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Undergraduate Programs
English
The Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Memphis is proud to offer the online Bachelor of Arts in English.This bachelor’s degree online program requires a total of 120 credit hours, 60 hours of which are general education requirements, 27 hours of which must be taken in the major while the remaining hours are lower and upper division elective credits.
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History
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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Philosophy
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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Liberal Studies
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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Religious Studies
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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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.
Advance your career in ESL todayMaster of Arts in History
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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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.
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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.
Earn a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English