1. College of Arts & Sciences
MemBound
Fall 2018

2. Undergraduate Majors Social Sciences Humanities
English
History
Philosophy
World Languages and Literatures
Interdisciplinary programs
African and African American Studies
International Studies
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology

3. Concentrations English Psychology African American Literature
Creative Writing
English as a Second Language
Language & Linguistics
Literature
Professional Writing
Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
General Psychology
World Languages
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
*Portuguese
*Russian
International Studies
Area Studies
Global Studies

4. Special Programs
Honors Programs: Anthropology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Advanced / Dual Degree Programs (5 years – Bachelor’s to Master’s): English, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology
Philosophy Pre-Law Track
Interdisciplinary Minors: (e.g. Women and Gender Studies and Religious Studies)

5. Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Students in the College of Arts and Sciences have the opportunity to work one on one with faculty on research projects and develop independent lines of inquiry that prepare them for careers and graduate school.

6. Departmental Scholarships and Awards

7. Departmental Clubs and Organizations
Students have the opportunity to join various department clubs and organizations to increase their academic engagement, find like-minded peers, and pursue networking opportunities.
Criminology and Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice Student Association
History - Student History Circle and Honors Society
HERC (History Educational Resource Center) provides tutoring, advising, and career counseling with information sessions, movies, major meet and greets, and professor chats (our Caffeine and Cake series)

8. Departmental Clubs and Organizations
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Philosophy Circle – undergraduates philosophy club, hosts an annual conference
Political Science - College Democrats, College Republicans, Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Honor Society, Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature, Model United Nations, SGA (Student Government Association)
Sociology - Alpha Kappa Delta, the Sociology Honors Society, and Social Pupils
World Languages - tables in dining areas, conversation exchanges, film festivals

9. Service Learning Opportunities
Anthropology – local communities and groups
Psychology – learning assistants in classroom, peer advising
Sociology – network with community groups and non-profits
Social Work – embedded service hours in most upper division courses (agencies/schools)

10. Internships
History – 25% of majors participate in internships at local museums, archives, non-profits
Political Science – Tennessee Legislative Internship, Intern for Political Campaigns, Intern for Memphis city government through the Urban Fellows Program
Psychology – 80% of psychology interns are hired by their host site, Internship Days each semester
Social Work – 460 hours in culminating experiences
World Languages - currently interns at Su Casa Ministries, Latino Memphis, The Exchange Club, The Family Safety Center, Shelby County Schools, Church Health Center, and the Wafula Immigration Law firm

11. Study Abroad Opportunities
Anthropology - Study Abroad in Sicily: an action-research process aimed at revitalizing a declining historic neighborhood in June 2018.
English – Harry Potter trip to Europe, Czech Republic/China/Japan- ESL
History – 25% of majors study abroad
International Studies – important aspect of program
World Languages – China, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Japan

12. Career Development Social Science Career Specialist
Humanities Career Specialist
Student Career Development – resumes, professional etiquette, and branding
Corporate Engagement – internship and job search assistance
Networking opportunities specific to the Humanities and Social Sciences