College of Arts& Sciences
Where creativity and innovation begin.
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the University of Memphis' largest college, serving as a hub for research and innovation. It includes 24 academic units, ROTC programs, and several research centers, including two Centers of Excellence. CAS shapes most of the university's undergraduate curriculum, offering over 250,000 credit hours annually and awarding nearly 1,100 bachelor's degrees.
CAS is committed to providing a strong general education across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences, promoting the academic growth of its students.
The college is divided into fur main divisions: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies, each offering a diverse range of programs. Discover how you can thrive in this dynamic academic environment, enhanced by Memphis's unique backdrop, and become part of the college's lively and engaging atmosphere.
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Natural Sciences encompass the study of the physical world around us. Students studying natural sciences can expect to develop skills critical to addressing complex scientific challenges and preparing for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
The Division of Social Sciences studies human communities, behavior and interactions. Students studying social sciences can expect to gain a deeper understanding of society -- including its challenges and potential for change and growth.
The Humanities Division includes programs that explore the history of human culture, thought, and expression. Students studying humanities have opportunities to understand themselves better, their society, and the world around them.
Interdisciplinary Studies offers opportunities to study and gain experience in some of today's most challenging and exciting fields: international studies, environmental studies, differing cultures, religious beliefs, emergency and disaster management, and gender and race.
Explore our Degree Programs:
majors (BA, BS)
- African and African American Studies (BA)
- Anthropology (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Chemistry (BS, BSCh)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice (BA)
- Earth Sciences (BA)
- English (BA)
- History (BA)
- International and Global Studies (BA)
- Mathematical Scienes (BS)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA, BS)
- Social Work (BA)
- Sociology (BS)
- World Languages and Literatures (BA)
minors
- African and African American Studies
- Agriculture Studies
- Anthopology
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Classical Studies
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Cognitive Studies
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Earth Sciences
- Emergency Management
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Healthcare and Society
- History
- International and Global Studies
- Italian Studies
- Legal Thought and Liberal Arts
- Mathematical Scienes
- Nonprofit Management
- Physics
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Pre-Health Professions
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Religious Studies
- Social Justice
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Women's and Gender Studies
- World Languages and Literatures
concentrations
- Biological Sciences - Environmental Sciences (BS)
- Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration (BS, BSCh)
- Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry(BS, BSCh)
- Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence (BS)
- Computer Science, Cybersecurity (BS)
- Computer Science, Data Science (BS)
- Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry (BS)
- Earth Sciences, Environmental Science (BA)
- Earth Sciences, Geoarchaeology C(BA)
- Earth Sciences, Geography (BA)
- Earth Sciences, Geology (BA)
- English, African-American Literature (BA)
- English, Applied Linguistics (BA)
- English, Literature (BA)
- English, Professional Writing (BA)
- English,Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (BA)
- Mathematical Sciences, Actuarial Science (BS)
- Mathematical Sciences, Data Science (BS)
- Mathematical Sciences, Second Major (BS)
- Mathematical Sciences, Statistics (BS)
- Physics, Astronomy (BS)
- Physics, Materials Science (BS)
- Physics, Physics for Medical Sciences (BS)
- Physics, Second Major for the Bachelor of Science Degree (BS)
- Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience (BA, BS)
- Psychology, Cognitive Science (BA, BS)
- Social Work, School Social Work Concentration (BA)
MA, MS, MFA
- Applied Anthropolgy (MS)
- Biology (MS)
- Chemistry - Biochemistry Concentration (MS)
- Chemistry (MS)
- City and Regional Planning (MCRP)
- Computer Science (MS)
- Data Science (MS)
- Criminology Justice (MA)
- Creative Writing (MFA)
- Earth Sciences, Archaeology (MS)
- Earth Sciences, Geography (MS)
- Earth Sciences, Geology (MS)
- Earth Sciences, Geophysics (MS)
- Earth Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration (MS)
- Earth Sciences (MA)
- English (MA)
- History (MA)
- History - Ancient Egyptian History Concentration (MA)
- Mathematical Sciences, Applied Mathematics Concentration (MS)
- Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics Concentration (MS)
- Mathematical Sciences, Statistics Concentration (MS)
- Mathematical Sciences, Teaching of Mathematics Concentration (MS)
- Nonprofit Management (MNM)
- Physics, (MS)
- Physics, Computational Physics (MS)
- Physics, Materials Science (MS)
- Political Science (MA)
- Political Science (MA/JD)
- Psychology, School Psychology (MA, MA/EdS)
- Psychology, General (MS)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Social Work (MSW/MS)
- Social Work (MSW/MPH)
- Social Work (MSW)
- Social Work, Advanced Social Work Practice Across Systems Concentration (MSW)
- Social Work, Advanced Standing (MSW)
- Sociology (MA)
accelerated programs
- Anthropology (Accelerated BA/MA)
- Biology (Accelerated BS/MS)
- Chemistry (Accelerated BS/MS)
- Computer Science (Accelerated BS/MS)
- Earth Sciences (Accelerated BA/MS)
- English (Accelerated BA/MA)
- Mathematical Sciences (Accelerated BS/MS)
- Physics (Accelerated BS/MS)
- Physics (BS)/Biomedical Engineering (MS)
- Political Science (Accelerated BA/MA)
- Sociology (Accelerated BS/MA)
PhD
- Biology
- Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Earth Sciences, Geophysics
- Earth Sciences
- English, Writing and Language Studies
- Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics
- Mathematical Sciences, Applied Statistics
- Philosophy
- Psychology, Clinical
- Psychology, Experimental (MS/PhD)
- Psychology, School Psychology
- Social Work
- Urban Affairs
- African American Literature
- Clinical Social Work
- Geographic Information Systems
- Local Government Management
- Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership
- Play Therapy
- School Social Work
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse Interprofessional
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Teaching of Mathematics