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Learn to make financial decisions and drive strategy in a large or small business, government or nonprofit organization.

Through the study of diverse artistic traditions and movements, the Art History minor at OSU-Cascades helps students deepen their understanding of culture, creativity, and visual expression.

Learn broad business skills in accounting and quantitative methods, an understanding of the legal and social environment of business and a background in management and organizational behavior, marketing, finance, and operations management.

The minor in communication is designed for students in all majors at OSU-Cascades. Critical thinking, written and oral communication, and collaboration are applicable skills to any major area of study or career field.

The minor in English allows students to concentrate in the area of the liberal arts and develop the reading and writing skills often demanded by employers.

Minor courses explore visual, conceptual, and technological topics that teach tools, techniques, principles and practices to solve communication challenges. A graphic design minor allows students to diversify their studies and incorporate design skills and thinking into their overall academic experiences.

Get prepared for a wide range of hospitality careers within a corporate setting, in a hospitality operations setting, or as an entrepreneur running a B&B, vacation rental or food truck.

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Minor gives you the skills to recognize and seize market opportunities by providing insights into the creation and commercialization of new ideas.

The Liberal Studies (LS) program's mission is to facilitate the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary, thematically-based learning program selected by the student. Liberal Studies themes are as varied as your imagination.

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Build sustainable writing habits, strong craft foundations and the essential skills to become a critical and ethical reader and writer in a diverse literary world. Join a community that supports creative risk-taking and helps you develop the skills and mindset to center writing in your life beyond graduation.

Put your love for the outdoors to work. Gain the skills to develop products for the outdoors that work in harmony with the people who use them and the natural world where they’re used.

Deepen your ability to reason and think analytically, learn to assess and develop arguments and become adept at communicating persuasively in writing and in person. OSU graduates become lawyers, lobbyists, political scientists, public relations representatives, professors and more.

Get personalized guidance and academic preparation to help you successfully pursue law school and careers in the legal profession.

Through hands-on artistic practice and critical exploration of visual culture, the Studio Art program at OSU-Cascades empowers students to express ideas, develop their unique artistic voice, and create meaningful original work.

Explore the social, economic, political and environmental dimensions of real-world problems, developing the critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills needed to build a more equitable and sustainable future.

You don’t have to choose a major right away. In UESP you can explore your interests and stay on track to graduate.