OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15 [Archived Catalog]

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

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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, 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.

	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

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

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

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
	BS6358		Translational Health—Applied Health
	BA1945		Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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

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

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
	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
	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
	CTLEAD		Strategic Leadership
	CTWARU		War and Peace Studies
	CTWLTH		Wealth and Poverty
	CTWGSS		Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
	CTWRIT		Writing