Programs & Checksheets

NOTE: All of the majors listed above can also be used as a minor. The minors that are also majors are not listed on the minors page. Please see the major page for more information.
All majors in the College of Arts and Sciences can also be minors. A list of majors (and their minors) can be found on the Majors tab.
Minor | Description |
---|---|
Applied French | Minor in the World Languages and Cultures Department |
Art | Minor in the School of Art |
Art History | Minor in the School of Art |
Arts Management | Minor in the Department of Theatre and Film |
Astronomy | Minor in the Physics and Astronomy Department |
Broadcast Meteorology | Minor in the School of Media and Communications |
Canadian Studies | Minor in the College of Arts and Sciences |
Chinese | Minor in the World Languages and Cultures Department |
Community Arts Education | Minor in the School of Art |
Dance | Minor in Theatre and Film |
Demographic Studies | Minor in the Sociology Department |
Design for Social Impact | Minor in the School of Art |
Digital Arts | Minor in the School of Art |
Documentary | Minor in the School of Media and Communications |
Folklore and Folklife | Minor in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Italian Studies | Minor in the World Languages and Cultures Department |
Japanese | Minor in the World Languages and Cultures Department |
Jewelry Design | Minor in the School of Art |
Latino/a Studies | Minor in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Linguistics | Minor in the English Department |
Non Profit Administration |
Minor in the Political Science Department |
Paleontology | Minor in the School of Earth, Environment, and Society |
Peace and Conflict Studies | Minor in the College of Arts and Sciences |
Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law |
Minor in the College of Arts and Sciences |
Photography | Minor in the School of Art |
Planned Program | Minor in the College of Arts and Sciences |
Print Making | Minor in the School of Art |
Science | Minor in the College of Arts and Sciences |
Scientific and Technical Communication | Minor in the English Department |
Sexuality Studies | Minor in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Sustainability | Minor in the School of Earth, Environment, and Society |
TESOL & Applied Linguistics | Minor in the Department of English |
Word & Image | Minor in the Department of English & School of Art |
Writing | Minor in the Department of English |
Pre-Professional Programs
Preparation for Engineering - Pre-engineering is a one- to three-year program within the physics department at BGSU. After completion, you may decide to transfer to an engineering college to complete professional training, or due to the strong science-mathematics base, you may opt to move into any one of several science-oriented majors at BGSU.
Preparation for Law - Our pre-law track offers you the skills, focus and broad-based education that will steer you toward success at the top law schools in the country. The pre-law program provides a competitive edge by combining challenging and varied courses, specially designed advising for our students, and the involvement of leading University alumni in the field of law.
Preparation for Medicine [M.D. or D.O. Degree] - Our students in pre-medicine not only take the classes required for admission to medical school, but also choose a major in a specific subject matter area. So, you can major in art and still go to medical school as long as you have 1) successfully completed the courses required for admission to medical school, 2) a strong GPA in science as well as overall GPA and 3) demonstrated a dedicated interest in health care delivery.
Preparation for Mortuary Science - “Pre-Mortuary Science” is a term used to describe students who either plan to enter a Mortuary Science school after graduating from college or after completing a minimum of 60 hours required for entrance. When a student is “Pre-Mortuary Science”, they are not only taking the classes required for admission to study Mortuary Science, but they also have a major in a specific subject matter area.
Preparation for Occupational Therapy - Occupational therapy is an exciting health profession. Occupational therapists help people who have physical and/or psychological challenges maximize their ability to perform daily living, work and leisure occupations. When a student is "pre-occupational therapy", he or she is not only taking the classes required for admission to occupational therapy school, but also has a major in a specific subject matter area. A student can choose any major and still go to occupational therapy school so long as he or she has 1) successfully completed the courses required for admission to occupational therapy school, 2) has a strong overall college GPA, and 3) has demonstrated a dedicated interest in health care delivery.
Preparation for Optometry - BGSU offers the pre-optometry courses needed by students wishing to pursue a career as an optometrist. A student can choose any major and still go to optometry school as long as he or she has 1) successfully completed the courses required for admission to optometry school, 2) has both a strong science and overall college GPA, and 3) has demonstrated a dedicated interest in optometry medicine.
Preparation for Osteopathy - Dependent upon individual backgrounds and interests there are numerous ways students can prepare for osteopathic medical school through BGSU’s pre-osteopathic medicine program. Students are expected to have a bachelor’s degree before entering osteopathic medical school.
Preparation for Pharmacy - Students also have the opportunity to enroll in several years of pre-pharmacy courses in preparation to transfer. Nationally, schools and colleges of pharmacy offer six-year programs leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Preparation for Physician Assistant - Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care professionals licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision. PAs are employed by doctor’s offices, clinics, hospitals, and other health care agencies. As part of their comprehensive responsibilities, PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, assist in surgical procedures, counsel on preventive health care issues, and write prescriptions.
Preparation for Veterinary Medicine - BGSU offers courses for students interested in a pre-veterinary medicine program. Many alumni are practicing veterinary medicine in Ohio. Nearly all of our alumni who entered veterinary medicine school immediately after graduation earned D.V.M. degrees at The Ohio State University.
Preparation for Dentistry - Depending upon backgrounds and interests there are numerous ways students can prepare for dental school through BGSU’s pre-dentistry program. Dentistry schools often expect students to have a bachelor’s degree before entering, although a few well-prepared students may be admitted after three years of undergraduate work.
Specialization | Description |
---|---|
Acting/Directing | Specialization within Bachelor of Arts in Communication Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Actuarial Science | Specialization within Mathematics major, Bachelor of Science Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Applied Mathematics | Specialization within Mathematics major, Bachelor of Science Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Biochemistry | Specialization within Chemistry major, Bachelor of Science. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Broadcast Journalism | Specialization within Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Fall 2021 course requirements |
Business Systems | Specialization within Computer Science major, Bachelor of Science Fall 2021 course requirements Specialization within Computer Science major, Bachelor of Arts Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Data Science | Specialization within Mathematics major, Bachelor of Science Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Design/Technical Theatre | Specialization within Bachelor of Arts in Communication Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Ecology and Conservation | Specialization within Biology major, Bachelor of Science. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Fire Administration | Specialization within Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Forensic Biology | Specialization within Biology major, Bachelor of Science. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Forensic Chemistry | Specialization within Chemistry major, Bachelor of Science. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Forensic Science: Forensic Biology | Specialization within Forensics major, Bachelor of Science. Course requirements. Department Information Page. |
Forensic Science: Forensic Chemistry | Specialization within Forensics major, Bachelor of Science. Course requirements. Department Information Page. |
Forensic Science: Forensic Examination | Specialization within Forensics major, Bachelor of Science. Course requirements Department Information Page |
Latin America Culture Studies | Specialization within Spanish major, Bachelor of Arts. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Marine and Aquatic Biology | Specialization within Biology major, Bachelor of Science. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Media Production | Specialization within Media Production major, Bachelor of Arts Fall 2021 course requirements Specialization within Media Production major, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Media Studies | Specialization within Media Studies major, Bachelor of Arts Fall 2021 course requirements Specialization within Media Studies major, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Multiplatform Journalism | Specialization within Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Musical Theatre | Specialization within Bachelor of Arts in Communication Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Paleobiology | Specialization within Geology major, Bachelor of Science. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Performance Studies | Specialization within Bachelor of Arts in Communication Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Public Relations | Specialization within Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Youth Theatre/Puppetry | Specialization within Bachelor of Arts in Communication Fall 2021 course requirements Department Information Page |
Doctoral Programs | Description |
---|---|
American Cultural Studies |
Doctoral Program Offered in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Biological Sciences | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of Biological Sciences |
English (Rhetoric and Writing) | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of English |
Mathematics | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Media and Communication |
Doctoral Program Offered in the School of Media and Communications |
Philosophy (Applied) | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of Philosophy |
Photochemical Sciences | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of Chemistry |
Psychology | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of Psychology |
Sociology | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of Sociology |
Theatre | Doctoral Program Offered in the Department of Theatre and Film |
Master of Arts/Science | Description |
American Cultural Studies | Master of Art Offered in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Art History | Master of Art Offered in the School of Art |
Biological Sciences | Master of Science Offered in the Department of Biological Sciences |
Chemistry | Master of Science Offered in the Chemistry Department |
Computer Science | Master of Science Offered in the Computer Science Department |
English (Literature) | Master of Art Offered in the Department of English |
Forensic Science | Master of Science |
Geology | Master of Science Offered in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability |
Geospatial Sciences (Applied) | Master of Science Offered in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability |
German | Master of Art Offered in the Department of German, Russian, and East Asian Languages |
History | Master of Art Offered in the Department of History |
Mathematics and Statistics | Master of Science Offered in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Media and Communications | Master of Art Offered in the School of Media and Communications |
Philosophy | Master of Art Offered in the Department of Philosophy |
Physics | Master of Science Offered in the Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Popular Culture | Master of Art Offered in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Sociology | Master of Art Offered in the Department of Sociology |
Spanish | Master of Art Offered in the Romance and Classical Studies Department |
Theatre | Master of Art Offered in the Department of Theatre and Film |
Master of Fine Arts | Description |
---|---|
Art | Master of Fine Arts Offered in the School of Art |
Creative Writing | Master of Fine Arts Offered in the Department of English |
Master of Arts in Teaching | Description |
---|---|
Biological Sciences | Master of Arts in Teaching Offered in the Department of Biological Sciences |
French | Master of Arts in Teaching Offered in the Department of Romance & Classical Studies |
History | Master of Arts in Teaching Offered in the Department of History |
Mathematics | Master of Arts in Teaching Offered in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Spanish | Master of Arts in Teaching Offered in the Department of Romance & Classical Studies |
Master of Public Administration | Description |
---|---|
Public Administration | Master of Public Administration Offered in the Department of Political Science |
Graduate Certificate | Description |
---|---|
Ethnic Studies | Graduate Certificate Offered in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Geospatial Technology | Graduate Certificate Offered in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability |
International/Intercultural Communication | Graduate Certificate Offered in the School of Media and Communications |
International Scientific and Technical Communications | Graduate Certificate Offered in the Department of English |
Performance Studies | Graduate Certificate Offered in the Department of Theatre and Film |
Public History | Graduate Certificate Offered in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Social and Interactive Media | Graduate Certificate Offered in the School of Media and Communications |
TESOL | Graduate Certificate Offered in the Department of English |
Women's Studies | Graduate Certificate Offered in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies |
Updated: 06/23/2022 09:27AM