Arts and Sciences
Academics
The College of Arts and Sciences is the most diverse and comprehensive college on the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with 30+ departments and programs that span across the Divisions of Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Social Sciences.
Explore the College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences is the gateway to knowledge for every undergraduate student who enrolls at UT. This vibrant hub gives our student scholars core instruction in the arts and humanities, natural sciences and mathematics, and social sciences. Start exploring your endless opportunities today!
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Academic Divisions
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The groundbreaking work we do at the College of Arts and Sciences spans across our three divisions: Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences & Mathematics, and Social Sciences
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Academic Departments
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Springboard into endless possibilities by exploring the opportunities our 23 departments provide.
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Interdisciplinary Programs
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The College’s dynamic scholarship, research, and creativity cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries on Rocky Top every single day.
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Programs
In addition to Pre-Law and Pre-Health programs, we offer several interdisciplinary majors and minors for undergraduate students that integrate knowledge across disciplines.
Undergraduate Catalog
The Undergraduate Catalog is the official source of the university’s undergraduate academic programs, courses, policies, and procedures. The catalog should be used as a guide in planning a course of study and in meeting requirements for graduation.
Commencement
We will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for our spring graduates in Thompson-Boling Arena. Congratulations graduates!
College Numbers
141
Majors
41
Minors
21
Departments
70+
Graduate Programs
“Students in the College of Arts and Sciences do not graduate confined to a single career-track. Rather they go out into the world equipped with a set of skills – critical thinking, written and oral communication, intercultural competency – that will allow them to adapt and thrive in many different fields.”
Drew Paul
Associate Professor,
World Languages and Cultures
What’s Next For You?
Our graduate programs are some of the most prestigious and innovative terminal degree programs of their kind in the country. With more than 70+ graduate programs to choose from and a vibrant culture of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and creative activity, the College of Arts and Sciences is the perfect place to continue your education.
A graduate degree opens doors to greater career options and the chance to be an expert in your field.
