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With hundreds of areas of study in the College of Arts and Sciences, you’ll find a major that suits you perfectly and prepares you for a world in which new and unexpected careers are always emerging. Start your search here for majors in the arts, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities, and let us help you find your path to success.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Art
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The Art minor allows you to acquire foundational knowledge of the discipline of Art.
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.
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.
Arts Management
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The minor in Arts Management emphasizes entrepreneurial skills focusing on innovation, risk taking, and communication.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Broadcasting Meteorology
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Broadcast meteorology minor is available to journalism and telecommunication majors.
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.
Chemistry
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BGSU chemistry major offers foundational knowledge with many opportunities for students to work closely with faculty-led research.
Chinese
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The Chinese minor combines core Mandarin Chinese language training with additional coursework related to Chinese culture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Film Studies
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Film Studies majors develop expertise in analyzing individual films, contemporary culture, and the film and media industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
German Education
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German Language Education prepares students for a career teaching german language licensed by the State of Ohio.
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.
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
International Studies
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International Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to international and global connections.
Italian Education
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Italian Language Education prepares students for a career teaching italian 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.
Japanese
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The Japanese minor combines core Japanese language training with elective coursework in Japanese culture and literature.
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.
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.
Latin Education
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Latin Language Education prepares students for a career teaching Latin language licensed by the State of Ohio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 Optometry
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BGSU offers the pre-optometry courses needed by students wishing to pursue a career as an optometrist.
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.
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.
Pre-Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine
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BGSU offers courses for students interested in a pre-veterinary medicine program.
Psychology
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Psychology, the study of mental processes and behavior, is a broad and continually growing field of study.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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