Bachelor's Degrees for Re-Enrolling Students
Look through OHIO's 14 online bachelor’s degree programs offered through eCampus. These programs are delivered under the leadership of tenured faculty with experience in their field. Once you're comfortable with your program requirements, you can read more about the re-enrollment process.
Business
Ohio University's Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) is a fully online degree program designed to prepare students for business careers in marketing, human resources, supply chain management or technical project management. This AACSB-accredited (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) program is also an excellent foundation for entry into a Master of Business Administration program.
This program is transfer-friendly for those with previous college credits but can also be completed 100% online, with no previous college coursework required. Students will earn a high-quality bachelor’s degree in business plus a certificate or minor, while developing leadership and supervisory skills, learning to assess business risk and understand competitive challenges. The program’s flexible online format allows you to pace your classes to fit your life and career.
Career Opportunities
By earning an AACSB-accredited Bachelor of Science in Business degree, you will be prepared for success in a wide variety of business careers and you’ll also earn a minor or certificate allowing you to specialize. Marketing, human resources, supply chain management and technical project management specializations lead to possible careers in industries like health care, technology, transportation, manufacturing, retail, and more.
Flexible Online Format
With asynchronous coursework and flexible advising, you can earn this degree on your own schedule. You can start whenever you’re ready – fall, spring or summer semesters.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the program as a freshman applicant requires successful attainment of a high school diploma, state-recognized high school equivalent or GED.
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher from all institutions previously attended to be considered for admission. If you have completed fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of university or college coursework, you must also submit your high school transcript for evaluation.
Communication
Study communication in the Scripps College of Communication, recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Ohio Board of Regents!
The online Bachelor of Science in Communication degree is ideally suited for professionals in a variety of public, non-profit, and private organizations who have positions that emphasize internal and external communication. It's designed to provide a virtual classroom experience that enhances the learning experience and allows for connection between students, and the work is scheduled at a pace that is convenient for working adults. Students can also take advantage of credits they have previously earned to transfer into this bachelor’s degree program.
What courses will you take?
Study visual, written, and oral communication including courses in journalism, media production, web and print design, communication studies, and telecommunication systems.
Career Opportunities
This degree engages all aspects in the field of communication. The diverse course offerings prepare students to advance their careers by developing transferrable and practical skills in communication that are sought by today’s employers.
Our students enjoy jobs in communications, marketing, reporting, business, and more.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the program as a freshman applicant requires successful attainment of a high school diploma, state-recognized high school equivalent or GED.
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher from all institutions previously attended to be considered for admission. If you have completed fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of university or college coursework, you must also submit your high school transcript for evaluation.
Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree is designed for students who have already completed an applied associate's degree in a related area such as law enforcement, human services technology, corrections technology, or police administration.
It offers students with technical education backgrounds an academic program to broaden their education, helping them qualify for careers in law enforcement administration, parole and probation, forensic science, adult and juvenile corrections, and police administration.
What courses will you take?
The curriculum is composed of general courses from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, as well as a specific core of professional courses.
Career Opportunities
Further your education and advance your career! Over 80% of our students are non-traditional students employed full time in the criminal justice field.
Learn how to enforce the law using theories and research in criminal behavior, police decision-making processes, punishment, and the criminal justice system in the U.S.
Admission Requirements
- A conferred associate's degree in the criminal justice field from a two-year technical degree program (90 or more quarter hours or 60 or more semester hours) from a regionally accredited community college, regional campus, technical college, or university
- Cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
Customer Service Leadership
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Customer Service Leadership is a chance to complete your degree and achieve your goal! Designed to build upon your previous education and employment background, this online program is what you need to get ahead in your career. Students who have at least 60 semester hours at an accredited institution have the opportunity to transfer those courses into Ohio University and build customer service skills.
What courses will you take?
Study topics such as families as consumers, human resources, writing, career development, and more.
Career Opportunities
Our Customer Service Leadership program is one of the first customer service degrees in the nation! Intended to enhance the leadership and expertise of customer service professionals, this degree will prepare you for careers in online customer service support, financial services, office management, the hospitality industry, and more.
Admission Requirements
- A conferred associate's degree (A.A., A.S., or A.A.S.) or 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited community college, regional campus, technical college, or university
- Cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
Hospitality Management
Ohio University's online Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management major is a great segway to a Bachelor of Applied Human and Consumer Sciences degree. Students can choose from eight different concentrations to expand their career options in hospitality and tourism, or to advance in their current jobs and secure better opportunities in the field.
What courses will you take?
Courses cover hotel and restaurant operation, customer service, tourism and marketing, and more.
Career Opportunities
This major is designed for students interested in expanding their career options in hospitality and tourism, and/or looking to advance in their current jobs and desiring to secure better opportunities in the hospitality field.
Admissions Requirements
- Admission to the program as a freshman applicant requires successful attainment of a high school diploma, state-recognized high school equivalent or GED.
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher from all institutions previously attended to be considered for admission. If you have completed fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of university or college coursework, you must also submit your high school transcript for evaluation.
Human Services
Ohio University's Bachelor of Applied Human and Consumer Sciences in Human Services equips you with the skills required to serve clients in a variety of public outreach organizations.
The degree provides a path to advancement in social services and other public health roles. You will enhance your leadership and problem-solving skills for work with the elderly, youth, adolescent populations, job and family services, substance abuse treatment and mental health centers, and corrections facilities.
Students can also take advantage of credits they have previously earned to transfer into this bachelor’s degree program.
What courses will you take?
Classes will explore technology skill attainment, job requirements, models of service delivery, and beginning skills in the helping process.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities associated with the Human Services major include, but are not limited to, job and family services, child and adult advocacy, foster care, humanitarian and disaster relief, refugee work, community youth agencies, as well as food relief services. Work environments may be home, school, or community based.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the program as a freshman applicant requires successful attainment of a high school diploma, state-recognized high school equivalent or GED.
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher from all institutions previously attended to be considered for admission. If you have completed fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of university or college coursework, you must also submit your high school transcript for evaluation.
Integrated Health Care Studies
Ohio University's Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies was designed for health care professionals who have earned an associate degree in an allied health field and would like to earn a bachelor’s degree to advance in their careers. This program provides opportunities for students to acquire vital knowledge and skills that will be critical in practicing and navigating the health care system, in response to the needs of an increasingly complex state of the American health care system.
What courses will you take?
The curriculum is composed of courses in public health, sports medicine, nutrition, leadership and critical thinking, communication, interprofessional education and practice in health care, and more.
Career Opportunities
By earning a bachelor's degree in integrated health care studies, you can further your education and advance your career! This program provides opportunity for students to pursue management and executive positions in the health care industry. IHS students may go on to work in hospitals, medical laboratories, pharmacies, state or federal governmental agencies, long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, clinical research organizations, and more.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 60 semester hours of credit in a health-related field (e.g., health technology, medical assisting, human services and technology, health information management, respiratory care, physical therapy assistant).
- Minimum GPA of 2.67 (B-).
- To further qualify, the student must have completed the following:
- One course in mathematics.
- One course in English composition.
- One course in biological sciences.
- One course in psychology, sociology, or social work 5.
- At least 9 semester hours in additional courses with a health or medical focus including: First Aid and CPR/AED, Medical Terminology, and courses with the Ohio University prefixes BIOS (Biological Sciences), HTCH (Health Technology), MAT (Medical Technology), HST (Human Services Technology) or HLTH (Health). Others will be considered.
Interior Architecture
Ohio University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture provides a human-centered learning experience that enables you to work in residential or non-residential interior design. You will learn to solve interior space challenges with faculty who have real-world experience from nearly every segment of the field. The industry software technology-based curriculum provides students with a range of creative opportunities and a foundation of skills to explore the world of design.
What courses will you take?
Classes will explore design fundamentals, design analysis, programming, space planning, lighting design, sustainability and environmental impact, technical information, and more.
Career Opportunities
This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in the interior design profession, as well as leadership positions in management and design.
Admission Requirements
- Required: Applicants are required to submit a personal statement which describes why they are interested in pursuing studies in Interior Architecture. Personal statements may be submitted in the essay section of the application or emailed to admissions@ohio.edu. Students should be sure to include their name in the email and "Interior Architecture OHIO online Personal Statement" in the subject line.
- Optional: Applicants who wish to submit portfolio materials as part of their application can do so by submitting 3–5 images to www.ohio.edu/art-design-portfolios.
Journalism
Ohio University’s fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Journalism degree is now available in a completely online format. Learn from world-class faculty and tap into our network of award-winning alumni as you build a portfolio of skills in journalism and strategic communication. The online Carr Van Anda Journalism program allows you to customize your course of study to develop the skills necessary for a career in news reporting, magazine or online journalism, public relations, advertising or any career where exceptional journalism skills are in-demand.
What courses will you take?
Courses include the future of media, precision language for journalists, communication law and more.
Career Opportunities
A bachelor's degree in journalism will prepare you for a career in any of the many facets of the field. You could work as an investigative, multimedia or print journalist. Other potential job titles include copywriter, editor, sports writer, reporter, public relations strategist and media relations specialist. Possible employers range from print to digital, including newspapers, magazines, publishing companies, radio and TV broadcasters, and mixed or online media. Students may also find careers in related fields such as public relations, research, writing, advertising and marketing.
Flexible Online Format
With asynchronous coursework and flexible advising, students can complete their degree on their own schedule. Take a full load or pace your courses to fit your life and career.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the program as a freshman applicant requires successful attainment of a high school diploma, state-recognized high school equivalent or GED.
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher from all institutions previously attended to be considered for admission. If you have completed fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of university or college coursework, you must also submit your high school transcript for evaluation.
Psychology
Explore the field of psychology and participate in practical field experience in the fully online Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
You will have access to the highest quality instructors and courses to prepare you for your next step in life. Whether that is promotion in a current career, exploration of a new field, achievement of a life-long goal to earn a university degree, or even just a better understanding of people and their behavior, this program is designed to help you achieve your goals. Students can also take advantage of credits they have previously earned to transfer into this bachelor’s degree program.
What courses will you take?
Courses include child and adolescent psychology, introduction to clinical and counseling, psychological disorders of childhood, sport psychology, and more.
Career Opportunities
A bachelor's degree in Psychology will prepare you for a wide array of possibilities, including careers in human services and business. You could work for a mental health agency, assisting clients with daily tasks and appointments, possibly even assisting with group therapy. Students also might find careers with local or state family services, corrections services, or rehabilitative services.
Possible careers are in the field of business, including human services (counseling, crisis work, performance enhancement), business (personnel, sales, advertising/marketing, public relations, consumer research, customer service), and health services (public health, health prevention programs, prevention research). Understanding how to conduct basic research, how human behavior, thought, and emotion interact, and understanding human motivation and goal seeking is valuable for individuals in these fields.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the program as a freshman applicant requires successful attainment of a high school diploma, state-recognized high school equivalent or GED.
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher from all institutions previously attended to be considered for admission. If you have completed fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of university or college coursework, you must also submit your high school transcript for evaluation.
RN to BSN
Ohio University’s fully accredited online RN to BSN program is designed for registered nurses seeking to advance their careers through a bachelor’s degree in nursing. With a bachelor’s degree increasingly becoming the standard for advancement in the nursing profession, OHIO’s online degree supports the unique needs of experienced health care professionals.
What courses will you take?
The RN to BSN online curriculum is composed of courses in biology, chemistry, nutrition, sociology, psychology, nursing, and more.
Career Opportunities
RN to BSN graduates are prepared to be highly competent practitioners, medical leaders, and scholars who are grounded in a sense of inquiry and committed to human care within a climate of diversity. The fully online degree format allows for flexibility in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in nursing without disrupting a career.
Admission Requirements
- Associate degree or diploma in Nursing
- Grade point average of 2.0 or higher
- Resident with an active unencumbered RN license in Ohio, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C. -- this includes temporary licenses obtained in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more about eligibility for admission into the RN to BSN program.
Applied Studies
Ohio University's Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) degree is an online program designed for associate's degree graduates who want to further their education and advance their careers.
The program provides you with knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to get ahead in your chosen career and integrates the technical skills developed within associate's degree programs with the professional skills in a bachelor’s degree program. The BAS utilizes 60 semester hours of associate degree credit, of which a minimum of 24 semester hours must be in a technical field.
What courses will you take?
Classes will explore leadership, business, research, diversity, and more.
Career Opportunities
Opportunities abound with this degree! Graduates have careers in business, human services, health technology, computer sciences, and more.
Admission Requirements
- Associate in Applied Business (A.A.B.) or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or 60 hours of technical degree credit of which a minimum of 24 hours is in a technical degree field
- Cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
Project Management
Ohio University’s online Bachelor of Science in Project Management (BSPM) degree completion program gives students with an associate's degree the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree while continuing to work or care for family.
This two-year degree curriculum is focused on designing, controlling, and managing the technical process and transformation methods of an organization, while continuously improving the organization’s operations to be the most efficient and effective in meeting customer requirements.
What courses will you take?
Classes will explore project management, leadership, quality assurance, business information systems, and more.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Technical Operations Management produces technical and management professionals who understand a wide range of subject matter. In addition to the degree, you'll also earn a certificate in technical project management, certificate in Lean Six Sigma, and a minor in business. Our graduates excel in assessing problems, developing solutions, and taking corrective actions and enjoy careers in project management, quality control, business operations, production planning, and more.
Admission Requirements
- A conferred associate's degree from a select technical degree program (90 or more quarter hours or 60 or more semester hours including 23 lab-based technical semester credit hours) from a regionally accredited community college, regional campus, technical college, or university
- Cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher
Sociology
Ohio University offers two bachelor’s degrees in sociology fully online. The flexible format lets you maximize your work-life balance by taking fully online courses taught by OHIO’s top faculty accompanied by the support you need to earn your degree online.
The online Sociology–Criminology B.A. features sociological approaches to criminology including the study of criminal institutions, crime prevention, and how societies view, define, and react to deviance and crime.
The online Sociology Pre-Law B.A. prepares students to work with diverse populations and understand the social and legal processes and institutions through which individuals, families, and communities receive justice in multicultural societies.
What courses will you take?
Explore subjects like sociology of the family, sociology of work and organizations, sociological research and writing, social inequalities and stratification, and other relevant areas of study.
Sociology-Criminology course list
Career Opportunities
Sociology-criminology graduates are qualified for a wide range of careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including community justice organizations, corrections, courts, data analysis, education, federal law enforcement, fraud prevention, homeland security, juvenile justice, offender rehabilitation, and victim advocate agencies.
The Sociology Pre-Law degree offers preparation for career opportunities in law and law-related fields. Students can pursue careers in government, public service professions, community justice, mediation, social justice organizations, public policy institutes, criminal justice organizations, court administration, offender rehabilitation, and prisoner reentry programs.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to the program as a freshman applicant requires successful attainment of a high school diploma, state-recognized high school equivalent or GED.
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher from all institutions previously attended to be considered for admission. If you have completed fewer than 20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours of university or college coursework, you must also submit your high school transcript for evaluation.