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DISCOVER WHAT’S NEXT AT UC BLUE ASH COLLEGE! Whether you’re exploring career options or have a clear vision for your future, you will find a welcoming campus community that is nationally recognized for advancing student success. We combine the resources and academic excellence of the University of Cincinnati with low tuition, small class sizes and the personal attention that will help you thrive! –Robin Lightner, PhD, Dean, UC Blue Ash
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HIGHER ACCESS. HIGHER EARNINGS. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education named UC Blue Ash as an Opportunity College – a national model for advancing student success. ONLY 16% OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RECEIVE THIS DESIGNATION.
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Choose from more than 50 academic degree and certificate programs:
ART, COMMUNICATION & SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Biological Sciences Chemistry–AS Communication (online option) Engineering (Pre)
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Law (Pre)
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History / Sociology
BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
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Accountancy Applied Administration (BTAS) (online) Business Administration (Pre) (online option) Business Management Technology
Accounting / Financial Services / Management / Marketing
Hospitality Management (online) Organizational Leadership (Pre) Sport Administration (Pre)
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Early Care and Education Elementary Education (Pre) Middle Childhood Education (Pre)
Language Arts / Mathematics / Natural Sciences / Social Studies
Secondary Education (Pre)
Chemistry / Life Sciences / Social Studies-History
Secondary Education (Pre) Language Arts / Math Special Education (Pre) Exploratory Studies (Undecided) Technical Studies (ATS)
Business / Health Care / Information Technology
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TRANSITION PROGRAMS:
Transition-oriented associate degrees are aligned with specific bachelor’s degree programs at UC colleges.
CAREER PROGRAMS:
Career-oriented associate degrees prepare you for entrance into specific careers after two years of study.
Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in biological sciences Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in chemistry Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in communication Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in public relations Transition to: College of Engineering & Applied Science – bachelor’s in engineering Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in English Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in environmental studies Pre-professional track – choose liberal arts
Liberal Arts
Mortuary Science (Pre)
WHERE IT WILL TAKE YOU
Begin your career: Graphic Designer, Production Artist Transition to: College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning—after first year may apply to the bachelor’s program in communication design
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BACHELOR’S DEGREE
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Applied Graphic Communication
Communication: Public Relations
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
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UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs
WHAT YOU EARN NON-DEGREE PROGRAM
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Transition to: any bachelor’s degree program at College of Arts & Sciences, including bachelor’s in liberal arts Transfer to: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) – bachelor’s in mortuary science
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Provides certification for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree Advance your career: Communication, community & leadership skills Transition to: Carl H. Lindner College of Business – bachelor’s in business administration Begin your career: Entry level accounting positions, insurance agent, customer service rep., financial planning, business manager, retail sales, sales promotion, sales management Begin your career: Hospitality management Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in organizational leadership Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) – bachelor’s in sport administration Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) – bachelor’s in early childhood care and education Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) – bachelor’s in education A bachelor’s degree in education is the minimum educational requirement for entering the teaching profession. These programs provide the first two years toward completion of the corresponding bachelor’s degree at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students must be admitted into the CECH cohort through a selective admissions process for completion of the bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure. These one-year programs (non-degree) provide the first year of the baccalaureate program at the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH). Students completing the first year must apply to and be accepted into the program at CECH. For students who have not selected a program, Exploratory Studies provides core classes for the first year of study before transitioning into selected program.
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For graduates of Ohio Technical Center programs, this associate degree completion program translates technical program clock hours into free block technical credit toward a general associate degree.
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Visit ucblueash.edu/academics for the latest information on program details and requirements.
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Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (Pre) Applied Administration: Healthcare Leadership (BTAS) (online)
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Dental Hygiene Technology Apply via Pre Health Professions.
Dentistry (Pre)
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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) Apply via Pre Health Professions.
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HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
Health Care Support Technician
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Health Sciences (Pre) Pre-Athletic Training / Pre-Medicine /
Pre-Physical Therapy / Pre-Occupational Therapy / Pre-Physician Asst.
Medical Assisting Services Medicine (Pre)
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Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (Pre) Veterinary Medicine (Pre)
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SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Neuroscience (Pre) Psychology
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Social Work (Pre) Animation Applied Media Communications Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information Technology
Advance your career: Communication, community & healthcare leadership skills Begin your career: Dental Hygienist
Advance your career: Graduates will be eligible to sit for the written and didactic EFDA board examination to become a fully registered EFDA. Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) to complete a bachelor’s degree Begin your career: Health care support technician Students wishing to apply to the Dental Hygiene, EFDA, Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs apply via this program.
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Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in health sciences Begin your career: Medical assistant Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre) Begin your career: Registered Nurse or Transition to: College of Nursing – complete bachelor’s degree in RN–BSN mobility program
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Transition to: UC’s College of Medicine (CoM) – bachelor’s in public health Begin your career: Radiologic technologist Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in speech language & hearing sciences
Apply via Pending Vet Tech.
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CAREER PROGRAMS:
Career-oriented associate degrees prepare you for entrance into specific careers after two years of study.
Transition to: College of Pharmacy – apply to the PharmD program
Veterinary Technology Criminal Justice (Pre)
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Radiologic Imaging Technology Apply via Pre Health Professions.
TRANSITION PROGRAMS:
Transition-oriented associate degrees are aligned with specific bachelor’s degree programs at UC colleges.
Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in advanced medical imaging tech.
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Nursing, RN Technology Apply via Pre Health Professions.
WHERE IT WILL TAKE YOU
Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre)
Exercise Science
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UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs
WHAT YOU EARN NON-DEGREE PROGRAM
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Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre) Begin your career: Veterinary technician or continue in a veterinary technologist program Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services (CECH) – bachelor’s in criminal justice Provides certification for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in neuroscience Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in psychology Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in social work Specialized area of study – provides an extra credential upon graduation. Begin your career: Video producer/editor, photographer, motion designer, web designer, multimedia producer and digital content creator Transition to: CCM Media Production or A&S Digital Media Begin your career: AI specialist Transition to: Continue your education in a variety of disciplines related to business analytics, computer science, information technology, mathematics or statistics. Begin your career: computer networking, database management Transition to: College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
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CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAMS We continue to expand our program offerings with new in-demand majors like: • Artificial Intelligence • Early Care & Education • Hospitality Management Our most popular programs: • Pre-Health Professions • Pre-Business Administration • Pre-Engineering • Psychology • Biology
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UC Blue Ash gave me the confidence, skills, and support I needed to begin my career in critical care nursing. The small class sizes, dedicated instructors, and hands-on simulation experiences made me feel prepared every step of the way. Austin Blankenship Nursing
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Our Honors program allows our most driven students to reach their full potential by engaging in special honors seminars, research projects, creative and leadership experiences and study abroad opportunities.
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DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Nearly all of our programs allow you to transition to a bachelor’s degree program on our campus or at UC’s Uptown campus. We also offer programs that prepare you to start your career in just two years. For a full listing of our academic programs, visit
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Austin Blankenship was selected as the 2026 Student of the Year in Nursing, and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude. He chose UC Blue Ash because of our excellent nursing program and affordable tuition.
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My advice would be to come into college with an open mind. Whether it’s taking a class that seems intimidating or applying for a leadership position, lean into things that might push you out of your comfort zone. Elizabeth Luong
Radiologic Imaging Technology
Elizabeth Luong took an interest in radiology in high school when she realized the importance of medical imaging in patient care and being an advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Her involvement has opened multiple doors for leadership experiences on campus, and she uses her role as a student leader to inspire others.
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Join one of our fun student organizations, attend our college-wide events, find a community that will help you prosper with your education, and make some friends along the way.
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I’ve had great professors who pushed me to grow and expand my skills and who have become a support system I can always rely on. Most importantly, I now have so many opportunities for my future that I never thought possible.
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Shelby Keister
Applied Graphic Communication
2026 UC Blue Ash College Honor Student of the Year Shelby Keister graduated with her applied graphic communication degree and is continuing her education in the digital media collaborative program at UC’s College of Arts & Sciences. University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
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Parking Plenty of parking is av three large lots on ailable in the west and ea st sides of campus.
Bus & Shuttle Se rvice We have a Metro bus stop located right outside ou r front door, offer ing service througho ut the year. During fall and sp ring semesters, the UC shuttle ru ns continuously throughout the day offering transportation be tween the Blue Ash and Uptown campuses.
Muntz Hall Muntz Hall is the largest building on campus, with th ree floors of stude nt service offices, cla ssrooms and faculty offices.
4 Walters Hall Walters Hall is ho me to most of th e college’s science and health care departments, lab s and classroom s, including our De ntal Hygiene Clinic and Nursing Sim ulation Lab. 5 Flory Center Flory Center cont ains classrooms and faculty office s. 6 Pavilion D Pavilion D offers temporary classroom space as our campus continues to grow . 7 Veterinary Te chnology Building Classrooms, office s and clinic spac es for our Veterinar y Technology department.
8 Progress Hall Our newest build ing contains state of-the-art classr ooms, offices an d meeting rooms. 9 Annex The Annex build ing, located just down Plainfield Road, is home to our Art & Visual Communication department and the UC Blue Ash College Art Galle ry. We hope you en joy your visit to our campus. If yo u’d like a guided tour with one of our Student Ambassadors, ple ase schedule a campus visit at uc blueash.edu/vis it.
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UC Blue Ash played a significant role in preparing me for my professional career. Fai Maayah
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UCBA alumna Fai Maayah turned classroom experiences, campus involvement, and an internship into a full-time career with Ernst & Young, one of the world’s leading professional services firms. From serving as a UCBA Student Ambassador to creating content as a Marketing and Communications intern, every opportunity helped her develop the confidence, leadership and communication skills needed to work with businesses around the globe.
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UC CAMPUS SHUTTLE (METRO RT. 70)
Only 12 miles separates UC Blue Ash from the UC Uptown campus, keeping students connected. A free campus shuttle operates each weekday between the two campuses during fall and spring semesters.
BUS SERVICE TO OUR FRONT DOOR
Metro buses stop on our campus, providing easy access from anywhere in the city.