Major Code ND1112

University College 
Chubb Hall 140
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1935
university.college@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/university-college/bachelor-specialized-studies

Julie Cohara, Director of Degree Programs
cohara@ohio.edu

Program Overview:

The Pre-Specialized Studies program designates students who intend to declare the Bachelor of Specialized Studies program major code (BS1112 ) , but who have not yet satisfied the admissions requirements. The Bachelor of Specialized Studies program affords undergraduate students at Ohio University the opportunity to design a degree program that is uniquely their own. Students work with faculty and staff to create an area of concentration, which stands as the equivalent of an established major. The program permits you to combine available curricula to create a unique field of study.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

New students may enter OHIO as a Pre-BSS (ND1112) major. Once attending, new pre-BSS first-year students are encouraged to become oriented to the BSS program and regularly meet with their advisor to develop their proposal throughout their first year. 

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation 

Students will not graduate with the Pre-Specialized Studies major code. Rather this pre-major code will designate students who intend to declare the well-established Bachelor of Specialized major but have not completed the admissions requirements.