Unravel Mysteries, Build Solutions.
Ever wondered what makes a rocket fly, how economies boom or bust, or why patterns emerge in nature?
The University of Tennessee’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) invites you to dig deeper—learning the mechanics, principles, and systems that shape our world.
CAS students don’t just ask “why”—they ask “how.” Whether you’re tackling complex equations, mapping social trends, or investigating the building blocks of life, you’ll gain real-world experience through labs, collaborative projects, internships, and research with expert faculty.
Here, curiosity leads to innovation. Join a community driven by discovery and dedicated faculty mentors who believe every question is worth exploring.
Majors and Minors
Physics and Astronomy
Study natural laws to understand phenomena from stars to electricity and develop theories and models that explain the universe, from atoms to galaxies.
Mathematics
Build a foundation through core, breadth, and depth math classes that provide a comprehensive foundation
of pure and applied mathematics.
Sociology
Learn research methods and apply them to issues like criminal justice, environmental issues, and community development.
5-Year BA + MA Option, Online Degree Available
Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology
Ask questions and challenge ideas while exploring how cells and organisms function at the molecular level.
Geography and Sustainability
Go beyond maps—use dynamic geospatial technologies, drones, modeling, and other tools to analyze environments and evaluate issues at hand.
5-Year BA + MA Option
Chemistry
Explore how matter forms the foundation of everything and discover how substances interact, combine, and transform to explain why food cooks, how medicine works, and what makes up the world around us.
Economics
Understand how resources are allocated—and how decisions ripple across markets and societies.
5-Year BA + MA Option
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Take advantage of fieldwork, lab studies, and quantitative courses focused on organismal biology, from genes to biosphere.
Statistics
Learn how to turn numbers into knowledge—making sense of uncertainty in science, business, sports analytics, healthcare, and beyond.
Computational Social Science
Analyze human social and behavioral data to uncover patterns, and address contemporary challenges in public policy, business, and society.
Career Opportunities
Learning how to unravel complex systems and generate new ideas opens doors to dynamic careers across industries:
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Solve real-world problems as a scientist or analyst in labs, think tanks, and tech firms.
EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION
Inspire curiosity as a teacher or science communicator.
DATA AND ANALYTICS
Harness big data in business, healthcare, government, or sports.
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
Build solutions as an engineer or consultant.
POLICY AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Shape better outcomes with evidence-based analysis.
FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
Drive strategic decisions in corporations and public agencies.
No matter your path—industry leader, innovator, educator—an arts and science degree gives you the tools to understand complexities and create meaningful change.
