University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Accounting Technology + Technician and Bookkeeping | |
A program that prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform the duties of administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Cartography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Community Organization and Advocacy | |
A program that focuses on the theories, principles, and practice of providing services to communities, organizing communities and neighborhoods for social action, serving as community liaisons to public agencies, and using community resources to furnish information, instruction, and assistance to all... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | |
A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Construction Engineering Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Criminal Justice + Police Science | |
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Culinary Arts + Chef Training | |
A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Data Entry + Microcomputer Applications, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform basic data and text entry using standard and customized software products. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, personal computer and work station operation, reading draft texts and raw data forms, audio and tape dictation, and various... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Drafting and Design Technology + Technician, General | |
A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Education, Other | |
Any instructional program in education not listed in the Education, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Fashion Merchandising | |
A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Fire Protection and Safety Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply a knowledge of fire prevention and control skills to problems of reducing fire risk, loss limitation, supervising substance removal, conducting fire investigations, and advising on matters of safety procedures and fire prevention policy. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Fire Protection, Other | |
Any instructional program in fire protection not listed in the Fire Protection, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Hospitality Administration + Management, General | |
A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Hotel + Motel Administration + Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Includes instruction in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage and control; hotel facilities design and planning; hospitality industry law; personnel management... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Legal Assistant + Paralegal | |
A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies | |
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Logistics and Materials Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Includes instruction in acquisitions and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Manufacturing Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Medical + Clinical Assistant | |
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Medical Office Management + Administration | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-keeping, personnel supervision, medical and health care policy administration, conference planning, scheduling... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Medical Radiologic Technology + Science - Radiation Therapist | |
A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Respiratory Care Therapy + Therapist | |
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Restaurant + Food Services Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, and market restaurants, food services in hospitality establishments, food service chains and franchise networks, and restaurant supply operations. Includes instruction in hospitality administration, food services management, wholesale logistics and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Selling Skills and Sales Operations | |
A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in consumer psychology, image projection, public speaking and interpersonal... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Small Business Administration + Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Includes instruction in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small business operations and problems; personnel supervision; capitalization and investment; taxation; business... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling | |
A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Surgical Technology + Technologist | |
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Associate degree Surveying Technology + Surveying | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the delineation, determination, planning and positioning of land tracts, land and water boundaries, land contours and features; and the preparation of related maps, charts and reports. Includes instruction in applied... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Accounting | |
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Accounting and Related Services, Other | |
Any instructional program in accounting not listed in the Accounting and Related Services, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree American Government and Politics (United States) | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of United States political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in American political theory, political parties and interest groups, state and local governments, Constitutional law, federalism and national institutions, executive and legislative... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Animal Physiology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of function, morphology, regulation, and intercellular communications and dynamics within vertebrate and invertebrate in animal species, with comparative applications to homo sapiens and its relatives and antecedents. Includes instruction in reproduction,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Apparel and Textiles, General | |
A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Applied Mathematics | |
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Art History, Criticism and Conservation | |
A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Art Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Athletic Training + Trainer | |
A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist | |
An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Biomedical + Medical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems and products such as integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Business Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Cartography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Chemical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Chemistry, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Child Development | |
A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Civil Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Communication Disorders, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Computer Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Computer Science | |
A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | |
A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Construction Engineering Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Corrections | |
A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Law Enforcement Administration | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Criminal Justice + Safety Studies | |
A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Criminology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of crime as a sociopathological phenomenon, the behavior of criminals, and the social institutions evolved to respond to crime. Includes instruction in the theory of crime, psychological and social bases of criminal behavior, social value systems and the... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Dance, General | |
A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study and analysis of dance as a cultural phenomenon.... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Dietetics + Dietitian (RD) | |
A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree E-Commerce + Electronic Commerce | |
A program that prepares individuals to plan, manage, supervise, and market electronic business operations, products, and services provided online via the Internet. Includes instruction in business administration, information technology, information resources management, web design, computer and Internet... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Early Childhood Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Ecology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the relationships and interactions of small-scale biological systems, such as organisms, to each other, to complex and whole systems, and to the physical and other non-biological aspects of their environments. Includes instruction in biogeochemistry;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Economics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Economics, Other | |
Any instructional program in economics not listed in the Economics, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Education + Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | |
A program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to infant and pre-school age children with special learning needs or disabilities, and that prepares individuals to teach such students. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities, developing... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General | |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Family and Consumer Sciences + Home Economics Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach vocational home economics programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Family Systems | |
A program that focuses on the family as a social unit in its developmental, dynamic, comparative, and structural aspects, and the significance of the family as a system that impacts individuals and society. Includes instruction in related principles of sociology, psychology, behavioral sciences, and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | |
Any instructional program in financial management and services not listed in the Finance and Financial Management Services, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Financial Planning and Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Fine + Studio Arts, General | |
A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images);... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | |
Any instructional program in fine arts and art studies not listed in the Fine Arts and Art Studies, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Fire Protection, Other | |
Any instructional program in fire protection not listed in the Fire Protection, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree French Language Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach French language programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Geography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Graphic Design | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Health + Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | |
Any instructional program in health and medical first-professional preparation not listed in the Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Health Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree History, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Housing and Human Environments, General | |
A general program that focuses on the behavioral, social, economic, functional, and aesthetic aspects of housing, interiors, and other built environments. Includes instruction in analyzing, planning, designing, furnishing, and equipping residential, work, and leisure spaces to meet user needs and the... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies | |
A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree International Business + Trade + Commerce | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree International Relations and Affairs | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Jazz + Jazz Studies | |
A program that prepares individuals to study and master the performance and composition of jazz. Includes instruction in the history of Jazz and related musical styles such as the Blues, Jazz composition and theory, improvisation, Jazz instrument and ensemble performance, and related topics. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Journalism, Other | |
Any instructional program in journalism not listed in the Journalism, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Junior High + Intermediate + Middle School Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |
A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and coordination, motor neurophysiology, performance research,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences + Liberal Studies | |
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | |
Any single instructional program in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities not listed in the Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Licensed Practical + Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS) | |
A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Manufacturing Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Marketing, Other | |
Any instructional program in general marketing and marketing research not listed in the Marketing, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Mathematics and Computer Science | |
A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and computer science or a specialization which draws from mathematics and computer science. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Mathematics Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Mathematics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Metal and Jewelry Arts | |
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. Includes instruction in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing; stone cutting and polishing; metal and non-metal casting and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Microbiology, General | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of unicellular organisms and colonies, and subcellular genetic matter and their ecological interactions with human beings and other life. Includes instruction in microbial genetics, cell biology, cell physiology, virology, pathogenic microbiology, environmental... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | |
Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Music History, Literature, and Theory | |
A program that focuses on the study of the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the development of musical instruments and techniques, and the analysis and criticism of musical literature. Includes instruction in music history research methods, aesthetic analysis of... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Music Performance, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Music Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Music, General | |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | |
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Nursing, Other | |
Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Operations Management and Supervision | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Organizational Communication, General | |
A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict management; the use of symbols to create and maintain organizational... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Philosophy | |
A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Photography | |
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Physics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, Other | |
Any instructional program in political science and government not listed in the Political Science and Government, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Polymer + Plastics Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Polymer Chemistry | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecule and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Psychology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Public Relations + Image Management | |
A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepares individuals to function as public relations assistants, technicians,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Radio and Television | |
A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and media organizations. Includes instruction... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | |
Any instructional program in radio, television, and digital communications not listed in the Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | |
A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneurial economics, basic sales skills, the distribution channels for goods and services,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Sculpture | |
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and experimental methods; different media... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Social Sciences, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Social Sciences, Other | |
Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Social Studies Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Social Work | |
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Sociology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Spanish Language Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Special Education and Teaching, General | |
A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Surveying Technology + Surveying | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the delineation, determination, planning and positioning of land tracts, land and water boundaries, land contours and features; and the preparation of related maps, charts and reports. Includes instruction in applied... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Technical Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational technical education programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Therapeutic Recreation + Recreational Therapy | |
A program that prepares individuals to plan, organize, and direct recreational activities designed to promote health and well-being for patients who are physically, mentally, or emotionally disabled. Includes instruction in the foundations of therapeutic recreation, leisure education and counseling,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments | |
A program that prepares individual to master a stringed instrument and performing arts as solo, ensemble and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Voice and Opera | |
A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, recital, and personal... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Bachelor degree Zoology + Animal Biology | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the biology of animal species and phyla, with reference to their molecular and cellular systems, anatomy, physiology, and behavior. Includes instruction in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, ecology and behavior,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/First-Professional Certificate Law (LLB, JD) | |
A program that prepares individuals for theindependent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Accounting Technology + Technician and Bookkeeping | |
A program that prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate African Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the African Continent, usually with an emphasis on Africa south of the Sahara, and including the African diaspora overseas. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Cartography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. Includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Chemical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | |
Any instructional program in computer and information sciences and support services not listed in the Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Construction Engineering Technology + Technician | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Criminal Justice + Police Science | |
A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime prevention methods, weapon and equipment... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Culinary Arts + Chef Training | |
A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Data Modeling + Warehousing and Database Administration | |
A program that prepares individuals to design and manage the construction of databases and related software programs and applications, including the linking of individual data sets to create complex searchable databases (warehousing) and the use of analytical search tools (mining). Includes instruction... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Entrepreneurship + Entrepreneurial Studies | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Family Systems | |
A program that focuses on the family as a social unit in its developmental, dynamic, comparative, and structural aspects, and the significance of the family as a system that impacts individuals and society. Includes instruction in related principles of sociology, psychology, behavioral sciences, and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Financial Planning and Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Hotel + Motel Administration + Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Includes instruction in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage and control; hotel facilities design and planning; hospitality industry law; personnel management... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate International Relations and Affairs | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of international politics and institutions, and the conduct of diplomacy and foreign policy. Includes instruction in international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, national security and strategic studies, international law and organization, the... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Linguistics | |
A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, sociolinguistics, mathematical and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Medical Office Management + Administration | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage the specialized business functions of a medical or clinical office. Includes instruction in business office operations, business and financial record-keeping, personnel supervision, medical and health care policy administration, conference planning, scheduling... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Office Management and Supervision | |
A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and coordination; office systems operation and maintenance;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Organizational Communication, General | |
A program that focuses on general communication processes and dynamics within organizations. Includes instruction in the development and maintenance of interpersonal group relations within organizations; decision-making and conflict management; the use of symbols to create and maintain organizational... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Piano and Organ | |
A program that prepares individuals to master the piano, organ, or related keyboard instruments and performing art as solo, ensemble, and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in piano and keyboard pedagogy, ensemble playing, accompanying, service playing, repertoire, keyboard and pedal skills,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Political Science and Government, Other | |
Any instructional program in political science and government not listed in the Political Science and Government, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Sociology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Substance Abuse + Addiction Counseling | |
A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language + ESL Language Instructor | |
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate Women's Studies | |
A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of women, and the development of modern feminism in relation to the roles played by women in different periods and locations in North America and the world. Programs may focus on literature, philosophy, and the arts as... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate Nurse Anesthetist | |
A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to administer anesthetics and provide care for patients before, during andafter anesthesia. Includes instruction in the biochemistry and physics of anesthesia; advanced anatomy and physiology; clinical pharmacology of anesthetics and adjunctive drugs;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Post-Master's Certificate Nursing, Other | |
Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate Educational + Instructional Media Design | |
A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of creating instructional products and related educational resources in various formats or combinations such as film, video, recording, text, art, CD-ROM, computer software, virtual reality technology, and three-dimensional objects, and that prepares... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate English Composition | |
A program that focuses on the principles of English vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax and semantics; and techniques of selecting, developing, arranging, combining and expressing ideas in appropriate written forms. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate English Language and Literature, General | |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate Political Science and Government, Other | |
Any instructional program in political science and government not listed in the Political Science and Government, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificate Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language + ESL Language Instructor | |
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of teaching English to students who are not proficient in English or who do not speak, read or write English, and that may prepare individuals to function as teachers and administrators in such programs. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Chemical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Chemistry, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Civil Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Counseling Psychology | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions.... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree History, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Industrial and Organizational Psychology | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Mechanical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | |
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Polymer + Plastics Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Polymer Chemistry | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecule and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Secondary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Sociology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Doctor's degree Urban Studies + Affairs | |
A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus First-Professional degree Law (LLB, JD) | |
A program that prepares individuals for theindependent professional practice of law, for taking state and national bar examinations, and for advanced research in jurisprudence. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of the legal system, including the statutory, administrative, and judicial... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Accounting | |
A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Accounting and Related Services, Other | |
Any instructional program in accounting not listed in the Accounting and Related Services, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Apparel and Textiles, General | |
A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products.... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Applied Mathematics | |
A program that focuses on the application of mathematics and statistics to the solution of functional problems in fields such as engineering and the applied sciences. Includes instruction in natural phenomena modeling continuum mechanics, reaction-diffusion, wave propagation, dynamic systems, numerical... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Art Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist | |
An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General | |
A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Biomedical + Medical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems and products such as integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Business Administration and Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | |
Any instructional program in business and administration not listed in the Business Administration, Management and Operations, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Chemical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy conservation processes, heat and mass transfer... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Chemistry, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Child Development | |
A program that focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children and the planning and design of related human services. Includes instruction in parent-child relations; parenting practices; special needs of children; parental and environmental influences on child... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree City + Urban, Community and Regional Planning | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and to function as professional planners. Includes instruction in principles of architecture; master plan development; service, communications,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Civil Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control systems; and environmental safety measures. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Community Psychology | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply psychological principles to the analysis of social problems, and the implementation of intervention strategies for addressing these problems. Includes instruction in social ecology, primary and secondary prevention of social pathologies, social intervention... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Computer Science | |
A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Computer Systems Analysis + Analyst | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Counselor Education + School Counseling and Guidance Services | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions.... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Creative Writing | |
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Economics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Educational Leadership and Administration, General | |
A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Elementary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Engineering, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree English + Language Arts Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree English Composition | |
A program that focuses on the principles of English vocabulary, grammar, morphology, syntax and semantics; and techniques of selecting, developing, arranging, combining and expressing ideas in appropriate written forms. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree English Language and Literature, General | |
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Entrepreneurship + Entrepreneurial Studies | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform development, marketing and management functions associated with owning and operating a business. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Finance, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | |
A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food products, life-span nutrition and wellness, the principles of nutritional... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Geography | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Geology + Earth Science, General | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry of rocks and soils, stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Health and Physical Education + Fitness, Other | |
Any instructional program in health and physical education/fitness not listed in the Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Higher Education + Higher Education Administration | |
A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare individuals to function as administrators in such settings. Includes instruction... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree History, General | |
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Human Resources Management + Personnel Administration, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree International Business + Trade + Commerce | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree International Finance | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage international financial operations and related currency transactions. Includes instruction in international banking, international monetary and financial policy, money and capital markets, foreign exchange, risk analysis, and international cash flow operations.... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Management Information Systems and Services, Other | |
Any program in business information and data processing services not listed in the Management Information Systems and Services, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Management Information Systems, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Marriage and Family Therapy + Counseling | |
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Mathematics Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Mathematics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Mechanical Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Music Performance, General | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Music Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Music Theory and Composition | |
A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulation, chromatics, improvisation, progressions, musical... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Music, General | |
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Nursing, Other | |
Any instructional program in nursing not listed in the Nursing, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Operations Management and Supervision | |
A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Physics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Political Science and Government, General | |
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Political Science and Government, Other | |
Any instructional program in political science and government not listed in the Political Science and Government, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Polymer + Plastics Engineering | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Polymer Chemistry | |
A program that focuses on the scientific study of synthesized macromolecule and their interactions with other substances. Includes instruction in molecular bonding theory, polymerization, properties and behavior of unstable compounds, the development of tailored polymers, transition phenomena, and applications... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Psychology, General | |
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Public Administration | |
A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) | |
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and evaluate public health care services and to function as public health officers. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventive medicine, health policy and regulations, health care services and... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Reading Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Secondary Education and Teaching | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of education as a social and cultural institution, and the educational process as an object of humanistic inquiry. Includes instruction in such subjects as the philosophy of education, history of education, educational literature, educational anthropology,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Social Studies Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Social Work | |
A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning;... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Sociology | |
A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Spanish Language and Literature | |
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Spanish Language Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Special Education and Teaching, General | |
A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Includes instruction in diagnosing learning disabilities,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Statistics, General | |
A general program that focuses on the relationships between groups of measurements, and similarities and differences, using probability theory and techniques derived from it. Includes instruction in the principles in probability theory, binomial distribution, regression analysis, standard deviation,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Taxation | |
A program that prepares individuals to provide tax advice and management services to individuals and corporations. Includes instruction in tax law and regulations, tax record systems, individual and corporate income taxation, tax planning, partnerships and fiduciary relationships, estates and trusts,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | |
Any instructional program in teacher education, specific academic and vocational programs not listed in the Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, General category. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Technical Teacher Education | |
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational technical education programs at various educational levels. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Theatre + Theatre Arts Management | |
A program that prepares individuals to apply business management principles to the management of theatres and production corporations. Includes instruction in theatrical production, theatre design and planning, fund-raising and promotion, investment strategies, human resources management, theatre operations... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Urban Studies + Affairs | |
A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning,... |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments | |
A program that prepares individual to master a stringed instrument and performing arts as solo, ensemble and/or accompanist performers. Includes instruction in playing and personal style development. |
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University of Akron Main Campus Masters degree Voice and Opera | |
A program that prepares individuals to master the human voice and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers in concert, choir, opera, or other forms of singing. Includes instruction in voice pedagogy, diction, vocal physiology and exercise, expressive movement, repertoire, recital, and personal... |
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