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The accounting major provides students with a comprehensive, well-planned and balanced learning experience designed to prepare graduates for success in the accounting profession and the business community. Qualified undergraduate accounting students may apply for enrollment in the accelerated B.S./M.S. program, earning both degrees in five years of study. The accounting certificate includes programs such as general accounting, accounting analytics, accounting taxation and assurance services.

The actuarial science degree program offers an interdisciplinary experience intended to prepare students for careers as actuaries who assess risk and operate in a variety of insurance, financial and consulting environments. 

The Minor in Advertising provides a solid foundation for students interested in advertising, marketing and graphic design. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations is designed to prepare students for professional and academic opportunities in strategic communication with a flexible curriculum that serves students on both a creative track as well as those more interested in the business side of advertising and public relations. 

The University of Tampa works together with the University of South Florida and the Air Force to provide leadership training in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC).

Students who wish to pursue graduate or professional training in allied health fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant and chiropractic medicine, in addition to other areas of interest, are encouraged to enroll in this program.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation is a professional degree program focusing on 2D and 3D computer animation, motion effects, CGI, and visual and advanced software applications. 

The Department of Languages and Linguistics provides students with the foreign language proficiency and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in an integrated world community.

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology and the Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology each equip students with the knowledge, skill-set, training and experience necessary to apply social theory and research methods to real-world settings and problems.

The BFA is a professionally oriented degree that provides a comprehensive and rigorous training in visual concept development and professional studio practice.

Students will learn how to use the creation of art to resolve emotional conflicts and foster self-awareness and personal growth through education, rehabilitation and psychotherapy. Art therapy incorporates psychology, art and therapeutic techniques to provide a creative alternative to conventional therapies.

The minor in Asian studies focuses on the history, culture, and politics of East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It provides students with an understanding of the interdisciplinary field of Asian studies. 

Athletic training encompasses the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA), Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an allied healthcare profession. In the 3+2 graduate professional program, students earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Science after the completion of four years and then a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) after the successful completion of an additional post-baccalaureate year.

Biochemistry degrees prepare students for entering the job market or for continuing their education at the graduate level. Research projects, publishing opportunities, internships, and classes provide students with both lecture and laboratory experience.

The Department of Biology offers students a wide selection of stimulating courses catering to degrees in biology, marine science-biology, marine science-chemistry, biology-business and environmental studies.

There are several options for those interested in business administration, from an undergraduate minor to one of five Master of Business Administration formats — including the Sykes Online MBA program, an accelerated MBA Bachelor's-to-Master's and even a doctoral program.

The University of Tampa's Master of Science in Business Analytics, a STEM-approved program, prepares students to analyze big data to solve business problems.

Students study Web and mobile technologies and their application for businesses, create and manage databases based on business requirements and utilize several technological solutions that support business strategies and objectives.

Chemistry majors are exposed to a diverse number of chemical subdisciplines, such as analytical, inorganic, organic, physical and biochemistry in both lecture and laboratory coursework.

The Department of Communication offers a strong educational foundation in a wide range of dynamic fields, including television and radio, advertising and public relations, journalism, mobile application and web development, video production, intercultural communication, digital media arts, graphic communications and political communication.

The Department of Communication offers a strong educational foundation in a wide range of dynamic fields, including television and radio, advertising and public relations, journalism, mobile application and web development, video production, intercultural communication, digital media arts, graphic communications and political communication.

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies is a versatile blend of theory and practice, made up of core courses in two categories, Culture and Society and Visual Aesthetics, as well as a diverse selection of applied electives in writing, design and electronic media production. 

The B.A. in Communication and Speech Studies program provides students with the opportunity to develop their communication and critical thinking skills. The curriculum encourages students to examine communicative events and practice persuasive strategies — skills that enhance students’ professional and academic abilities.

The University of Tampa’s B.S. in Computer Science is a cutting-edge program that  covers core fundamentals and applied aspects of hardware and software and exposes students to advanced topics in areas such as machine learning and artificial intelligence; data science; computer networking and security; and web programming and development.

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares graduates for some of today's most fascinating and rewarding careers in professions that serve the community and the society-at-large in law enforcement, the courts and corrections, and victim advocacy. 

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice prepares graduates for some of today's most fascinating and rewarding careers in professions that serve the community and the society-at-large in law enforcement, the courts and corrections, and victim advocacy. In an accelerated 4+1 format, students may rake two graduate-level classes during their senior yer and then complete the master's program in just one additional year of study.

The University of Tampa’s major in cybersecurity teaches students to protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information and information systems that support modern organizations. Students receive a comprehensive education that focuses on both the fundamentals of information systems as well as advanced topics in areas such as network security, cryptography, risk management, security governance, business continuity, security architecture, physical security and critical infrastructures.

The program offers a robust liberal arts experience with a distinctive focus in preparing students to become leaders in the field of dance education within a commercial and community dance context.

The Data Science major offers an interdisciplinary program that seamlessly integrates essential data science principles with mathematics, statistics and computer science. 

The program provides the knowledge, skills, and experience in established, new and emerging technologies both digital and analogue as well as developing the skills and capacity for design thinking, design research, and social innovation needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

In keeping with the mission of The University of Tampa, students learn by doing and thinking with courses in studio production and using state-of-the-art facilities, computer labs, digital cameras and production suites.

Economics is the science of decision-making. The discipline includes the study of the production, exchange, and consumption of material goods and services. It involves the study of local, state, national, and international institutions and the policies that these private/government organizations develop to achieve particular goals.

UT's Online Master of Education (M.Ed) in curriculum and instruction has a reputable, long-standing relationship with Tampa Bay area school districts and administrators. The program enhances the teaching and leadership skills of currently certified teachers and can be completed 100% online in as little as 13 months. Faculty members, many of whom have worked as teachers, hold doctorate degrees in education. Their powerful combination of academic expertise and firsthand knowledge was used in the development of the program curriculum. The Bachelor's-to-Master's option allows a University of Tampa undergraduate education major to begin two courses (up to 8 credits) from the M.Ed. program in their last two semesters of undergraduate study.

The Bachelor of Science in elementary education program provides students with the academic knowledge, learning strategies and teaching approaches needed to be successful elementary school teachers.

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Biology Education program provides students with the academic knowledge, learning strategies and teaching approaches needed to be successful science teachers. Biology education candidates will gain certification to teach science, grades 6 through 12.

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education program provides students with the academic knowledge, learning strategies and teaching approaches needed to be successful mathematics teachers. Mathematics education candidates will gain certification to teach math, grades 6 through 12. 

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Social Science Education program provides students with the academic knowledge, learning strategies and teaching approaches needed to be successful social science teachers. Social science education candidates will gain certification to teach social studies, grades 6 through 12. 

The Bachelor of Arts in English degree at the University of Tampa offers students the option of pursuing courses for pre-professional (law) preparation, careers in business and service fields, a traditional literature degree in preparation for graduate school, or teacher certification in English education.

The entrepreneurship major prepares students for the intricacies of planning, launching and leading a new business with a focus on creativity and innovation, new venture planning, entrepreneurial finance and managing and growing a new business. 

The Environmental Studies major is a broad, interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in the scientific, social, political, economic and expressive aspects of global environmental issues.

A minor offered in the Health Science and Human Performance program.

The Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science prepares students to work in the sports industry, business, government and in education as practitioners on professional interdisciplinary teams. The program will help students seeking a strong foundation for further study and research including those pursuing a terminal degree. 

The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film and Media Arts is a professional degree program with a focus on hands-on production of documentary, narrative and experimental films using state-of-the-art motion picture cameras and post-production facilities.

The finance degree program offers instruction in all areas of business through courses in accounting, managerial statistics, computer information systems, economics, marketing and management.

Financial enterprise systems (FES) is a challenging program involving the application of enterprise system concepts to analyze the business process needs of organizations, with emphasis on the finance industry. 

The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science degree is designed to prepare students for careers as forensic scientists and is accredited by the Forensic Science Educational Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

The Minor in French program helps prepare students for graduate or professional schools and for a variety of career opportunities. Courses are designed to build strong language skills and to expand cultural awareness.

The minor in geography is an interdisciplinary course of study that includes basic geography courses with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related courses in a number of disciplines.

The BFA in Graphic Design is a major that will prepare students to become “lifestyle designers”—the practice of designing innovative visual communication, experiences and socially responsible solutions. It is a contemporary degree program that integrates design thinking, making, processes and methodologies with technology,

The Bachelor of Arts in History program is designed to help students see themselves and their society from different times and places, while displaying an informed perspective and a mature view of human nature. Students develop skills of analysis, including the ability to understand context, to understand change and continuity over time, and to draw conclusions from diffuse, fragmentary and biased sources. 

The Bachelor of Science in Human Performance is designed for students primarily interested in the physiological and functional adaptations to exercise.   

The University of Tampa's Master of Science in Human Resources Management program equips students with a deep understanding of current HR challenges and the skills to develop and implement effective, innovative solutions.

The University of Tampa's Master of Science in Information and Technology Management, a STEM-approved program, is designed for IT professionals who want to develop both their technical expertise and managerial skills to advance their career. Students can customize the degree to meet their goals and is ideal for mid-career professionals as well as younger employees seeking accelerated career growth.

UT's M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program addresses a growing field in learning and human performance, and provides a multidisciplinary area of study that draws students from many backgrounds.

The Interactive Media Minor aims to act as an interdisciplinary liaison with other Majors and Programs at the University of Tampa. Its goal is to prepare a new generation of innovators and leaders in the field of interaction design. Its mission is to explore the use of technology, design, human behavior, and their impact on communication.

The international business degrees are designed to provide in-depth expertise in a specific business discipline coupled with a broader global business perspective.  Students choose from seven international business majors, including accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, management, marketing or management information systems.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Studies gives students knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s globalized world. With courses in international relations, political science, economics, regional area studies and other disciplines, the degree program challenges students to understand international security, international political economy, global governance and countries in global, local and transnational contexts.

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree provides students with a wide array of news writing, reporting, editing and multimedia skills, as well as an understanding of journalism history, ethics and legal principles.

The Latin American Studies minor is designed to internationalize a number of existing majors by introducing students to the history, culture, politics and economics of Latin America and the Caribbean from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The Law, Justice and Advocacy Minor offers a unique combination of experiential legal education and traditional academic inquiry. Area lawyers and judges train students to brief cases, advance through the stages of litigation in trial court and hone oral and written arguments.

Designed for students who want to further develop their current leadership skills and competencies, the interdisciplinary Minor in Leadership Studies combines theory and practice; students learn about leadership and then experience it.

The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) degree is designed for mature students seeking a broad-based education as a part-time or full-time student with a direct route to graduation.

The management degree provides students with the knowledge and specific skills required to develop and lead a global workforce

Management Information Systems (MIS) is a challenging field of study focused on integrating computer-based information technology solutions and business processes to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises.

The marine chemistry degree combines the best of the marine science courses with a chemistry program of great depth, which provides myriad opportunities for the aspiring oceanographer.

The Marine Science - Biology degree draws from general biological principles and very specific marine-related issues, the course of study includes substantial exposure to biological, chemical and physical aspects of marine science.

The marketing degree encompasses the fields of advertising, promotion, sales, research, international marketing and more.

Mathematical Programming students also study applications through courses in business, economics and computer languages.

The mathematics major focuses on the most significant branches of mathematics, including real analysis, abstract algebra and finite mathematics, and provides a program that gives students a balanced view of pure and applied aspects of modern mathematics.

The mathematics with computer science major provides a blend of mathematics and computer science.

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree advances the educational and professional development of practicing physician assistants.

Army, Air Force and Naval ROTC programs teach students how to lead by going beyond the classroom with many opportunities for hands-on training.

The Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies (BAMS) program is designed to give students applied museum experience that will support a career in cultural heritage management, curation and museum administration.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music program provides students the opportunity to become highly skilled music educators, versatile performers, innovative music technologists and composers, scholars of music history and theory, and much more. 

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree at UT prepares students for careers in all areas of music education (K-12), and leads to Florida teacher certification.

The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree at UT is designed for students who aspire to careers as professional musicians.

The musical theatre major at UT is designed to prepare students for a career in the performing arts. 

The mission of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) is to develop midshipmen mentally, morally and physically. 

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media is a professional program that focuses on the production of digital new media, interactive games, intelligent environments, virtual and augmented realities, virtual film production, music and multimedia installation for experimental, artistic and professional intent.

UT and the Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay have partnered to offer a graduate-level education designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of current and emerging nonprofit executives. The curriculum focuses on effective board governance, strategic planning, marketing, fund development, financial management, tapping leadership potential and business plan development.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offers a comprehensive program of learning for students without previous preparation in nursing.

With a focus on real-world relevancy, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree continues a tradition of excellence in nursing education at The University of Tampa. This convenient, online program consists of 30 credit hours spread over six semesters. Students may choose from tracks in advanced practice nursing or nursing leadership.

The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers programs that introduce students to a wide variety of philosophical traditions and issues and that emphasize critical thinking and logical reasoning.

The University of Tampa’s graduate-level physician assistant program leads to a Master of Physician Assistant Medicine (MPAM) degree. The program follows the traditional medical model of training, providing in-depth analysis of disease processes, diagnosis and treatment. Students engage in full-time study for seven semesters, earning their degree in 27 months.

Physics majors study the fundamental nature of reality using mathematical models based on experiment, observation and intuition.

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science offers a diverse array of courses in American politics, international relations, comparative politics, law, public policy and more. 

Pre-dentistry is an interest or path students choose that advisors help guide them on their journey towards applying to dental school.

Pre-Law is an interest or path students choose that advisors help guide them on their journey towards applying to law school. 

Pre-medicine is an interest or path students choose that advisors help guide them on their journey towards applying to medical school. 

Pre-veterinary science is an interest or path students choose that advisors help guide them on their journey towards applying to veterinary school.

UT’s Master of Arts in Professional Communication equips students with the communication knowledge and skills needed for success in a variety of fields. Students gain experience with masterful presentation techniques, theories of organizational communication, crisis communication, conflict management and the effective use of visuals and media, with an emphasis on digital and emerging technologies. 

The minor in professional education offers opportunities for students across University majors seeking a pathway into the field of teaching and to temporary teacher certification in the state of Florida.

The Minor in Professional Selling is designed for students who want to further develop their current sales skills and competencies.

The minor in Professional and Technical Writing provides guided practice in designing and producing the kinds of visual and verbal communication expected in the workplace.

The mission of the Department of Psychology is to offer students a high-quality, state-of-the-field educational experience in psychology as a behavioral, cognitive, social science and applied discipline.

The B.S. in Public Health degree program is designed for students primarily interested in the improvement of health and prevention of disease and disability. 

The public relations minor is an interdisciplinary program that exposes students to introductory theories and production skills in the field of public relations.

The minor in recreation prepares students for recreation leadership positions in public government programs, voluntary agencies, industry, hospitals, churches and more. 

The University of Tampa’s new M.A. in Social and Emerging Media blends technology and creativity as it prepares students to develop compelling media projects, build sophisticated social media strategies and engage effectively with audiences.

A major in Spanish at UT is designed to give students flexible options as liberal arts graduates, including graduate or professional schools and a variety of career opportunities. 

The Speech Studies Minor is designed for students who wish to study Speech Communication and whose interests transverse a broad range of topics.

The speech/theatre minor offers the opportunity to develop and expand speech or theatrical talents and skills as well as knowledge about the performing arts while pursuing a chosen major.

The purpose of The University of Tampa sport management major is to provide students with a combination of sport business theory and practical experience to prepare them for a successful career in the sport management industry.

The sustainability minor is an interdisciplinary program intended to develop an understanding of the social, scientific, economic and expressive aspects of global environmental issues.

A certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a widely accepted and recognized program that reflects a student’s initial academic and practical preparation in the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) or English as a foreign language (EFL).

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts degree program receive a balanced training in the areas associated with theatre performance: voice, movement and acting.

The B.A. in Visual Arts is designed to allow the greatest flexibility in customizing the degree program to meet individual goals and interests.

The Minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that incorporates a broad range of liberal arts activities – reading, writing, thinking and discussion – in order to teach a fuller understanding of the embodied lives of people.

The Bachelor of Arts in Writing degree educates students in the art and craft of written communication, combining liberal arts ideals with practical, real-world applications.