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The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Cincinnati offers 22 Master’s, 15 doctoral programs, and 11 graduate certificates, enrolling over 1,000 students. Seventeen majors also offer a 4+1 option, allowing undergraduates to earn both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years. Programs are customizable, with options like Chemistry (biochemistry to computational chemistry) and Sociology (research in hospitals and government). Last year, A&S researchers secured nearly $11 million in external funding, providing a dynamic, hands-on learning environment.

Alumni

As a proud alum of the University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts and Sciences, you already know the value of a UC education. Now, take the next step with one of our 22 Master’s programs, 15 doctoral degrees, or 11 graduate certificates.

Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot to a new field, or enhance your career, our flexible and rigorous graduate programs offer the tools to help you succeed. With opportunities for interdisciplinary study, real-world research experience, and a vibrant academic community, there’s no better place to continue your journey than right here at UC.

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Inside UC’s Rhetoric & Professional Writing Program

November 18, 2025

Professional writers are the artists who bring the science of business, technology, and discoveries to life. They are storytellers who break down complex stories for everyday readers. The University of Cincinnati’s Rhetoric and Professional Writing (RPW) program in the College of Arts and Sciences gives students real-world experience from day one – an approach that helped recent grad, Olivia Hoge, turn her capstone work into her new career.

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Real-world learning, from Crypto Valley to Costa Rica

November 18, 2025

The University of Cincinnati offers once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for hands-on learning. Students in two UC study abroad programs last spring traveled with their professors to see the real-world application of what they learned in two very different areas of innovation—conservation and sustainability, and cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

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