Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

Major, Minor, and Certificate Codes


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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
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, Bachelor of Sport Management, or Bachelor of Social Work
BT Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
ND Nondegree program

College of Arts and Sciences

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.

African American Studies
African American Studies
Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
Human Biology
Marine, Freshwater, and Environmental Biology
Microbiology
Prephysical Therapy
Preprofessional Program
Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
BS3316 Biochemistry
BS3311 BA3311 Chemistry
BS3315 Chemistry Environmental
BS3310 Forensic Chemistry
BS3312 Predentistry
BS3313 Prepharmacy
BS3314 Premedicine
Classics and Religious Studies
Classical Civilization
Classical Languages
World Religions
Economics
Economics
English
English—Creative Writing
English—Cultures, Rhetoric, and Theory
English—Literature and Writing
Environmental and Plant Biology
Applied Plant Biology
Environmental and Plant Biology
Field Ecology
Geography
Geography—Environmental Geography
Environmental Prelaw
Geography—Geographic Information Science
Geography
Globalization and Development
Meteorology
Broadcast Meteorology
Urban Planning and Sustainability
Geological Sciences
Environmental Geology
Geological Sciences
History
History
Prelaw
Linguistics
Linguistics
Mathematics
Mathematics—Actuarial Science
Mathematics—Applied
Mathematics
Mathematics—Mathematical Statistics Track
Modern Languages
French
Spanish
Philosophy
Philosophy
Prelaw
Pretheology
Physics
Applied Physics
Astrophysics
Meteorology
Physics
Political Science
Political Science
Prelaw
Psychology
Prephysical Therapy
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Anthropology
Criminology
Prelaw
Sociology
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Undecided
Undecided 1
Undecided—Humanities Emphasis 1
Undecided—Natural Sciences Emphasis 1
Undecided—Social Sciences Emphasis 1

1 Some restrictions apply. See Undecided under College of Arts and Sciences.

College of Business

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Accounting
Accounting Technology
Accounting
Analytics and Information Systems
Business Analytics
Management Information Systems
Finance
Finance
Management
Business Management Technology
Applied Management
Business Economics
Business Prelaw
Entrepreneurship
General Business
International Business
Management and Strategic Leadership
Marketing
Marketing
Sports Administration
Presport Management
Sport Management
Undecided
ND0610
Undecided

College of Fine Arts

Art + Design
Art History
Art Therapy
Graphic Design 1
Interior Architecture
Interior Architecture Online
Studio Art
Dance
Dance
Dance—Performance and Choreography
Film
Film
Music
Music
Instrumental Performance
Instrumental Performance Major: Contemporary Music and Digital Instruments
Music Composition
Music Education—Choral Emphasis
Music Education—Instrumental Emphasis
Music Therapy
Organ
Piano
Piano Pedagogy
ND5117
Premusic
Voice
Theater
Theater Performance—Acting 2
Theater Performance—Musical Theater 2
Playwriting
Production Design and Technology 2
Stage Management
Theater
Nondegree
ND9917
Nondegree

1 Not open to freshmen; apply initially as a General Art major.

2 Not open to freshmen; apply initially as a General Theater major.

College of Health Sciences and Professions

Applied Health Sciences and Wellness
Applied Nutrition
Exercise Physiology 3
Exercise Physiology Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration 3
Nutrition Science
ND8839
Preexercise Physiology
Interdisciplinary Health Studies
Medical Assisting Technology
Integrated Healthcare Studies
ND6357
HSP-Undec/Integrated Healthcare Studies
Nursing
Nursing, RN
Nursing, Prelicensure Program
Nursing, RN-to-B.S.N. Program 1
ND1205
Prebaccalaureate Nursing 1
School Nurse  1
Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences 2
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Social and Public Health
Environmental Engineering Technology
Child and Family Studies
Community and Public Health
Environmental Health Science
Health Services Administration
Social Work
Human Services Technology
Social Work 4
Presocial Work 5
Undecided
ND0210
Undecided

1 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.

Honors Tutorial College

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.

BS1949 Advanced Computing
BA1934 Anthropology
BA1935 Art History
BS1931 Astrophysics
BS1902 Biological Sciences
BB1926 Business Administration
BS1904 Chemistry
BA1932 Classics
BS1941 Communication Sciences and Disorders
BC1918 Communication Studies
BF1906 Dance Tutorial
BS1910 Economics
BS1925 Engineering Physics
BA1916 English
BS1901 Environmental and Plant Biology
BA1942 Environmental Studies
BF1924 Film Tutorial
BA1944 Geography
BS1948 Geological Sciences
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
BS1946 Translational Health Studies—Applied Nutrition
BS1947 Translational Health Studies—Exercise Physiology
BA1945 Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Patton College of Education

Teacher Education

Adolescent to Young Adult Programs
Earth/Space Science
Integrated Language Arts
Integrated Mathematics
Integrated Science
Integrated Social Studies
Life Science
Physical Science—Chemistry
Physical Science—Physics
Physical Science—Physics and Chemistry
Counseling and Higher Education
Human Services
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Pre-Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Middle Childhood Education
Language Arts and Mathematics
Language Arts and Science
Language Arts and Social Studies
Mathematics and Science
Mathematics and Social Studies
Science and Social Studies
Multi-age Programs
French
ND8838
Prephysical Education
Spanish
Special Education
Mild—Moderate Educational Needs
Moderate Intensive Educational Needs
Human and Consumer Sciences
Customer Service Leadership
Family and Consumer Sciences Education—Community Leadership
Family and Consumer Sciences Education—Teaching
ND8835
Preretail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development
Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism
Retail and Fashion Merchandising
Recreation and Sport Pedagogy
Equine Studies
Recreation and Lifestyle Studies
Outdoor Recreation and Education
Physical Activity and Sport Coaching
Health and Physical Education
Pre-Health and Physical Education
Recreation Management
Undecided
ND0810
Undecided

Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Aviation
Aviation Flight
Aviation Flight Technology
Aviation Management
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering—Computer Engineering Track
Engineering Technology and Management
Engineering Technolgy
Engineering Technology and Management
Technical Operations Management
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Energy Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Undecided
Undecided

Scripps College of Communication

BC5381 Communication
ND5374 Preapplied Communication
Communication Studies
Communication Studies
Communication Studies (for Regional Campus students)
Emerging Communication Technologies
Information and Telecommunication Systems
Journalism
Journalism—Carr Van Anda
Journalism—News and Information
Journalism—Strategic Communication
Media Arts and Studies
Electronic Media
Media Arts and Studies—Games and Animation
Media Arts and Studies—Media Arts Production
Media Arts and Studies—Media and Social Change
Media Arts and Studies—Music Production and Recording Industry
Visual Communication
Visual Communication—Commercial Photography
Visual Communication—Information Graphics/Publication Design
Visual Communication—Multimedia
Visual Communication—Photojournalism

University College

Associate in Arts
Arts and Humanities Emphasis
Social Sciences Emphasis
Associate in Individualized Studies 1
Associate in Individualized Studies
Assocate in Applied Science
Law Enforcement Technology
Associate in Science
Associate in Science
Bachelor of Criminal Justice 2
Bachelor of Criminal Justice
Prebachelor of Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Specialized Studies 3
Bachelor of Specialized Studies
Prespecialized Studies
Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
Technical and Applied Studies
Undecided
Undecided

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.

Center for International Studies

International Studies
Global Studies—Africa
Global Studies—Asia
Global Studies—Europe
Global Studies—Latin America
Global Studies—War and Peace

Regional Higher Education

The following programs are available on all regional campuses:

BS5511 Applied Management
AI5508 Associate in Individualized Studies
AA1114 Associate of Arts: Arts & Humanities
AA1110 Associate of Arts: Social Sciences
AS1104 Associate of Science
BC5364 Communication Studies
BC2209 Criminal Justice
BS8119 Health Services Administration
BA4211 History
BS6180 Middle Childhood Language Arts & Mathematics
BS6179 Middle Childhood Language Arts & Science
BS6178 Middle Childhood Language Arts & Social Studies
BS6177 Middle Childhood Mathematics & Science
BS6175 Middle Childhood Mathematics & Social Studies
BS6176 Middle Childhood Science & Social Studies
BS6605 Social Work, BSW
BS1112 Specialized Studies
BT5510 Technical & Applied Studies
Chillicothe Campus
Biological Sciences — Human Biology
Business Management Technology
Child Development
Accounting Technology
Environmental Engineering Technology
Human Services Technology
Law Enforcement Technology
Medical Assisting Technology
Nursing, BSN
Nursing, RN
Eastern Campus
Biological Sciences — Human Biology
Exercise Physiology
Sport & Lifestyle Studies
Lancaster Campus
Accounting Technology
Biological Sciences — Human Biology
Business Management Technology
Child Development
Electronic Media
Engineering Technology
Human Services Technology
Law Enforcement Technology
Medical Assisting Technology
Sport & Lifestyle Studies
Southern Campus
Accounting Technology
Business Management Technology
Child Development
Electronic Media
Environmental Engineering Technology
Equine Studies
Human Services Technology
Law Enforcement Technology
Nursing, BSN
Nursing, RN
Zanesville Campus
Biological Sciences — Human Biology
Nursing, BSN
Nursing, RN
Sport & Lifestyle Studies

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.

OR6928 Advertising and Public Relations
OR5826 Aerospace Studies
OR4903 African American Studies
OR4252 Anthropology
OR6360 Applied Nutrition
ORARTH Art History
ORASTR Astronomy
OR7270 Aviation Management
OR2121 Biological Sciences
ORBSAD Business
OR6158 Business Analytics
OR3311 Chemistry
OR5214 Classical Civilization
ORCOED Coaching Education
OR5305 Communication Sciences and Disorders
ORCOMS Communication Studies
OR8100 Community and Public Health
OR7260 Computer Science
OR5199 Conducting
OR6183 Customer Service Leadership
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
OR4241 Globalization and Development
OR5212 Greek
OR5380 Health Services Administration
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
OR5825 Military Science
ORMUSI Music
OR8156 Outdoor Recreation and Education
OR4415 Paleontology
OR5241 Philosophy
OR3331 Physics
OR4201 Political Science
OR4101 Psychology
OR8109 Recreation Management
OR5215 Religious Studies
OR6380 Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development
OR5375 Screenwriting and Digital Storytelling
OR6602 Social Service
OR4251 Sociology
OR5225 Spanish
OR6117 Sport Management
OR5168 Stage Management
ORSART Studio Art
ORTHAR Theater
ORTHAR Urban Planning and Sustainability

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, 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.

CTAMMU Actor Musicianship — Music Focus
CTAMTU Actor Musicianship — Theater Focus
CTAFMD African Culture Through Music and Dance
CTAFRI African Studies
CTAPSU Appalachian Studies
CTASIA Asian Studies
CTBINU Bioinformatics
CTCNST Construction Management
CTCRCU Consumer Research
CTCCBU Craft Brewing
CTDPCU Dance Production
CTDIAB Diabetes
CTDIVU Diversity Studies
CTEAST East Asian Studies
CTECTO Ecotourism
CTENTR Entrepreneurship
CTESRC Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Resilience
CTESCU Esport
CTEURO European Studies
CTEXPE Experimental Study of Language
CTFEMU Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management
CTFIPL Financial Planning
CTFSCU Food and Society
CTFFSU French and Francophone Studies
CTGISU Geographic Information Science
CTGERO Gerontology
CTGLHL Global Health
CTGLCU Global Leadership
CTGSCU German Studies
CTHRMU Human Resource Management
CTIBUS International Business
CTISLM Islamic Studies
CTITAL Italian Studies
CTJWST Jewish Studies
CTLAMS Latin American Studies
CTLJCU Law, Justice, and Culture
CTLSSC Lean Six Sigma
CTLSSM Lean Six Sigma Methods
CTWGSQ LGBTQ Studies
CTMENA Middle East and North Africa Studies
CTMUSE Museum Studies
CTPAHW Performing Arts Health and Wellness
CTPCCU Podcasting
CTPOLC Political Communication
CTPDRU Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate
CTPMCU Project Management
CTSALE Sales
CTSNLU School Nurse
CTSOME Social Media
CTSEAS Southeast Asian Studies
CTSPNU Sports Nutrition
CTLEAD Strategic Leadership
CTSCMU Supply Chain Management
CTTPMC Technical Project Management
CTTECH Technology and Society
CTWARU War and Peace Studies
CTWLTH Wealth and Poverty
CTWGSS Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
CTWHSU Workplace Health and Safety
CTWRIT Writing