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Ohio University is sunsetting 11 programs and merging others to comply with SB 1
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University reportedly submitted its proposal to suspend future entry into 11 academic programs and merge others to comply with Senate Bill 1, otherwise known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.
Ohio University on Tuesday announced the list of programs affected by the proposal submitted to the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
The programs barring future enrollment, according to a press release, include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry – OHIO will continue to offer a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Arts in Geological Sciences – OHIO will continue to offer a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences
- Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics – OHIO will continue to offer a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Arts in Physics – OHIO will continue to offer a Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Media – The associate degree was offered at select regional campuses. The Athens campus will continue to offer related bachelor’s degrees.
- Associate of Applied Science in Equine Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Education in Family and Consumer Sciences Education in Teaching
- Associate of Applied Science in Child Development – OHIO will continue to offer a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Flight Technology – OHIO will continue to offer a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Flight
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts – OHIO will continue to offer a minor in Interdisciplinary Arts
- Associate of Individualized Studies – OHIO will continue to offer a Bachelor of Specialized Studies
“Students who have declared any of the programs planned for suspension will be able to complete the program’s requirements and will receive more information from their college during academic advising,” the release stated. “They may also contact their academic advisor for more information.”
Ohio University plans to merge 18 programs with similar offerings. Those programs include:
- Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Geography
- Bachelor of Science in Geography
- Bachelor of Science in Geography in Environmental Pre-Law
- Bachelor of Science in Geography in Geographic Information Science
- Bachelor of Science in Geography in Meteorology
- Bachelor of Arts in French
- Bachelor of Science in Education in Spanish Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History
- Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
- Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance
- Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Performance in Contemporary Music and Digital Instruments
- Bachelor of Music in Music Composition
- Bachelor of Music in Organ
- Bachelor of Music in Piano
- Bachelor of Music in Voice
- Bachelor of Arts in Theater
“Academic leaders are in the process of preparing curricular adjustments to merge these programs with other existing degree programs over the course of the academic year,” the release said. “Students who have officially declared these programs can still complete their programs as outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog.”
The university has also requested a full waiver for seven programs “due to their alignment with workforce needs” or “the unique nature of the program.
Those programs include:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Associate of Applied Science in Engineering
- Bachelor of Arts in Dance
- Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management
- Associate of Technical Studies
The Ohio Department of Higher Education is scheduled to take up the university’s proposal at a later date.