Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
Accounting majors need to have completed 150 semester hours of college level courses to sit for the Ohio CPA examination. This can be accomplished by either completing 150 semester hours for a bachelor's degree or participating in one of our 4+1 programs. Bluffton offers all the courses needed to sit... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Adolescent to Young Adult | |
You may choose a licensure program in one of five academic areas. A teaching license is received by completing a major in a content area, licensure requirements for that area and professional education courses. The areas in which an adolescent/young adult license may be sought are:
* Integrated... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Art | |
The art major provides a strong foundation in a variety of studio experiences and allows time for you to pursue your own special interests.
The art program
The art program is structured to include studio experiences which will provide you with sound preparation for creative endeavor in a variety of... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Art Education | |
The art education major prepares you to teach art in grades K-12. It is a comprehensive major, requiring accurate scheduling and careful time management.
Our graduates are working as public and private school art teachers, college professors, design artists for publications, museum directors, freelance... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
A student majoring in biology receives a broad preparation consisting of a core of biology plus the chemistry, physics and mathematics vital to the field of biology. This preparation will serve as a basis for entering fields such as teaching, biological research, medical professions, agriculture and... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Broadcasting and Journalism | |
Students interested in pursuing careers in print journalism, radio and television broadcasting or new media can declare a major in broadcasting and journalism. Foundational courses in public presentation, journalism and media and culture provide the groundwork for advanced courses in journalistic writing... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Finance | |
The concentration in finance is designed to provide students with a foundation in the fields of corporate finance, financial investments, and financial institutions. Corporate finance involves forecasting, budgeting, planning, and controlling a firm‘s assets. Financial investments involve helping companies... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Human Resource | |
Human resource personnel study the field of managing people at work in the organization. They deal with the areas of recruitment, training, employee relations, compensation, health and safety, and separation. Additionally, they deal with the impact of government regulations and the demands of society.... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
International Business | |
The international business concentration exposes the student to issues and practices related to trade across international lines. Students with an international emphasis often consider an international nongovernmental organization or charity for their first job after graduation. |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Management | |
The management concentration prepares students to analyze and formulate approaches to problem solving in a constantly changing business environment. The application of management theory to practice helps students grasp the fundamental body of knowledge that is vital to success in contemporary business... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Marketing | |
The marketing concentration is designed to give a business administration major an understanding of marketing. The student will become familiar with terms, concepts, and applications. They will examine marketing research, marketing strategies, target markets, pricing, distribution, new product development,... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Public Administration | |
The public administration concentration is designed to extend the student's knowledge to include some of the unique accounting and management issues that are found in agencies of state and local government, as well as not-for-profit organizations. |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
A student majoring in chemistry receives strong background in the core areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Chemistry graduates have success in industry, graduate school, high school teaching, medical school, engineering school, etc. |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Communication | |
The communication and theatre department offers a major in communication that provides a broad foundation for students interested in graduate study or professional vocations. The major offers instruction in five areas: rhetoric, broadcasting and journalism, public relations, interpersonal and organizational... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The Computer Science major is designed to provide students with a current, comprehensive knowledge of computer science, with a strong problem-solving orientation designed to prepare students for professional careers or graduate study in this ever-growing field. This is accomplished by placing the fundamental... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice
Restorative Justice | |
At Bluffton, we place a strong emphasis in our criminal justice major on the philosophy and practice of restorative justice. This is a new paradigm for the way that we view crime that emphasizes the restoration of healthy communities, the inclusion of victims and their needs and a deeper commitment to... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Early Childhood | |
You may become licensed to teach in an early childhood setting by completing and early childhood education major. Course work leading to this license emphasizes all aspects of the child's physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth with special attention given to promoting a positive self-concept.... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
Economics is the study of the production, consumption, and distribution of goods and services. Economic study attempts to clarify how the use of natural, technological, and financial resources affects the lives of human beings. Economic careers can range from the study of how a lower income family survives... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The English major strives to develop competence and creativity in the use of the English language and an understanding and appreciation of the humanizing values inherent in literature. |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Family Studies | |
The Family Studies major is designed to provide a broad base for students who would like to prepare for careers serving families. Home life and family life is at the foundation of the disciplines of family and consumer sciences (FCS). Since the early 20th century, family and consumer sciences has established... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Fashion and Interiors, Retail Merchandising and Design | |
If you desire a dynamic, professional career that focuses on creative product development, design and decorating, merchandising and business management, a major in Fashion and Interiors, Retail Merchandising and Design may be for you.
In this program of study, you will:
* examine the... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Foods and Nutrition
Consumer Science | |
Consumer science is the study of providing for the well-being of individuals and households in the context of how they are influenced by marketplace institutions and communities. Consumer science draws from fields such as family, sociology, psychology, communications, nutrition, housing and business.... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Foods and Nutrition
Dietetics | |
Dietetics is a profession concerned with the science and practice of human nutritional care. A Registered Dietitian (RD) is an allied medical professional who puts into practice the science and art of food and nutrition in the service of people, individuals, families, and communities. In Ohio, as in... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Foods and Nutrition
Wellness | |
Wellness is the integration of many different components that provide us with health and well being.
Wellness reflects how one feels about life providing a "quality of life" in a pleasant and supportive community.
The Foods and Nutrition wellness program has a particular focus on the relationship of... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education | |
Thirty-six semester hours required for the major. Students may choose to add a certificate in teaching for grades K-12 (multi-age licensure) in the areas of health and/or physical education. This certification includes extra hours in the education department including clinical practice. All majors are... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
History | |
The History major:
One of the virtues of the major is its flexibility. Requiring a total of 40 semester hours, the major itself remains small enough to combine with another major or a combination of minors to speak to a student‘s individual career interests.
In its essence, studying history is to... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Information Systems | |
Exposes information systems (IS) majors to a blend of computer science, economics, business administration and accounting and information systems management courses within a liberal arts program. The information systems major includes seven computer science courses and an introduction to key elements... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Information Technology | |
Helps information technology (IT) majors to build a broad-based understanding of digital media, programming languages and information technology issues along with critical thinking and communications skills. Bluffton graduates can expect to pursue careers in business, education and non-profit organizations... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Intervention Specialist | |
A teaching license may be received in the area of special education by completing course requirements for the intervention specialist program. This program licenses candidates to teach children with mild/moderate special educational needs. This would include children with learning disabilities, developmental... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
Bluffton has provided a marketing concentration within the business administrator major for many years. This year, in response to the large number of students with a marketing concentration, Bluffton has created a new marketing major. Marketing majors will have a concentration in either market research... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
Prepares mathematics majors for a wide variety of vocations and professional positions that value analytical reasoning skills, mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Our students have found positions in business, industry, actuarial mathematics, teaching and graduate school. Others have found... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Middle Childhood | |
A license for teaching in the middle grades can be achieved by completing a middle childhood education major. This major requires two areas of concentration: mathematics, social sciences, language arts, and/or science. Course work leading to this license emphasizes the unique needs of the middle grade... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Multi-Age | |
Ages 3-21 and Pre-K through grade 12
You may choose a teaching licensure program in several areas, which permit you to teach across a broader age range in a specific content area. Multi-age licensure programs are offered in the areas of
* health
* music
* physical education
* visual... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
For music (liberal arts) majors, it is our objective to provide a broad-based foundation in music, including theoretical, historical and performance studies. The liberal arts music major provides preparation for further study at the graduate level, as well as for various careers in which a liberal arts... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Music Education | |
For music education majors, it is our objective to provide the extensive and specialized training needed to become a competent and successful teacher of vocal and instrumental music in public and private schools, grades pre-school through 12. This training includes that expected of all liberal arts music... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Physics | |
A student majoring in physics receives a core preparation in physics plus training in math, chemistry and computer science. Physics graduates have success in industry, graduate school, high-school teaching and graduate engineering programs.
Students interested in engineering can pursue graduate work... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Pre-Medicine | |
The Pre-Medicine major is designed as one option for students who plan to pursue medical school or related health programs such as dentistry and optometry. Some medical schools require specific science courses while others have few specific requirements. The courses listed below are those most often... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The goal of psychology is to deepen our understanding of human behavior and experience. This can benefit students personally by increasing self-understanding and developing sensitivity and skill in interpersonal relationships. For many students the study of psychology also offers a way to satisfy intellectual... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Recreation Management | |
Because of the increasing amount of leisure time discovered by Americans in recent years, career opportunities in recreation management have expanded. Career options include work in such areas as church recreation, parks, playgrounds, recreation in business and industry, hospitals, health care centers,... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Religion | |
The study of religion requires the use of our heart, soul, mind and strength. Traditionally this has been accomplished through the pursuit of a diverse set of approaches: the study of the Bible is kept in our heart, the study of spirituality (often called practical theology or ministry) moves forth from... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Social Work | |
The mission of the Bluff ton University Social Work Program is to prepare individuals with the theoretical knowledge base, a purposefully examined value base, and a beginning level of practice skills for competent practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Nurtured by... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
Sociology is a social science combining scientific and humanistic perspectives in the study of society and its organizations. The discipline of sociology includes the exploration and analysis of family patterns and relationships, group and organizational relationships, race and ethnicity, social class,... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Sport Management | |
Due to the increasing interest and participation in sport and physical fitness, there is a need for qualified leadership in these areas. A sport management major provides the professional preparation necessary for assuming positions in a variety of sport and fitness careers. A core of 36 hours is required... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Vocational | |
A license in this area is received by completing a major in the content area, licensure requirements for that area and professional education courses. A vocational licensure program is offered in the area of family and consumer sciences. |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Writing | |
The writing major offers various introductory and advanced writing courses. The major is designed to be flexible enough that students can tailor their coursework to their own interests. Additionally, since we believe that one of the best ways to become a great writer is to read great writing, students... |
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Bluffton University
Bachelor degree
Youth Ministries and Recreation | |
The interdisciplinary major in youth ministries and recreation is designed to prepare students for entry-level leadership positions in a variety of congregational, camp, para-church and recreational settings that will offer an opportunity to develop and test ministry and leadership skills in a professional... |
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Bluffton University
Masters degree
Business Administration | |
Organizations today seek leaders who offer creative approaches to problems, respect diversity and embrace change. The MBA program prepares graduate students for enhanced roles in their organizations and the larger society. MBA students examine carefully the roles organizations play in an era of rapid... |
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Bluffton University
Masters degree
Education | |
Designed for early, middle and secondary teachers, the graduate programs in education offer students fresh perspectives on teaching and learning. Through personalized courses of study, students strengthen their classroom teaching, expand their knowledge of relevant content areas and experience dynamic... |
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Bluffton University
Masters degree
Organizational Management | |
Organizations today seek leaders who offer creative approaches to problems, respect diversity and embrace change. The Master of Arts in Organizational Management program prepares graduate students for enhanced roles in their organizations and the larger society. Master of Arts in Organizational Management... |
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