College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
College of Communication
College of Education
Russ College of Engineering and Technology
College of Fine Arts
College of Health and Human Services
Honors Tutorial College
University College
Center for International Studies
Division of Lifelong Learning
Regional Campuses
Ohio University offers curricula in 339 undergraduate majors 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.
*not a degree program
African Studies
Asian Studies
European Studies
Latin American Studies
Adult Learning Services
Continuing Education, Conferences, and Workshops
Independent Study (see separate catalog)
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 BS2123 Clinical Laboratory Science BS2509 Environmental Biology BS2514 Marine Biology BS0411 Microbiology BS2125 Neurobiology BS2501 Pre-dentistry BS2516 Pre-Exercise Physiology BS2502 Premedicine BS2505 Pre-optometry ND2506 Pre-pharmacy (1) BS2507 Pre-Physical Therapy BS2508 Pre-Veterinary Medicine BS2515 Wildlife Biology BS3311, BA3311 Chemistry BS3316 Biochemistry BS3315, BA3315 Environmental Chemistry BS3310 Forensic Chemistry BS3312, BA3312 Predentistry BS3314, BA3314 Premedicine ND3313 Prepharmacy (1) 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 Plant Biology BS2116 Prep. for Advanced Training Environmental Studies (see Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental and Plant Biology, Geography, and Geological Sciences) BS4231, BA4231 Geography BS4236, BA4236 Cartography BS4232 Environmental BS4237 Environmental Prelaw BS4235 Geographic Information Systems Analyst BS4233 Premeteorology 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 BA4405 Africa BA4406 Asia BA4407 Europe BA4408 Latin America BA5290 Linguistics BS3101, BA3101 Mathematics BS3105, BA3105 Actuarial Sciences BS3103 Applied BS3104, BA3104 Premeteorology 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 BS3336 Premeteorology 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 (2) ND6603 Pre-Social Work (1) BA4251 Sociology BA4253 Criminology BA4254 Prelaw ND0410 Undecided
- This preprofessional program does not fulfill any degree but is intended as preparation for admission into a professional school or program.
- Not open to freshmen; you must complete the PreSocial Work Program before you can become a social work major.
BB6121 Accounting BB6120 Business Prelaw BB6125 Finance BB6122 General Business BB6130 Human Resource Management BB6132 International Business BB6126 Management BB6137 Management Information Systems BB6127 Marketing BB6138 Operations ND0611 Prebusiness BB6133 Small Business Entrepreneurship ND0610 Undecided
BC5329 Communication Systems Management (technical electives in data networks, system security, international communication, and 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 BC5312 Management BC5311 Media Studies BC5313 Video Production BJ6930 Visual Communication BS6924 Informational Graphics/Page Design BS6923 Interactive Multimedia BS6922 Photo Communication BS6925 Photo Illustration BS6921 Picture Editing
BS6201 Art Education (K-12) BS6202 Bookkeeping-Basic Business BS6200 Business Comprehensive (1) BS6204 Communication-English Emphasis BS6287 Communication-speech Emphasis BS6263 Early Childhood/Primary (2) (0-3) BS6212 Elementary Education (1-8) BS6203 English BS6737 Health Education BS6231 Latin BS6255 Mathematics Middle School Education (4-9) BS6851 MS/Language Arts Emphasis BS6852 MS/Math Emphasis BS6853 MS/Science Emphasis BS6850 MS/Social Studies EmphasisModern Languages (K-12) BS6232 French BS6233 German BS6234 Russian BS6235 Spanish Music Education (K-12) BS6242 Choral Emphasis BS6241 Instrumental Emphasis BS8208 Physical Education (2) (K-12) Science BS6256 Biological Sciences BS6257 Chemistry BS6855 Comprehensive BS6258 Earth Science BS6259 Physics BS6214 Social Studies Comprehensive BS6288 Speech/Communication INCO Emphasis BS6294 Speech/Communication Theater Emphasis Special Education (K-12) BS6219 Developmentally Handicapped/Severe Behavior Handicapped BS6213 Developmentally Handicapped/Specific Learning Disabilities BS6218 Multihandicapped ND0810 Undecided
- Not all required courses are offered on the Athens campus. Consult the program listing for details.
- Offered in both the College of Education and the College of Health and Human Services. Apply initially to the College of Health and Human Services. You may receive teacher certification regardless of the college in which you enroll.
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, and structural mechanics and design) 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 (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 option) BS7255 Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering (technical electives in manufacturing systems, manufacturing information systems, quality systems, operations research, and human factors) BS7256 Industrial Technology (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
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 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 BF5163 Directing (1) BS5166 Dramaturgy (1) BF5167 Management BF5161 Performance (1) BF5165 Playwriting (1) BF5162 Production Design and Technology (1) ND1010 Undecided
- Not open to freshmen; apply initially as a General Art or General Theater major.
Health Sciences BS8105 Community Health Services BS6260 Environmental Health Science BS6837 Health Education (1) BS8119 Health Services Administration BS3309 Industrial Hygiene BS6836 Long-Term Health Care AdministrationBS5305 Hearing and Speech Sciences
Human and Consumer Sciences BS6360 Dietetics BS6350 Early Childhood Education BS6353 Early Childhood/Primary Education1 BS6370 Family and Consumer Sciences Education BS6351 Family Studies BS6361 Food Service Management BS6383 Interior Design BS6363 Nutrition with Science (Biological Sciences) BS6380 Retail Merchandising Nursing BS1203 Baccalaureate Nursing (2) Physical Therapy (3) Recreation and Sport Sciences SA8117 Athletic Training/Exercise Physiology (4) SA8127 Athletic Training/Health Education (4) BS8106 Physical Education (1) Recreation Studies BS8113 Adventure Recreation BS8108 Outdoor Education BS8109 Recreation Management BS8110 Recreation-Special Interests BS8104 Therapeutic Recreation Sport Sciences BS8120 Aquatic Management BS8121 Coaching BS8122 Exercise Physiology BS8114 General/Undecided BS8124 Sport for Special Populations BS8123 Sport Industry BS8125 Youth Sports
ND0210 Undecided
- 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 certification regardless of the college in which you enroll.
- Not open to freshmen-available only to registered nurses.
- 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.
- Selective admission program. You must submit a separate application and additional credentials in addition to applying to the university. Consult the program listing for details.
BS1902 Biological Sciences BB1926 Business BS1904 Chemistry BS1929 Computer Science BF1906 Dance BS1910, BA1910 Economics 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/Astronomy BA1908 Political Science BA1930 Social Work BA1912 Sociology/Criminology BA1915 Spanish BC1920 Telecommunications BF1913, BA1913 Theater
Associate in Arts AA1101 Arts and Humanities Emphasis AA1110 Social Sciences Emphasis AS1104 Associate in Science Associate in Applied Science AA7250 Aviation Technology AA1106 Child Development SA5508 Associate in Individualized Studies(1) SA2209 Bachelor of Criminal Justice (2) SA1112 Bachelor of Specialized Studies (3) ND1201 Undecided
Associate in Arts AA1101 Arts and Humanities Emphasis AA1110 Social Sciences EmphasisAS1104 Associate in Science
SA5508 Associate in Individualized Studies1 AA5006 Business Management Technology AA5004 Hazardous Materials Technology AA5201 Human Services Technology AA5505 Law Enforcement Technology SA2341 Nursing, RN AA5014 Office Technology AA5506 Security/Safety Technology
SA5508 Associate in Individualized Studies (1) AA5002 Accounting Technology AA5006 Business Management Technology AA1106 Child Development AA5010 Computer Science Technology AA5318 Electronics Technology Industrial Technology AA5320 Design Emphasis AA5319 Manufacturing Emphasis AA5014 Office Technology
AA5006 Business Management Technology AA5013 Electronic Media AA5017 Equine Studies AA5505 Law Enforcement Technology AA5014 Office Technology AA5016 Travel and Tourism
SA5508 Associate in Individualized Studies (1) AA5013 Electronic Media SA2341 Nursing, RN
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 special 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 ORCART Comparative Arts OR0701 Computer Science OR5151 Dance OR4221 Economics OR5231 English ORFILM Film OR5221 French OR4231 Geography OR3321 Geological Sciences OR5222 German OR5212 Greek OR4211 History ORINCO Interpersonal Communication OR5211 Latin OR5290 Linguistics OR3101 Mathematics OR0411 Microbiology 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 a certificate in environmental studies by completing 3235 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.
Earning the certificate involves completing six to eight approved courses relating to the area of study - including language courses, in some cases - with a 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.
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 Arts and Sciences section.
For additional information and a list of approved courses, see the complete program description in the Arts and Sciences section.
University Publications and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/~ucat/97-98/colleges/colcur.htm) on October 28, 1998.
Please e-mail comments or suggestions to "ucat@www.ohiou.edu."