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Fashion Merchandising and Product Development
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With 98% student employment six months after graduation, Bowling Green State University’s highly ranked apparel merchandising degree program is focused on the business of fashion.
Health Promotion
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The Health Promotion (HP) minor prepares students with functional health information and skills to help enable individuals and groups to increase control over, and improve, their health.
Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
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The BGSU Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies program offers majors, minors and graduate certificates in a multidisciplinary environment of study and community action.
Ethnic Studies
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BGSU Ethnic Studies major helps you understand cultural identities and worlds different from your own in an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary framework.
Pop Culture
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The BGSU Popular Culture studies degree teaches you to critically analyze television, popular music, literature, sports, amusement parks, movies and cultural phenomena.
American Culture Studies
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The American Culture Studies program at BGSU equips students with tools to ask and answer the big questions about all aspects of American culture.
Accounting
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The Bowling Green State University accounting program is ranked as the best accounting major in Ohio. The bachelor’s program prepares students for careers in the Big Four firms.
Cedar Fair Resort and Attraction Management
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Students study near Cedar Point, Ohio, with industry-leading company Cedar Fair in the only resort and attraction management degree developed and delivered with industry.
Art: Studio Art
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BGSU studio art degree offers multidisciplinary 2D and 3D art studies in a BFA or BA degree at one of the largest art programs in a public Ohio university.
Nursing
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State of the art labs, expert faculty and a family-like Ohio campus atmosphere make our well ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing program popular and well ranked.
Africana Studies
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The BGSU Africana Studies program lets students explore familial roots or the different cultures of Africa and its diasporas in a multidisciplinary program.
Management
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The management specialization program in the College of Business prepares students to work in various management roles including human resources, small business, government services, retail and more.
Software Engineering
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The software engineering major focuses study on the methodologies, processes, and tools necessary to design, develop, and maintain computer software and computer software applications.
Theatre: Musical Theatre
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Theatre majors specializing in musical theatre receive a solid liberal arts foundation while developing the skills and techniques required for their specific area of interest in theatre.
Graphic Design
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The BFA graphic design major at BGSU in Ohio is a flexible, ethical course with pathways into careers like UX Design, art director, environmental design and web design.
Interior Design
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Interior design professionals create exciting spaces that enhance quality of life, support human behavior and work processes, and boost productivity and efficiency.
Advertising
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This interdisciplinary program prepares students for careers in advertising sales, consumer research, copywriting, digital and social media, event marketing, media planning or commercial production.
Asian Studies
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Asian studies at BGSU offers multidisciplinary subjects and a language core. It opens the gateway to careers in companies that trade in Asia, research or NGOs.
Forensic Science
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The forensic science program offers a unique interactive forensic science and criminal investigation learning environment that provides the precise education and training that crime laboratories require.
Applied Mathematics
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The applied mathematics specialization emphasizes scientific computing and modeling to drive developments in telecommunications, medicine, finance, and other industries.
Chemistry
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BGSU chemistry major offers foundational knowledge with many opportunities for students to work closely with faculty-led research.
Nutrition Sciences
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Nutrition Sciences in the College of Health and Human Services is a science-oriented degree program that emphasizes the intensive study of physical and biological sciences.
Health Care Administration
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The Health Care Administration specialization prepares students to work in management and administration of hospitals, clinics and other organizations that provide health care services.
Finance
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Launch a successful career in the fast-paced and changing world of finance and Insurance by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus in the finance program.
Aviation Studies: Flight Technology and Operations | BGSU
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Graduate with your pilot’s license from our aviation program ranked 10th in the country in 2020 by BestColleges.org. BGSU has an airport on our Ohio campus and a family atmosphere.
Entrepreneurship
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The entrepreneurship minor is open to students of all majors and offers a firm foundation in entrepreneurial thinking and fundamentals.
Forensic Investigations
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The Forensic Investigations specialization in criminal justice prepares students for careers in federal, state and local agencies investigating a wide-range of crimes.
BA or BS in Computer Science | BGSU
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The BGSU Computer Science major will teach you the science behind cutting edge computing and give you the skills to take your career in the direction you want.
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
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Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology covers electronic components such as transistors and measurement circuits, along with computer and digital circuits, computer networks and much more.
Criminal Justice
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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares future criminal justice practitioners in federal, state and local agencies involved in criminal justice.
Art Education
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In the BFA degree in Art Education, the largest art program in Ohio, BGSU prepares creative and skilled art educators for a wide variety of art teacher roles.
Geography
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Geography is a broad, integrative discipline that bridges the physical and social sciences to study the interactions among people, culture, society, natural environments and places across the globe.
History
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History students acquire knowledge and skills that open pathways to many careers in the public and private sectors. Historians shape present-day conversations and help people discover a common sense of purpose
Supply Chain Management
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BGSU's Supply Chain Management program prepares students to handle broad managerial responsibilities that impact the success of the company and the competitiveness of the entire supply chain.
Visual Communication Technology
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Visual Communication Technology provides students with creative and technical skills in print, photography, video and interactive multimedia to design visual messages.
Japanese
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The Japanese minor combines core Japanese language training with elective coursework in Japanese culture and literature.
Chinese
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The Chinese minor combines core Mandarin Chinese language training with additional coursework related to Chinese culture.
Chinese Education
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World Language Education prepares students for a career teaching one of the eight languages licensed by the State of Ohio.
Architecture and Environmental Design
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The Bowling Green State University architecture and environmental design major leads to careers in design and architecture, improving the built environment.
German
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The flexible German program meets the needs of majors and minors as well as those who simply want to learn the language.
Russian
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Russian is an important language in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, regions that continue to experience fundamental economic and political change.
Aviation Studies: Aviation Management and Operations
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Learn the business of flight with BGSU. With an airport on campus, you can begin flying as a freshman in the BGSU aviation management and operations major.
Pre-Law Program
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BGSU pre-law program is not a major or minor, but advisors and resources to help you prepare for law school. Bowling Green State University has a vibrant pre-law track.
Business Analytics and Intelligence
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Learn Big Data analytics, and give yourself an edge in a business intelligence career with Bowling Green State University’s Schmidthorst College of Business BSBA.
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
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Engineering technology prepares students for careers that require an understanding of engineering principles and hands-on skills that allow them to design, analyze and develop mechanical prototypes.
Mercy College Nursing Dual Degree
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The bachelor of science in nursing prepares graduates to take the licensing exam to become a registered nurse or to pursue graduate studies in nursing.
Forensic Chemistry
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Bowling Green forensic chemistry degree specialization offers in-depth chemistry subjects and legal and forensic techniques and processes to aspiring forensic science lab technicians.
Actuarial Science
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Actuarial science is a specialization in the mathematics major tailored to students interested in a career as an insurance or pension actuary.
Systems Engineering
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The Systems Engineering program is part of the Department of Engineering Technologies in the BGSU College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.
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Computational Data Science
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The rapidly evolving field of computational data science requires both theoretical statistics background for data analysis and practical algorithmic computing skills for data processing.
Computer Science - Digital Forensics
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The Digital Forensics specialization is designed to provide the essential background needed to study digital forensic science and computer security at a highly technical level.
Public Relations
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The nationally accredited public relations program provides students with the personal and professional skills and the broad educational foundations necessary for effective lifelong learning in a technologically changing, multicultural society.
Business Systems
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The business systems specialization is an interdisciplinary field of study for students interested in the application of computer science to business systems.
Neuroscience
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Neuroscience is a unique interdisciplinary major encompassing biology, psychology, communication disorders and philosophy that examines the relationship between the nervous system, mind and behavior.
Earth Sciences and Physics Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Earth Science and Physics Education
Nursing – RN to BSN
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This online program provides the working RN the opportunity for research/theory based nursing care to individuals, families and communities while completing their BSN on their own time.
Pre-Professional Program in Engineering
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Pre-engineering is a one- to three-year program within the physics department at Bowling Green State University.
Pre-Professional Program in Pharmacy
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Although BGSU does not grant a pharmacy degree, students have the opportunity to enroll in several years of pre-pharmacy courses in preparation to transfer.
Broadcasting Meteorology
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Broadcast meteorology minor is available to journalism and telecommunication majors.
Theatre: Youth Theatre
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Theatre majors specializing in youth theatre receive a solid liberal arts foundation while developing the skills and techniques required for their specific area of interest in theatre.
Forensic Biology
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BGSU forensic biology specialization is one of the few colleges with a crime lab on campus. Forensic scientist and other forensic biologist careers are options.
Pre-Physical Therapy
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The program prepares students for graduate school in PT and is compatible with the admission requirements of professional schools.
Life Sciences and Physics Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Life Science and Physics Education
Theatre: Design/Technical Theatre
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Theatre majors specializing in design and technical theatre receive a solid liberal arts foundation while developing the skills and techniques required for their specific area of interest in theatre.
Statistics
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The statistics major provides a core curriculum in mathematics, probability and statistics, and an introduction to the application of statistical methods to business, medicine, and science.
Integrated Social Studies Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Integrated Social Studies Education.
Spanish
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Spanish is one of the major languages of the world and also the language of the fastest growing minority within the United States.
Integrated Language Arts Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Integrated Language Arts Education.
Latin Education
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Latin Language Education prepares students for a career teaching Latin language licensed by the State of Ohio.
Art History
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The Art History major investigates how individuals and communities use the visual arts to express their identities, beliefs and creative ideas across time and cultures.
Life Sciences and Chemistry Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Life Science and Chemistry Education
Latin
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Latin is excellent preparation for students in pre-law, pre-dental and pre-medical programs. It is also excellent for students who wish to do graduate work in ancient art, history or philosophy.
Undecided in Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Arts
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Enroll as an undecided major and receive advising about liberal arts-communication, social and behavioral sciences and the arts majors.
Undecided in Education and Human Development
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Deciding on majors in education, human movement science, sport, tourism and leisure studies, or family and consumer sciences? Enroll in this undecided program.
Pre- Professional Program in Dentistry
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Dependent upon backgrounds and interests there are countless ways students can prepare for dental school through BGSU’s pre-dentistry program.
Bachelor of Arts in Music
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Prepares music professionals for state and national leadership roles in teaching, research and creativity in all of the musical arts.
Construction Management
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Construction management is a cutting-edge program for students who are interested in assuming leadership and management roles in the rapidly expanding construction industry.
French
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French is recognized as one of the two major international languages of business and diplomacy, and as a dominant language in developing countries.
Earth Sciences and Chemistry Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Earth Science and Chemistry Education
Workforce Education and Development – Family and Consumer Sciences
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Gain real-world experience during internships and student teaching as you prepare for teaching workforce education and development with a focus on Family and Consumer Sciences.
Pre-Professional Program in Optometry
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BGSU offers the pre-optometry courses needed by students wishing to pursue a career as an optometrist.
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
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Teach young children with & without disabilities in the inclusive settings of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, primary grades & daycare centers/community agencies.
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Have a career choice in mind, but undecided on a major? Enroll with The College of Musical Arts and we'll help you choose from six majors and specializations and the bachelor of musical arts degree.
International Studies
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International Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to international and global connections.
English
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English literature students learn how to use language and writing to transform society through the tools of the 21st century.
Pre-Health Biology - BS
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The Pre-Health Biology specialization prepares students interested in pursuing a career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine for successful application to those graduate programs.
Media Production and Studies
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Media Production specialization produces graduates with creative and technical capabilities to produce the high quality audio and video products for multi-platform media environment.
Adapted Physical Education Endorsement
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Adapted Physical Education Endorsement program is officially recognized by the State of Ohio as an endorsement for multi-age physical education license holders.
Pre-Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine
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BGSU offers courses for students interested in a pre-veterinary medicine program.
Data Science
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Data science integrates math, statistics and computer science to manage and interpret complex and/or large volumes of data through different methods.
Music Composition
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BGSU’s music composition program is for students who want to study composition, new/contemporary music, arranging, electroacoustic music, and recording.
Adolescence to Young Adult Education
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Bowling Green State University’s well-ranked adolescence to young adult education program includes 1,000 hours in the field and above-average graduate pay.
Life Sciences and Earth Sciences Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Life Science and Earth Sciences Education
Life Sciences Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Life Science Education
Chemistry Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Chemistry Education
Human Development and Family Studies
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The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program focuses on the study of human and family development across a lifespan.
Chemistry Physics Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Chemistry and Physics Education
German Education
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German Language Education prepares students for a career teaching german language licensed by the State of Ohio.
Japanese Education
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Japanese Language Education prepares students for a career teaching japanese language licensed by the State of Ohio.
Geology
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Geology is the study of the origin, composition, structure and history of the Earth as revealed by rocks and fossils.
Philosophy
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The philosophy major serves a wide range of students seeking the skills and understanding of a philosophical perspective on individual areas of interest.
Art
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The Art minor allows you to acquire foundational knowledge of the discipline of Art.
Fire Administration
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The Fire Administration (FIAD) program prepares graduates to handle the challenges facing chief officers.
Dietetics
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The Dietetics major is an interdisciplinary degree program that focuses on the principles of human nutrition and foods.
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You know you want to assist people in a health or human area, but are uncertain which major is best for you. Enter the College of Health and Human Services as undecided, then explore your options.
Biology at Lorain County Community College
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In partnership with Lorain County Community College, you can earn a Biology degree from BGSU.
Applied French
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This program responds to the growing demand for individuals to successfully communicate in a global environment. You will take courses like conversation across cultures and french for professions.
International Business
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International business is a major that covers a range of academic areas such as politics, economics, law, culture, religion, value systems, geography, history and language.
Creative Writing
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BGSU’s Creative Writing program is one of the oldest and best programs in the country, where students receive comprehensive training in the art of writing, and develop skills in preparation for numerous post-graduate careers.
Liberal Arts
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The liberal studies degree program at BGSU offers a unique opportunity for students to create a bachelor’s degree tailored to their interests and needs.
Allied Health
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The Allied Health program is a program for individuals with associate degrees in accredited allied health programs and medical fields.
Economics Arts & Sciences
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The economics major emphasizes the development of analytical thinking and communication skills. Students who desire a liberal arts education should consider economics as a major.
Music Education
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The music education major is designed to prepare students to teach music in elementary and secondary schools. Three specializations are offered: choral, classroom/general music and instrumental.
Ecology and Conservation Biology
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Students in Ecology and Conservation Biology gain a solid foundation in ecology, evolution, and
organismal biology while developing necessary quantitative, analytical, and technical skills.
Jazz Studies
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BGSU’s jazz studies program is for students who want to study jazz solo and ensemble literature, jazz pedagogy, music industry, jazz history, jazz composition, and jazz arranging.
Gerontology
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The bachelor of science in gerontology prepares graduates for jobs in agencies and institutions that deliver services for older adults including senior centers, social services, long-term care and pre-professional health care programs.
World Music
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The world music major provides training in the fundamentals of research, scholarship and performance in the field of world music.
Italian Education
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Italian Language Education prepares students for a career teaching italian language licensed by the State of Ohio.
Physics Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in an area of specialization.
Undecided in Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Fine Arts
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Enroll as an undecided major and receive advising about science and mathematics, social and behavioral sciences and humanities majors.
Pre-Professional Program in Occupational Therapy
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Occupational therapists help people who have physical and/or psychological challenges maximize their ability to perform daily living, work and leisure occupations.
Pre-Professional Program in Medicine
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There are numerous ways students can prepare for medical school through BGSU’s pre-medicine program. Medical schools in general expect students to have a bachelor’s degree before entering.
Marine and Aquatic Biology
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BGSU offers one of the most extensive marine biology programs in Ohio. The program courses and field studies lead to an undergraduate degree in biology with an emphasis in marine and freshwater science.
Middle Childhood Education
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Our program is one of Ohio's largest producers of teacher education graduates, and our graduates earn more on average than any other graduates in the state.
Deciding Student Program
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Bowling Green State University offers a number of options for students who wish to explore various programs before choosing a major.
Russian Education
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Russian Language Education prepares students for a career teaching one of the eight languages licensed by the State of Ohio.
Spanish Education
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Spanish Language Education prepares students for a career teaching one of the eight languages licensed by the State of Ohio.
Microbiology
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Microbiology is the study of organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, from multi-drug resistant pathogens to harmful algal blooms.
Music History and Literature
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The music history and literature major provides training in the fundamentals of research and scholarship in the fields of musicology and ethnomusicology.
Sport Management
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BGSU is nationally known for outstanding graduates in sport management. From sport licensing to sport marketing and sport business, your opportunities are waiting.
Classical Civilization
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The major is designed to introduce students to the most important areas of classical civilization including art, history, philosophy, language and literature.
Integrated Science Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Integrated Science Education.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
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The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares you for graduate education as a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, and/or a speech, language or hearing scientist.
Gerontology with Long-Term Care Specialization
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Combines a major in gerontology with coursework in areas such as accounting, economics, and management. This specialization prepares students to sit for licensure.
Individualized Planned Program
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You needn't wait to enroll until you decide on a course of study. BGSU offers a number of options for students who wish to explore various programs before choosing a major.
Integrated Mathematics Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Integrated Mathematics Education.
Undecided
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Bowling Green State University offers a number of options for students who wish to explore various programs before choosing a major.
Undecided in Technology
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Enroll with a career choice in mind, but as an undecided major and we'll help you define a major that prepares you to be a qualified professionals in business, industry, government and education.
Theatre: Acting/Directing
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Theatre majors specializing in acting and directing receive a solid liberal arts foundation while developing the skills and techniques required for their specific area of interest in theatre.
Undecided in Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Science
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Enroll as an undecided major and receive advising about fine arts majors at Bowling Green State University.
Pre-Professional Program in Physician Assistant
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The Health Science specialization is designed with course choice options that allows students to tailor their academic program to best fit their career goals.
Theatre
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The theatre majors at BGSU are designed to create well-rounded individuals with a wide knowledge base in the liberal arts, as well as theatre.
Biochemistry
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Chemistry is the study of how substances behave and how their properties are changed. Understanding chemistry is essential to many other fields of science such as biology, geology and medicine.
Music Performance
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The music performance major prepares students for careers in orchestral, band, opera and musical theater performance, commercial music and private studio teaching.
World Language Education
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Prepare for a career teaching one of eight languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian or Spanish.
Mathematics
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Students in this major learn a wide range of abstract mathematical concepts and their many applications in all parts of society to prepare for one of today’s most dynamic and in-demand career fields.
Journalism
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Journalism includes daily and weekly newspapers, radio and television, online publications, public relations as well as business, industrial, technical and professional publications.
Liberal Studies (Online Program)
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The liberal studies degree program at BGSU offers a unique opportunity for students to create a bachelor’s degree tailored to their interests and needs.
Workforce Education and Development – Business Marketing
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Prepare for a career teaching Business and Marketing. BGSU is the only university in the state offering a licensure to teach marketing (DECA) in high schools.
Spanish: Latin American Culture Studies
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Spanish is one of the major languages of the world and also the language of the fastest growing minority within the United States.
Arts Management
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The minor in Arts Management emphasizes entrepreneurial skills focusing on innovation, risk taking, and communication.
Management and Technology
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Management and Technology is one of the most flexible and relevant degrees you can achieve to advance your career and obtain a high demand skill set critical in any organization including business, education, military, healthcare and manufacturing.
Social Work
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The bachelor of science in social work prepares graduates to engage in social work practice with diverse populations in a variety of settings and to take the national licensing exam.
French Education
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French Language Education prepares students for a career teaching french licensed by the State of Ohio.
Pre-Major Advising
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You needn't wait to enroll until you decide on a course of study. BGSU offers a number of options for students who wish to explore various programs before choosing a major.
Physical Education and Health Education
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A multi-aged teacher education major program leading to teaching licensure in physical education. This licensure qualifies students to teach at the preschool through twelfth grade levels.
Geology: Paleobiology
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Geology is the study of the origin, composition, structure and history of the Earth as revealed by rocks and fossils.
Exercise Science
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Prepare for a leadership position in the growing field of exercise science. This nationally accredited program features two specializations: exercise programming and sports medicine.
Public Health
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A bachelor of science in public health with an environmental health concentration will prepare students for a career as an environmental health professional.
Political Science
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A degree in political science involves the study of domestic and international government, politics, and the laws, rules, and values that affect political authority.
Aerospace Leadership
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Aerospace Leadership minor is available to contracted cadets participating in the Air Force ROTC program and pursuing a commission in the US Air Force
Environmental Science
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The Environmental Science program places special emphasis on interactions between humans and nature and the environmental conflicts which arise from competing uses of resources.
Bachelor of Musical Arts
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The curriculum stresses an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approach developed to a particular discrete competence for each student on the basis of a counseling process.
Digital Arts
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BGSU’s nationally ranked Digital Arts program is for students who want to study digital arts, 3D animation, digital imaging, interactive art, video art, gaming, mobile web apps, digital painting.
Medical Laboratory Sciences
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The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science prepares graduates with the skills to diagnose disease using biomedical technologies to perform laboratory tests on patient samples.
Earth Sciences Education
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The adolescence to young adult AYA program prepares graduates to teach grades 7-12, and to obtain an Adolescence to Young Adult teaching license in Earth Science Education
Physics
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The physics program provides scientific skills in experimental investigation and theoretical understanding of the properties of matter and energy and the laws that govern them.
Biology
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The BGSU biology major prepares critical thinkers for jobs in fields like forensic biology, marine biology and epidemiology from a well-equipped Ohio campus.
Applied Health Science
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The Bowling Green State University applied health science major is a flexible way into hundreds of the best healthcare careers that are projected to grow in the next 18 years.
Environmental Policy and Analysis
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Environmental Policy and Analysis is for students committed to environmental quality with an interest in the administrative, legislative and organizational problems resulting from human impact on the world.
Intervention Specialist
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The special education/intervention specialist program prepares professionals for classrooms today in which individual student needs are being given more and more attention.
Film Studies
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Film Studies majors develop expertise in analyzing individual films, contemporary culture, and the film and media industry.
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
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The program will produce graduates ready for the workforce of tomorrow that are prepared for successful careers in the areas associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, and oversight of advanced manufacturing factories.
Film Production
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Film Production majors gain knowledge in film history and theory, and experience in pre-production, film and digital production, digital post-production, marketing, and distribution.
Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
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Prepare for a career in destination management, special event planning, strategic marketing, leadership and personnel management.
Psychology
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Psychology, the study of mental processes and behavior, is a broad and continually growing field of study.
Communication
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The Communication program equips you to cultivate critical thinking, intellectual and professional leadership, and ethical communication practices that foster social responsibility.
Marketing
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Marketing is a total system of business activities designed to plan, price, promote and distribute products and services to consumers, businesses and other organizational buyers.
Digital Marketing Cognate
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The digital marketing cognate at Bowling Green State University is designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of business, public relations and mobile marketing.
Quality Systems
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Graduates of the quality systems degree completion program will be qualified for high demand, high paying positions in major industries.
Applied Statistics
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Statistics is the science of the collection, organization and interpretation of data.
Astronomy
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An astronomy minor is offered for students with an avocational interest in the field. Students planning a career in astronomy should major in physics and choose astronomy as their minor.
Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL)
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This program is multidisciplinary, and so provides students with multiple tool kits and perspectives helpful in answering hard questions facing social, political, legal and economic institutions.
College Credit Plus
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Earn college credit and high school credit together with BGSU's college credit plus program.
BGSU Firelands
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Start here and finish your degree at the BG campus, or stay in the Sandusky area and complete over 30 academic programs. We have open admission, which means we do not consider high school grades, test scores, or transfer GPA in our admissions decisions.
Undecided in Business
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Undecided about a specialization, enter the College of Business as undecided and we'll provide an introduction to the functional areas and environments of business and to careers in business.
Individualized Business
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The Individualized Business (I-Business) specialization is designed for students who want to obtain a broad business background or who want a business program tailored to their specific needs.
Information Systems
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Students in the management information systems program develop skills focused on the application of computers to business problems.
Sales and Services Marketing
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The sales and services marketing curriculum is designed to introduce each student to the broad marketing field.
Insurance and Risk Management
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The Insurance Specialization is designed for business students to prepare them to be an insurance specialist needed to advise on insurance and manage insurance company and agent operations.
Information Systems Auditing and Control
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The information systems auditing and control (ISAC) specialization blends accounting and auditing with information systems and computer science.
Economics
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The economics minor emphasizes the development of analytical thinking and communication skills. Students who desire a liberal arts education should consider economics as a major.
Applied Economics
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The Applied Economics specialization offers students the opportunity to design unique specializations that combine Economics with a related discipline.
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