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President's Welcome
Associations & Accreditations
University & Student Rights
Mission, Core Values, and Vision
Academic Calendar
Contact Information
Admissions
Undergraduate
Graduate
Finance & Administration
Undergraduate
Graduate
Financial Aid
Undergraduate
Graduate
Student Affairs
Office of Christian Ministry
Athletics
Academic Affairs
Undergraduate
Degree Requirements
Institutional Core
Core Courses
Associate of Arts Degrees
Baccalaureate Degrees
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Graduate
Library & Research Resources
International Programs
Ashland Theological Seminary
Ashland University Centers
eAshland
eAshland
Honors Program
Undergraduate Programs
Art
Overview
AA with a concentration in Art
BA in Fine Art
BFA in Fine Arts
BS in Education with a Comprehensive Major in Art, Multi-Age (PreK-12)
Minor in Art History
Minor in Studio Art
Biology
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Biology
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Biology - Forensic Biology Concentration
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Biology - Medical Laboratory Science Concentration
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Toxicology
BS in Education with comprehensive major in Integrated Science (Grades 7-12)
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Biology (Life Science Licensure) Grades 7-12
Minor in Biology
Business and Economics
Overview
AA with a concentration in Business
BA with a major in Business Administration
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Industrial and Systems Engineering
BS in Organizational Leadership and Development
BS in Business Administration (BSBA)
BSBA Core
Accounting Major
Business Analytics Major
Business Management Major
Economics Major
Entrepreneurship Major
Fashion Merchandising & Brand Management Major
Finance Major
International Business Major
Management Information Systems Major
Manufacturing Management Major
Marketing Major
Sport Management Major
Supply Chain Management Major
Minors for Business Majors and Non-Business Majors
Overview
Accounting Minor
Business Analytics Minor
Business Law Minor
Business Management Minor
Coaching Minor
Economics Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Event Management Minor
Fashion Merchandising & Brand Management Minor
Finance Minor
International Business Minor
Management Information Systems Minor
Marketing Minor
Risk Management and Insurance Minor
Sport Management Minor
Supply Chain Management Minor
Minors for Non-Business Majors Only
Overview
Business Administration Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Chemistry
BS with a comprehensive major in Biochemistry
BS with a comprehensive major in Forensic Chemistry
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Science (Grades 7-12)
Minor in Chemistry
Communication Studies
Overview
BA in Communication
Minor in Communication Studies
Minor in Conflict Resolution
Minor in Political Communication
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in Sport Communication
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Overview
BA with a major in Computer Science
BS with a comprehensive major in Computer Science
BS with a comprehensive major in Cybersecurity
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Cybersecurity
Minor in Web Technology
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Overview
AA with a concentration in Criminal Justice
AA with a concentration in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
BS with a comprehensive major in Criminal Justice
BS with a comprehensive major in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Minor in Conflict Resolution
Minor in Criminal Justice
Minor in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Minor in Social and Community Justice
Minor in Sociology
Education
Overview
AA with a concentration in Education Studies
BA in Education Studies
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Intervention Specialist
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Middle Grades (4-9)
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Primary Grades/Intervention Dual Program
Early Childhood Education Generalist (Grades 4-5)
Minor in Online Teaching and Instructional Technology
Languages and Literatures
Overview
BA with a major in English
BA with a major in Creative Writing
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Minor in English
Minor in Creative Writing
Minor in Spanish
Environmental Science
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Environmental Science
Minor in Environmental Science
General Studies
Overview
AA in General Studies
Geology
Overview
Minor in Geology
History
Overview
BA with a major in History
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Minor in History
Minor in Classical Civilization
Minor in Classical Learning
Interdisciplinary Studies
Overview
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
Journalism and Digital Media
Overview
BA with a major in Digital Media Journalism
BA with a major in Digital Media Production
Minor in Digital Media Journalism
Minor in Digital Media Production
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Overview
BA with a major in Mathematics
BS with a comprehensive major in Mathematics
BS with a comprehensive major in Actuarial Science
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
UG Certificate in Actuarial Science
Minor in Mathematics
Multidisciplinary Studies
Overview
BS in Multidisciplinary Studies
Music
Overview
BA with a major in Music; Music Studies Track
BM with a comprehensive major in Music Education, Multi-Age (PreK-12)
Minor in Applied Music
Minor in Music
Nursing and Health Sciences
Overview
Health Sciences Programs
Overview
Dietetics Program
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Dietetics
Exercise Science Program
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Exercise Science
Nursing Programs
Overview
Accelerated Pre-licensure Program
Advanced Entry Pre-licensure Program
RN to BSN Post-licensure Program
Traditional Pre-licensure Program
Philosophy
Overview
BA with a Major in Philosophy
Minor in Ethics
Minor in Philosophy
Political Science
Overview
BA with a major in Political Science
BA with a major in International Political Studies
BA with a major in Political Economy
Minor in Faith & Society
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Political Economy
Minor in Classical Civilization
Psychology
Overview
BA with a major in Psychology
BS with a comprehensive major in Psychology
Minor in Psychology
Religion
Overview
BA with a major in Religion
Minor in Religion
Minor in Christian Ministry
Minor in Ethics
Minor in Faith & Society
Social Work
Overview
BS in Social Work
Minor in Social Work
Minor in Child and Family Studies
Minor in Addictions
Theatre
Overview
Minor in Theatre
Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration
Overview
Foundations Program
Master of Business Administration Specializations
Master of Business Administration Certificates
Optional Independent Research Project (MBA 601/602)
Online MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
MA in American History and Government
MA with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government
Online Master of Science in Applied Physiology of Exercise
MS in Business Analytics
MS in Physician Assistant Studies
MS in Supply Chain Management
Online Criminal Justice Administration, Certificate Program
U.S. Government and Politics Certificate Program
U.S. History Certificate Program
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice
Online School Nurse Certificate Program
Online School Nurse Wellness Coordinator
Online Nurse Educator Certificate
Master of Education
Overview
M.ED. Adolescent to Young Adult 7-12 Education
Master of Education: Adult Studies
M.ED. Educational Leadership with Administrative License
M.ED. Educational Technology
M.ED. Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
M.ED. Middle Grades Education
M.ED. Reading and Literacy
M.ED. Talent Development Education
M.ED. Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century (TL-21)
The Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies
Bachelor’s Plus, Graduate Licensure and Endorsement Program
Overview
Bachelor’s Plus Program: Middle Grades Education (4-9) Licensure
Bachelor’s Plus Program: Primary Grades Intervention ECE/ECIS P-5 Dual Licensure
Bachelor’s Plus Program: Primary P-5 (ECE) Licensure
Bachelor's Plus Program: Adolescent to Young Adult (7-12) Licensure
Bachelor's Plus Program: for Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate/Intensive (ISMMI) Program K-12 Licensure
Bachelor's Plus Program: Multi-Age Licensure (PreK-12)
Other Graduate Licensure and Endorsement Program
Overview
Administrative Specialist License in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
Building Principal's License
Gifted Intervention Specialist Endorsement
Gifted Intervention Specialist Certificate
Graduate Reading Endorsement
Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate License
School Superintendent License
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement
Technology Director Endorsement
Technology Director Certificate
Course Descriptions
Course Abbreviations
ACCT Accounting
APEX Applied Physiology of Exercise
ART Art
BIO Biology
BUS Business (General)
BANA Business Analytics
CHEM Chemistry
CL Classical Learning
CIS Coaching & Instruction in Sport
CJ Criminal Justice
COM Communication Studies
CS Computer Science
DIET Dietetics
ECED Economics Education
ECON Economics
EDAD Education Administration
EDAE Adult Education
EDCI Education Curriculum/Instruction
EDEC Education Early Childhood
EDFN Education Foundations
EDIS Educational Intervention Specialist
EDLS Education Leadership Studies
EDTE Teacher Education
EDU Continuing Education
EDUC Education (General)
ENG English
ENTP Entrepreneurship
EVS Environmental Science
EXS Exercise Science
FIN Finance
FL Foreign Languages
FM Fashion Merchandising
FMBM Fashion Merchandising & Brand Management
FREN French
GEOL Geology
GER German
HIST History
HON Honors Program
HS Health Sciences
HSEC Emergency Management & Homeland Security
HSM Hospitality Management
IE Industrial and Systems Engineering
IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
JDM Journalism/Digital Media
LTN Latin
MATH Mathematics
MBA Master of Business Administration
MBAF Master of Business Administration Foundations
MDS Multidisciplinary Studies
MFG Manufacturing Management
MGT Management
MIS Management Information Systems
MKT Marketing
MUSIC Music
NUHS Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR Nursing
ORGLD Organizational Leadership and Development
PAS Physician Assistant Studies
PHIL Philosophy
PHYS Physics
POLEC Political Economy
POLSC Political Science
PORT Portuguese
PSYC Psychology
PUBH Public Health
READ Reading
REL Religion
SCM Supply Chain Management
SEC Cybersecurity
SMG Sport Management
SNP School Nursing Program
SOC Sociology
SOCWK Social Work
SPAN Spanish
TH Theatre
Personnel
Faculty Awards
Leadership
Faculty
Emeriti
Department: HON Honors
Overview
Courses
Faculty
Programs
Name
Degree Designation
Description
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President's Welcome
Associations & Accreditations
University & Student Rights
Mission, Core Values, and Vision
Academic Calendar
Contact Information
Admissions
Undergraduate
Graduate
Finance & Administration
Undergraduate
Graduate
Financial Aid
Undergraduate
Graduate
Student Affairs
Office of Christian Ministry
Athletics
Academic Affairs
Undergraduate
Degree Requirements
Institutional Core
Core Courses
Associate of Arts Degrees
Baccalaureate Degrees
Bachelor of Science Degrees
Graduate
Library & Research Resources
International Programs
Ashland Theological Seminary
Ashland University Centers
eAshland
eAshland
Honors Program
Undergraduate Programs
Art
Overview
AA with a concentration in Art
BA in Fine Art
BFA in Fine Arts
BS in Education with a Comprehensive Major in Art, Multi-Age (PreK-12)
Minor in Art History
Minor in Studio Art
Biology
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Biology
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Biology - Forensic Biology Concentration
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Biology - Medical Laboratory Science Concentration
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Toxicology
BS in Education with comprehensive major in Integrated Science (Grades 7-12)
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Biology (Life Science Licensure) Grades 7-12
Minor in Biology
Business and Economics
Overview
AA with a concentration in Business
BA with a major in Business Administration
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Industrial and Systems Engineering
BS in Organizational Leadership and Development
BS in Business Administration (BSBA)
BSBA Core
Accounting Major
Business Analytics Major
Business Management Major
Economics Major
Entrepreneurship Major
Fashion Merchandising & Brand Management Major
Finance Major
International Business Major
Management Information Systems Major
Manufacturing Management Major
Marketing Major
Sport Management Major
Supply Chain Management Major
Minors for Business Majors and Non-Business Majors
Overview
Accounting Minor
Business Analytics Minor
Business Law Minor
Business Management Minor
Coaching Minor
Economics Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Event Management Minor
Fashion Merchandising & Brand Management Minor
Finance Minor
International Business Minor
Management Information Systems Minor
Marketing Minor
Risk Management and Insurance Minor
Sport Management Minor
Supply Chain Management Minor
Minors for Non-Business Majors Only
Overview
Business Administration Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Chemistry
BS with a comprehensive major in Biochemistry
BS with a comprehensive major in Forensic Chemistry
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Science (Grades 7-12)
Minor in Chemistry
Communication Studies
Overview
BA in Communication
Minor in Communication Studies
Minor in Conflict Resolution
Minor in Political Communication
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in Sport Communication
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Overview
BA with a major in Computer Science
BS with a comprehensive major in Computer Science
BS with a comprehensive major in Cybersecurity
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Cybersecurity
Minor in Web Technology
Criminal Justice and Sociology
Overview
AA with a concentration in Criminal Justice
AA with a concentration in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
BS with a comprehensive major in Criminal Justice
BS with a comprehensive major in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Minor in Conflict Resolution
Minor in Criminal Justice
Minor in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Minor in Social and Community Justice
Minor in Sociology
Education
Overview
AA with a concentration in Education Studies
BA in Education Studies
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Intervention Specialist
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Middle Grades (4-9)
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Primary Grades/Intervention Dual Program
Early Childhood Education Generalist (Grades 4-5)
Minor in Online Teaching and Instructional Technology
Languages and Literatures
Overview
BA with a major in English
BA with a major in Creative Writing
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Language Arts (Grades 7-12)
Minor in English
Minor in Creative Writing
Minor in Spanish
Environmental Science
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Environmental Science
Minor in Environmental Science
General Studies
Overview
AA in General Studies
Geology
Overview
Minor in Geology
History
Overview
BA with a major in History
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Minor in History
Minor in Classical Civilization
Minor in Classical Learning
Interdisciplinary Studies
Overview
BS with a Comprehensive Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
Journalism and Digital Media
Overview
BA with a major in Digital Media Journalism
BA with a major in Digital Media Production
Minor in Digital Media Journalism
Minor in Digital Media Production
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Overview
BA with a major in Mathematics
BS with a comprehensive major in Mathematics
BS with a comprehensive major in Actuarial Science
BS in Education with a comprehensive major in Integrated Mathematics (Grades 7-12)
UG Certificate in Actuarial Science
Minor in Mathematics
Multidisciplinary Studies
Overview
BS in Multidisciplinary Studies
Music
Overview
BA with a major in Music; Music Studies Track
BM with a comprehensive major in Music Education, Multi-Age (PreK-12)
Minor in Applied Music
Minor in Music
Nursing and Health Sciences
Overview
Health Sciences Programs
Overview
Dietetics Program
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Dietetics
Exercise Science Program
Overview
BS with a comprehensive major in Exercise Science
Nursing Programs
Overview
Accelerated Pre-licensure Program
Advanced Entry Pre-licensure Program
RN to BSN Post-licensure Program
Traditional Pre-licensure Program
Philosophy
Overview
BA with a Major in Philosophy
Minor in Ethics
Minor in Philosophy
Political Science
Overview
BA with a major in Political Science
BA with a major in International Political Studies
BA with a major in Political Economy
Minor in Faith & Society
Minor in Political Science
Minor in Political Economy
Minor in Classical Civilization
Psychology
Overview
BA with a major in Psychology
BS with a comprehensive major in Psychology
Minor in Psychology
Religion
Overview
BA with a major in Religion
Minor in Religion
Minor in Christian Ministry
Minor in Ethics
Minor in Faith & Society
Social Work
Overview
BS in Social Work
Minor in Social Work
Minor in Child and Family Studies
Minor in Addictions
Theatre
Overview
Minor in Theatre
Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration
Overview
Foundations Program
Master of Business Administration Specializations
Master of Business Administration Certificates
Optional Independent Research Project (MBA 601/602)
Online MA in Strategic Communication and Leadership
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
MA in American History and Government
MA with a Specialization in Teaching American History and Government
Online Master of Science in Applied Physiology of Exercise
MS in Business Analytics
MS in Physician Assistant Studies
MS in Supply Chain Management
Online Criminal Justice Administration, Certificate Program
U.S. Government and Politics Certificate Program
U.S. History Certificate Program
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice
Online School Nurse Certificate Program
Online School Nurse Wellness Coordinator
Online Nurse Educator Certificate
Master of Education
Overview
M.ED. Adolescent to Young Adult 7-12 Education
Master of Education: Adult Studies
M.ED. Educational Leadership with Administrative License
M.ED. Educational Technology
M.ED. Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate
M.ED. Middle Grades Education
M.ED. Reading and Literacy
M.ED. Talent Development Education
M.ED. Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century (TL-21)
The Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies
Bachelor’s Plus, Graduate Licensure and Endorsement Program
Overview
Bachelor’s Plus Program: Middle Grades Education (4-9) Licensure
Bachelor’s Plus Program: Primary Grades Intervention ECE/ECIS P-5 Dual Licensure
Bachelor’s Plus Program: Primary P-5 (ECE) Licensure
Bachelor's Plus Program: Adolescent to Young Adult (7-12) Licensure
Bachelor's Plus Program: for Intervention Specialist Mild/Moderate/Intensive (ISMMI) Program K-12 Licensure
Bachelor's Plus Program: Multi-Age Licensure (PreK-12)
Other Graduate Licensure and Endorsement Program
Overview
Administrative Specialist License in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
Building Principal's License
Gifted Intervention Specialist Endorsement
Gifted Intervention Specialist Certificate
Graduate Reading Endorsement
Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate License
School Superintendent License
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate Program
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Endorsement
Technology Director Endorsement
Technology Director Certificate
Course Descriptions
Course Abbreviations
ACCT Accounting
APEX Applied Physiology of Exercise
ART Art
BIO Biology
BUS Business (General)
BANA Business Analytics
CHEM Chemistry
CL Classical Learning
CIS Coaching & Instruction in Sport
CJ Criminal Justice
COM Communication Studies
CS Computer Science
DIET Dietetics
ECED Economics Education
ECON Economics
EDAD Education Administration
EDAE Adult Education
EDCI Education Curriculum/Instruction
EDEC Education Early Childhood
EDFN Education Foundations
EDIS Educational Intervention Specialist
EDLS Education Leadership Studies
EDTE Teacher Education
EDU Continuing Education
EDUC Education (General)
ENG English
ENTP Entrepreneurship
EVS Environmental Science
EXS Exercise Science
FIN Finance
FL Foreign Languages
FM Fashion Merchandising
FMBM Fashion Merchandising & Brand Management
FREN French
GEOL Geology
GER German
HIST History
HON Honors Program
HS Health Sciences
HSEC Emergency Management & Homeland Security
HSM Hospitality Management
IE Industrial and Systems Engineering
IDS Interdisciplinary Studies
JDM Journalism/Digital Media
LTN Latin
MATH Mathematics
MBA Master of Business Administration
MBAF Master of Business Administration Foundations
MDS Multidisciplinary Studies
MFG Manufacturing Management
MGT Management
MIS Management Information Systems
MKT Marketing
MUSIC Music
NUHS Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR Nursing
ORGLD Organizational Leadership and Development
PAS Physician Assistant Studies
PHIL Philosophy
PHYS Physics
POLEC Political Economy
POLSC Political Science
PORT Portuguese
PSYC Psychology
PUBH Public Health
READ Reading
REL Religion
SCM Supply Chain Management
SEC Cybersecurity
SMG Sport Management
SNP School Nursing Program
SOC Sociology
SOCWK Social Work
SPAN Spanish
TH Theatre
Personnel
Faculty Awards
Leadership
Faculty
Emeriti