College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
The objectives of the accounting major are to:
1) prepare students for placement in the job market by acquiring basic accounting skills;
2) prepare students to pass the professional accounting exams for Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Agriculture | |
The purpose of the Agriculture major is to prepare students to fill an expanding demand for persons who are basically trained in the liberal arts as well as practical and scientific aspects of agriculture.
The specific objectives are as follows:
1) demonstrate the ability to speak and write clearly... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Art Education / Secondary Education | |
The Art major provides students with a choice of an Art Education emphasis. The objectives are as follows:
1) gain a basic understanding of two- and three-dimensional design;
2) explore media, techniques, and ideas in several art areas;
3) develop an understanding of the mediums, techniques and ideas... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Art
Studio Art | |
The Art major provides students with a choice of a Studio Art emphasis in ceramics, graphic design, painting, computer art, or fibers or an Art Education emphasis.
The objectives are as follows:
1) gain a basic understanding of two- and three-dimensional design;
2) explore media, techniques, and ideas... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
The objectives of the Biology major are to help students:
1) understand and participate in the processes of science. This includes conducting primary research using modern tools for gathering and analyzing data, communicating the results of research in written and oral formats and critically analyzing... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Biology - Secondary Education | |
Students interested in teaching biology at the secondary education level have two options. Both options (Biology Education/Secondary Education or Unified Science with a Biology Endorsement/Secondary Education) lead to certification.
Biology Education Major (Grades 9-12)
Core courses required of all... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
The objectives of the Business Administration major are to:
1) understand the role of business as a major institution in society;
2) develop skills necessary to function as a productive member of a business organization;
3) strengthen the ability to learn from and adapt to a changing social, technological... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
The objectives of the Chemistry major are as follows:
1) understand Chemistry from a broad point of view including its relationship to other sciences;
2) acquire a basic knowledge of Organic, Physical, Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry;
3) gain an understanding of the basic ’tools“ and techniques... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Chemistry / Secondary Education | |
Students interested in teaching chemistry at the secondary education level have two options. Both options (Chemistry Education/Secondary Education or Unified Science with a Chemistry Endorsement/Secondary Education) lead to certification.
Chemistry Education Major (Grades 9-12)
Core courses required... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Choral Music Education / Secondary Education | |
The objectives of the music major are to:
1) provide students with an understanding of the historical eras in the development of Western music and the ability to recognize major musical styles, composers and representative works;
2) develop a comprehension of and ability to use specialized terminology... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Communication Arts
Public Relations | |
The Communication Arts degree will prepare students to be competent communicators in today's business and professional fields. The major has an emphasis in Public Relations. The Public Relations emphasis will develop competent communicators able to organize and plan events, write and produce materials... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Communication Arts
Speech Communication | |
The Communication Arts degree will prepare students to be competent communicators in today's business and professional fields. The major has an emphasis in Speech Communication. The Speech Communication emphasis will produce students who have a comprehensive functional knowledge of the following five... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Computer Information Science | |
The objectives of the Computer Information Science majors are to help students:
1) acquire the general knowledge required to enter the scientific/business computing and computer related professions;
2) obtain the background required for graduate study in Computer Science/Computer Information Science;... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The objectives of the Computer Science major are to help students:
1) acquire the general knowledge required to enter the scientific/business computing and computer related professions;
2) obtain the background required for graduate study in Computer Science/Computer Information Science;
3) understand... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice
Corrections | |
The Criminal Justice program serves to prepare majors for professional careers in the criminal justice system.
Program objectives include:
1) understand the responsibilities, interrelationships and career dynamics of law enforcement, the court and correctional components within the criminal justice... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement | |
The Criminal Justice program serves to prepare majors for professional careers in the criminal justice system.
Program objectives include:
1) understand the responsibilities, interrelationships and career dynamics of law enforcement, the court and correctional components within the criminal justice... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Dietetics | |
Students completing the Dietetics major (Bachelor of Science) will:
1) have knowledge of the field comparable to national average;
2) be able to gain entry into Dietetics practice (internship or pre-professional program);
3) be capable of imparting dietetic knowledge of the didactic program in dietetics... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Elementary Education | |
Professional educational programs at College of the Ozarks are designed to help graduates be reflective decision-makers and effective teachers. This is approached through an integrated program of general, specialized and professional education combining theory and practice designed to help students gain... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
English | |
Students who complete a major in English can expect:
1) grounding in reading and critical interpretation of various genres of British, American and other Western literatures;
2) acquisition of rhetorical skills and language consciousness that encourage and develop clear, accurate, responsible and appropriate... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
English / Secondary Education | |
Students completing a double major in English/Secondary Education and requirements for state certification shall have:
1) a theoretical and practical knowledge of educational principles;
2) a broad knowledge of the English discipline, including practice in methodology and pedagogy;
3) a theoretical... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Family and Consumer Sciences | |
The Family and Consumer Sciences major prepares students for professional roles that focus on individual and family well-being through four emphases: Food and Nutrition, Child Development, Vocational Education and General Family and Consumer Sciences.
The Family and Consumer Sciences program strives... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Graphic Arts | |
The Graphic Arts program offers a major to prepare those students who choose some phase of the graphic arts industry as their career.
The objectives are:
1) to provide students with a knowledge of the evolution of printing and related areas and its effects on our society;
2) to familiarize students... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
History | |
The objectives of the history major are:
1) To develop a general understanding of the major themes, events, and personalities of American and modern world history;
2) to develop skills in the collection, evaluation, and communication of historical data;
3) to provide opportunities for more advanced... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
History / Secondary Education | |
The objectives of the history major are:
1) To develop a general understanding of the major themes, events, and personalities of American and modern world history;
2) to develop skills in the collection, evaluation, and communication of historical data;
3) to provide opportunities for more advanced... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Hotel and Restaurant Management | |
The mission of the Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) program at College of the Ozarks is be the academic program of choice for those interested in either the hospitality industries as a career path or in graduate study in the hospitality disciplines.
To achieve this mission, the HRM program has... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Mass Communications | |
A major in Mass Communications offers two different emphases: journalism which includes course study in print and broadcast media and electronic media production. Graduates should have:
1) working knowledge of the history, structure, and economics of American media;
2) writing and/or production skills... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The major in Mathematics will enable students to:
1) obtain a background in mathematics (including Analysis, Algebra and Differential Equations) sufficient for graduate work;
2) organize and analyze information, solve problems readily and construct logical arguments;
3) do mathematics, using modern... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Mathematics Education / Secondary Education | |
The major in Mathematics will enable students to:
1) obtain a background in mathematics (including Analysis, Algebra and Differential Equations) sufficient for graduate work;
2) organize and analyze information, solve problems readily and construct logical arguments;
3) do mathematics, using modern... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Music | |
The objectives of the music major are to:
1) provide students with an understanding of the historical eras in the development of Western music and the ability to recognize major musical styles, composers and representative works;
2) develop a comprehension of and ability to use specialized terminology... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Music Education / Secondary Education
Instrumental | |
The objectives of the music major are to:
1) provide students with an understanding of the historical eras in the development of Western music and the ability to recognize major musical styles, composers and representative works;
2) develop a comprehension of and ability to use specialized terminology... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
College of the Ozarks, in its long tradition of excellence, offers a traditional four-year professional baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). Graduates are prepared to take the NCLEX licensing examination for registered nurses (RNs). After acceptance to the College and completion of at least one year... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Philosophy and Religion | |
As intellectual disciplines, philosophy and religion give attention to basic questions regarding reality, truth, meaning and values. The objectives for the major in philosophy and religion are:
1) to enable students to become familiar with the great philosophical traditions and representative thinkers... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Physical Education | |
The objectives of the Physical Education major are as follows:
1) acquire a knowledge of the foundation and application of physical education research;
2) develop knowledge of a wide variety of body management skills;
3) develop the ability to teach or promote physical fitness oriented activities... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Physical Education(K-12 ) / Secondary Education | |
The objectives of the Physical Education major are as follows:
1) acquire a knowledge of the foundation and application of physical education research;
2) develop knowledge of a wide variety of body management skills;
3) develop the ability to teach or promote physical fitness oriented activities... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The primary mission of the psychology department is to provide a curriculum to enhance the student‘s knowledge and understanding of human behavior, thus equipping the student for a career in psychology. The curriculum strives to balance the theoretical and practical dimensions of psychology by providing... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
A Sociology major provides students with a choice of a Social Work emphasis or a General emphasis. The major objectives are for students to:
1) use a sociological perspective in understanding the influence of culture and social structure on human behavior;
2) explore theories, research, and helping... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
The Foreign Language program offers a major in Spanish and minors in French, German and Spanish. Students are encouraged to combine language study with other academic areas.
The objectives of the Spanish major are as follows:
1) To develop linguistic skills that allow students to communicate effectively... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Spanish / Secondary Education | |
The Foreign Language program offers a major in Spanish and minors in French, German and Spanish. Students are encouraged to combine language study with other academic areas.
The objectives of the Spanish major are as follows:
1) To develop linguistic skills that allow students to communicate effectively... |
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College of the Ozarks
Bachelor degree
Theatre | |
The Theatre major offers four emphases, General Theatre, Music Theatre, Drama Ministry, and Speech and Theatre Education, as well as a General Theatre minor. Students who complete the degree requirements can expect to achieve the objectives of the program which are:
1) to acquire a foundation of knowledge... |
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