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Major Codes The following is a listing of undergraduate majors and their 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. 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
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College of Arts and SciencesCurricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Preprofessional curricula; preparation for teaching at the secondary level. 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. |
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AccreditationAmerican Psychological AssociationCouncil on Social Work Education
DepartmentsAfrican American StudiesBiological 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 |
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Available MajorsBA4903 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 Chemistry and Biochemistry 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 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 Return to top |
College of BusinessCurricula leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree. |
AccreditationAACSB - The International Association of Management Education
Departments/SchoolsAccountancyFinance Management Information Systems Management Systems Marketing |
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Available MajorsBB6121 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 Return to top
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College of CommunicationCurricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Communication, Bachelor of Science in Journalism, and Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication degrees. |
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AccreditationAccrediting Council on Education for Journalism and Mass Communication
SchoolsCommunication Systems ManagementInterpersonal Communication Journalism Telecommunications Visual Communication |
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Available MajorsBC5329 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 Return to top
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College of EducationTeacher training curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree; supervision of student teaching and other field experiences in education. |
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AccreditationNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
DepartmentsCounseling and Higher EducationEducational Studies Teacher Education
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Available MajorsAdolescent/Young Adult Programs BS6201 Art Education (K-12) (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 Return to top
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College of Engineering & TechnologyCurricula 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. |
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AccreditationAccreditation Board for Engineering and TechnologyNational Association of Industrial Technology
Departments/SchoolsAviationChemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering Industrial Technology Mechanical Engineering |
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Available MajorsAviation 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 Return to top
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College of Fine ArtsCurricula leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees. |
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AccreditationNational Association of Schools of DanceNational Association of Schools of Music National Association of Schools of Theater
SchoolsArtComparative Arts Dance Film Music Theater |
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Available MajorsND5153 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 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 Return to top
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College of Health & Human ServicesCurricula 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. |
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AccreditationAmerican Boards of Examiners in Speech Pathology and AudiologyAmerican Dietetic Association American Association for Family and Consumer Science American Physical Therapy Association Foundation for Interior Design, Education, and Research National Athletic Trainer's Association National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accrediting Council National League for Nursing SchoolsHealth Sciences Hearing and Speech Sciences Human and Consumer Sciences Nursing Physical Therapy Recreation and Sport Sciences |
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Available MajorsSchool of Health Sciences BS8105 Community Health Services BS6260 Environmental Health Science BS8119 Health Services Administration BS3309 Industrial Hygiene BS6836 Long-Term Health Care Administration ND0210 Undecided
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Honors Tutorial CollegeA degree college with 25 specialized majors, several 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. 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. |
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Available MajorsBS1902 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/Astronomy BA1908 Political Science BA1930 Social Work BA1912 Sociology/Criminology BA1915 Spanish BC1920 Telecommunications BF1913, BA1913 Theater Return to top
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University CollegeCollege for students who have not decided 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. Air Force and the U.S. Army. |
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Available MajorsAssociate 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 Return to top
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Graduate StudiesPrograms 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.)
Center for International StudiesJointly 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
Division of Lifelong LearningProvides educational opportunities beyond the regular channels of the university by using the resources of the university in nontraditional ways.
Adult Learning Services
College of Osteopathic MedicineOffers a four-year professional 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 CampusesPlease see the individual campuses for available majors and entrance requirements.Certificate ProgramsThe Certificate Program 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.
Environmental StudiesThe 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 32rtificate 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.
GerontologyThe 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 undergraduateGerontology 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.
International StudiesThe 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.
Political CommunicationThe 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.
Women's StudiesStudents in any major can earn the Women's Studies Certificate by completing two required Women's Studies 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.Return to top
Available Minors and CodesIn 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 |
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