Academic Organization and Accreditation
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- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Health Sciences and Professions
- College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Graduate College
- Honors Tutorial College
- Lifelong & Distance Learning
- Patton College of Education and Human Services
- Regional Campuses
- Russ College of Engineering and Technology
- Scripps College of Communication
- University College
Accreditation
Ohio University offers curricula in more than 250 undergraduate majors leading to bachelor’s or associate’s degrees through nine colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education and Human Services, Engineering and Technology, Fine Arts, Health Sciences and Professions, Honors Tutorial, and University. Programs are also offered through the Division of Lifelong & Distance Learning and the College of Osteopathic Medicine. The Graduate College coordinates graduate study at Ohio University.
Ohio University is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. In addition, numerous departments, schools, and colleges within the University hold individual accreditations as listed below. Additional information is available from the office of each college’s dean.
The following list of colleges and areas includes degrees, accrediting agencies, and schools and departments.
College of Arts and Sciences
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees; preprofessional curricula; and preparation for teaching at the secondary level.
Accreditation
American Psychological Association
Council on Social Work Education
Departments
African American Studies
Biological Sciences
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Classics and World Religions
Economics
English
Environmental and Plant Biology
Geography
Geological Sciences
History
International Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Ohio Program of Intensive English
Philosophy
Physics and Astronomy
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology and Anthropology
Women’s and Gender Studies
College of Business
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Sport Sciences degrees.
AccreditationAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)—The International Association of Management Education
Departments/Schools
Accountancy
Finance
Management Information Systems
Management Systems
Marketing
Sports Administration
College of Fine Arts
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Arts degrees.
Accreditation
Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
National Association of Schools of Art and Design
National Association of Schools of Dance
National Association of Schools of Music
National Association of Schools of Theater
Schools
Art
Dance
Film
Interdisciplinary Arts
Music
Theater
College of Health Sciences and Professions
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training; Environmental Health; Exercise Physiology; Health; Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences; Human and Consumer Sciences; Industrial Hygiene; Nursing; Physical Education; Recreation Studies; and Sport Sciences degrees; entry–level graduate curriculum leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Accreditation
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association
National Association of Boards of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators
National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council
National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission
Schools
Applied Health Sciences and Wellness, School of
Nursing, School of
Rehabilitation and Communication Disorders, School of
Social and Public Health, Department of
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Offers a four–year medical education program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (see separate catalog) and postdoctoral programs in family practice, general surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
AccreditationAmerican Osteopathic Association.
Graduate College
Programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Communication Technology and Policy, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Health Administration, Master of Music, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Social Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Sports Administration, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. Certificate programs are also offered in the areas of Conservation Biology*, Contemporary History*, Geographic Information Science, Gerontology, Health Care Services Administration, Health Policy, Music Performance, and Women’s Studies*. (See the Graduate Catalog for specific programs and majors.)
*participants in these certificate programs must be concurrently admitted to a graduate degree program as a degree–seeking student.
Honors Tutorial College
A renowned degree–granting college with 28 programs of study. Honors Tutorial College students undergo a rigorous and exhilarating academic experience that combines a set of tutorials, upper–division classes, and selected graduate courses. In order to allow students to pursue this challenging form of undergraduate education, Honors Tutorial College students are exempt from General Education Requirements, except English composition. A high percentage of the students in this college enter graduate or professional school. You may request consideration for admission to the Honors Tutorial College and must indicate a program of study at the time of application.
Lifelong & Distance Learning
Lifelong & Distance Learning (LLDL) offers innovative alternative educational opportunities and experiences for traditional and nontraditional students, including those who may not be able to come to an Ohio University campus.
Opportunities abound through LLDL, to earn college credit, a degree, continuing education units (CEUs), or study something of interest. LLDL works to deliver educational opportunities that integrate life, work, and learning to students of all ages in various locations.
Patton College of Education and Human Services
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Education degree.
Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Council of Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
Departments
Counseling and Higher Education
Educational Studies
Human and Consumer Sciences Education
Recreation and Sport Pedagogy
Teacher Education
Regional Campuses
Chillicothe
Eastern (St. Clairsville)
Lancaster
Southern (Ironton)
Zanesville
Russ College of Engineering and Technology
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial Technology, and Mechanical Engineering degrees.
Accreditation
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
National Association of Industrial Technology
Departments/Schools
Aviation
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Scripps College of Communication
Curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Communication, Journalism, and Visual Communication degrees.
AccreditationAccrediting Council on Education for Journalism and Mass Communication
Schools
Communication Studies
Information and Telecommunication Systems
Journalism
Media Arts and Studies
Visual Communication
University College
College for students who have not decided on a major. Two–year programs leading to the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Individualized Studies degrees. Four–year programs leading to the Bachelor of Specialized Studies and Bachelor of Criminal Justice degrees. Two–and four–year Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs leading to commissions in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force.