College Scholars Program, BA
Finding the perfect program to fit your future aspirations can be challenging, so why not choose a program that provides flexibility in what and how you study? The College Scholars BA program gives students the freedom to develop a meaningful curriculum that aligns with their goals and interests, allowing them to benefit from an interdisciplinary education that teaches a breadth of material with a deep expertise of knowledge.
Program Overview
The College Scholars BA program empowers highly motivated students to build their own unique, interdisciplinary degree program with guidance from a faculty mentor.
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in college scholars means you’ll have the flexibility to design your own degree program. Whether you’re interested in gaining specialized knowledge or developing career skills that are both deep and wide, you’ll shape your own curriculum with one-on-one guidance from a faculty mentor throughout your entire degree program.
At the end of the program, every scholar completes a project that displays substantial research or creative imagination skills and demonstrates the knowledge gained during the program, preparing them with strong interdisciplinary research skills.
Why Study College Scholars?
Pursuing a BA in college scholars doesn’t just mean you’ll gain interdisciplinary skills; you’ll have the highest degree of flexibility and freedom to design a degree program that fits your needs.
Some of our recent scholars have designed unique programs that emphasize law, business, and music to become entertainment lawyers; others are studying the intersections of neurotechnology and politics, aiming to inform legal policies in emerging technology; and others have developed programs in human-centered design, a field that touches areas of digital technology, industrial design, urban planning, and more.
Plus, throughout the entire program, you’ll receive individualized mentorship from a faculty member in your chosen field of study. At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, our faculty are dedicated to your success, encouraging you to maximize your potential and push beyond surfaces and boundaries.
What Can You Do with a BA in College Scholars After Graduation?
Our graduates go far and wide. With an interdisciplinary, flexible degree you can tailor to your interests, you’ll be prepared for whatever your unique career path is.
Many of our graduates have gone on to attend top-ranked graduate and professional schools, while others have gone directly into careers as scientists, lawyers, doctors and surgeons, video production specialists, and so much more.
With a bachelor’s degree in college scholars, you’ll be equipped with an interdisciplinary foundation that prepares you for endless possibilities.
Featured Courses
HONR 317 College Scholars Seminar
This sequence (HONR 317 and HONR 318) is required of all College Scholars each year and may be taken in any order.
HONR 498 Honors: College Scholars Studies
This courses is designed for College Scholars working on a senior thesis, project, or performance.
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