Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs
This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters N through R.
The major requirement for a B.A. consists of a minimum of 40 hours, includingPhilosophy
Philosophy Major (B.A.) Major code BA5241
PHIL 310 Hist. of Western Phil.:
Ancient 5
PHIL 312 Hist. of Western Phil.:
Modern 5
PHIL 320 Symbolic Logic I 5
PHIL 490 Senior Seminar 3
At least three courses numbered above 400, not including 490 and 497.
You may begin your study of philosophy with courses at the 100, 200, or 300 level except as limited by specific prerequisites.
For more information, contact the Department of Philosophy.
PHIL Fundamentals 4
or PHIL 130 Introduction to Ethics 4
PHIL 240 Social and Political 4
Philosophy
PHIL 310 History of Western 5
Philosophy: Ancient
or PHIL 312 History of Western 5
Philosophy: Modern
PHIL 320 Symbolic Logic I 4
PHIL 440 Contemporary Social 5
Philosophy
or PHIL 442 Philosophy of Law 5
PHIL 490 Senior Seminar 3
At least two additional courses above 400.(BR> For more information, contact the philosophy department.
It is advisable to major in philosophy, English, or one of the social sciences. Check the entrance requirements of the theological seminaries, other religious educational institutions, or graduate schools of your choice and plan your curriculum accordingly. A pretheology major is also available from the Departments of English and History.
To be eligible for admission to an accredited professional school of physical therapy, you must first complete the baccalaureate-level preprofessional preparatory coursework and then apply on a competitive basis to a professional school of physical therapy. If you are accepted, the professional program extends for an additional two to three years, culminating in a degree in physical therapy from the professional program. The optional plans of study available will prepare you to be highly qualified for admission to most schools of physical therapy. However, some professional programs require special prerequisites--either courses or practical experience as a volunteer--before you apply for admission. It is your responsibility to check the admission requirements for programs you wish to attend and, in consultation with your academic advisor, to fulfill any special prerequisites.
At Ohio University, the three-year master's program in the School of Physical Therapy admits students on a competitive basis. It is possible to be admitted into the program after completion of your junior year, provided you will be able to complete your bachelor's degree in absentia by the end of your first year in physical therapy. (This requires that in year one of the program you must complete a limited number of unfinished undergraduate courses concurrently with your physical therapy coursework.) You may also apply during your senior year so that, if accepted, you enter the professional program in the School of Physical Therapy with your undergraduate degree in pre-physical therapy already completed.
If you intend to apply to other professional programs in Ohio or outside the state (or even if you are unsure of plans for further training), you should complete your undergraduate degree in biological sciences/pre-physical therapy or psychology/pre-physical therapy first, as preparation for the future. Physical therapy programs are offered at the graduate level only. As of January 1, 2002, undergraduate physical therapy programs will no longer be accredited.
For additional information, see Biological Sciences or Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy majors in this section, the in absentia degree option in the University-Wide Graduation Requirements section, and "Physical Therapy" in the College of Health and Human Services section.
Note: Students should note that the School of Physical Therapy at Ohio University has submitted the necessary documents stating its intention to move to an entry-level doctoral degree (DPT), which will replace the current MPT. If approved, the program will become a three-year DPT curriculum with approximately 18 quarter hours per team beginning summer 2003. A baccalaureate degree will become a prerequisite for the program. The other prerequisites will remain unchanged. Students should consult the Web page (https://www.ohio.edu/phystherapy/) for the most up-to-date information.
Students in the Honors Tutorial College may major in physics, astrophysics, or engineering physics. Curricula for these programs are available from the Honors Tutorial College.
Contact the chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy if you are interested in pursuing any of the programs described below.
50 quarter hours of physics, including
PHYS 210 Physics Seminar 1 PHYS 251,252,253 General Physics 15 PHYS 254 Contemporary Physics 4 PHYS 272, 273 Electronics Lab 4 PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8 PHYS 371,372,373 Intermediate Labs 6 PHYS 411 Thermodynamics 4 PHYS 427, 428 Electricity and Magnetism 8
The following mathematics courses
MATH 263A,B,C,D Calculus 16
MATH 340 Differential Equations 4
MATH 440 Vector Analysis 4
MATH 441 Fourier Anal. and Partial
Differential Equations 4
12 quarter hours of natural sciences other than physics and mathematics (you may use elective courses in astronomy above the 200 level to satisfy portions of this 12-hour requirement)
The minimum requirement for the B.A. degree with a major in physics is 36 quarter hours in physics and/or astronomy at or above the 200 level, including
PHYS 210 Physics Seminar 1 PHYS 251,252,253 General Physics 15 PHYS 351, 352 Contemporary Physics 8
This degree is recommended if you want a general education with an emphasis on physics and/or astronomy; have plans for further education or employment in an interdisciplinary area; or desire a dual major in physics and chemistry, biological sciences, geological sciences, etc.
You can meet the requirements for teaching high school physics by completing the physics major program listed in the College of Education section.
The astronomy minor consists of a set of required courses--PHYS 251 and 252, PHYS 253 or EE 321, PHYS 254, and ASTR 305-and at least 12 hours from ASTR 310, 401, 402, 403, 410, and 450.
Freshman
MATH 263A, B, C Calculus 12 PHYS 210 Physics Seminar 1 PHYS 251, 252 General Physics 10 CHEM 151, 152 Fund. of Chemistry 10 English composition 5
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
Sophomore
MATH 263D Calculus 4 MATH 340 Differential Equations 4 MATH 440 Vector Analysis 4 MATH 441 Fourier Analysis and Partial Diff. Equations 4 PHYS 253 General Physics 5 PHYS 254 Contemporary Physics 4 PHYS 272, 273 Electronics Lab 4 PHYS 303(*) Computer Stimulation Methods 4 PHYS 423(* Optics 4
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
MATH 410(*) Matrix Theory 4
MATH 470(*) Applied Complex Variables 4
PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8
PHYS 371,372,373 Intermediate Labs 6
PHYS 420(*) Acoustics (odd years) 3
PHYS 453(*) Nuclear and Particle Phys. 4
English composition 4
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
PHYS 411 Thermodynamics 4
PHYS 412(* Kinetic Theory and
Statistical Mechanics 4
PHYS 427,428,
429(* Elec. and Magnetism 11
PHYS 475(*) Adv. Lab (three quarters) 3-9
PHYS 451 Quantum Mechanics 4
PHYS 471(*) Solid State Physics 4
PHYS 493(*) Undergraduate Seminar 1
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
The sequence of courses will vary depending on your interests. Basic requirements in natural sciences, physics, and mathematics will be the same as those of the regular B.S. in physics but may be satisfied by engineering or other applied science courses. The elected sequence could be toward a specific area of interest within an engineering department, e.g Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. or over a broad area of interest e.g. materials science, which crosses colleges.
The advantage of preparing for applied science through the fundamental physics program is the acquisition of the abilities for continued development of the technology from fundamental physics principles.
English composition 5
MATH 263A,B,C Calculus 12
PHYS 210 Physics Seminar 1
PHYS 251, 252 General Physics 10
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
MATH 263D Calculus 4 MATH 340 Differential Equations 4 MATH 410(*) Matrix Theory 4 ASTR 305 Fund. of Astrophysics 3 ASTR 401 Stellar Astrophysics 3 CS 220(*) Intro to Computing 5 PHYS 253 General Physics 5 PHYS 254 Contemporary Physics 4 PHYS 272, 273 Electronics Lab 4
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
English composition 4
MATH 440 Vector Analysis 4
MATH 441 Fourier Analysis and
Partial Diff. Equations 4
ASTR 402 Galactic and Interstellar
Astrophysics 3
ASTR 403 Extragalactic Astrophysics
and Cosmology 3
PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8
PHYS 371,372,373 Intermediate Lab 6
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.***
Tier III 4
ASTR 310(**) Astronomy Lab 1-3
ASTR 410(**) Observ. Astrophysics 3
ASTR 450(**) Studies in Astronomy 1-3
PHYS 411 Thermodynamics 4
PHYS 412(*) Kinetic Theory and Stat.
Mechanics 4
PHYS 427, 428 Elec. and Magnetism 8
PHYS 429(*) Electromag. and Relativity 3
PHYS 451(*) Quantum Mechanics 4
Arts and Sciences degree requirements (including language), University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.(***)
If you are in the Honors Tutorial Program, special combinations of some of the above courses are available. Consult with the pre-astronomy advisor.
** A total of at least six hours in combined coursework from ASTR 310, 410, and 450 is required.
*** Beneficial PHYS electives include 303 Computer Simulation Methods in Physics, 423 Optics, and 453 Nuclear and Particle Physics.
CHEM 151 Fund. of Chemistry 5
CHEM 152 Fund. of Chemistry 5
GEOG 101 Elements of Physical Geog. 5
GEOL 101 Intro to Geology 5
MATH 263A (or adv placement),
263B, 263C Analytic Geom. and Calc. 12
English composition 5
PHYS 210 Physics Seminar 1
GEOG 201 Environmental Geography 4 GEOL 211 Oceanography 4
MATH 263D Analytic Geom. and Calc. 4 MATH 340 Differential Equations 4 MATH 440 Vector Analysis 4 MATH 441 Fourier Series and Partial Diff. Equations 4 PHYS 251,252,253 General Physics 15
GEOG 302 Meteorology 5
GEOG 303 Climatology 5
GEOG 304 Observations in Meteorology 2
PHYS 311, 312 Mechanics 8
English composition 4
GEOG 405 Pract. in Meteorological
Forecasting 2-10
PHYS 411 Thermodynamics 4
Physics emphasis requirements
PHYS 414, 415 Dynamic Meteorology 8
PHYS 272, 273 Electronic Lab 4
PHYS 254 Contemporary Physics 3
PHYS 412 Kinetic Theory and
Statistical Mechanics 4
or PHYS 423 Optics
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education Requirements, and/or electives.
The major requirement is a minimum of 52 hours including
POLS 101 Amer. Natl. Government 4 POLS 150 Current World Problems 4 POLS 270 Political Theory 4
Two additional 200-level courses
At least four 300- and 400-level courses in one of the following tracks:
All majors are encouraged to take additional courses designed to develop skills, including POLS 305J, 390, 480, 481, 482, 483, 484, and 495.
You must meet general requirements for the B.A. and those for a major in political science. Be careful to meet the prerequisites for all courses. You are encouraged to gain as broad an understanding of politics as political science majors, since politics is a crucial element in public administration.
For further information and advice, consult the public administration advisor in the Department of Political Science.
Required courses
ECON 103 Microeconomics 4 ECON 104 Macroeconomics 4 CS 120 Computer Literacy 4 PSY 221 Statistics for Beh. Sciences 5 or QBA 201 Intro to Business Statistics or 4 or POLS 482 Quant. Political Analysis or 5 POLS 102 Issues in American Politics 4 POLS 210 Public Administration 4 POLS 310 American Domestic Policy 4 POLS 304 State Politics 4 or POLS 320 Urban Politics
Any five of the following:
POLS 407 Politics of Urban Dev. 4
POLS 408 Urban Public Admin. 4
POLS 410 Public Policy Analysis 4
POLS 412 Public Personnel Admin. 4
POLS 413 Administrative Law 4
POLS 414 Org. Theory and Politics 4
POLS 424 Intergovernmental
Relations in the U.S. 4
POLS 425 Environ. and Natural Res.
Politics and Policy 4
POLS 429 Comparative Public Admin. 4
POLS 484 Mgt. Skills for Public Admin. 5
POLS 486 Public Budgeting 4
POLS 487 Financial Mgt. in Govt. 4
POLS 488 Public Dispute Resolution 4
Select additional courses in political science to satisfy the requirement for a political science major. The major consists of a total of at least 52 hours in political science, including POLS 101, 150, and 270.
Recommended electives
ACCT 201 Financial Accounting 4
ACCT 202 Managerial Accounting 4
ECON 425 Public Policy Economics 4
ECON 430 Public Finance 4
FIN 325 Managerial Finance 4
GEOG 201 Environmental Geography 4
GEOG 326 Urban Geography 4
GEOG 350 Land Use Planning 4
POLS 409 Criminal Procedure 4
POLS 495 Internship 4
SOC 430 Soc. of Organizations 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5 PSY 221 Stat. for Beh. Sciences 5 PSY 226 Experimental Psychology 4
Biological--at least one of the following:
PSY 201 Sensation and Perception 4 PSY 203 Learning 4 PSY 312 Physiol. Psychology 4 PSY 314 Comp. Psychology 5 PSY 327 Human Psychophysiol. 4 PSY 380 Psych. of Health Illness 4 PSY 490 (*) Seminars 3-5
Cognitive-at least one of the following:
PSY 304 Human Learning and
Cognitive Processes 4
PSY 305 Human Memory 4
PSY 307 Psycholinguistics 4
PSY 308 Human Judgment and
Decision Making 4
PSY 490 (*) Seminars 3-5
Developmental-at least two of the following:
PSY 273 Child and Adoles. Psych. 4
PSY 275 Educ. Psychology 4
PSY 315 Behavior Genetics and
Individual Differences 5
PSY 374 Psych. of Adulthood
and Aging 4
PSY 376 Psychological Disorders
of Childhood 4
PSY 378 Psychology of Gender 4
PSY 470 Prenatal Influences on
Development 4
PSY 490 (* Seminars 3-5
Clinical-at least two of the following:
PSY 233 Psych. of Personality 4
PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology 4
PSY 341 Tests and Measurements 4
PSY 351 Intro to Clinical and
Counseling Psychology 4
PSY 430 Psychoactive Drugs 4
PSY 490 (*) Seminars 3-5
Social-Organizational-at least two of the following:
PSY 261 Industr. and Org. Psych. 4 PSY 310 Motivation 4 PSY 336 Social Psychology 4 PSY 337 Social Psych. of Justice 4 PSY 361 Adv. Org. Psychology 4 PSY 362 Personnel Psych. 4 PSY 490 (*) Seminars 3-5
At least four courses at the 300 level or above (if you plan to attend graduate school in psychology, you should include PSY 233, 273, 312, 304, 321, 332, 336, 341, and 418.)
In addition to a minimum of 50 hours of psychology coursework, majors are required to complete a series of extradepartmental courses selected from the natural sciences and either mathematics or computer science.
Majors must complete three courses in ONE of the following natural science areas:
The three courses that you choose for your extradepartmental natural science requirement must have the same departmental prefix, with the following exception: If BIOL 101 is used as the first course completed, it may be followed by two Environmental and Plant Biology (PBIO)courses, two Biological Science(BIOS)courses. The intention of the extradepartmental natural science requirement is to provide a basic foundation in at least one natural science area, while allowing flexibility in the choice of area. However, students who are planning to attend graduate school in psychology are encouraged to complete the three courses in Biological Sciences (BIOL, BIOS).
Undergraduate psychology majors must also take two courses in either mathematics or computer science. Students may select any two courses in Mathematics (MATH) numbered 113 or above (except 251) OR any two courses in Computer Science numbered 200 or above. These courses are required to ensure that majors have at least a basic literacy in mathematics or computer science but allow students to select from a wide range of levels. MATHor CS courses chosen for the extradepartmental requirement may simultaneously apply to the Natural Sciences area for Arts and Sciences distribution requirements, except MATH 113, 115, 117, 118, 120, 121, 122, and 320. You may choose MATH 250, but only if it is completed BEFORE you take PSY 221. Do not take MATH251 because credit is not allowed for both MATH251 and PSY 221. MATH 113 or a math placement of PL2 or higher is the prerequisite for taking PSY 221.
For qualified students, the department offers a departmental honors program. A detailed description is available from the department; apply to the assistant chair for undergraduate studies.
Requirements for all psychology programs are structured to provide you with exposure to several areas of psychology, while providing latitude in selecting courses to fit your needs and interests. Consult your academic advisor early in your program to plan appropriate course selections, particularly if you are considering graduate work in psychology.
At the graduate level, the department offers doctoral programs in clinical, experimental, and organizational psychology. Information about the graduate programs is available from the assistant chair for graduate studies.
*490 seminars that apply to the psychology area requirements are approved by the assistant chair for undergraduate studies when the seminar is offered. Some 490s do not apply to any area.
A Biological: 201, 203, 312, 314, 327, 380, 490 (*) B Cognitive: 304, 305, 307, 308, 490 (*) C Developmental: 273, 275, 315, 374, 376, 378, 470, 490 (*) D Clinical: 233, 332, 341, 351, 430, 490 (*) E Social-Organizational: 261, 310, 336, 337, 361, 362, 490 (*)
*490 seminars that apply to these area requirements are approved by the assistant chair for undergraduate studies when the seminar is offered. Some 490s do not apply to any area.
The following program will not prepare you to complete a degree in biological sciences. If you are not accepted into the physical therapy program but desire to pursue a career in medicine or certain allied health fields, you should consider a major from the programs offered in biological sciences and chemistry, or from those offered through the College of Health and Human Services.
For further information about physical therapy, see the Physical Therapy listing in this section. See also the pre-physical therapy program listed under Biological Sciences in this section.
CHEM 121,122,123(*)Principles of Chemistry 12 ENG 151 or 152 or 153 English composition 5 MATH 163A, B Calculus 7 or MATH 266 A,B Calculus Biol Appl. 8 PSY 101(+) General Psychology 5 PSY 221(+) Statistics 4 PT 259A Intro to Phys. Therapy 2 SOC 101(+) Intro to Sociology 5 BIOS 170, 171 Intro to Zoology 10
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, and/or electives.
PHYS 201, 202(#) Intro to Physics 10
PSY 226 Experimental Psychology 4
PSY 273 Child and Adolescent Psychology 4
PSY 312 Physiological Psychology 4
PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology 4
BIOS 302 Human Anatomy (soph) 6
BIOS 345, 346 Human Physiology and
Lab (soph) 7
BIOS 352 Biomechanics 4
or PESS 302 Biomechanics (must be section for
pre-physical therapy majors) 4
BIOS 445, 446 Physiol. of Exercise, Lab 7
PHIL 130 Intro. to Ethics 4
or PHIL 331 Moral Problems in Medicine or 5
ENG 305J Technical Writing (jr) 4
or ENG 308J Composition (jr) 4
Tier II 4-5
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, and/or electives. BIOS 402, Human Neuroscience, is not required by Ohio University's School of Physical Therapy but may be required for admission to other programs.
PSY 374 Adulthood and Aging 4 PSY 489(^) Fieldwork 0-5
one of:
PSY 201 Sensation and Perception 4
PSY 203 Learning 4
PSY 304 Human Learning 4
PSY 308 Human Judgment and
Decision Making 4
PSY 327 Human Psychophysiol. 4
one of:
PSY 233 Psych. of Personality 4
PSY 351 Clinical and Counseling
Psychology 4
PSY 380 Psych. of Health and Illness 4
PSY 430 Psychoactive Drugs 4
one of:
PSY 275 Educational Psychology 4
PSY 315 Behavior Genetics and
Individual Differences 5
PSY 376 Psychological Disorders
of Childhood 4
two of:
PSY 261 Industrial and Organizational
Psychology 4
PSY 336 Social Psychology 4
PSY 337 Social Psych. of Justice 4
Recommended:
BIOS 401 Human Anatomy 6
Arts and Sciences degree requirements, major courses, General Education courses, and/or electives.
*The 120 chemistry sequence is usually sufficient for physical therapy programs. Other biomedical and allied health areas may require the 150 chemistry sequence. The regular psychology major does not require chemistry.
If you are completing the B.A. in psychology pre-physical therapy and plan to start college-level foreign language with a course beyond 111, you are advised to begin foreign language in your freshman year and to complete PSY 101, PSY 221, and/or SOC 101 in the sophomore year. If you are starting foreign language with 111, begin language courses no later than the junior year.
**PHYS 203 may be required for admission to certain graduate and professional schools of physical therapy.
***You may receive up to five hours of credit in PSY 489 for volunteer work in a physical therapy setting. Volunteer hours are required for application to many physical therapy programs.
To be considered for in absentia status, you must obtain written permission from the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. To obtain a degree in absentia , you must complete:
all Ohio University General Education Requirements, including Tier III
all College of Arts and Sciences area distribution requirements and the language requirement
a minimum of 192 quarter hours, including the first year of the master's program in physical therapy and the following courses:
CHEM 121, 122, and 123 (or 151, 152, and 153); ENG 151, 152, or 153; MATH 163A and 163B or 266A and 266B; PHIL 130 and 331; BIOS 170, 171, 302, 345, 346, 352, 445, and 446; PHYS 201 and 202; PSY 101, 221, 226, 273, 312, and 332; two of PSY 275, 315, 374, 376, 378; one of PSY 233, 341, 351, 380, 430; one of PSY 304, 305, 307, 308; two of PSY 261, 336, 337, 361, 362; PT 259A; SOC 101; ENG 305J or 308J.
University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/02-03/colleges/majors6.htm) on October 31, 2002.
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