Wittenberg University

Accounting

Research and local internship opportunities enhance the comprehensive accounting curriculum, leading to excellent preparation for the CPA and CMA exams. In addition to at least one required internship experience, every student has numerous opportunities for high-impact experiences.

Analytics

One of the three master's degree programs Wittenberg University currently offers, listed under Graduate Studies as the Master of Science in Analytics.

Art (B.A.)

The Department of Art delivers comprehensive art training within a liberal arts tradition, preparing students for success in today's competitive art environment. The B.A. is offered with a concentration in either studio art or art history, and requires a senior thesis exhibition or presentation.

Art (B.F.A.)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is an intensive studio art degree offered with a concentration in studio art. Candidacy for the B.F.A. must be declared by the end of the sophomore year.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (B.A.)

Biochemistry and molecular biology students receive the best that both the biology and chemistry departments have to offer. The field focuses on the intersection of biology and chemistry, including dynamic cellular systems, regulation of gene expression, and the chemistry of metabolic pathways in living things.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in biochemistry/molecular biology adds substantial additional coursework in chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics beyond the B.A. It focuses on the intersection of biology and chemistry, including cellular systems, gene expression and metabolic pathways.

Biology (B.A.)

From DNA and cells to organisms and ecosystems, students in the biology program gain a broad foundation in the basic biological sciences. The major consists of forty to forty-three credits of biology, ten credits of chemistry, and eight credits of supporting sciences.

Biology (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in biology requires forty to forty-three credits of biology, ten credits of chemistry, four credits of statistics, and fourteen additional credits in supporting sciences. Wittenberg's biology program extends learning beyond the laboratory and out into the field.

Chemistry (B.A.)

Wittenberg's chemistry program offers comprehensive training across the spectrum of the discipline: biochemistry, analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. The program has been certified by the American Chemical Society for more than 50 years.

Chemistry (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in chemistry requires substantially more chemistry coursework than the B.A. and leads to certification by the American Chemical Society. Graduates are known by businesses and graduate schools to have excellent preparation.

Communication & Digital Media

Communication & Digital Media students explore the nature, processes and effects of human symbolic interaction and practice effective and ethical communication. The department challenges students to become ethical leaders in reasoning and action by adopting a broad perspective in the study of how people make meaning.

Computer Science

The computer science program examines how both hardware and software work, teaching critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the process. Students may complete the major with an optional concentration in cybersecurity.

Data Science

Data science consists primarily of statistics and computer science courses, while leveraging the critical-thinking, problem-solving, whole-person approach that defines the liberal arts. The program allows students to gain expertise in scientific methods, processes and systems to extract knowledge from data in various forms.

East Asian Studies

Wittenberg's East Asian Studies program offers a wide range of courses in Chinese and Japanese language, literature, history, political science, religion, anthropology, business, psychology, dance, and communication. The catalog notes the program has been discontinued and no new major declarations will be accepted as of the 2025-26 academic year.

Economics

In Wittenberg's economics courses, students develop critical reasoning, problem-solving and analytical skills. The major combines core economic theory and econometrics with a senior seminar and supporting coursework in related departments.

Education

One of the three master's degree programs Wittenberg University currently offers, listed under Graduate Studies as the Master of Arts in Education.

Education

The education program aims to foster the capacities of character, competence and community required to be an effective professional in today's classroom. Wittenberg-educated teachers benefit from the breadth and depth of the university's liberal arts preparation.

Educational Studies

Educational Studies allows students to investigate the historical, social, political and economic contexts of educational institutions, policy, teaching, and learning.

English

Wittenberg's Department of English fosters strong readers and writers who pursue truth and seek meaning through critical and creative thinking, analysis, research, and intensive writing opportunities. Students interested in literature, creative writing, journalism or related fields have flexibility to choose courses, internships and study abroad programs to suit their goals.

Environmental Science (B.A.)

Wittenberg's environmental science program is nationally recognized for its community engagement, with students working alongside more than 20 local partners in environmental problem solving. The major includes core environmental science courses, cognate courses, foundational and advanced courses focused on a theme of study, and a capstone experience.

Environmental Science (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in environmental science adds additional coursework in the natural sciences and mathematics beyond the B.A. and requires a science-based capstone experience. Students work with local partners and engage with the community in environmental problem solving.

Exercise Science (B.A.)

Wittenberg's commitment to wholeness of person includes academic programming that emphasizes health, fitness and sport. The exercise science major combines coursework in anatomy, physiology, nutrition and exercise testing with a senior capstone.

Exercise Science (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in exercise science adds a substantial natural science and statistics core to the exercise science curriculum. An optional Strength and Conditioning concentration is available within the degree.

Finance

Wittenberg offers majors in a range of business disciplines, each of which combines professional expertise, practical experience and a solid liberal arts foundation. Finance students have numerous opportunities for high-impact experiences.

Financial Planning

The financial planning certificate covers the principal areas of the financial planning process, including risk management and insurance, investment, tax, retirement and estate planning, and financial plan development. Coursework aligns with topics tested on the CFP certification examination.

German

The Department of World Languages and Cultures immerses students in a multicultural, student-centered environment. The German major requires 34 GERM credits beyond GERM 112; the catalog notes the World Languages and Cultures program has been discontinued and no new major declarations will be accepted as of 2025-26.

History

While examining the past, history students learn to articulate different points of view, analyze evidence and ideas, and enhance both oral and written communication skills. Wittenberg's history program is distinguished by its global orientation, wide course variety, and close interaction between students and faculty teacher-scholars.

Information Systems

The information systems major prepares students in computer science and business for the rapid advances in technology and its use in business settings. The interdisciplinary program focuses on how computer systems are designed, built and run in the business world.

International Business

The International Business Program is an interdisciplinary major that equips students with the ability to understand international business theory and practice. It comprises a core of business courses, a language or international experience requirement, cultural competency courses, interdisciplinary electives, an internship or study abroad experience, and a capstone course focused on globalization.

International Studies

The international studies program helps students understand today's world, its politics, its economy and its many cultures through interdisciplinary study of international and global affairs. The major offers five tracks: Diplomacy, International Economics, Global Issues and Cultures, Africana and Diaspora Studies, and Peace Corps Preparation.

Management

The management major combines professional expertise, practical experience and a solid liberal arts foundation. Optional concentrations in Supply Chain Management and Project Management are available within the degree.

Marketing

The marketing major combines professional expertise, practical experience and a solid liberal arts foundation. Every student has numerous opportunities for high-impact experiences.

Mathematics (B.A.)

The mathematics program challenges students to obtain sophisticated theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills that resolve real-world issues. Students may elect a mathematics track or a Mathematical Science track with a concentration in statistics.

Mathematics (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in mathematics requires additional mathematics and supporting science coursework beyond the B.A. The study of mathematics trains the mind in critical and logical thinking.

Music

Wittenberg's music program prepares students for careers in music education, performance, church music, composition, arts administration and other fields. A satisfactory audition is required for acceptance; the catalog notes the music major has been discontinued and no new declarations will be accepted as of 2025-26.

Music Education

The Bachelor of Music Education prepares students for multi-age Ohio licensure in music, combining music theory, history, applied lessons, ensembles, conducting, and instrumental and vocal methods with education coursework. A satisfactory audition is required for acceptance.

Neuroscience (B.A.)

Neuroscience at Wittenberg is a multidisciplinary science that includes core coursework in behavioral, cognitive and molecular neuroscience and neurobiology, plus electives in biology, chemistry, computer science, data science, philosophy or psychology. Students engage in experiential learning in research or community settings.

Neuroscience (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in neuroscience requires additional natural science foundation coursework beyond the B.A. Students engage in experiential learning in research or community settings and learn to write and present neuroscience findings.

Nursing (4-Year BSN)

The 4-Year BSN program is for individuals who are not yet registered nurses. Students reap the benefits of a strong liberal arts curriculum and professional education experiences, taking Wittenberg nursing courses and living on campus during all four years.

Nursing (Accelerated BSN)

The Accelerated BSN program is for individuals who have a non-nursing baccalaureate or higher degree. Students complete four ABSN prerequisite courses as a condition of enrollment and must maintain a minimum 2.500 GPA, earning at least a C+ in nursing courses.

Nursing Education

In addition to its three master's degree programs, Wittenberg offers a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Education.

Nursing (RN to BSN Degree Completion)

The RN to BSN degree completion program enables licensed RNs holding an associate degree in nursing to complete a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing. All nursing courses are taught online, and the program is available only to adult/non-traditional students.

Philosophy

Wittenberg's philosophy program challenges students to think about social, scientific, personal and ethical issues from a broad range of philosophical traditions. The major combines critical thinking and critical theory courses with a historical/professional sequence and a senior capstone.

Physics (B.A.)

Physics students study the natural world from the largest to the smallest scales, and from the fundamental to the immediately practical. Through active engagement and collaborative student-faculty research, the department prepares students to be explorers of new frontiers and creative problem solvers.

Physics (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in physics requires additional physics, mathematics and related science coursework beyond the B.A. Students participate in collaborative student-faculty research.

Political Science

Political science offers an appreciation and understanding of the key role that politics plays in human interactions from the local to the global level. Students develop skills in critical thinking, written communication and data analysis for careers in the public and private sectors and higher education.

Psychology (B.A.)

The psychology program guides students to develop a comprehensive awareness of human behavior through a strong theoretical and research foundation that incorporates experiential learning. Courses in the study of animal and human behavior provide the basis for careers in psychology, medicine, law and business.

Psychology (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in psychology adds a substantial natural science and quantitative core to the psychology curriculum. The program emphasizes a strong theoretical and research foundation with experiential learning.

Public Health

Wittenberg's Public Health curriculum introduces students to environmental health, epidemiology, community and global health, health policy, and social and behavioral health, while grounding studies in medical humanities and social sciences. Through its curriculum and community health practicum, the major prepares students to work with a range of communities through evidence-based and culturally competent practice.

Religion

The interdisciplinary nature of Wittenberg's religion program exposes students to historical, literary, philosophical, theological and social scientific perspectives. The major introduces students to the depth and richness of religious texts, spiritual practices, and moral and cultural values found in major religious traditions.

Sociology

Uniting sociological and anthropological perspectives through hands-on learning opportunities, students in the sociology program explore human society and culture. Optional concentrations in criminology and in cultural anthropology are available within the degree.

Spanish

The Spanish major requires coursework at the 200, 300 and 400 levels, all taught in Spanish, within the Department of World Languages and Cultures. The catalog notes the World Languages and Cultures program has been discontinued and no new major declarations will be accepted as of 2025-26.

Sport Administration

Wittenberg University's commitment to wholeness of person includes academic programming that emphasizes health, fitness and sport, including degree programs in Sport Management, Exercise Science and a Master of Arts in Sport Administration. The program is housed in the Department of Health & Sport Studies.

Sport Management

The sport management major prepares students through coursework in event and facility management, sport marketing, sport law, sport finance, and leadership and policy, along with a required internship. It is housed in the Department of Health & Sport Studies.

Theatre

Wittenberg's diverse course offerings grant student artists and scholars robust classroom and laboratory environments. The theatre major is offered in a Performance track (43 credits) or a Design & Technology track (45 credits), with numerous opportunities to work on MainStage and laboratory productions.