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College of Arts & Sciences

Find a Major that Launches Your Career

...in science and technology, business and industry, government and public affairs, health and human services, even careers of the future that don't exist yet

In OHIO’s College of Arts & Sciences, you can explore 21st century issues and participate in research, internships, study abroad, leadership, and service opportunities — experiences that will last a lifetime and launch your career.

College of Arts & Sciences graduates are equipped to not only be marketable and successful professionals, but also versatile agents of change — the thinkers, leaders and changemakers who will drive communities and industries forever forward.

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High Tech & Science at OHIO

New demand for graduates in math, physics and chemistry

Intel’s planned $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing complex and Honda’s new EV battery plant signal the rapid growth of high-paying, high-tech jobs in Ohio. And Ohio University is partnering with Intel and other institutions of higher education to provide training for the career opportunities available in the semiconductor industry through the Appalachian Semiconductor Education and Technical (ASCENT) Ecosystem.

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Pre-Med at OHIO

The first step in making your career goals happen

Careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, optometry, and more start with strong academic performance.

OHIO supports your journey

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Environment & Sustainability at OHIO

Because the world doesn’t need you to just navigate change. It needs you to lead it.

At OHIO, you can pursue our interdisciplinary Environmental Science & Sustainability major or specialize in wildlife, marine or plant biology, geology, economics, environmental chemistry, urban geography, and more.

Study Environmental Science & Sustainability

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Pre-Law at OHIO

A journey that you’ll remember forever

Get ready to fill your college bucket list with pre-law experiences that will last a lifetime and launch your Bobcat alumni connections.

Study law and society

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Ranked Among the Best Global Universities for Physics and Psychology

Ohio University was ranked among the top universities in the world by U.S. News & World Report in its new 2022-2023 Best Global Universities rankings.

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Thinkers. Leaders. Change Makers.

But first they studied in the College of Arts & Sciences.

College of Arts & Sciences alumni are thinkers, leaders, and change makers in their communities and in the world. Their careers demand not only broad foundational learning and subject matter expertise, but also heightened abilities to think critically, impact socially, and lead.

At OHIO's College of Arts & Sciences, we're not just equipping professionals for a career: We're building versatile agents of change. 

A&S Alumni Change Makers

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