Academics

Consider What We Have to Offer

At Ohio Wesleyan, you will learn and grow by being open to new ideas and ways of solving problems, applying knowledge gained in one area to another, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is known, taking action, and asking questions.

The Honors Program » The Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Program recognizes the most talented students among Ohio Wesleyan’s community of scholars and challenges them through Honors Tutorials, Honors Seminars, and Honors Scholarships.

Off-Campus Opportunities » From world-class internships to a major exchange program with Spain, OWU students enjoy many academic options throughout the United States and around the globe.

Summer Science Research » Opportunity for students to work one-on-one with faculty in their laboratory over the summer months on a research project. The 10-week program provides students a small stipend and on-campus housing. The program concludes with a fall symposium where students share with the campus community their research findings. Many students also present their findings at national professional meetings and in professional journals. The faculty also assist students in finding summer research placements outside the college when their interests can be better met elsewhere.

Academic Resources » From the extensive collections at the Leon A. Beeghly Library and three branch libraries to an advanced information and scientific technology infrastructure, OWU provides students with a variety of resources to enhance and improve their academic pursuits.

Concurrent Enrollment » OWU is pleased to continue to offer an educational enrichment option to qualified high school juniors and seniors who live in the central Ohio area. Concurrent Enrollment provides the opportunity for such students to enroll in a regular college course on our campus and use such coursework for college credit.

Note: Ohio Wesleyan University does not offer graduate courses/degrees or online courses/degrees. OWU is an undergraduate, residential, liberal arts college.

General Distribution Requirements

Distribution Requirements (PDF*) » View the general academic requirements students must complete in addition to courses within a given major.

Academic Departments, Programs, and Majors/Minors

Ancient, Medieval, and Renaissance Studies » Majors and Minors in Ancient Studies, Medieval Studies, Renaissance Studies

Black World Studies » Major and Minor

Botany/Microbiology » Majors in Botany, Microbiology, Genetics, Biology, Integrated Science, Environmental Studies; Minors in Biology, Botany/Microbiology

Chemistry » Majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry, ACS-Certified Chemistry, ACS-Certified Biochemistry; 3-2 Program in Pre-Chemical Engineering; Minor in Chemistry

East Asian Studies » Major and Minor

Economics » Majors in Economics, Economics Management, Accounting, International Business; Minors in Economics, Economics Management, Accounting

Education » State-approved Major; Preparation for licensure programs in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12

English » Major concentrations in English and American Literature, Creative Writing, Nonfiction Writing; Minor in English

Environmental Studies » Major and Minor

Fine Arts » Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; Bachelor of Arts degree; Concentrations in Studio Art, Art History, Art Education; Minors in Studio Art, Art History

Geology and Geography » Majors in Professional Geology, General Geology, Geography, Earth Science; Minors in Geology, Geography

History » Major with concentrations in America, Europe, Developing World; Minor in History

Humanities-Classics » Major in Humanities-Classics; Minors in Humanities, Classics

International Studies » Major with concentrations in Developing Countries Areas, European Areas, General International Studies; Minor in International Studies

Journalism » Major and Minor

Latin American Studies » Major Latin American Studies

Mathematics and Computer Science » Majors in Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics with Statistics sequence, Computer Science/Mathematics double major; Minors in Computer Science, Mathematics; 3-2 Program in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Modern Foreign Languages » Majors and Minors in French, Spanish, German Literature, German Studies; Courses in Italian, Japanese, Russian, Swahili; Self-study in Portuguese, Modern Greek, Arabic, Modern Hebrew, Chinese

Music » Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance, Music Education; Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Music, History and Literature, Theory; Minor in Music

Neuroscience » Major

Philosophy » Major in Philosophy; Minors in Social Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Pre-Modern Philosophy, General Philosophy

Physical Education » Major in Physical Education; Concentrations in Sports Science, Sports Management, Teaching Certification, General Physical Education; Minor in Physical Education/Coaching

Physics and Astronomy » Majors and Minors in Astronomy, Physics; Pre-Engineering 3-2 Program

Politics and Government » Majors in Politics and Government, Pre-Law, Pre-Public Administration; Minor in Politics and Government

Pre-Health Studies » Majors in Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Medical Technology

Psychology » Major and Minor

Religion » Majors in Religion, Pre-Theology; Minor in Religion

Sociology/Anthropology » Major and Minor

Theatre and Dance » Majors in Theatre, Dance Theatre, Theatre Education; Interdepartmental Majors by arrangement; Minors in Theatre, Dance

Urban Studies » Major and Minor

Women’s Studies » Major and Minor

Zoology » Majors in Pre-Professional Zoology, Zoology, Integrated Science, Biology, Genetics, Pre-Biomedical Engineering; Minors in Zoology, Biology

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