Humanities

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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