Make an Impact, Affect Change.
Issues of law, justice, government, policy, and social change influence every community and nation, as they are the heartbeat of democracy and progress.
The University of Tennessee’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) gives you the tools and perspective to understand society’s most pressing questions and empowers you to create solutions that matter.
CAS students learn from inspiring faculty mentors in classrooms and through hands-on experiences: join research projects, intern with government agencies or nonprofits, and study abroad to compare global systems of law and justice.
Majors and Minors
Political Science
Investigate the foundations of government and leadership while analyzing policies that shape societies locally and globally.
Philosophy
Examine basic issues that arise in law and politics, such as the nature of legal and political systems and how the values of those systems apply to institutions and persons.
5-Year BA + MA Option
History
Gather complex information from the histories of law, government, and justice to understand how the past shapes today’s world.
Sociology
Explore the impact of social structures on our criminal justice system and society as a whole.
5-Year BA + MA Option, Online Degree Available
Economics
Analyze how laws shape markets and how economics influences policymaking.
5-Year BA + MA Option
Justice Studies
Gain a holistic view of justice systems, laws, policies, and the social forces behind power structures.
Minor Only
Global Studies
Examine the link between cultures, economies, and political systems across the world to address global challenges and foster international understanding.
Career Opportunities
Studying law, government, or social change opens doors to careers such as:
LAW
Become an attorney, legal analyst, or work in compliance or advocacy.
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC POLICY
Serve as an elected official, policy advisor, diplomat, or public administrator.
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ADVOCACY
Lead nonprofits tackling poverty, healthcare access, or civil rights.
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Shape policy as a sociologist, economist, historian, or think tank fellow.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Teach future leaders or run educational programs on civics and history.
BUSINESS AND CONSULTING
Advise organizations on regulatory issues and ethical practices.
Whether your dreams lie in the courtroom, the halls of Congress, grassroots activism, or international diplomacy, CAS equips you with the clarity to communicate complex information with precision and the creativity to generate and connect ideas. as classics, anthropology, and religious studies? More than you can imagine!
