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Academic Organization


Ohio University offers curricula in 276 undergraduate majors leading to bachelor's or associate's degrees through nine colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Engineering and Technology, Fine Arts, Health and Human Services, Honors Tutorial, and University. Programs are also offered through the Center for International Studies, the Division of Lifelong Learning, and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The Office of Graduate Student Services coordinates graduate study at Ohio University.

Ohio University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. In addition, numerous departments, schools, and colleges within the University hold individual accreditation as listed below. Additional information is available from the office of each college's dean.

The following list of colleges and areas includes degrees, accrediting agencies, and schools and departments.

The following list of colleges and areas includes degrees, accrediting agencies, and schools and departments.



Major Codes  Minor Codes  Certificate Programs


College of Arts and Sciences

Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees; preprofessional curricula; and preparation for teaching at the secondary level.


Accreditation

American Psychological Association

Council on Social Work Education


Departments

African American Studies

Biological Sciences

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Classics

Economics

English

Environmental and Plant Biology

Geography

Geological Sciences

History

Linguistics

Mathematics

Modern Languages

Ohio Program of Intensive English (*)

Philosophy

Physics and Astronomy

Political Science

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology and Anthropology

Women's Studies (*)

*not a degree program


College of Business

Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.


Accreditation

AACSB -- The International Association of Management Education


Departments/Schools

Accountancy

Finance

Management Information Systems

Management Systems

Marketing


College of Communication

Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Communication, Bachelor of Science in Journalism, and Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication degrees.


Accreditation

Accrediting Council on Education for Journalism and Mass Communication


Schools

Communication Systems Management

Interpersonal Communication

Journalism

Telecommunications

Visual Communication


College of Education

Teacher training curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree; supervision of student teaching and other field experiences in education.


Accreditation

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


Departments

Counseling and Higher Education

Educational Studies

Teacher Education


Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems, Engineering, Industrial Technology, and Mechanical Engineering.


Accreditation

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

National Association of Industrial Technology


Departments/Schools

Aviation

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Industrial Technology

Mechanical Engineering


College of Fine Arts

Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees.


Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Dance

National Association of Schools of Music

National Association of Schools of Theater


Schools

Art

Comparative Arts

Dance

Film

Music

Theater


College of Health and Human Services

Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Environmental Health, Health, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Human and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Nursing, Physical Education, Recreation Studies, and Sport Sciences; entry-level graduate curriculum leading to the Master of Physical Therapy.


Accreditation

Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology

American Dietetic Association

American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, an Dance

American Association for Family and Consumer Science

Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Foundation for Interior Design, Education, and Research

National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators

National Association for the Education of Young Children

National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accrediting Council

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission

National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation


Schools

Health Sciences

Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

Human and Consumer Sciences

Nursing

Physical Therapy

Recreation and Sport Sciences


Honors Tutorial College

A degree college with 26 specialized majors, some of which can be completed in three years. Selected undergraduates take tutorials in their majors, courses as required by academic departments, and electives as desired. If you are admitted to a tutorial program, you are exempt from General Education Requirements, except English composition. Depending upon your major, you may be required to undertake an advanced creative or thesis project. A high percentage of the students in this college enter graduate or professional school. You may request consideration for admission to the Honors Tutorial College and must indicate a major at the time of application.


University College

College for students who have not decided on a major. Two-year programs leading to the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and Associate in Individualized Studies degrees. Four-year programs leading to the Bachelor of Specialized Studies and Bachelor of Criminal Justice degrees. Two and four-year Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs leading to commissions in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force.


Graduate Studies

Programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Health Administration, Master of Physical Therapy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Sports Administration, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Certificate programs are also offered in the areas of Conservation Biiology*, Contemporary History*, Gerontology, Health Policy, Music Performance, and Women's Studies*(See the Graduate Catalog for specific programs and majors.)

*participants in these certificate programs must be concurrently admitted to a graduate degree program as a degree-seeking student.


Center for International Studies

Jointly administers a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with the College of Arts and Sciences. For non-majors, the Center offers a certificates in:
Asian Studies
European Studies
Latin American studies.


Division of Lifelong Learning

Provides educational opportunities beyond the regular channels of the University by using the resources of the University in nontraditional ways.

Both credit and noncredit programs are available to students on campus, as well as at a distance.


College of Osteopathic Medicine

Offers a four-year medical education program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (see separate catalog) and postdoctoral programs in family practice, general surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology. Accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.


Regional Campuses

Chillicothe
Eastern (St. Clairsville)
Lancaster
Southern (Ironton)
Zanesville


Major Codes


The following is a listing of undergraduate major codes arranged by the college in which each major is offered. Some programs and majors are offered through more than one college, and not all majors are open to incoming freshmen. For specific information on a particular program, see the appropriate college section of the catalog.


Major Code Prefixes

The two-letter prefix of each major code indicates the type of degree awarded in that major. In some cases, it indicates that an additional application process is required for admission to the major.

AA        Associate in Arts
AAS       Associate in Applied Science
AS        Associate in Science
BA        Bachelor of Arts
BB        Bachelor of Business Administration
BC        Bachelor of Science in Communication
BF        Bachelor of Fine Arts
BJ        Bachelor of Science in Journalism
BM        Bachelor of Music
BS        Bachelor of Science
ND        Nondegree program
SA        Separate application required


College of Arts and Sciences

Some of the majors in this college have two major codes. In general, with these majors you have the option of choosing either a degree program that is more hard sciences oriented (BS) or one that is more liberal arts/humanities oriented (BA). Details on curricular differences can be found in the College of Arts and Sciences section under the specific program listings. You may want to consult with an admissions officer or a college representative about which option is more suitable for you.

BA4903	    	African American Studies

        BA4252	    	Anthropology 

        BS2121	    	Biological Sciences
        BS2520        	Cellular and Molecular Biology
        BS2123	    	Clinical Laboratory Science
        BS2509	    	Environmental Biology
        BS2514	    	Marine Biology 
        BS0411	    	Microbiology 
        BS2125	    	Neurobiology
        BS2501	    	Predentistry 
        BS2516	    	Pre-Exercise Physiology 
        BS2502	    	Premedicine 
        BS2505	    	Pre-Optometry 
        BS2507	    	Pre-Physical Therapy 
        BS2508	    	Pre-Veterinary Medicine 
        BS2515	    	Wildlife Biology 

			Chemistry and Biochemistry
BS3311, BA3311       	Chemistry
        BS3316       	Biochemistry 
BS3315, BA3315       	Environmental Chemistry 
        BS3310       	Forensic Chemistry 
BS3312, BA3312       	Predentistry 
        ND3313       	Prepharmacy 
BS3314, BA3314       	Premedicine 

			Classics
        BA5214	   	Classical Civilization 
        BA5212	   	Greek 
        BA5213	   	Greek and Latin 
        BA5211	   	Latin 

BS0701, BA0701		Computer Science

BA4221      		Economics
        BA4223	    	Pre-Foreign Service 
        BA4222	    	Prelaw 

BA5231        		English 
        BA5232	    	Creative Writing 
        BA5234	   	 Prelaw 
        BA5233	    	Pretheology 
 
			Environmental and Plant Biology 
        BS2118	    	Cell Biology and Biotechnology 
        BS2113	    	Environmental Biology 
        BS2115	    	Field Biology 
BS2111, BA2111        	Plant Biology 

			Environmental Studies
          		(see Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, 
           		Environmental and Plant Biology, Geography, and Geological Sciences)

BS4231, BA4231		Geography
BS4236, BA4236       	Cartography 
BS4232               	Environmental 
BS4237               	Environmental Prelaw
BS4235               	Geographic Information Systems Analyst 
BS4238               	Meteorology 
BS4234, BA4234       	Urban Planning 

BS3321, BA3321    	Geological Sciences
BS3323               	Environmental 
BS3322               	Water Resources 

BA4211            	History
BA4212               	Pre-Foreign Service 
BA4214               	Prelaw 
BA4213               	Pretheology

			International Studies* pre-major status
BA4405               	Africa 
BA4406               	Asia 
BA4407               	Europe 
BA4408               	Latin America 

BA5290	          	Linguistics

BS3101, BA3101    	Mathematics
BS3105, BA3105       	Actuarial Sciences 
BS3103               	Applied 
BS3104, BA3104       	Meteorology 
BS3102, BA3102       	Prep. For Advanced Training 

			Modern Languages
BA5221               	French 
BA5222               	German 
BA5224               	Russian
BA5225               	Spanish 

BA5241	          	Philosophy 
BA5244               	Prelaw 
BA5242               	Pretheology 
	
BS3331, BA3331	  	Physics 
BS3332               	Applied Physics 
BS3335               	Pre-Astronomy 
BS3338               	Meteorology 
BS3334               	Prep. for Advanced Training 

BA4201	          	Political Science 
BA4202               	Pre-Foreign Service 
BA4203              	Prelaw 
BA4200              	Public Policy and Administration 

BA4101	          	Psychology 
BA4105               	Pre-Physical Therapy 

BA6601	          	Social Work  1 
ND6603               	Pre-Social Work *

BA4251	          	Sociology 
BA4253              	Criminology 
BA4254               	Prelaw 

BA5131	          	Theater

ND0410	          	Undecided 

    *These entry-level programs do not fulfill any degree but are intended as preparation for admission into a major or professional school or program.

  1. Not open to freshmen; you must complete the Pre-Social Work Program before you can become a social work major.

    * Some restricitons apply. See Undecided under College of Arts and Sciences.


College of Business


BB6121              	Accounting

BB6124               	Business Economics

BB6120               	Business Prelaw 

BB6125               	Finance 

BB6122               	General Business 

BB6130               	Human Resource Management 

BB6132              	International Business 

BB6126               	Management 

BB6137               	Management Information Systems 

BB6127               	Marketing
 
ND0610               	Undecided 


College of Communication


BC5329           	Communication Systems Management
          		(Voice/data/image communication network and services. 
           		Electives in data communication, voice communication systems,
			international communication, regulatory policy)

			Interpersonal Communication 

BC5339               	Communication in Human Services
 
BC5341               	Legal Communication 

BC5342               	Organizational Communication 

BC5343               	Political Communication 

			Journalism
BJ6932               	Advertising Management 
BJ6936               	Broadcast News 
BJ6933               	Magazine Journalism 
BJ6934               	News Writing and Editing 
BJ6935               	Public Relations 

			Telecommunications
BC5336               	Audio Production
BC5352			Audio-Media Production
BC5353			Audio-Music Production
BC5354			Audio-Post Production
BC5312               	Management
BC5311               	Media Studies
BC5348			Media Studies-Society
BC5349			Media Studies-International
BC5350			Media Studies-Technologies
BC5351			Media Studies-Individualized
BC5355			Media Studies-Politics
BC5313              	Video Production

			Visual Communication
BS6924               	Informational Graphics/Publication Design 
BS6923               	Interactive Multimedia 
BS6922               	Photojournalism
BS6925               	Commercial Photography 


College of Education

			Early Childhood Education 
BS6854	         	Early Childhood Education2 

			Middle Childhood Education 
BS6175	         	Mathematics and Social Studies
BS6176	         	Science and Social Studies
BS6177	         	Mathematics and Science
BS6178	         	Language Arts and Social Studies
BS6179	         	Language Arts and Science
BS6180	         	Language Arts and Mathematics


			Adolescent to Young Adult Programs
BS6314           	Life Science
BS6315           	Earth Science
BS6306           	Integrated Language Arts
BS6307           	Integrated Mathematics
BS6309           	Integrated Science
BS6308           	Integrated Social Studies
BS6310           	Physical Science

			Multi-age Programs 
BS6201	        	Visual Arts1
BS6232	        	French
BS6235	        	Spanish
BS6233	        	German
BS6342	        	Choral Music1
BS6341	        	Instrumental Music1
BS6312	        	Physical Education2
BS6316	        	Special Education-Intervention Specialist Mild-Moderate 
			Educational Needs
BS6317	        	Secial Education-Intervention Specialist Moderate-Intensive 
			Educational Needs
                     		

ND0810        		Undecided*

  1. Offered in both the College of Education and the College of Fine Arts.You may receive teacher licensure regardless of the college in which you enroll.

  2. Offered in both the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services. You may receive teacher licensure regardless of the college in which you enroll.


Russ College of Engineering and Technology

			Aviation
BS7261                  Aviation Management
BS7258                  Flight


BS7251                  Chemical Engineering (technical electives in environmental
 			engineering, materials science and processing, and
			biochemical engineering)


BS7252                  Civil Engineering (technical electives in environmental 
			engineering, geo-technical engineering, pavements, surveying, 
			structural mechanics and design, transporation and water 
			resources) 
 

BS7260                  Computer Science(areas of specialization in
			artificial intelligence, computer networking, computer 
			science theory, database systems, operating systems, 
			parallel processing/compilers, and software engineering)


BS7253            	Electrical Engineering:(electrical engineering track 
			(technical electives in avionics, circuit design, communication,
			computers, control systems, electromagnetics, electronics 
			and instrumentation, energy sources and systems, and power
			transmission and distribution)

BS7254              	Electrical Engineering:  computer engineering track


BS7255          	Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering
          		(technical electives in manufacturing systems, manufacturing 
           		information systems, and operations research)


BS7256            	Industrial Technology 
          		(focus areas include materials and processes or manufacturing 
			information technology, also includes minor in business)


BS7257           	Mechanical Engineering 
          		(technical electives in energy, thermal systems, CAD/CAM,
			materials processing, vehicle dynamics, robotics, manufacturing, and  				machine design)


ND0910                  Undecided 


College of Fine Arts

			Art
ND5153               	General Art
BF5122                  Art Education 1
BF5123                  Art History 1
BF5127                  Ceramics 1
BF6321                  Graphic Design 1	
BF5124                  Painting 1
BF5143                  Photography 1
BF5128                  Printmaking 1
BF5126                  Sculpture 1


BF5151                  Dance 

			Music
ND5117                  Pre-music 
BM5105                  Music Composition 
BM5106                  Music Education - Choral 
BM5107                  Music Education - Instrumental 
BM5114                  Music History and Literature 
BM5116                  Music Theory 
BM5115                  Music Therapy
BM5103                  Orchestral Instruments 
BM5102                  Organ Performance 
BM5104                  Piano Pedagogy 
BM5100                  Piano Performance 
BM5101                  Voice Performance
 
			Theater
BF5137                  General Theater
BF5164                  Directing 2
BF5166                  Dramaturgy 2	
BF5167                  Management
BF5161                  Performance 2
BF5165                  Playwriting 2	
BF5162                  Production Design and Technology 2


ND1010                  Undecided


ND9917                  Nondegree
  1. Not open to freshmen; apply initially as a General Art major.

  2. Not open to freshmen; apply initially as a General Theater major.


College of Health and Human Services

Health Sciences
BS8105              	Community Health Services 
BS6260               	Environmental Health Science 
BS8119                 	Health Services Administration 
BS3309                	Industrial Hygiene 
BS6836                	Long-Term Health Care Administration


BS5305                  Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

			Human and Consumer Sciences 
AA1106                  Child Development 
BS6360                  Dietetics 
BS6355                  Early Childhood Education 1 
BS6370                  Family and Consumer Sciences Education 1	
BS6351                  Family Studies 	
BS6361                  Food Service Management 2 
BS6383                  Interior Architectural 
BS6363                  Nutrition with Science
BS6380                  Retail Merchandising 

			Nursing 
BS1203                  Baccalaureate Nursing 3
ND1204                  School Nurse 3

			Physical Therapy 4 

			Recreation and Sport Sciences
ND8142               	Pre-Athletic Training5

BS8106                  Physical Education 1 

			Recreation Studies
BS8113                  Adventure Recreation 
BS8128                  Campus Recreation 
BS8108                  Outdoor Education and Camping 
BS8109                  Recreation Management 
BS8104                	Therapeutic Recreation Sport Science
BS8122                 	Exercise Physiology
BS8123                 	Sport Industry 


ND0210                	Undecided

  1. Offered in both the College of Health and Human Services and the College of Education. Apply initially to the College of Health and Human Services. You may receive teacher licensure regardless of the College in which you enroll.

  2. Major offered on Athens and each of the regional campuses. Contact the regional campus you are interested in for admission application information.

  3. Not open to freshmen--available only to registered nurses.

  4. Not open to freshmen--selective admission master's program. Enter through a preparatory program such as Biological Sciences Pre-Physical Therapy or Psychology Pre-Physical Therapy in the College of Arts and Sciences, or Sport Sciences--Exercise Physiology in the College of Health and Human Services. You must apply for the master's program through the School of Physical Therapy.

  5. Selective admission program. Consult the program listing for details.


Honors Tutorial College

Some of the majors listed below have two major codes, of which you will select one. In general, the second option (BA) provides a curriculum that is more liberal arts oriented. You may want to consult with an admissions officer or a college representative regarding which option is more suitable for you.


BS1931                      Astrophysics

BS1902                      Biological Sciences 

BB1926                      Business 

BS1904                      Chemistry

BS1932                      Classics

BS1929                      Computer Science

BF1906                      Dance

BS1925                      Engineering Physics
 
BA1916                      English 

BS1901                      Environmental and Plant Biology 

BF1924                      Film

BA1914                      French 

BS1911, BA1911              Geography 

BS1919                      Hearing and Speech Sciences 

BA1909                      History 

BC1918                      Interpersonal Communication

BJ1923                      Journalism

BS1903                      Mathematics 

BA1917                      Philosophy 

BS1905                      Physics

BA1908                      Political Science

BA1930                      Social Work

BA1912                      Sociology/Sociology Criminology 

BA1915                      Spanish

BC1920                      Telecommunications

BF1913, BA1913              Theater 


University College

				Associate in Applied Science

AA7250                    	Aviation Technology

Associate in Arts 

AA1101                     	Arts and Humanities Emphasis 

AA1110                    	Social Sciences Emphasis

AI5508                     	Associate in Individualized Studies 1

AS1104                     	Associate in Science

BC2209                     	Bachelor of Criminal Justice 2

BS1112                     	Bachelor of Specialized Studies 3

ND1201                    	Undecided

  1. Separate application required.

  2. Requires an associate's degree in an area related to criminal justice for admission. Not open to first-year students.

  3. Separate application required. Not open to first-year students.


Regional Higher Education

The following associate's degrees are available on all regional campuses:

Associate in Arts
AA1101                     	Arts and Humanities Emphasis 

AA1110                    	Social Sciences Emphasis

AS1104                     	Associate in Science

AI5508                     	Associate in Individualized Studies 1
				

Chillicothe Campus


AA5006                     	Business Management Technology

AA1106				Child Development				

AA5010                    	Computer Science Technology

AA5003                     	Deaf Studies and Interpreting

AA5018                     	Environmental Engineering Technology

AA5004                     	Hazardous Materials Technology 

AA5201                     	Human Services Technology 

AA5505                     	Law Enforcement Technology 

SA2341                     	Nursing, RN 

AA5014                     	Office Technology 

AA5506                     	Security/Safety Technology 

Lancaster Campus

AA5002                     	Accounting Technology 

AA5006                     	Business Management Technology

AA1106                     	Child Development

AA5010                     	Computer Science Technology

AA5013				Electronic Media

AA5020                     	Industrial Maintenance Technology 

AA5505                     	Law Inforcement Technology

AA5021                     	Materials Management Technology

AA5019                     	Medical Assisting Technology

Southern Campus

AA5002	                	Accounting Technology

AA5006                     	Business Management Technology

AA5010                     	Computer Science Technology

AA5013                     	Electronic Media

AA5017				Equine Studies                     

AA5201                     	Human Services Technology

AA5505                     	Law Enforcement Technology

AA5014				Office Technology

AA5016				Travel and Tourism

Zanesville Campus

AA5013                     Electronic Media

SA2341                     Nursing, RN

  1. Separate application required.


Minor Codes


In general, all academic minors are open to any student pursuing a baccalaureate program at the University. Detailed information for each minor is listed in the catalog section of the college through which the minor is offered; check the index for the specific location.

OR4903                     African American Studies

OR4252                     Anthropology

ORARTM                     Art

ORASTR                     Astronomy

OR6360                     Basic and Applied Nutrition

OR2121                     Biological Sciences

ORBSAD                     Business

OR3311                     Chemistry

OR5214                     Classical Civilization

OR8121                     Coaching

ORCART                     Comparative Arts

OR5151                     Dance

OR4221                     Economics

OR5231                     English

OR6260                     Environmental Health Sciences 

ORFILM                     Film

OR5221                     French

OR4231                     Geography

OR3321                     Geological Sciences

OR5222                     German

OR5212                     Greek

OR5305                     Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

OR4211                     History

ORINCO                     Interpersonal Communication

OR5211                     Latin

OR5290                     Linguistics

OR3101                     Mathematics

ORMUSI                     Music

OR5241                     Philosophy

OR3331                     Physics

OR2111                     Plant Biology

OR4201                     Political Science

OR4101                     Psychology

OR8109                     Recreation

OR6380                     Retail Merchandising

OR5224                     Russian

OR6602                     Social Services

OR4251                     Sociology

OR5225                     Spanish

ORTCOM                     Telecommunications

ORTHAR                     Theater


Certificate Programs


The certificate programs listed on this page are open to all students pursuing baccalaureate programs at the University, regardless of college or major. The equivalent of minors, these interdisciplinary programs can complement your major, broaden your career possibilities, or allow you to study an area of interest from a variety of perspectives. You will be awarded the certificate and receive official recognition on your transcript when you graduate. Please note that these certificate programs are not related to teaching or other professional certification conferred by outside agencies. To enroll in a program, contact the College or address noted below for a form or application. Your own College will enter your certificat information into your record.


East Asian Studies

The East Asian Studies Certificate provides students with an appreciationof China, Japan, and Korea and the role this vital region plays in the changing world politics. To ensure a broad understanding of East Asia, the interdisciplinary approach to meeting requirements includes courses in art, business, film, geography, history, journalism, linguistics, political sciences, sociology, and languages. With the increasing expansion of American businesses to East Asian nations and East Asian-based businesses to the United States, a sound knowledge about East Asia may enhance your undergraduate degreeand lead to career or graduate school opportunities.

You can earn the East Asian Studies Certificate by completing the beginning and intermediate levels (or higher, with demonstrated ability)of an East Asian language, an introductory and a capstone course, and at least 6 additional courses from a wide array of academic disciplines offered by the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts, Business, and Communication.

For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the College of Arts and Sciences section.


Environmental Studies

The field of environmental studies encompasses the complex interactions among humans, other organisms, and the biophysical environment. The Environmental Studies Certificate Program is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences for students who want to gain knowledge and understanding about the interdisciplinary field of environmental studies.

You can earn a certificate in environmental studies by completing 32-35 hours that include required introductory and ecology courses and approved selections from the areas of quantitative skills, natural sciences, and social sciences. Many certificate courses satisfy both Tier and Arts and Sciences requirements. Further, courses taken as part of an Arts and Sciences major will also count toward fulfilling the certificate.

For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Arts and Sciences section.


Gerontology

The College of Health and Human Services, through its Institute for the College of Health and Human Services, and the College of Arts and Sciences, jointly sponsor the undergraduate Gerontology Certificate Program for students who want to gain knowledge and skills for a career that involves working with the elderly. You can earn the certificate by completing at least 28 credit hours of selected coursework, including an approved practicum, field experience, or internship.

For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Health and Human Services section.


Global Learning Community

The Global Learning Community (GLC) is an innovative, two-year program that prepares students for leadership opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Open to all majors, the GLC brings together the resources of the colleges of Communication, Arts and Sciences, and Business in an inter-disciplinary, 30 quarter-hour program on global issues, with a strong emphasis on real-world projects and problem-solving skills.

GLC courses are not traditional classes with lectures, tests, and papers. Instead, students work in project teams on global problems and issues. Students enter the GLC in fall quarter of their sophomore or second year, and spend that year in residence in Bromley Hall, a private residence hall near campus. The junior year is non-residential. Each GLC student completes at least two international and cross-cultural projects.

For additional information, see the complete program description in the "University-Wide Academic Opportunities" section or visit the GLC web site at https://www.ohio.edu/glc.


International Studies

The Center for International Studies offers certificates in African, Asian, European, and Latin American Studies for students who wish to add an international dimension to their program of study, as well for those interested in international careers or planning graduate work in area studies.

Earning the certificate involves completing seven to nine approved courses relating to the area of study - including language courses, in some cases - with an overall g.p.a. of 2.5 in all courses taken toward the certificate.

For additional information, see the complete program description in the Arts and Sciences section.


Italian Studies

The aim of the Italian Studies Certificate is to provide students with the opportunity to enter into the study of the rich and varied culture of Italy through an interdisciplianry and complementary approach. Courses offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and Fine Arts include the core study of the Italian language, both written and spoken, along with 24 credit hours from courses in art history, Italian literature, history, classical archeology, film, and classics. The result is a knowledge base that provides both depth and scope, a true enhancement to any undergraduate degree program. Because some courses are taught in Italy, you are encouraged to bolster your experience even more b participating in the joint modern languages/classics study abroad program in Rome, Italy.

For more information about the certificate and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Arts and Sciences Section.


Political Communication

The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Communication jointly sponsor a certificate in political communication for students who wish to supplement their major with an inquiry into the area of political communication. Political communication encompasses the interactions of political figures, political interests, the press, and the public in their efforts to persuade and influence political outcomes.

To receive a certificate in political communication, you must complete two introductory courses and an additional 22 quarter hours of approved coursework.

For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the College of Communication section.


Sales

The College of Business and the Department of Marketing through The Sales Centre at Ohio University jointly sponsor the undergraduate Sales Certificate Program for students who want to develop knowledge and skills in professional selling. Admission in the Sales Certificate program is competitive, and space is limited. Students accepted into the program can earn a Sales Certificate by completing the approved coursework and a sales internship, a total of 28 hours.

For further information, a list of approved courses, and an explanation of competitive entrance requirements, see the complete program description in the College of Business section.


Women's Studies

Students in any major can earn the Women's Studies Certificate by completing three required Women's Studies courses and an additional 18 quarter hours of approved coursework.

For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Arts and Sciences section.


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