Academic Programs
The UToledo College of Arts and Letters is home to degrees in the arts, humanities and social sciences at The University of Toledo. See all of our degrees - graduate, undergraduate and 100% online degrees - all in one place.
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Degree Options
UToledo's College of Arts and Letters offers an amazing depth and variety of degree programs. In addition to 35+ undergraduate majors in which you can earn a bachelor's degree, you can expand the value of your degree by adding a minor. Choose from among 45+ minors! A minor will allow you to follow your passions while acquiring interdisciplinary skills and expertise that help you stand out in the job market. Or choose a path that positions you for opportunities in our competitive graduate programs.
Below is a comprehensive list of our degree programs and the levels at which they are offered.
Ph.D | MASTER | BACHELOR | MINOR | DEGREE NAME |
B.A. | Minor | Africana Studies | ||
Minor | Arabic | |||
B.A. | Minor | Anthropology | ||
B.A. or B.F.A. | Minor | Art-Studio | ||
B.A. | Art-Visual | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Art-Education | ||
B.A. | Minor | Art-History | ||
B.A. | Minor | Asian Studies | ||
Minor | Cinema Studies | |||
B.A. | Minor | Communication Studies (also available 100% online) | ||
Minor | Community Arts Education | |||
Ph.D. | M.A. | Counselor Education | ||
B.A. | Minor | Data Analytics | ||
Minor | Digital Arts and Visual Communication | |||
B.A. | Minor | Disability Studies | ||
Minor | Documentary Production and Practice | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | Economics | |
M.A. | Education and Arts | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | English | |
B.A. | Minor | Film and Video | ||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | French | |
B.A. | General Studies | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Geography | ||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | German | |
B.A. | Minor | Global Studies | ||
B.A. | Healthcare Administration | |||
Ph.D. | M.A. | B.A. | Minor | History |
Minor | Human and Environmental Geography | |||
Minor | Japanese | |||
Minor | Latin and LatinX Studies | |||
B.A. | Minor | Law and Social Thought | ||
M.A. | B.A. | Liberal Studies | ||
B.A. | Media Communication | |||
B.A. | Minor | Middle East Studies | ||
B.A. | Music | |||
Minor | Music Business and Recording Arts | |||
Minor | Music History and Literature | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Music Education | ||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | Music Performance | |
Minor | Music Technology | |||
Minor | Music Theory | |||
Minor | Peace Studies | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | Philosophy | |
B.A. | Minor | Political Science | ||
* | Pre-Dental | |||
* | Pre-Health Professions | |||
* | Pre-Law | |||
* | Pre-Medicine | |||
* | Pre-Pharmacy | |||
* | Pre-Veterinary | |||
Ph.D. | M.A. | B.A. | Minor | Psychology |
M.A. | Public Administration | |||
B.A. | Minor | Religious Studies | ||
M.A. | School Psychology | |||
Minor | Sexuality Studies | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | Sociology | |
Minor | Sound and Production Design | |||
M.A. | B.A. | Minor | Spanish | |
Ph.D. | Spatially Integrated Social Sciences | |||
Minor | Stage and Screen Performance | |||
B.A. | Theatre | |||
Minor | Theatre Arts | |||
Minor | Theatre Design and Technology | |||
B.A. | Urban Studies | |||
Minor | Urban and Regional Planning | |||
Minor | Visual Effects and Animation | |||
B.A. | Minor | Women's and Gender Studies | ||
*The "pre" programs are not majors; they are tracks of study taken with a number of our majors that will prepare you for professional programs. |
High Demand Majors
Undergraduate
Communication
It pays to know how to communicate — whether you're giving a presentation, promoting a cause or an organization or connecting with the community.
English
Designed to produce skilled and sophisticated readers and writers, the University of Toledo English major gives students sound academic preparation while providing flexible professional options.
Visual Arts
The University of Toledo’s Bachelor of Visual Arts Degree program is perfect for students who want a broad liberal arts education combined with solid art skills in a variety of media.
Psychology
Psychology involves the study of the brain and behavior and how they influence one another — in humans and other animals.
Sociology
The University of Toledo’s sociology program will equip you to better understand human relationships. This understanding is critical as our world evolves and grows more diverse.
Anthropology
Anthropology majors study people around the world — people from different times and places. They learn how our thoughts and beliefs are shaped by the cultural communities in which we are raised.
Law and Social Thought
The University of Toledo’s bachelor’s degree program in law and social thought (LST) is the only program of its kind at a state university in Ohio.
Film and Video
Develop skills in all areas of motion picture production from shooting, producing and editing to final delivery.
Music
The UToledo Department of Music provides a comprehensive education in classical and jazz music traditions and offers a variety of musical opportunities and experiences.
Art
Conceptualize and create. Experiment and collaborate. The University of Toledo is the only B.F.A. program in the region that requires faculty reviews every semester.
Graduate
Psychology
The Department of Psychology accepts applications for the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a concentration in either Clinical Psychology or Experimental Psychology.
Spatially Integrated Social Science
This program designed around the application of geographic information science, spatial statistics, spatial econometrics and spatial analysis to study the spatial dimension of human and social dynamics.
History
The Graduate Program in History at The University of Toledo is committed, first and foremost, to the values and priorities of liberal arts education.
Searching for a Deeper Dive into your degree program area?
Visit the website of the department that is home to your degree! Below are contacts and links to each department within the College of Arts and Letters. Check out your department's homepage to meet your faculty, see what other students in your program are working on and find out about student organizations and opportunities for internships, etc. Plus, learn what alumni of your program did with their degrees after graduation.
College of Arts and Letters Dean's office - 419.530.4616
Click the link for the Dean's office staff page. https://www.utoledo.edu/al/aboutcal/deansstaff.html
Chairs and Program Directors
Africana Studies (AFST)
Director: Professor Angela Siner
419-530-4660
angela.siner@utoledo.edu
Art/Art History (ART, ARTH, AED)
Chair: Professor Barbara Miner (on sabbatical fall 2021)
419.530.8315
barbara.miner@utoledo.edu
Acting Chair: Dr. Deborah Orloff
419.530.8314
deborah.orloff@utoledo.edu
Asian Studies (ASST)
Director: Dr. An Chung Cheng
419.530.2146
anchung.cheng@utoledo.edu
Communication (COMM)
Chair: Dr. Ben Myers
419.530.2172
william.myers@utoledo.edu
Disability Studies (DST)
Acting Chair: Dr. Ally Day
419.530.7241
allyson.day@utoledo.edu
Economics (ECON)
Chair: Dr. Kristen Keith
419.530.2801
kristen.keith@utoledo.edu
Assoc. Chair: Professor David Black
419-530-4153
david.black@utoledo.edu
English (ENGL)
Chair: Andrew Mattison
419.530.2592
Andrew.Mattison@utoledo.edu
Film and Video (FILM)
Chair: Holly Monsos
419.530.2855
holly.monsos@utoledo.edu
Geography and Planning (GEPL, SISS)
Chair: Dr. Patrick Lawrence
419.530.4128
patrick.lawrence@utoledo.edu
Global Studies (GLST)
Director: Dr. Jetsabe Caceres
419.530.2265
jetsabe.caceres@utoledo.edu
History (HIST)
Chair: Dr. Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch
419.530.4540
ami.pflugradjackisch@utoledo.edu
Law and Social Thought (LST)
Director: Dr. Renee Heberle
734.645.5819
renee.heberle@utoledo.edu
or Skype: Renee Heberle
Director: Dr. Jerry Van Hoy
419.530.2807
jerry.vanhoy@utoledo.edu
Master of Liberal Studies (MLS)
Director: Dr. Jerry Van Hoy
419.530.2807
jerry.vanhoy@utoledo.edu
Media Communication (COMM)
Chair: Dr. Ben Myers
419.530.2172
william.myers@utoledo.edu
Middle East Studies (MEST)
Director: Dr. Gaby Semaan
419.530.2546
gaby.semaan@utoledo.edu or
Dr. Linda Rouillard
419.530.2029
linda.rouillard@utoledo.edu
Music (MUS, MED, COCA)
Chair: Dr. Lee Heritage
419.530.5062
lee.heritage@utoledo.edu
Philosophy and Religious Studies (PHIL, REL)
Chair: Dr. John Sarnecki
419.530.6185
john.sarnecki.utoledo.edu
Political Science and Public Administration (PSC)
Chair: Dr. Sam Nelson
419.530.4974
sam.nelson@utoledo.edu
Psychology (PSY)
Acting Chair: Dr. Peter Mezo
419.530.4392
peter.mezo@utoledo.edu
Sociology and Anthropology (SOC, ANTH)
Chair: Dr. Dwight Haase
419.530.5574
dwight.haase@utoledo.edu
Theatre (THR)
Chair: Holly Monsos
419.530.2855
holly.monsos@utoledo.edu
Women's and Gender Studies (WGST)
Chair: Dr. Sharon Barnes
419.530.2233
sharon.barnes@utoledo.edu
World Languages and Cultures (FLAN, FREN, GERM, SPAN)
Director: Dr. Linda Rouillard
419.530.2029
linda.rouillard@utoledo.edu