Majors (and minors) by area of focus

Review majors by "area of focus"

Exploration categorizes Ohio State's majors into six areas of focus. You may find that it's easier to first narrow down which area or areas you're most interested in. Within each of the criteria to enter categories here, you'll see the list of majors grouped under the following areas of focus:

Arts, innovation and creativity

Majors in this area involve creating and appreciating art, architecture and more.

Behavior, culture and context

The majors in this area focus on human beings: our history, our cultures, our languages and our humanity.

Education and public service

Majors in this group may lead to teaching or public service. That could be teaching in or out of the classroom, developing public policies, advancing public health and all other majors that focus on sharing with others.

Health professions

This category includes majors that prepare students for health professions after earning a bachelor's degree and majors that typically lead to graduate or professional school. This area of focus also include chemistry and biology and majors focusing on the psychological, emotional and social side of health and wellness.

Management and industry

You may be interested in the numbers and data side of business or the relationships and persuasion side of things. You might want a major that prepares you for a specific industry or for a skillset you can bring into any industry. This area includes all business-related options. Students looking for an alternative to the College of Business may find appealing options here.

Science, technology and the environment

This area includes majors in engineering, technology, science and environmental science.