The Concentration in Cultures and Societies is specifically designed for transfer students. or students who have completed 60 credit hours.
Admission Requirements
- Completed at least 60 hours obtained from an accredited institution(s) (cannot submit with less than 60 hours unless a veteran, see below)
- 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 (if lower, must provide letter of explanation)
- Completed at least 27 hours in the following categories
- 6 hours of English Composition sequence (ENGL 101 * and ENGL 102 * or equivalent)
- 6 or more hours of Math (courses TBD)
- 6-8 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.)
Current students who earn an AA, AS, AFA, or AST and 60 credit hours through the Tennessee Reverse Transfer process are eligible to apply as well.