From Accounting to World Religions, it's safe to say that between our nine undergraduate colleges and 250+ programs, there's a major for everyone. While most undergrad programs are designed to be completed in four years, there are also some two-year (associate) degree programs. Explore our minors and certificates for secondary areas of study you’re interested in – to tackle separately from your major/degree.
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“Undeclared” or "undecided" is a popular option, allowing you to explore your interests before declaring a major. And for students who do select a major, some end up changing their major if their interests shift.
Not sure what we’re even talking about? Lingo definitions:
A major is a specific area of study you’re focusing on while earning your degree. When you chose a major, about a third to half of your courses will focus on that academic area.
A minor is a secondary area of study you can choose to specialize in, beyond your major. You don’t have to declare a minor, but it can complement what you major in — or give you time to learn about an unrelated subject or passion.
A certificate is a more targeted and specific short-term program you can earn in (usually) a matter of months compared to years like a degree. Certificate programs can help you get into a certain career, boost a specific skillset, or help increase your salary later on.
A degree is what you earn/receive when you have passed your series of courses in your major. There are four types of degrees: associate degree (typically 2-year undergraduate programs), bachelor’s degree (typically 4-year undergraduate programs), master’s or graduate degrees (typically 2-year degrees, completed after an undergraduate degree), and doctorate or professional degrees.
A college is a way to organize degree programs by academic theme or area of study. A university is a collection of colleges together. Ohio University’s colleges
Ohio University has over 250 undergraduate programs to choose from. Explore all of them below. Find what you’re looking for by using the filters and search bar.
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