Ottawa University

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Write your way to career success. With your Bachelor of Arts in English from Ottawa University, you get a rigorous foundation of writing and critical thinking skills. Strengthen your comprehension of our world and your ability to communicate. Your courses include theory, linguistics, and composition, in addition to surveys of literature. You will fathom new insights into the social, philosophical, and moral themes that are crucial to a just society and global community.

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Ottawa University's Bachelor of Arts in History program entails the study of diverse world cultures. The degree allows students to develop the skills and knowledge associated with a liberal arts degree, while giving graduates the analytical skills necessary to compete in a global economy. The degree also prepares students for graduate studies in history, law, and related fields. Prospective students should currently have some college credits prior to enrollment.

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Individuals who are committed to serving others can earn a bachelor's degree in our Human Services program. Courses will examine the legal, social, governmental, and political factors that influence the delivery of human services to the public. Students will also learn how to help people cope with personal challenges as they direct them to programs to meet their needs. Students may choose to specialize in advocacy, child and family services, corrections, gerontology, or mental health programs.

This major follows guidelines of the National Organization for Human Service Education which promotes the knowledge and skills needed by professionals who plan to commit their lives to serving others.

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An Individualized major is a customized program of study designed specifically to meet student interests. Individualized majors may include courses and learning experiences from more than one subject area and from more than one division. You and a faculty advisor collaborate to develop specific, measurable learning outcomes and assessment strategies, drawing on expertise provided by other faculty members and professionals in the chosen discipline.