Colleges and Curricula
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.
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 (*)
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
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 Studies
Communication Systems Management
Journalism
Telecommunications
Visual Communication
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
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
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
Dance
Film
Interdisciplinary Arts
Music
Theater
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training; Environmental Health; Health; Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences; Human and Consumer Sciences; Industrial Hygiene; Nursin;, Physical Education; Recreation Studies; and Sport Sciences; entry-level graduate curriculum leading to the Doctor 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 Programs
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 Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
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
A renowned degree-granting college with 27 programs of study. Honors Tutorial College students undergo a rigorous and exhilarating academic experience that combines a set of tutorials, upper division classes, and selected graduate courses. In order to allow students to pursue this challenging form of undergraduate education, Honors Tutorial College students are exempt from General Education Requirements, except English composition. 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 program of study at the time of application.
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.
Programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Communication Technology and Policy, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Health Administration, Master of Music, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science, Master of Social Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Sports Administration, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy 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.
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:
African Studies
Asian Studies
European Studies
Latin American studies.
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.
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.
Chillicothe
Eastern (St. Clairsville)
Lancaster
Southern (Ironton)
Zanesville
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
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
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
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 Astrophysics
BS3338 Meteorology
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**
** Some restricitons apply. See Undecided under College of Arts and Sciences.
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
Communication Studies
BC5342 Organizational Communication
BC5357 Communication and Public Advocacy
BC5358 Health Communication
BC5329 Communication Systems Management
(Voice/data/image communication network
and services. Electives in data communication,
voice communication systems, international
communication, regulatory policy)
Journalism
BJ6932 Advertising Management
BJ6936 Broadcast News
BJ6933 Magazine Journalism
BJ6934 News Writing and Editing
BJ6909 Online Journalism
BJ6935 Public Relations
Telecommunications
BC5352 Audio-Media Production
BC5353 Audio-Music Production
BC5354 Audio-Post Production
BC5312 Management
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
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
BS6242 Choral Music1
BS6241 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
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
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
BF5167 Management2
BF5161 Performance 2
BF5165 Playwriting 2
BF5162 Production Design and Technology 2
ND9917 Nondegree
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
BS6383 Interior Architectural
BS6363 Nutrition with Science
BS6380 Retail Merchandising
Nursing
ND1205 Pre-Bacalaureate Nursing 2
BS1203 Baccalaureate Nursing 2
ND1204 School Nurse 2
Physical Therapy 3
Recreation and Sport Sciences
ND8142 Pre-Athletic Training4
BS8106 Pre-Physical Education 1,4
Recreation Studies
BS8113 Adventure Recreation
BS8128 Campus Recreation
BS8108 Outdoor Education and Camping
BS8109 Recreation Management
BS8104 Therapeutic Recreation
Sport Sciences
BS8122 Exercise Physiology
BS8123 Pre-Sport Industry4
ND0210 Undecided
BA1934 Anthropology
BS1931 Astrophysics
BS1902 Biological Sciences
BB1926 Business
BS1904 Chemistry
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
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
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
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>/strong>
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
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
SA2341 Nursing, RN
AA5016 Travel and Tourism
AA5013 Electronic Media
SA2341 Nursing, RN
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
ORCOMS Communication Studies
OR5211 Latin
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
ORIART Interdisciplinary Arts
OR5211 Latin
OR5290 Linguistics
OR3101 Mathematics
OR4233 Meteorology
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
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.
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.
For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Health and Human Services section.
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.
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.
For more information about the certificate and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Arts and Sciences Section.
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.
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.
For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Arts and Sciences section.
University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/03-04/colleges/colcur.htm) on September 19, 2003.
Please E-mail comments or suggestions to "ucat@www.ohiou.edu."