Interdisciplinary Programs Major, BA - Cultures and Societies Concentration

The Concentration in Cultures and Societies is specifically designed for transfer students. or students who have completed 60 credit hours.

Admission Requirements 

• ¹Completed at least 60 hours obtained from an accredited institution(s) 
  • Returning veterans with at least 45 hours obtained from an accredited institution, and who meet the other requirements above, may apply. 
  • Current or former UT students may transfer to the online program if they have completed at least 60 hours and meet other admissions requirements. 
  • For prospective students with 50-59 transferable credits upon initial review (LD or better), we will request that these applications be forwarded to the College for additional review and consideration.
  • Prospective students with less than 50 transferable credits upon initial review be denied unless they are a returning veteran who meet all other criteria. 
• 2.0 or higher GPA
• Completed at least 27 hours in the following categories 
  • 6 hours of English Composition sequence (ENGL 101* and ENGL 102* or equivalent) 
  • 3-6 or more hours of Math (courses TBD)
  • 4-8 hours of science with labs
  • 9 hours meeting specific Volunteer Core requirements for Social Science, Humanities, Oral Communication, etc. 
  • (optional) replace 3 hours of Math with an additional 3 hours applicable to Vol Core 
  • 2 years of language study and a sequence in non-US History (or plan on completing that as part of their 60 hours in this program.) 

¹Students who earn a 2.0 GPA and have completed an AA, AS, AFA, or AST degree from a Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) institutions will have automatic admission. If a student earns a degree through Tennessee Reverse Transfer, they are also eligible for automatic admission. 

¹Students who earn a 2.0 GPA and have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited instituion will have automatic admission.

¹Students must complete all college requirements including foreign language and non-US history. Transferable coursework will be evaluated by the registrar upon admission. All coursework may not be degree applicable.