Humanities | Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Designed for students with a diversity of backgrounds and interests in religion and international studies, this University of Memphis degree concentration is a traditional liberal arts focus on world cultures in a non-theological orientation. Students will develop skills in critical thinking, the analysis of complex issues, and oral and written expression.
Online B.A. and M.A. program in History, courses taught by dedicated online instructors and tenure/tenure-track faculty, ranging from ancient to modern content, global in scope.
The Global Applied Linguistics Concentration provides students with the tools necessary
to investigate language. Students confront the questions, theories, and methods of
exploring language as a system. In addition to the theoretical nature of language
study, students explore the real-life implications of language for literature, English
as a Second Language (ESL), composition, language development, and the social dimensions
of language and linguistics.
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Non-Licensure concentration
allows students to focus beyond their core English literature, language, and writing
courses. Specialized study in TESOL methods and in language assessment provides students
with the basic skills needed to teach ESL in the US and abroad. (The TESOL Licensure
Track is not available as a Global program.)
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The Department of Philosophy offers an online BA in Philosophy with a concentration in Applied Ethics. This online bachelor’s degree program focuses on ethical theories and ethical problem-solving in the context of a number of professional domains including medicine, law, and business.
Designed for those seeking the personal enrichment provided by progressive learning, the liberal studies bachelor’s degree online program encourages the development of intellectual skills necessary for lifelong learning—critical reading, scholarly writing, and the art of interpersonal communication.
Earn a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Professional Writing concentration entirely
online at the University of Memphis. Develop practical skills in technical writing,
editing, persuasive writing and digital communication for professional settings across
industries. Keep reading to explore the concentration and career opportunities it
can help prepare you for.
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The Bachelor of Arts in English with an African-American Literature concentration
is offered entirely online at the University of Memphis. Develop critical reading,
writing, research and analytical skills through the study of African-American literature,
culture and history. Keep reading to explore the degree and career opportunities it can help prepare you
for.
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Graduate Programs
Master of Arts in English with a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
You can now earn an M.A. in English or a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language completely online with UofM Global. Students in the Teaching ESL/EFL concentration take 11 classes [33 credits] for the M.A. and 5 classes for the Certificate that help them develop expertise in second language acquisition, cross-cultural issues, language policy and planning, and second/foreign language instruction.
Prepare for positions in higher education, government, or research organizations; become an expert in Applied Linguistics research in areas including teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), second language writing, bilingualism, language policy, sociolinguistics, critical discourse analysis, second language acquisition, and more.
Online B.A. and M.A. program in History, courses taught by dedicated online instructors and tenure/tenure-track faculty, ranging from ancient to modern content, global in scope.
Master of Arts in English with a concentration in Technical Communication
The Master of Arts in English with a concentration in Technical Communication provides students with industry-focused training in technical writing, document design, usability, and project management. In addition to completing a core curriculum of four courses, students work with their advisor to select interdisciplinary electives that best meet their career goals from such areas as rhetoric and writing studies, applied linguistics, instructional design and technology, and nonprofit administration.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
You can now earn a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language completely online with the University of Memphis' eCampus. Students in the Teaching ESL/EFL concentration take 5 classes for the Certificate that help them develop expertise in second language acquisition, cross-cultural issues, language policy and planning, and second/foreign language instruction.