Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus

Biology

Biologists study the processes fundamental to all forms of life. How do biochemical processes control a cell’s behavior? How do pollutants threaten certain life forms? How can human life be sustained and lengthened by medical advances? The program equips students to examine these questions by exposing them to a broad base of biological knowledge, providing depth of experience in advanced topics and developing competence in scientific disciplines supportive of the life sciences.

Business Management

Students can pursue a business management degree at Ohio State's Lima, Mansfield, Marion and Newark campuses. After completing program requirements, students will receive the same undergraduate BSBA degree they would have received had they attended classes on the Columbus campus.

Child and Youth Studies

In this major, you will choose a specialization that connects with your interests and career goals, exploring child and youth development, community connections to education, and non-formal education methods. In your culminating year, you will engage in a year-long internship, learning hands-on about teaching and learning opportunities in a community organization.

Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies

Criminology is the sociology-based study of crime and the criminal justice system. Through the criminology and criminal justice studies major, students learn about the dimensions of the crime problem, explanations of the prevalence of various types of crime, and the various agencies and programs designed to prevent and control crime and delinquency. These agencies and programs include the police, courts, probation and parole systems, and correctional institutions. Attention also is given to s...

Education – Middle Childhood Education

Join us as we embark on a transformative journey together in the major of Middle Childhood Education. This program demands courage, curiosity, humility and perseverance, the same we expect of our students. Teaching takes leadership, embracing diverse perspectives, challenging your own beliefs and prioritizing truth. Dare to step out of your comfort zone, take intellectual and emotional risks and enjoy the process. We’re excited to see what you learn and achieve on your way to licensure in gra...

Education – Primary Education

The Primary Education (P-5) program is committed to working for social justice and excellence for all children. Our training prepares students to think critically and reflectively while teaching in inventive ways that meet the needs of all learners. Students engage in experiences in schools throughout the metropolitan Columbus area that span the pre-k to fifth grade license and promote inquiry-based, cooperative learning strategies. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be recom...

Engineering Technology

Our engineering technology students develop a sharp understanding of engineering concepts along with critical leadership skills and hands-on expertise in solving technical issues.

English

Studies in English at Ohio State prepare students to think critically about texts; to construct sound arguments based on evidence; to write elegantly and persuasively; and to understand the historical and cultural contexts in which texts are produced, disseminated and received.

History

Studying history creates comprehension of complexity and diversity. This is an essential skill for negotiating today's multicultural, globalized world. A history major provides students with other skills too: the ability to write clearly and persuasively and to understand complicated events in a nuanced, sophisticated way. History majors learn to read newspapers, political speeches and documents in a critical fashion, a particularly vital skill in today's information-rich world.

Psychology

Students who study psychology at Ohio State take courses in the brain and behavior, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, abnormal psychology and social psychology.

Social Work

The College of Social Work is where you’ll find your academic home. With the opportunity to pair your social work major with any one of our 200 majors or 150 minors, you’ll be encouraged to explore your passions and interests while deepening your understanding of social work in today’s changing society. The College of Social work gives you the guidance to find your unique path.

Sociology

A sociology degree at Ohio State provides students with the scientific skills and social perspective necessary to analyze and understand the complexities of modern societies and to address challenging social problems. Sociology is distinct in its integration of a broad perspective on social life with real-world applied skills that allow students to identify and solve problems across a range of professions and careers.