Academics: Majors & Programs
At Bowling Green State University, the future's wide open. With more than 200 undergraduate majors and programs of study in seven undergraduate colleges, as well as master's and doctoral level programs, BGSU offers an atmosphere that's charged with intellectual and creative energy. Many paths lead to ultimate success. Discover the one that's right for you.
College of Arts and Sciences
- Africana Studies
- American Culture Studies
- Asian Studies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Classical Civilization
- Computer Science
(Business Systems, Geographic Information Systems) - Creative Writing
- Economics
(See also College of Business Administration) - English
- Ethnic Studies
- Film
- Foreign Language
- History
- Individualized Planned Program
- International Studies
- Liberal Studies*
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Music¹
(See also College of Musical Arts) - Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Popular Culture
- Pre-Professional Programs**
- Psychology
- Scientific and Technical Communication
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Theatre
- Women's Studies
School of Art
- Art - BA
- Art - BFA
- Digital Arts*²
(Computer Animation, Imaging, Interactive Media) - Pre-Art Education
- Pre-Graphic Design*²
- Three-Dimensional Studies*²
(Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry and Metalsmithing, Sculpture) - Two-Dimensional Studies*²
(Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking)
- Digital Arts*²
School of Media and Communication
- Communication
- Journalism*
(Broadcast Journalism, Print Journalism, Public Relations) - Telecommunications
(Interactive Media, Media Business, Radio, Television/Video)
School of Earth, Environment and Society
College of Business Administration
College of Education and Human Development
School of Teaching and Learning
- Teacher preparation
- Adolescent/Young Adult/Secondary Education
- Business Education
- Early Childhood Education*
(Pre-K through 3rd) - Foreign Language Education
- Marketing Education
- Middle Childhood Education*
(4th through 9th)
School of Intervention Services
- Teacher preparation
- Non-teacher preparation
School of Family and Consumer Sciences
School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies
- Teacher preparation
- Non-teacher preparation
- Athletic Training/Clinic Management*
- Dance*
- Exercise Science*
(Exercise Programming, Human Movement) - Recreation
(Recreation Administration, Therapeutic Recreation) - Sport Management
- Tourism/Event Planning
College of Health and Human Services
- Applied Health Sciences
- Communication Science and Disorders*
- Criminal Justice*
- Gerontology*
- Medical Technology
- Pre-Nursing - BS*
(In consortium with The University of Toledo Health Science Campus) - Social Work*
College of Musical Arts
College of Technology
Undecided
| * | Programs marked with one asterisk require students to pass a set of coursework, usually within the first two years of study, before they are officially admitted to the major. |
|---|---|
| ** | Programs marked with two asterisks are not academic majors. They are pre-professional programs which help to prepare students for professional schools, such as law or medicine. These pre-professional programs require a disciplinary or interdisciplinary major. |
| *** | These programs are selective admission. After students are admitted to pre-programs based on admissions requirements, they go through an additional review and/or application process before they are officially admitted to the major. |
| 1. | Entrance audition required. |
| 2. | Portfolio review required. |
