Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [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 Sciences 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 - Degree-seeking program to track interests (some ND majors codes non-degree)

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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

  • BA4903 - African American Studies

Biological Sciences

  • BS2121 - Biological Sciences
  • ND0414 - Biology Relocation Pathway
  • BS2520 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • BA2129 - Environmental Biology
  • BA2128 - Human Biology
  • BS2126 - Marine, Freshwater, and Environmental Biology
  • BS0411 - Microbiology
  • BS2507 - Pre-Physical Therapy
  • BS2127 - Pre-Professional Program
  • BS2522 - Wildlife and Conservation Biology

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Classics and Religious Studies

Economics

English

  • BA5232 - English - Creative Writing
  • BA5223 - English - Literature, Culture, and Writing
  • BA5234  - English - Pre-Law

Environmental and Plant Biology

  • BA2110 - Applied Plant Biology
  • BS2120 - Environmental and Plant Biology
  • BS2109 - Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • BA2119 - Field Ecology

Geography

  • BS3339 - Broadcast Meteorology
  • BS4240 - Environmental Pre-Law
  • BS4231 - Geography
  • BA4231 - Geography
  • BS4244 - Geography - Climate, Environment & Society (previously BS4232 - Geography - Environmental Geography)
  • BS4235 - Geography - Geographic Information Science
  • BA4241 - Globalization and Development
  • BS4238 - Meteorology
  • BS4242 - Urban Planning and Sustainability

Geological Sciences

  • BS3326 - Environmental Geoscience (previously BS5025 - Environmental Water Resources)
  • BS3321 - Geological Sciences
  • BA3321 - Geological Sciences

History

International Studies, Center for

  • BA4405 - Global Studies - Africa
  • BA4406 - Global Studies - Asia
  • BA4407 - Global Studies - Europe
  • BA4408 - Global Studies - Latin America
  • BA5238 - International Studies (approved by ODHE on 8/21/23)
  • BA4419 - International Studies - War and Peace

Linguistics

Mathematics

  • BS3101 - Mathematics
  • BA3101 - Mathematics
  • BS3105 - Mathematics - Actuarial Science
  • BS3103 - Mathematics - Applied
  • BS3106 - Mathematics - Mathematical Statistics Track

Modern Languages

Philosophy

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Sociology and Anthropology

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

  • BA4412 - Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Undecided

  • ND0412 - Humanities Meta-major 1
  • ND0413 - Social Sciences Meta-major 1
  • ND0410 - Undecided¹
  • ND0406 - Undecided - Humanities Emphasis¹
  • ND0407 - Undecided - Natural Sciences Emphasis¹
  • ND0408 - Undecided - Social Sciences Emphasis¹

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

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College of Business

Accounting

Analytics and Information Systems

  • BB6158 - Business Analytics
  • BB6137 - Management Information Systems

Finance

Management

  • AA5006 - Business Management Technology
  • BS6108 - Business Studies
  • BB6124 - Business Economics
  • BB6120 - Business Pre-Law
  • BB6156 - Entrepreneurship
  • BB6122 - General Business
  • BB6132  - International Business
  • BB5026 - Strategic Leadership and Management

Marketing

Sports Administration

Undecided

  • ND0610- Undecided

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College of Fine Arts

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.

Art + Design

Dance

  • BA5150 - Dance
  • BF5154 - Dance - Performance and Choreography

Film

Music

  • BM5053 - Instrumental Performance
  • BM5007 - Instrumental Performance Major: Contemporary Music and Digital Instruments
  • BA5195 - Music
  • BM5105 - Music Composition
  • BM5106 - Music Education - Choral Emphasis
  • BM5107 - Music Education - Instrumental Emphasis
  • BM5115 - Music Therapy
  • BM5102 - Organ
  • BM5100 - Piano
  • BM5104 - Piano Pedagogy
  • ND5117- Pre-Music
  • BM5101 - Voice

Theater

  • BF5158 - Playwriting
  • BF5162 - Production Design and Technology²
  • BF5168 - Stage Management
  • BA5194 - Theater
  • BF5048 - Theater Performance - Acting²
  • BF5049 - Theater Performance - Musical Theater²

Nondegree

  • ND9917- Non-degree

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

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

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College of Health Sciences and Professions

Applied Health Sciences and Wellness

  • BS6470 - Applied Nutrition
  • BS8122 - Exercise Physiology³
  • BS8178 - Exercise Physiology - Pre-Athletic Training Concentration³
  • BS8171 - Exercise Physiology - Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration³
  • BS6474 - Nutrition Science

Interdisciplinary Health Studies

  • BS6357 - Integrated Healthcare Studies
  • ND6357- HSP - Undecided/Integrated Healthcare Studies

Nursing

  • AA2342 - Nursing, R.N.
  • BS1221 - Nursing, Pre-licensure Program
  • BS1203 - Nursing, R.N.-to-B.S.N. Program¹
  • ND1205- Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing¹

Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences²

  • BS5389 - Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences

Social and Public Health

  • BS6468 - Child and Family Studies
  • BS8100 - Community and Public Health 
  • BS6260 - Environmental Health Science
  • BS8119 - Health Services Administration

Social Work

Undecided

  • ND0210- Undecided - Discovering Health Sciences and Professions

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.

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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.

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Patton College of Education

Counseling and Higher Education

Recreation, Sport Pedagogy, and Consumer Sciences

  • BS6418 - Customer Service Leadership
  • AA5017 - Equine Studies
  • BS6375 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education - Community Leadership
  • BS6370 - Family and Consumer Sciences Education - Teaching
  • BS8179 - Health and Physical Education
  • BS6184 - Hospitality Management
  • BS8176 - Outdoor Recreation and Education
  • BS8169 - Physical Activity and Sport Coaching
  • ND8926 - Pre-Health and Physical Education
  • BS8177 - Recreation Management
  • BS6361 - Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism
  • BS6384 - Retail and Fashion Merchandising
  • BS5512 - Sport and Lifestyle Studies

Teacher Education

Adolescent to Young Adult Programs

  • BS6315 - Earth/Space Science
  • BS6306 - Integrated Language Arts
  • BS6307 - Integrated Mathematics
  • BS6309 - Integrated Science
  • BS6308 - Integrated Social Studies
  • BS6314 - Life Science
  • BS6397 - Physical Science - Chemistry
  • BS6396 - Physical Science - Physics
  • BS6395 - Physical Science - Physics and Chemistry

Early Childhood Education

  • AA1106 - Child Development
  • BS6228 - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
  • ND8929 - Pre-Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Middle Childhood Education

  • BS6180 - Language Arts and Mathematics
  • BS6179 - Language Arts and Science
  • BS6178 - Language Arts and Social Studies
  • BS6177 - Mathematics and Science
  • BS6175 - Mathematics and Social Studies
  • BS6176 - Science and Social Studies

Multi-Age Programs

Special Education

  • BS6316 - Mild to Moderate Educational Needs
  • BS6317 - Moderate to Intensive Educational Needs

Undecided

  • ND0810- Undecided

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Russ College of Engineering and Technology

Aviation

  • BS7269 - Aviation Flight
  • AA7268 - Aviation Flight Technology
  • BS7270 - Aviation Management

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

  • BS7251 - Chemical Engineering

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

  • BS7260 - Computer Science
  • AA5011 - Computer Technology
  • BS7253 - Electrical Engineering
  • BS7254 - Electrical Engineering - Computer Engineering Track

Engineering Technology and Management

  • AA5023 - Engineering Technology
  • BS7256 - Engineering Technology and Management
  • BS7476 - Project Management

Industrial and Systems Engineering

  • BS7255 - Industrial and Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

  • BS7274 - Energy Engineering
  • BS7257  - Mechanical Engineering

Undecided

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Scripps College of Communication

Communication Studies

  • BC5363 - Communication Studies
  • BC5364 - Communication Studies (for Regional Campus students)

Emerging Communication Technologies

  • BC5329 - Information and Telecommunication Systems
  • BC5383 - Information and Telecommunication Systems, ECT (VR/AR) Track
  • BC5384 - Virtual Reality and Game Development

Journalism

  • BJ6910 - Journalism - Carr Van Anda
  • BJ6906 - Journalism - News and Information
  • BJ6907 - Journalism - Strategic Communication

Media Arts and Studies

  • AA5013 - Electronic Media
  • BC5386 - Media Arts and Studies - Animation
  • BC5382 - Media Arts and Studies - Media Arts Production
  • BC5369 - Media Arts and Studies - Media and Social Change
  • BC5371 - Media Arts and Studies - Music Production and Recording Industry

Visual Communication

  • BS6925 - Visual Communication - Commercial Photography
  • BS6924 - Visual Communication - Information Graphics/Publication Design
  • BS6923 - Visual Communication - Multimedia
  • BS6922 - Visual Communication - Photojournalism

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University College

Associate in Arts

  • AA1114 - Arts and Humanities Emphasis
  • AA1110 - Social Sciences Emphasis

Associate in Individualized Studies¹

  • AI5508 - Associate in Individualized Studies

Associate in Applied Science

  • AA5505 - Law Enforcement Technology

Associate in Science

  • AS1104 - Associate in Science

Associate in Technical Study

  • AS5513 - Associate in Technical Study
  • AS5514 - Associate of Technical Study in Business Technology
  • AS5515 - Associate of Technical Study in Building and Industrial Technology
  • AS5516 - Associate of Technical Study in Health and Allied Health Technology
  • AS5517 - Associate of Technical Study in Information Technology
  • AS5518 - Associate of Technical Study in Services Technology

Bachelor of Criminal Justice²

  • BC2209 - Bachelor of Criminal Justice
  • ND2210 - Pre-Bachelor of Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Specialized Studies³

  • BS1112 - Bachelor of Specialized Studies
  • ND1112 - Pre-Specialized Studies

Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies

  • BT5510 - Technical and Applied Studies

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.

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    Regional Higher Education

    The following programs are available on all regional campuses:

    • AA5508 - Associate in Individualized Studies
    • AA1114 - Associate of Arts: Arts & Humanities
    • AA1110 - Associate of Arts: Social Sciences
    • AS1104 - Associate of Science
    • ND0414 - Biology Relocation Pathway
    • BS6109 - Business Studies
    • BC5364 - Communication Studies
    • BC2209 - Criminal Justice
    • BS6228 - Early Childhood and Elementary Education
    • AA5017 - Equine Studies
    • BS8119 - Health Services Administration
    • BA4211 - History
    • ND0412 - Humanities Meta-major
    • 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
    • BS1221 - Nursing
    • BS4101 - Psychology
    • ND0413 - Social Sciences Meta-major
    • BS6605 - Social Work, BSW
    • BA4253 - Sociology - Criminology
    • BA4254  - Sociology - Pre-Law
    • BS1112 - Specialized Studies
    • BT5510 - Technical & Applied Studies

    Chillicothe Campus

    • AS5513  - Associate of Technical Study
    • AS5514 - Associate of Technical Study in Business Technology
    • AS5515 - Associate of Technical Study in Building and Industrial Technology
    • AS5516 - Associate of Technical Study in Health and Allied Health Technology
    • AS5517  - Associate of Technical Study in Information Technology
    • AS5518 - Associate of Technical Study in Services Technology
    • AA5006 - Business Management Technology
    • AA1106 - Child Development
    • AA5011 - Computer Technology
    • AA5201 - Human Services Technology
    • AA5505 - Law Enforcement Technology
    • AA2342 - Nursing, RN

    Eastern Campus

    • BS5512 - Sport & Lifestyle Studies

    Lancaster Campus

    • AS5513 - Associate of Technical Study
    • AS5514 - Associate of Technical Study in Business Technology
    • AS5515 - Associate of Technical Study in Building and Industrial Technology
    • AS5516 - Associate of Technical Study in Health and Allied Health Technology
    • AS5517 - Associate of Technical Study in Information Technology
    • AS5518 - Associate of Technical Study in Services Technology
    • AA5006 - Business Management Technology
    • AA1106 - Child Development
    • AA5011 - Computer Technology
    • AA5013 - Electronic Media
    • AA5023 - Engineering Technology
    • AA5201 - Human Services Technology
    • AA5505 - Law Enforcement Technology
    • BS5512 - Sport and Lifestyle Studies
    • CTATMU - Automation Technician
    • CTMCHU - Mechatronics Technician

    Southern Campus

    • AS5513 - Associate of Technical Study
    • AS5514 - Associate of Technical Study in Business Technology
    • AS5515 - Associate of Technical Study in Building and Industrial Technology
    • AS5516 - Associate of Technical Study in Health and Allied Health Technology
    • AS5517 - Associate of Technical Study in Information Technology
    • AS5518 - Associate of Technical Study in Services Technology
    • AA5006 - Business Management Technology
    • AA1106 - Child Development
    • AA5011 - Computer Technology
    • AA5013 - Electronic Media
    • AA5201 - Human Services Technology
    • AA5505 - Law Enforcement Technology
    • AA2342 - Nursing, RN
    • BA6601 - Social Work

    Zanesville Campus

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    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. A student may not earn a minor in the same discipline as their major.

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    Certificate Codes

    The certificate programs listed here are open to all students pursuing associate or baccalaureate programs* at the University, regardless of college or major. Undergraduate certificate programs are divided into two classes: interdisciplinary and specialized. Interdisciplinary certificates are designed to provide a significant interdisciplinary academic experience, and are intended to complement your major, broaden your career possibilities, or allow you to study in an area of interest from a variety of perspectives. Specialized certificates do not fit into the category of interdisciplinary certificates and may be related to external agency licensure, endorsements, or certifications.

    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 your college (the college that houses your major). 

    • 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
    • CTATMU  - Automation Technician*
    • CTBFSU - Banking and Financial Services
    • CTBINU - Bioinformatics
    • CTBMAU - Biomedical Arts
    • CTCSMU - Business Cybersecurity Management
    • CTBERU - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
    • 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 - Esports
    • CTEURO - European Studies
    • CTEXPE - Experimental Study of Language
    • CTFEMU - Festivals, Events, and Entertainment Management
    • CTFPCU - Financial Programming
    • CTFSCU - Food and Society
    • CTFSTC - Forensics Studies
    • CTGISU - Geographic Information Science
    • CTGSCU - German Studies
    • CTGERO - Gerontology
    • CTGLHL - Global Health
    • CTGLCU - Global Leadership
    • CTHRMU - Human Resource Management
    • CTIBUS - International Business
    • CTIPCU - Interprofessional Care
    • 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
    • CTMCHU  - Mechatronics Technician*
    • CTMENA - Middle East and North Africa Studies
    • CTMUSE - Museum Studies
    • CTMCCU - Music Composition Certificate
    • CTPAHW - Performing Arts Health and Wellness
    • CTPCCU - Podcasting
    • CTPOLC - Political Communication 
    • CTPDRU - Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate
    • CTPMCU - Project Management
    • CTRELU - Real Estate Pre-Licensure Certificate
    • CTSALE - Sales
    • CTSNLU - School Nurse
    • CTSOME - Social Media
    • CTSEAS - Southeast Asian Studies
    • CTSPNU - Sports Nutrition
    • CTLEAD - Strategic Leadership
    • CTSCMU - Supply Chain Management
    • CTTASU - Technical and Applied Studies ( approved by HLC on 8/11/23 )
    • 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

    *For the 2023-24 academic year, the Mechatronics Technician Certificate and Automation Technician Certificate may be awarded without a degree.

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