Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

Organizational Studies Major (B.T.A.S.)


Major code BT5500*

University College
Ohio University
140 Chubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1935
university.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/university-college/

Dr. Donna L. Burgraff, contact person burgrafd@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies (BTAS) in Organizational Studies is an online degree offered through both OHIO Online and Regional Higher Education. It is intended for students who have already obtained junior status (completion of 60 semester credits) and have a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in previous college work.

The Organizational Studies major focuses on leadership and organizational effectiveness and aims to attract students who wish to be more successful in the workplace by completing work in collaboration, diversity, ethics, and problem solving. This major spotlights the practical application of knowledge and skills necessary for advancement in a student’s chosen career and instills skills associated with a bachelor’s degree like written and oral communication, critical thinking, and effective presentations.

As with all Ohio University bachelor’s degrees, a student must earn a total of 120 credit hours. Since a student already has obtained a minimum of 60 credits before declaring the major, this degree is already at least 50% completed. (Note: A student may transfer in all of their semester credits as those credits will count toward electives.) As part of the 120 credits, students must meet Ohio University general education requirements and the 30 credits required for the major. Students must complete all TAS courses with a grade of C or better and obtain a 2.0 GPA in both the major and overall. At least 30 of the credits must be upper division courses (3000/4000) which generally happens through completing the major coursework.

Online Degree Option: The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree in Organizational Studies can be completed online. This format allows you to pace your classes to fit your life and career. Please visit www.ohio.edu/online for more information.

* This program was previously BT5510 - Technical and Applied Studies. The name change to Organizational Studies is anticipated to be approved by the Ohio University Board of Trustees in August 2024.  

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the technical and applied studies degree, students will be able to:

  • Formulate and integrate the necessary critical thinking, presentation, and analysis skills for the current and future workforce.
  • Value diversity and understand its workplace implications.
  • Critique approaches to leadership contributing to workplace effectiveness.
  • Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Students must have a GPA of 2.0 and 60 semester hours of college credit. Thus, students must have obtained junior status prior to admission to the program.

Change of Program Policy

Students must have a GPA of 2.0 and 60 semester hours of college credit. Thus, students must have obtained junior status prior to admission to the program.

External Transfer Admission

Students must have a GPA of 2.0 and 60 semester hours of college credit. Thus, students must have obtained junior status prior to admission to the program. 

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The professional skills developed in this program should enable students to advance in their chosen careers. This degree can also serve as the foundation for graduate studies in a relevant field.

Requirements

University-wide Graduation Requirements


Ohio University requires the completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for the conferral of a bachelor’s degree. This program can be completed within that 120-hour requirement. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the  Graduation Requirements – University-wide  page.

Upper Level Course Requirement


Complete a minimum of 30 hours at the 3000-4000 level.

Professional Skills Core


Complete the following courses with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or better:

Professional Skills Core Additional Requirements


Complete one of the following courses:

Note: MATH 1060 , PSY 1110 , and PSY 2110 will also satisfy BRICKS Quantitative Reasoning requirement.  MATH 2500 will also satisfy BRICKS Arches: Constructed World.

Elective Core


Complete a minimum of 15 credits from the following:

  1. TAS Electives (see list below)
  2. Pre-Approved Electives (see list below)
  3. Faculty-Approved Courses in the Same Focus Area (9 credits max)
  4. Completion of a certificate or minor program. Note - if the certificate or minor program requires less than 15 hours, additional credits will be needed to earn the minimum 15 hours.