Forge Your Own Path

College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies

Explore new and emerging technologies and develop in-demand skills while customizing your degree and gaining valuable real-world experience.

Academics and Programs

CECS gives all students at the University of Tennessee access to emerging technologies and future-focused, cross-cutting curriculum, preparing them for the workforce of the future. Students can take a single exploratory course, add a certificate or minor to their degree path, declare a CECS major, or even double major. Forge your own path with CECS!

Exploratory Courses

Take an exploratory course in subjects like artificial intelligence, data science, or game design to gain foundational knowledge in emerging subjects.

Undergraduate Minors

Further your knowledge in emerging technologies such as cybersecurity and data science by adding a minor to your degree program.

Undergraduate Certificates

Add a standalone certificate to your degree path in an area of interest or stack three degrees together to create a custom degree program.

Undergraduate Programs

Develop in-demand skills in emerging fields such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity through a CECS customizable degree.

What Makes CECS Unique

CECS is a first-of-its-kind future-driven college where students customize their education as they prepare for careers of the future. As a hub for collaboration, CECS brings together campus expertise to develop cutting-edge curriculum and utilizes strong industry partnerships to provide students with real-world hands-on learning experiences.

CECS is committed to providing all students access to the skills and knowledge needed in the careers of the future by working closely with industry partners to understand workforce needs and be on the forefront of change. CECS students gain hands-on experience through for-credit internships, capstones, service projects, and research opportunities.

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