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

Offered exclusively at OSU-Cascades, the interdisciplinary American Studies program examines U.S. culture, history and identity through courses in ethnic studies, environmental literature, cultural analysis and creative writing.

Art has the power to bring people together, tell stories, encourage new ways of thinking, and challenge our perceptions of the world.

The program features a multidisciplinary curriculum that integrates critical, theoretical and historical knowledge of arts and media with the technical skills needed for success in visual arts and design fields.

Together, biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) help us comprehend the intricate machinery of life.

From cells and genes to ecosystems and global biodiversity, you’ll explore how living things grow, adapt and interact with their environments while gaining a deeper understanding of humanity’s role in the natural world.

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.

Get the skills to analyze medical data, create robots, craft artificial intelligences, mine web traffic, combat cybercrime, and much more.

Prepare for a career supporting young children and families through leadership, behavioral health, policy and advocacy in early childhood programs and community organizations. 

From cutting-edge strategies and emerging technologies to an emphasis on child development and the multicultural classroom, you’ll gain the skills necessary for a successful career in elementary education.

Combine engineering fundamentals with energy-focused technical courses and business management classes. This multidisciplinary curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the core principles of mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering.

Integrate the fundamentals of mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering, giving you a broad spectrum of skills across multiple engineering disciplines that employers value.

Work to solve our most challenging issues — global climate change, biodiversity conservation, and balancing resource use and preservation.

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.

Embark on a journey of self-discovery while gaining the skills needed to help individuals and families lead better lives.

Combines anatomy, physiology, psychology and sociology to study how bodies move most effectively. You’ll gain hands-on experience helping people of all ages and abilities improve their health and quality of life.

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.

Engineers develop, test and deliver some of the most innovative products and systems the world comes to rely on. It will give you a solid foundation in mathematics, science and computer science, integrated with creative problem-solving and design skills.

Study science, management and policy topics with expert faculty who have experience in research, public agencies and industry. You’ll examine the complex interactions that occur in the natural world and how human activities can influence them.

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.

Examine human behavior from multiple perspectives. Psychology explores topics ranging from brain function to cultural values and beliefs, offering research-based insights into the complexity of human behavior.

Social scientists are essential in both industry and government, as they help predict and understand human behavior. This unique program addresses the world’s most pressing challenges through a multidisciplinary perspective.

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.

As a TRAL graduate, you will be a leader, educator and entrepreneur in our most important natural spaces.

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