Academics
RegistrationLimitationsAgriculture Communications requires departmental approval before students will be accepted for placement. Contact Coordinator prior to conference for steps to petition for Ag Comm approval. Education, Clinical Psychology, Strategic Communication, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering and some upper division engineering programs have very limited access so flexibility of class selection and enrollment is required. Areas that require studio work such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, and Art programs have limitations and require portfolio reviews prior to placement, when possible, and required prior to admission.
Notable Academic Programs- Agricultural Economics - This program has a strong international component enhancing the overall student learning experience.
- Animal Sciences - Very popular with incoming NSE exchange students and well suited for students planning to continue to Veterinary School for a professional degree.
- Aviation Studies - OSU recently received an MD80 aircraft from American Airlines as an aviation laboratory.
- Music Performance - Our trumpet program continues to win international competitions. A new performing center opened in 2019 and the program just received a $25 million donation for program development.
- Hotel/Restaurant Management - Historically strong program with a research hotel on campus as well as several restaurant labs.
Unique Academic Programs
- Fire Science - This program attracts students from around the world interested in Fire Safety and Protection. OSU is the largest publisher of fire safety manuals.
- Entrepreneurship - This program is top in the nation with unique internship and business incubation opportunities.
- Leadership Studies - This extracurricular program focuses on ethical leadership and offers a very popular study abroad course each summer that is open to NSE students.
- Global Studies - This relatively new program is designed to prepare students for careers in global service and leadership.
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, Aerospace Engineering, African Studies...
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