Major, Minor, and Certificate Codes
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- Major Codes
- Major Code Prefixes
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health Sciences and Professions
- Honors Tutorial College
- Patton College of Education
- Russ College of Engineering and Technology
- Scripps College of Communication
- University College
- Center for International Studies
- Regional Higher Education
- Minor Codes
- Certificate Codes
Major Codes
The following is a listing of undergraduate major 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. See each program for specific information.
Major Code Prefixes
The two–letter prefix of each major code often indicates the type of degree awarded for that major (see specific major for details). In some cases, it indicates that an additional application process is required for admission to the major.
AA |
Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, or Associate in Applied Business |
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AI | Associate in Individualized Studies | |
AS | Associate in Science | |
BA | Bachelor of Arts | |
BB | Bachelor of Business Administration | |
BC | Bachelor of Science in Communication or Bachelor of Criminal Justice | |
BF | Bachelor of Fine Arts | |
BJ | Bachelor of Science in Journalism | |
BM | Bachelor of Music | |
BS | Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Specialized Studies, or Bachelor of Social Work | |
BT | Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies | |
ND | Nondegree program |
Some of the majors in this college have two major codes. In general, you have the option with these majors 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 might want to consult with an admissions officer or a college representative about which option is more suitable for you.
BA4903
BS3316 | Biochemistry | ||
BS3311, BA3311 | Chemistry | ||
BS3315 | Environmental Chemistry | ||
BS3310 | Forensic Chemistry | ||
BS3312 | Predentistry | ||
BS3313 | Prepharmacy | ||
BS3314 | Premedicine |
Environmental Studies(see Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental and Plant Biology, Geography, and Geological Sciences)
1 Some restrictions apply. See Undecided under College of Arts and Sciences.
BB6121 |
Accounting | ||
BB6124 |
Business Economics | ||
BB6120 |
Business Prelaw | ||
BB6156 | Entrepreneurship | ||
BB6125 |
Finance | ||
BB6122 | General Business | ||
BB6132 |
International Business | ||
BB6126 |
Management and Strategic Leadership | ||
BB6137 |
Management Information Systems | ||
BB6127 |
Marketing | ||
ND8840 | Presport Management | ||
BS8123 | Sport Management | ||
BB6150 | Sports Administration | ||
ND0610 |
Undecided |
BF6321
BF5198
Studio Art
BA5150
BF5162
BA5194
BF5161
BA5195
BM5105
BM5106
BM5107
BM5115
BM5103
BM5102
BM5100
BM5104
ND5117
BM5101
ND9917
1 Not open to freshmen; apply initially as a General Art major.
2 Not open to freshmen; apply initially as a General Theater major.
BS6357
BS8117
BS1221
ND1204
BS5327
BS8105
BS6260
BS8119
BS6836
BS3300
ND0210
1 BS1203 not open to freshmen–available only to registered nurses
2 Physical Therapy not open to freshmen–selective admission doctoral program. Enter through a preparatory program such as Biological Sciences Prephysical Therapy or Psychology Prephysical Therapy in the College of Arts and Sciences, or Exercise Physiology in the College of Health Sciences and Professions. You must apply for the doctoral program through the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences.
3 Selective admission program. Consult the program listing for details.
4 Not open to freshmen; you must complete the Presocial Work Program before you can become a social work major.
5 This entry-level program does not fulfill a degree but is intended as preparation for admission into the social work major.
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.
BA1934 |
Anthropology | ||
BA1935 |
Art History | ||
BS1931 |
Astrophysics | ||
BS1902 |
Biological Sciences | ||
BB1926 |
Business | ||
BS1904 |
Chemistry | ||
BA1932 |
Classics | ||
BS1941 | Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
BC1918 |
Communication Studies | ||
BS1929 | Computer Science | ||
BF1906 |
Dance Tutorial | ||
BS1910 | Economics | ||
BS1925 |
Engineering Physics | ||
BA1916 |
English | ||
BS1901 |
Environmental and Plant Biology | ||
BA1942 | Environmental Studies | ||
BF1924 |
Film Tutorial | ||
BA1914 |
French | ||
BA1944 | Geography | ||
BA1909 | History | ||
BJ1923 |
Journalism | ||
BS1903 |
Mathematics | ||
BA1938 | Music | ||
BS1937 |
Neuroscience | ||
BA1917 |
Philosophy | ||
BS1905 |
Physics | ||
BA1908 |
Political Science | ||
BA1930 |
Social Work | ||
BA1912 |
Sociology/Sociology—Criminology | ||
BA1939, BF1940 | Studio Art | ||
BA1915 |
Spanish | ||
BC1920 |
Media Arts and Studies | ||
BF1913, BA1913 |
General Theater |
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BS6358 | Translational Health—Applied Health | ||
BA1945 | Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies |
Teacher Education
Adolescent to Young Adult Programs
BS6315
Earth/Space Science
Early Childhood Education
BS6854
Early Childhood Education
ND8837
Middle Childhood Education
BS6175
BS6176
Multi–age Programs
BS6232
Special Education
BS6316
BS6317
Human and Consumer Sciences
Recreation and Sport Pedagogy
Undecided
BS7269
Aviation Flight
BS7251
Chemical Engineering
BS7262
BS7252
Civil Engineering
BS7253
Electrical Engineering
BS7254
BS7255
Industrial and Systems Engineering
BS7257
Mechanical Engineering
ND0910
Undecided
BC5374 |
Applied Communication |
BC5363
Information and Telecommunication Systems
BC5329
Journalism
Media Arts and Studies
BC5369
Visual Communication
BS6924
BS6922
AA1110
AI5508
AS1104
BC2209
BS1112
ND1201
1 Separate application required.
2 Requires an associate’s degree in an area related to criminal justice for admission. Not open to first–year students.
3 Separate application required. Not open to first–year students.
International Studies | |||
BA4405 |
Global Studies—Africa | ||
BA4406 |
Global Studies—Asia | ||
BA4407 |
Global Studies—Europe | ||
BA4408 |
Global Studies—Latin America | ||
BA4409 | Global Studies—War and Peace | ||
The following degrees are available on all regional campuses:
AA1114 | Arts and Humanities Emphasis | ||
AA1110 | Social Sciences Emphasis |
Associate in Science |
Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
BT5510 | Technical and Applied Studies |
AI5508
AA5006
AA1106
AA5010
AA5003
AA5018
AA5022
AA5201
AA5505
AA2342
AA5014
AI5508
AA5006
AA1106
AA5010
AA5013
AA5023
AA5022
AA5505
AA5019
AI5508
AA5006
AA1106
AA5010
AA5013
AA5017
AA5022
AA5201
AA5505
AA2342
AA5014
AI5508
AA5013
AA2342
Minor Codes
In 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.
OR4903 |
African American Studies | ||
OR4252 |
Anthropology | ||
OR6360 | Applied Nutrition | ||
ORARTH | Art History | ||
ORASTR |
Astronomy | ||
OR7270 | Aviation Management | ||
OR2121 |
Biological Sciences | ||
ORBSAD |
Business | ||
OR3311 |
Chemistry | ||
OR5214 |
Classical Civilization | ||
ORCOED | Coaching Education | ||
OR5305 | Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
ORCOMS |
Communication Studies | ||
OR7260 | Computer Science | ||
OR6181 | Customer Service | ||
ORDNCH |
Dance:History and Theory | ||
OR5154 |
Dance: Performance and Choreography | ||
ORDNCS |
Dance: Somatic Studies | ||
OR4221 |
Economics | ||
OR5231 |
English | ||
OR6260 |
Environmental Health Sciences | ||
OR2120 | Environmental and Plant Biology | ||
ORFILM |
Film | ||
OR6125 | Finance | ||
OR5221 |
French | ||
OR4231 |
Geography | ||
OR4233 | Geography - Meteorology | ||
OR3321 |
Geological Sciences | ||
OR5222 |
German | ||
OR5212 |
Greek | ||
OR4211 |
History | ||
OR5329 |
Information and Telecommunication Systems | ||
ORIART |
Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
ORJAPN |
Japanese | ||
ORJAZZ | Jazz Studies | ||
OR6906 | Journalism | ||
OR5211 |
Latin | ||
OR5290 |
Linguistics | ||
OR6127 | Marketing | ||
OR3101 |
Mathematics | ||
ORMUSI |
Music | ||
OR8156 | Outdoor Recreation and Education | ||
OR5241 |
Philosophy | ||
OR3331 |
Physics | ||
OR4201 |
Political Science | ||
OR4101 |
Psychology | ||
OR8109 |
Recreation Management | ||
OR6380 |
Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development | ||
OR5224 |
Russian | ||
OR6602 |
Social Service | ||
OR4251 |
Sociology | ||
OR5225 |
Spanish | ||
OR6150 | Sports Administration | ||
ORSART | Studio Art | ||
ORTHAR |
Theater | ||
OR5215 |
World Religions |
Certificate Codes
The certificate programs listed here 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. To enroll in a program, contact the sponsoring college. Your own college will enter your certificate information onto your record.
CTAFMD | African Culture Through Music and Dance | ||
CTAFRI |
African Studies | ||
CTASIA |
Asian Studies | ||
CTBINU | Bioinformatics | ||
CTCNST |
Construction Management | ||
CTDIAB | Diabetes | ||
CTDIVU | Diversity Studies | ||
CTEAST |
East Asian Studies | ||
CTECTO | Ecotourism | ||
CTENTR | Entrepreneurship | ||
CTENVS |
Environmental Studies | ||
CTEURO |
European Studies | ||
CTEXPE | Experimental Study of Language | ||
CTFIPL |
Financial Planning |
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CTGISU |
Geographic Information Science | ||
CTGERO |
Gerontology | ||
CTGLHL | Global Health | ||
CTGLCU |
Global Leadership | ||
CTIBUS | International Business | ||
CTISLM | Islamic Studies | ||
CTITAL |
Italian Studies | ||
CTJWST |
Jewish Studies | ||
CTLAMS |
Latin American Studies |
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CTLJCU | Law, Justice, and Culture | ||
CTWGSQ | LGBTQ Studies | ||
CTMUSE | Museum Studies | ||
CTPOLC |
Political Communication | ||
CTRUST | Russian Studies | ||
CTSALE |
Sales | ||
CTSOME | Social Media | ||
CTSEAS |
Southeast Asian Studies |
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CTLEAD | Strategic Leadership | ||
CTWARU | War and Peace Studies | ||
CTWLTH | Wealth and Poverty | ||
CTWGSS |
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | ||
CTWRIT | Writing |