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Bachelor of Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Criminal Justice (B.C.J.) is intended for students who have already completed an applied associate degree program in the criminal justice field from an accredited community college, regional campus, or technical college, and who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

The guiding premise of the program is that the criminal justice system can be improved by providing high-quality, liberal education to men and women who have already earned an associate degree in a related field. Upon graduation, you will have the opportunity for employment in law enforcement agencies and juristic and correctional agencies on the local, state, and federal levels, or in the private sector. You also may decide to continue your education at the graduate level.

Since a bachelor's degree is rapidly becoming a minimum requirement for employment in this field, your chances for employment and advancement are strengthened greatly by this program. Progress to the degree is assured by consultation at every stage of the program with an Ohio University academic advisor.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum allows flexibility in pursuing your individual educational goals. Through this academic curriculum, you may prepare for a career in law enforcement administration, corrections, forensic chemistry, prelaw, juvenile offender programs, probation and parole, prosecution, and criminal justice planning, among others.

The B.C.J. can be completed through the Online Degree Completion Program, through which you will take online classes from Ohio University and also may choose to take some required courses at a local university, community or technical college, or at an Ohio University regional campus.

The criminal justice major requires:

30 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level
Fifty percent of the major must be completed through Ohio University
A minimum 2.0 or higher GPA in the major and overall is required to graduate

You also must complete the General Education requirements (Tier I, II, III). Some courses taken to complete the associate degree may be equivalent to courses that fulfill these requirements. Click here for more information.

If you are located near one of our Community College Partners, you can complete the degree through your local partner. Visit the Community College Partners page for more information about our partners.

If you are not located near or did not graduate from one of our Community College Partners, individual degree plans can be set up. Email onlinecomplete@ohio.edu or call 888.502.8989 for more information on this option.

This degree is offered through University College and also can be earned on-campus at the University's Athens Campus. For more information about that option visit University College for more details.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Management

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Management (B.S.A.M.) degree is intended for students who have completed an associate degree or two-year degree program (90 or more quarter hours or 60 or more semester hours) from an accredited community college, regional campus, or technical college, and who want to further their education by completing the requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

The program provides students with knowledge, skills, and values necessary for advancement in the field of management. General and technical skills developed in a student’s associate degree program are integrated with professional skills and dispositions taught in a bachelor’s of management degree program.

The program provides a way for working adults holding a two-year degree to complete a bachelor’s degree in the equivalent of two additional years of full-time study. The B.S.A.M. maximizes the transfer of previously earned credits. Students who complete the program are eligible for a career in management or for entry into a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program.

Students will take courses that will qualify them for leadership and management positions in a variety of industries, especially in the field of business. The core courses will cover a range of management topics, including Management Information Systems (MIS), consumer marketing, supervision, entrepreneurial accounting, and strategy formulation and implementation.

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Management degree requires:

Eight core SAM courses and five other professional courses
A 15-week internship in conjunction with SAM 3910
30 semester hours of upper level elective courses at the 3000 level or above
A minimum 2.0 or higher GPA in the major and overall is required to graduate

You also must complete the General Education requirements (Tier I, II, III) and University graduation requirements. Some courses taken to complete the associate degree may be equivalent to courses that fulfill these requirements. Click here for more information.

The B.S.A.M. can be completed through the Online Degree Completion Program, through which you will take online classes from Ohio University and also may choose to take some required courses at a local university, community or technical college, or at an Ohio University regional campus.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Ohio University School of Nursing's RN-to-B.S.N. program is designed especially for registered nurses (RNs) who want to further their education and advance their career by earning a bachelor's degree in nursing (B.S.N.). We realize that nurses juggle multiple demands � career, family, and classes � and carving out time to drive to campus and sit for a lecture can be a challenge. The online RN-to-B.S.N. program provides flexibility to earn a valuable degree through anytime anywhere learning.

The RN-to-B.S.N. program delivery is based on the knowledge that virtually any experience that takes place in a traditional classroom setting can be emulated online. In fact, you may feel more "connected" to your teacher and peers during an online course because you'll never be told "Time's up, class is over." The online discussion continues whenever and wherever you choose. And we understand your needs as a distance learner. We'll work with you to obtain the best quality clinical experiences that are close to your home. Concerned that you'll feel disconnected and out of touch? Relax. Faculty are easily accessible via the class site and via telephone. Technical help is available when you need it.

More than 1,700 students have graduated from the RN-to-B.S.N. program since it began in 1975. Accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), unique in its flexibility, and recognized for its quality, this program may be just right for you.

The RN-to-B.S.N. can be completed through the Online Degree Completion Program, through which you will take online classes from Ohio University and also may choose to take some required courses at a local university, community or technical college, or at an Ohio University regional campus.

Upon completing the RN-to-B.S.N. program requirements, you will receive the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The requirements consist of 60 semester hours of lower-division nursing courses and General Education courses, and 60 semester hours of upper-division nursing courses, General Education, and support courses. When you have completed all the required courses, you must apply for graduation through the Office of the University Registrar.

Students employed by one of Ohio University's academic partnerships through the Academic Outreach Initiative can click here for more information.

If your employer is not part of the Academic Outreach Initiative, you can still participate in the RN-to-B.S.N. program through online degree completion. Click here for more information.

If your associate degree in nursing (ADN) is from Ohio University, you will not need to submit transcripts when you apply.

This degree is offered through the School of Nursing. It is only offered online.

Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (B.T.A.S.) is designed for students who have already completed an associate degree in a technical program (applied science or applied business degree) from an accredited community college, regional campus, or technical college, and who want to further their education by completing the requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

The program provides students with knowledge, skills, and values necessary for advancement in their chosen careers. Technical skills developed within applied associate degree programs are integrated with professional development in areas of communication, research, culture, politics, and organizational leadership.

The program is intended to provide a means by which working adults holding two-year technical degrees can complete a bachelor's degree program in the equivalent of two additional years of full-time study. The B.T.A.S. maximizes the transfer of previously earned credits.

Structure of the degree is simple--it requires only three core courses and nine additional courses selected from three areas of concentration. In addition to the 36-38 semester hours of major requirements, the student should expect to spend up to 18 hours meeting general education requirements and prerequisites. The remaining 4-12 hours are elective. Click here for more information. The degree helps qualify you for advancement in the workplace.

You must have a minimum 2.0 accumulative grade point average to apply to the Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree program.

The B.T.A.S. can be completed through the Online Degree Completion Program, through which you will take online classes from Ohio University and also may choose to take some required courses at a local university, community or technical college, or at an Ohio University regional campus.

This degree can also be completed on-campus at Ohio University's five regional campuses. For more information about the regional campuses visit www.ouorc.ohio.edu.

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