Owen College range from student government Association to honor societies, fraternities, sororities, and social and academic organizations. These organizations and activities provide unique experiences through which students achieve greater social and intellectual maturity and professional competence.
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Visit our campus bookstore. Our staff ensure that we have the materials and supplies you need to be a success in the upcoming school year. We can assist you with any questions or school needs.
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"I like the fact that the classes are small and that the instructors are friendly. They are always willing to help, and are very flexible in meeting to help students. The environment here is sociable and many of my classmates have become friends."

Danielle Martin

Class of 2016

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Our LeMoyne- Owen College Alumni are an important and proven asset in the creation of community understanding f the College's mission, services, and accomplishments. Through your generosity in giving both financial support and volunteer services, we continue to enhance the teach and learning experience at LeMoyne-Owen College while maintaining quality and relevant educational programs.

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Campus Life

Non-Traditional Students

If you've been out of school for a while, or maybe never attended college after high school, LeMoyne-Owen College can assist you in making a successful transition into college life.

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Non-Traditional Students

If you've been out of school for a while, or maybe never attended college after high school, LeMoyne-Owen College can assist you in making a successful transition into college life.

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Traditional Students

Live on campus. Our residential life will develop your person growth with a communal academic environment that promotes learning and making life-long friendships.

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Traditional Students

Live on campus. Our residential life will develop your person growth with a communal academic environment that promotes learning and making life-long friendships.

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Upcoming Events

February 25th, 2019

LOC Competing for Home Depot RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL Campus Improvement Award

LeMoyne-Owen College is participating in the 2019 Home Depot RETOOL YOUR SCHOOL Grant Program for a chance to win a Campus Improvement Award, worth up to $50,000.

We need your help to rise to the top of the Leaderboard!

Cast your vote daily for LOC at www.retoolyourschool.com/vote/(cluster 3). The voting period ends April 14, 2019 at 11:59 pm.

You can also cast unlimited votes via Twitter and Instagram using the school’s unique hashtag #lemoyne_rys19 (all lowercase).

Per Program Rules: Photos submitted via social media must not be lewd or offensive in nature. The user’s account must be public in order for the vote to be counted.

March 29th, 2019

Activities, Events, Meeting Schedule, March 29-April 5

Activities/Events/Meeting/Schedule for March 29-April 5

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Recent News

April 1st, 2019

LeMoyne-Owen College in the news

•‘Diverse: Issues in Higher Education’ Names UNCF Leaders Among Its Top 35 Women in Higher Education https://lasentinel.net/diverse-issues-in-higher-education-names-uncf-leaders-among-its-top-35-women-in-higher-education.html

•Proposed institute would be dedicated to understanding and protecting freshwater resources https://dailymemphian.com/article/4102/Strickland-renews-talk-of-freshwater-institute-on-Mud-Island

 

April 1st, 2019

WGU Tennessee, LeMoyne-Owen College Announce Partnership

LeMoyne-Owen College (LOC), a historically black college providing an excellent liberal arts education based in Memphis, Tenn., has partnered with nonprofit online university WGU Tennessee. The partnership ensures that LOC graduates and alumni have access to graduate degrees and programs through WGU Tennessee.

March 5th, 2019

LeMoyne-Owen College applauds release of first UNCF HBCU Congressional Honor Roll

New UNCF Congressional Honor Roll Recognizes Members of Congress for their Support of HBCUs.

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The vision of LeMoyne-Owen College is to be an exemplary historically black college providing an excellent liberal arts education that transforms urban student, institutions and communities.

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