Overview

College of Arts and Sciences / College of Arts and Sciences is located in Knoxville, TN, in an urban setting.

Departments & Programs

Department of Anthropology

Department of Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology

Department of Chemistry

Department of Computer Science

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Department of English

Department of Geography

Department of Geological Sciences

Department of History

Department of Mathematics

Department of Microbiology

Department of Philosophy

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Department of Psychology

Department of Sociology

Department of Theatre

Program in Audiology

Program in French

Program in German

Program in Life Sciences

Program in Modern Foreign Languages

Program in Political Science

Program in Public Administration

Program in Spanish

Program in Speech and Hearing Science

Program in Speech Pathology

School of Art

School of Music

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Master of Mathematics (M Math)
Master of Music (MM)
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration (JD/MPA)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	248
Doctoral Degrees	105

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

35

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	February 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.7
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.7

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	February 1
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Graduate Assistantships Career or field-related internships Federal Work-Study

Student Body

1,410

Total Graduate Students

17%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.42%
Black or African American	2.84%
White or Caucasian	73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.28%
Asian	1.84%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	1.77%

Gender

Male (51%)

Female (48%)

Faculty

Full-time - 629

Part-time - 0

Location & Contact

Address 527 Andy Holt Tower
Knoxville, TN  37996
United States

Contact Dr. Bruce Bursten
Phone: 865-974-1000

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