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College of Arts and Sciences

Online Programs

Choose from 10+ online degrees in the College of Arts and Sciences through Vols Online—UT’s distance education program. You’ll earn your degree entirely online, all while expanding your potential with the breadth of knowledge needed to see the big picture and the in-depth tools to zoom in and make exactly the impact you want in the world.

Undergraduate Programs

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Interdisciplinary Programs, BA – Cultures and Societies concentration

The online Cultures and Societies concentration provides students with a deeper understanding of the beliefs, practices and behaviors of different groups of people.

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Interdisciplinary Programs, BA – Human Behavior and Society concentration

The online Human Behavior and Society concentration teaches students to understand human behavior from both a societal and individual perspective, providing them with a critical understanding of actions and reactions.

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Interdisciplinary Programs, BA – Public Policy & Administration concentration

The online Public Policy and Administration concentration teaches students about decision and policy-making within organizations, and how government policies impact organizational functions.

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Interdisciplinary Programs, BA – Sustainable Systems and Societal Development concentration

The online Sustainable Systems and Societal Development concentration teaches students about the relationships between humans, their environment, and sustainable growth.

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Political Science, BA

The online Political Science, BA equips students with expert knowledge of government functions at the national, local, and state levels.

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Psychology, BA

The online Psychology, BA teaches students about human cognition, development, and human behavior preparing students for graduate study or careers as psychologists.

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Religious Studies, BA*

*general, no concentration

Through the study of global religions and its impact on art, literature, and culture, the online Religious Studies, BA equips students with knowledge of religion’s importance and impact on society.

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Religious Studies, BA – Religious Studies, Religion, and Non-Profit Leadership concentration

The online Religious Studies, Religion, and Non-Profit Leadership concentration teaches students about the intersection of religion and its influence on various non-profit organizations.

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Sociology, BA*

*general, no concentration

The online Sociology, BA gives students a well-rounded understanding of societal behavior through studying core topics such as criminology, race and ethnicity, environmentalism, and more.

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Sociology, BA – Criminology and Criminal Justice concentration

The online Criminology and Criminal Justice concentration allows students to dive deep into the study of crime and law enforcement from a sociological perspective, learning about topics such as the justice system, gender and crime, police and society, and more.

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Sustainability, BA

The online Sustainability, BA teaches students about climate change and natural resource management, preparing them for impactful service-oriented careers. 

Graduate Programs

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Mathematics Graduate Certificate

The online Mathematics graduate certificate equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to teach dual credit math courses, or to teach in K-12 schools.

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Mathematics, MMath

The online Mathematics, MMath degree stands out for uniquely equipping students with classroom teaching skills and mathematical knowledge that prepares them for careers as math teachers.