Ohio University - Academics

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Most students agree that the academics at OU are pretty good. Professors, courses, lecture sizes, and workloads all seem to be easy to handle in students’ opinions, but there are some classes that are extremely hard to pass—let alone do well in. Students really appreciate the opportunities to have a more personalized lecture, thanks to small class sizes, as well as the willingness of professors to help students outside of the classroom.

Basically at OU, each student will, without a doubt, have at least one experience with an awesome professor and one with a professor that just plain sucks. Some professors are enthusiastic and passionate about what they teach, understanding and helpful to students, and lead a fun class. But there are those professors who seem to regret being in the classroom more than some students do, and this makes it even harder to show up, let alone feel comfortable and confident. With any professor, especially the latter, students need to take the initiative to form a relationship—at least make sure that the professor knows your name. This makes future communication easier. Also, don’t be afraid to ask advisors or other students what classes they recommend and which ones to avoid (if you can help it). As for class sizes, most introductory classes can be large, but once you get into the higher levels of a subject, the classes shrink. So it’s easier to get to know the professor and go one-on-one for help. In all, the majority of classes are interesting and challenging (but yes, all are difficult to sit through on a Thursday evening during spring quarter or on an early Friday morning for that matter).

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I was a psychology major and I... I was a psychology major and I really enjoyed those classes. My math classes weren’t as enjoyable, because most of the teachers were foreign and hard to understand. That was very frustrating. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

I found that most of my teachers... I found that most of my teachers were both laid-back and approachable. Most teachers were more than willing to meet with you after class or to set up a meeting with you. I can’t think of too many teachers that I disliked. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers in my major, early... The teachers in my major, early childhood education, are great. They really make the class enjoyable and seem genuinely interested in teaching us. Most of them are elementary teachers themselves, so that really helps. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Since the teachers are so... Since the teachers are so interested and care so much about the students, the classes stay interesting. There are also a very wide variety of classes you can take to suit your individual interests. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers at OU are friendly... The teachers at OU are friendly and seem interested in what the students are involved in. Many teachers relate the topics they are discussing in class to something we, as students in a small southeastern Ohio town, can understand within our daily lives. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

The Academic Advancement Center (AAC) provides tutoring for students who need a little extra help. Located on the bottom floor of Alden Library, the AAC offers academic assistance to students through credit courses, as well as individual and group study sessions. Also, students who excel in a subject can earn some money by tutoring other students. Visit the AAC Web site for more information: www.ohiou.edu/aac.

Ohio University has excellent study abroad programs, catered to students who want to work, study, and volunteer abroad for as little as two weeks to a whole year! Make sure to visit the Education Abroad office at 107 Gordy Hall to learn about the great opportunities, or visit www.ohiou.edu/studyabroad.

The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism is ranked among the top 10 journalism schools by the Associated Press Managing Editors Association, while the J. Warren McClure School of Communication Systems Management is the first of its kind in Ohio, and OU is the second nationally to offer a bachelor’s degree in this field.

In 1994, Ohio University was designated a “Research University II” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Only 125 universities, about 3.5 percent, of the 3,600 schools assessed by the Carnegie Foundation are classified as research universities.

SI (Supplemental Instruction) sessions are offered for groups of students that are in traditionally difficult classes (economics, chemistry, and accounting) Check out the SI sessions because they are a great way to study and get personal attention and ask questions, which you might not be able to do in an Econ class with 400 people.

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