Colleges and Curricula
Ohio University offers curricula in 314 undergraduate majors leading to bachelor'ss 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; 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
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 Systems Management
Interpersonal Communication
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 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
Comparative Arts
Dance
Film
Music
Theater
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 Boards of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology
American Dietetic Association
American Association for Family and Consumer Science
Commission on Accreditation for Physical ATherapy Education
Foundation for Interior Design, Education, and Research
National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
National Athletic Trainer's Association
National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accrediting Council
National League for Nursing
Schools
Health Sciences
Hearing and Speech Sciences
Human and Consumer Sciences
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Recreation and Sport Sciences
A degree college with 25 specialized majors, many 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, but 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.
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, Associate in Applied Business, 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 Education, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Health Administration, Master of Physical Therapy, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science, Master of Sports Administration, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. (See the Graduate Catalog for specific programs and majors.)
Jointly administers a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with the College of Arts and Sciences. For nonmajors, the center offers a certificate of African, Asian, European, or Latin American studies.
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.
Adult Learning Services
Continuing Education, Conferences, and Workshops
Independent Study (see separate catalog)
Summer Sessions
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
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
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
ND2506 Prepharmacy 1
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
BS2116 Prep. for Advanced Training
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
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
BA5131 Theater
ND0410 Undecided
BB6121 Accounting BB6124 Business Economics BB6133 Business Entrepreneurship 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 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
Visual Communication
BS6924 Informational Graphics/Page Design
BS6923 Interactive Multimedia
BS6922 Photo Communication
BS6925 Photo Illustration
BS6921 Picture Editing
Adolescent-Young Adult Programs
BS6201 Art Education 1
BS6314 Biology/Life Science
BS6315 Earth/Space Science
BS6306 Integrated Language Arts
BS6307 Integrated Math
BS6309 Integrated Science
BS6308 Integrated Social Studies
Modern Languages
BS6232 French
BS6235 Spanish
BS6233 German
BS6311 Music Education 1
BS6312 Physical Education
BS6310 Physical Science
Intervention Specialist Education
BS6313 Mild-Moderate Moderate-Intensive Educational Needs
Middle Childhood Education
BS6302 Language Arts
BS6303 Mathematics
BS6304 Science
BS6305 Social Studies
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,
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
BM5119 Music Therapy/Education
BM5103 Orchestral Instruments
BM5102 Organ Performance
ND5117 Pre-Music
BM5104 Piano Pedagogy
BM5100 Piano Performance
BM5101 Voice Performance
Theater
BF5137 General Theater
BF5164 Directing 1
BF5166 Dramaturgy 1
BF5167 Management
BF5161 Performance 1
BF5165 Playwriting 1
BF5162 Production Design and Technology 1
ND1010 Undecided
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 and Speech Sciences
Human and Consumer Sciences
BS6360 Dietetics
BS6355 Early Childhood Education
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
BS8106 Physical Education 1
Recreation Studies
BS8113 Adventure Recreation
BS8108 Outdoor Education
BS8109 Recreation Management
BS8110 Recreation - Special Interests
BS8104 Therapeutic Recreation
Sport Sciences
BS8122 Exercise Physiology
BS8114 General/Undecided
BS8123 Sport Industry
ND0210 Undecided
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.
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
The following University College 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
SA5508 Associate in Individualized Studies 1 AA5006 Business Management Technology 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
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 AA5019 Medical Assisting Technology 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
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
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.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Health and Human Services, through its Institute for the College of Health and Human Services, 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.
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 without majoring in international studies, as well as to those interested in international careers or planning graduate work in area studies.
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.
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 Arts and Sciences section.
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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