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Political Science
The PhD program prepares students for careers in college teaching, as well as careers in other occupations related to service in the public or private sectors. The Political Science program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Philosophy
Students will ordinarily hold an MA with a major in philosophy or an equivalent degree when entering the PhD program. However, highly qualified applicants without an advanced degree may be admitted directly to the PhD rather than MA program if that is their preference. The Philosophy program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Environmental and Soil Sciences
A doctorate with a major in plant, soil, and environmental sciences and a concentration in environmental and soil sciences is offered under a multi-departmental doctoral program. The Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, Environmental and Soil Sciences program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management
The doctoral program in retail, hospitality, and tourism management prepares you with advanced academic experiences in research and teaching that may not be easily obtained in other programs. The Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Biosystems Engineering
Students applying for admission into the Biosystems Engineering doctoral program from University of Tennessee Knoxville must submit evidence of ability to perform and report independent research to the satisfaction of the faculty of the department. An approved master’s thesis will usually be acceptable for this purpose.
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry at University of Tennessee Knoxville grants PhD and MS degrees in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer chemistry.
Materials Science and Engineering
After one year in residence and with the approval of the faculty, a student may proceed directly to the doctoral program without completion of a master’s degree. The Materials Science and Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Social Work
The focus of social work education at the doctoral level is to foster the development of an attitude of scientific inquiry, knowledge of the scientific method, ability to extend the knowledge base of social work practice, and effective participation in leadership roles in social work education, research, and practice. The Social Work program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Business Administration
The primary objective of the PhD with a major in Business Administration at University of Tennessee Knoxville is to prepare a select number of qualified students for careers in university-level teaching and research and for responsible positions in business and government.
Mechanical Engineering
All students must complete a minimum of 72 graduate semester credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree. The Mechanical Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Modern Foreign Languages
The PhD with a major in modern foreign languages requires advanced training in a major language (French, German, Spanish) and either a second language (French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish), applied linguistics or Latin American Studies. The Modern Foreign Languages program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Biomedical Engineering
All students must complete a minimum of 72 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. The Biomedical Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Supply Chain Management
The Haslam College of Business’ supply chain Ph.D. is a five-year program designed to cultivate top scholars in the field. The Supply Chain Management program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Data Science and Engineering
The Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education offers a graduate program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Data Science and Engineering (DSE) from University of Tennessee Knoxville.
English
A student must successfully complete a program of study, normally six full semesters as outlined below, approved by the candidate’s committee or the Director of Graduate Studies in English. The English program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
History
Students will select a major doctoral field in Pre-Modern Europe, Modern Europe, or American History. The History program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Food Science
A Food Science PhD degree at University of Tennessee Knoxville is the highest degree awarded in FDSC. Students entering the PhD program typically have already earned a master’s degree in FDSC, or a closely related field.
Geology
Students are required to pass a comprehensive examination. The examination includes both written and oral components in which individuals are tested on their knowledge of their intended research area and related fields. The candidate is expected to be conversant across a wide range of the geological sciences. The Geology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Education, Special Education, Deaf Education, and Interpreter Education
Students in the PhD concentrations share a common set of course requirements with graduate credit hours required as shown below. Doctoral committees may require students to take additional hours to fulfill degree requirements. We offer a Education, Special Education, Deaf Education, and Interpreter Education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Accounting
This degree provides a research-oriented terminal qualification for those seeking entry-level faculty positions in accounting. The Accounting program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.