Career Pathways

Prepare traditional and non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds with professional and practical acumen, leadership and interpersonal skills to excel as accounting and business professionals who possess a high level of integrity and are prepared to become responsible global corporate citizens.

Degrees available:

Accounting, B.S.B.A.

Finance and Economics

The study of finance deals with a variety of business areas such as banking, public and corporate finance, insurance, financial planning, real estate, investments and money management. Economics is a versatile degree and provides a foundation for careers in business, public policy and law as well as other fields.

Degrees Available:

Economics, B.A.
Economics, B.S.B.A.
Economics: Financial Economics, B.S.B.A.
Economics: International Public Policy, B.A.
Finance: Business Finance, B.S.B.A.
Finance: Investments, B.S.B.A.

Management

As defined by Mary Parker Follett, management is “the art of getting things done through people.” Students in this major will learn about organizing, planning, controlling and directing within a business to achieve the business goals. The Management Department offers three undergraduate options: Management, Human Resource Management and Business Analytics.

Degrees Available:

Human Resource Management, B.S.B.A.
Management, B.S.B.A.
Management: Business Analytics, B.S.B.A.

Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Majoring in marketing at UTC prepares you to think both analytically and creatively, build relationships with buyers and sellers, develop and manage products and services and find solutions to tough problems faced by both organizations and society.

Entrepreneurship is about recognizing and shaping opportunities, both in business and society at large. As an Entrepreneurship major, you’ll learn how to start or acquire a business, write a successful business plan, manage limited resources, attract venture funding and lead strong entrepreneurial teams.

Degrees Available:

Entrepreneurship, B.S.B.A.
Marketing, B.S.B.A.
Marketing: Professional Sales, B.S.B.A.

Education

Interdisciplinary Educational Studies

Degrees available:

Interdisciplinary Educational Studies: Child and Family Studies, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Educational Studies: Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Educational Studies: Elementary Education K-5 and English as a Second Language PreK-12, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Educational Studies: Exceptional Learning K-8 Interventionist, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Educational Studies: Exceptional Learning K-12 Comprehensive, B.S.
Interdisciplinary Educational Studies: Exceptional Learning 6-12 Interventionist, B.S.

Applied Leadership

The BAS program prepares students for a wide variety of careers by focusing on innovative and effective applied leadership. Specifically, the coursework and experiences will help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to solve problems, communicate effectively, resolve conflict and assess effectiveness in diverse environments.

Degrees available:

Applied Leadership, B.A.S.

Middle Grades Education

Degrees available:

Middle Grades: English, B.S.
Middle Grades: Mathematics, B.S.
Middle Grades: Natural Sciences, B.S.
Middle Grades: Social Sciences, B.S.

Secondary Education

Degrees available:

Secondary Education: Economics, B.S.
Secondary Education: English, B.S.
Secondary Education: Geography, B.S.
Secondary Education: History, B.S.
Secondary Education: Political Science, B.S.

Engineering and Computer Science

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale safe and sustainable manufacturing.

Degrees available:

Chemical Engineering, B.S.Ch.E.
Chemical Engineering: Environmental, B.S.Ch.E.

Civil Engineering

The civil engineering profession is one of the oldest branches of engineering which deals with planning, designing, construction, operation and management of facilities/infrastructure ranging from roads, bridges, dams, irrigation systems, transportation systems, water supply and treatment systems to solid and hazardous waste management, urban redevelopment and community planning.

Degrees available:

Civil Engineering, B.S.C.E.
Civil Engineering: Environmental, B.S.C.E.

Computer Engineering

The computer engineering program embodies the realm of computer engineering applications. A thorough understanding of computer organization and architecture and the interaction between hardware and software is emphasized.

Degrees available:

Computer Engineering, B.S.Cp.E.

Computer Science

Working in the computer field might mean building web-based applications, providing security for sensitive information or developing systems to process scientific data.

Degrees available:

Computer Science: Cyber Security, B.S.
Computer Science: Data Science, B.S.
Computer Science: IT Cyber Security, B.A.S.
Computer Science: Software Systems, B.S.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers work in every industry, from automobiles and aircraft, to video games and manufacturing. Many electrical engineers follow their designs from conception to manufacture, routinely leaving their desks to work in labs or in the field.

Degrees available:

Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.

Engineering Technology Management

Apply engineering principles to business by combining the technological savvy of engineers with the organizational abilities of managers.

Degrees available:

Engineering Technology Management: Construction Management, B.S.
Engineering Technology Management: Engineering Management, B.S.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is the discipline that deals with motion and energy, including the transformation of energy from one form to another, its transmission and its utilization. Mechanical engineers conceive, plan, design and direct the manufacture, distribution and operation of a wide variety of devices, machines, and systems for energy conversion, environmental control, materials processing, biomechanics, fluid dynamics, automated manufacturing, materials handling and other purposes. Mechanical engineers are engaged in all the engineering functions, including creative design, applied research, development and management.

Degrees available:

Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E

Mechatronics Engineering Technology

The highly automated manufacturing industry of the 21st century has created a high demand for engineers and technologists who not only have a knowledge of the engineering fundamentals, but are also well versed in systems integration, project management, technical communication, device networking, procurement, supply chain management and industrial safety.

Degrees available:

Mechatronics Engineering Technology, B.A.S.

Pre-Health and Sciences

Biology

A Biology degree from UTC prepares students for dynamic and diverse careers in areas ranging in forensics, ecology, biology, healthcare and more.

Degrees available:

Biology: General, B.S.
Biology: Pre-Professional, B.S.
Biology: STEM Education, B.S.

Chemistry

The chemistry program is committed to student-centered instruction, research and service activities. It focuses on undergraduate education in the chemical sciences with various degree options, including biochemistry and STEM education concentrations.

Degrees available:

Chemistry, B.S.
Chemistry: Biochemistry, B.S.
Chemistry: STEM Education, B.S.

Environmental Science

Providing students with the knowledge and experience needed to work within several fields including ecology, survey methodology, environmental law and environmental law.

Degrees available:

Environmental Science: Biodiversity, Conservation, and Natural Resources, B.S.
Environmental Science: Earth, Atmosphere, and Geological Resources, B.S.
Environmental Science: Environmental Health, B.S.
Environmental Science: Environmental Policy and Planning, B.S.
Environmental Science: Geographic and Cartographic Science, B.S.
Environmental Science: Natural Resources Administration and Enforcement, B.S.

Geology

For over 80 years, the UTC Geology program has continued a tradition of excellence in undergraduate education. Beyond the basic content knowledge related to geology and warth processes, our students develop critical thinking skills and learn the techniques of problem solving for application to critical issues faced by Earth’s inhabitants today and in the future.

Degrees available:

Geology: Environmental Geology, B.S.
Geology: Geoarchaeology, B.S.
Geology: Geology, B.S.
Geology: Geospatial Science, B.S.
Geology: Hydrogeology, B.S.
Geology: STEM Education, B.S.

Health and Human Performance

With a focus on active living and healthy eating, we prepare students for professional careers, conduct applied research and engage our communities and professions to enhance health-related quality of life. Career program tracks include exercise and health sciences, health and physical education K-12, and sport, outdoor recreation and tourism management.

Degrees available:

Health Human Performance: Applied Professional, B.S.
Health Human Performance: Exercise and Health Sciences, B.S.
Health Human Performance: Health and Physical Education K-12, B.S.
Health Human Performance: Pre-Health Professional, B.S.
Health Human Performance: Sport, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management, B.S.

Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program prepares students for beginning practice as a registered nurse in a variety of settings as well as graduate studies in nursing. The emphasis of the program is on the use of knowledge and skills to plan and implement nursing care.

Degrees available:

Nursing, B.S.N.
Nursing: RN to B.S.N.
Nursing: Accelerated, B.S.N.

Physics

Physics is a fundamental science central to every other field. From Einstein’s theories of relativity to the inner workings of the atom—the physics program at UTC explores how the world works.

Degrees available:

Physics: Physics, B.S.
Physics: Biophysics, B.S.
Physics: STEM Education, B.S.

Social Work

Social work is a challenging and fast-growing field. UTC social work faculty and students engage in scholarship and community-service partnerships with diverse individuals, groups and organizations.

Degrees available:

Social Work, B.S.W.

Liberal Arts

Art

Whether your dream is to be a graphic designer, creative director, fine artist or you’re still figuring it out, an art degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Art: Art Education, B.A.
Art: Art History, B.A.
Art: Studio, B.A.
Art: Graphic Design, B.F.A.
Art: Painting and Drawing, B.F.A.
Art: Photography and Media Art, B.F.A.
Art: Sculpture, B.F.A.

Communication

Whether your dream is to be a journalist, videographer, public relations manager or you’re still figuring it out, a communication degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Communication, B.S.

Criminal Justice

Whether your dream is to be a police officer, victim advocate, investigator or you’re still figuring it out, a criminal justice degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Criminal Justice, B.S.

English

Whether your dream is to be a writer, teacher, librarian, marketing consultant or you’re still figuring it out, an English degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

English: Creative Writing, B.A.
English: Literary Studies, B.A.
English: Rhetoric and Professional Writing, B.A.

History

Whether your dream is to be a teacher, museum curator, archivist or you’re still figuring it out, a history degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

History, B.A.

Humanities

Whether your dream is to be a lawyer, teacher, writer or you’re still figuring it out, a humanities degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Humanities: International Studies, B.A.
Humanities: Liberal Arts, B.A.
Humanities: Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, B.A.

Integrated Studies

If you’re interested in designing your own course of study from several majors and previous workplace training, an integrated studies degree from UTC will help you reach your goals.

Degrees available:

Integrated Studies, B.I.S.

Interior Architecture

The philosophy of the Interior Architecture and Design Program is to successfully prepare students for the practice and advanced study of Interior Design through scholarship and service.

Degrees available:

Interior Architecture, B.S.

Mathematics

Whether your dream is to be a teacher, actuary, engineer or you’re still figuring it out, a mathematics degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees Include:

Mathematics: Actuarial Science, B.S.
Mathematics: General Mathematics, B.S.
Mathematics: STEM Education, B.S.

Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

In the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL), students develop linguistic, cultural and literary competencies in modern and classical languages while receiving a multicultural education that prepares them to succeed in our diverse global society.

Degrees available:

Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures: Classics, B.A.
Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures: French, B.A.
Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures: Latin American Studies, B.A.
Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures: Spanish, B.A.
Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures: Spanish for the Professions, B.A.

Music

Whether your dream is to be a singer, songwriter, teacher or you’re still figuring it out, a music degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Music, B.A.
Music: Composition, B.M.
Music: Instrumental Music Education, B.M.
Music: Instrumental Performance, B.M.
Music: Music Therapy, B.M.
Music: Piano Performance and Pedagogy, B.M.
Music: Vocal Music Education, B.M.
Music: Vocal Performance, B.M.

Philosophy and Religion

Whether your dream is to be a social worker, teacher, religious leader or you’re still figuring it out, a philosophy and religion degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Philosophy and Religion: Combined, B.A.
Philosophy and Religion: Philosophy, B.A.
Philosophy and Religion: Philosophies of Health, Medicine, and Illness, B.A.
Philosophy and Religion: Pre-Law, Ethics, and Justice, B.A.
Philosophy and Religion: Religious Studies, B.A.

Political Science

Whether your dream is to work in government, law, the nonprofit sector or you’re still figuring out how you will change the world, a political science degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Political Science and Public Service: American Politics, B.S.
Political Science and Public Service: International and Comparative Studies, B.S.
Political Science and Public Service: Politics, B.S.
Political Science and Public Service: Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, B.S.
Political Science and Public Service: Public Law, B.S.
Political Science and Public Service: Public Policy, B.S.

Psychology

Whether your dream is to be a counselor, teacher, researcher, social worker or you’re still figuring it out, a psychology degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Psychology, B.S.

Sociology and Anthropology

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Whether your dream is to be a teacher, researcher, caseworker, or you’re still figuring it out, a sociology degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Sociology and Anthropology: Anthropology, B.A.
Sociology and Anthropology: Anthropology, B.S.
Sociology and Anthropology: Sociology, B.S.

Theatre

Whether your dream is to be a performer, director, stage manager or you’re still figuring it out, a theatre degree from UTC will get you where you want to go.

Degrees available:

Theatre, B.A.
Theatre: Acting, B.A.
Theatre: Design and Technology, B.A.
Theatre: Directing, B.A.
Theatre: Theatre Education, B.A.
Theatre: Theatre Entrepreneurship, B.A.