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.
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.
Department and Program Chairs
Africana Studies
Program Director: Professor Angela Siner
419-530-4660
angela.siner@utoledo.edu
ART
Department Chair: Professor Barbara Miner
419.530.8315
barbara.miner@utoledo.edu
Asian Studies
Program Director: Dr. An Chung Cheng
419.530.2146
anchung.cheng@utoledo.edu
Communication
Department Chair: Dr. Ben Myers
419.530.2172
william.myers@utoledo.edu
Disability Studies
Program Chair: Dr. Kim Nielsen
419.530.7241
allyson.day@utoledo.edu
Economics
Department Chair: Dr. David Black
419-530-4153
david.black@utoledo.edu
English
Department Chair: Andrew Mattison
419.530.2592
Andrew.Mattison@utoledo.edu
Film and Video
Department Chair: Holly Monsos
419.530.2855
holly.monsos@utoledo.edu
Geography and Planning
Department Chair: Dr. Patrick Lawrence
419.530.4128
patrick.lawrence@utoledo.edu
Global Studies program
Program Director: Dr. Jetsabe Caceres
419.530.2265
jetsabe.caceres@utoledo.edu
history
Acting Chair: Dr. Roberto Padilla
419.530.4538
roberto.padilla@utoledo.edu
Department Chair: Dr. Ami Pflugrad-Jackisch
419.530.4540
ami.pflugradjackisch@utoledo.edu
Law and Social Thought
Program Director: Dr. Jerry Van Hoy
419.530.2807
jerry.vanhoy@utoledo.edu
Program Director: Dr. Renee Heberle
419.530.4061
renee.heberle@utoledo.edu
Middle East Studies
Program Director: Dr. Gaby Semaan
419.530.2546
gaby.semaan@utoledo.edu
Music
Department Chair: Dr. Jason Stumbo
419.530.5062
jason.stumbo@utoledo.edu
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Department Chair: Dr. John Sarnecki
419.530.6185
john.sarnecki@utoledo.edu
Political Science and Public Administration
Department Chair: Dr. Jetsa Caceres
419.530.4974
jetsa.caceres@utoledo.edu
Psychology
Department Chair: Dr. Kim Gratz
419.530.2722
kim.gratz@utoledo.edu
Associate Chair: Dr. Peter Mezo
419.530.4392
peter.mezo@utoledo.edu
Sociology and Anthropology
Department Chair: Dr. Dwight Haase
419.530.5574
dwight.haase@utoledo.edu
Theatre and film
Department Chair: Holly Monsos
419.530.2855
holly.monsos@utoledo.edu
Women's and Gender Studies
Department Chair: Dr. Sharon Barnes
419.530.2233
sharon.barnes@utoledo.edu
World Languages and Cultures
Acting Department Chair: Dr. Ed Lingan
419.530.5506
edmund.lingan@utoledo.edu