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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 THE TOP 16% OF U.S. COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES RECEIVE THIS DESIGNATION

MEDIAN EARNINGS OF GRADUATES RANKS HIGH AT $52,188

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 College

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Choose from more than 50 academic degree and certificate programs:

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Applied Graphic Communication Biological Sciences

ART, COMMUNICATION & SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Chemistry–AA* Chemistry–ACS* Communication (online option) Communication: Public Relations Engineering (Pre)

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Environmental Studies Law (Pre)

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Liberal Arts

BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS

Mortuary Science (Pre)

Applied Administration (BTAS) (online) Business Administration (Pre) (online option) Business Management Technology

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Hospitality Management (online) Organizational Leadership (Pre)

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Sport Administration (Pre) 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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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 (BA) Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in chemistry (BS) 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 Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences – bachelor’s in history

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Accountancy

Accounting / Financial Services / Management / Marketing

TRANSITION PROGRAMS:

Transition-oriented associate degrees are aligned with specific bachelor’s degree programs at UC colleges.

Pre-professional track – choose liberal arts

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Media Criticism & Journalism

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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English History*

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

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UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs

WHAT YOU EARN NON-DEGREE PROGRAM

CHOOSE A PROGRAM

Transition to: any bachelor’s degree program at College of Arts & Sciences, including bachelor’s in liberal arts Specialized area of study – provides an extra credential upon graduation

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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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*CHANGES COMING TO SOME PROGRAMS IN 2026 Chemistry AA and ACS: Will be offered History: Will become a track in the Liberal only as an AS degree program beginning Arts associate degree program beginning in Fall 2026. in Fall 2026.

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.

Medical Laboratory Science (Pre): Will become a track of Biological Sciences AS degree program beginning in Fall 2026.

Speech Language and Hearing (Pre): No longer accepting students after January 31, 2026.

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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Medical Laboratory Science (Pre)* Medicine (Pre)

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Public Health (online) Radiologic Imaging Technology Apply via Pre Health Professions.

Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (Pre)* Veterinary Medicine (Pre)

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Veterinary Technology

SOCIAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Apply via Pending Vet Tech.

Criminal Justice (Pre)

Neuroscience (Pre) Psychology Social Work (Pre)

Animation TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

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Sociology Track within the Liberal Arts degree

Applied Media Communications Applied Media Communications (certificate) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Information Technology

Advance your career: Communication, community & healthcare leadership skills

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.

Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in health sciences Begin your career: Medical assistant Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in medical laboratory sciences Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre)

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Nursing, RN Technology Pharmacy (Pre)

CAREER PROGRAMS:

Career-oriented associate degrees prepare you for entrance into specific careers after two years of study.

Begin your career: Dental Hygienist

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Nutrition and Dietetics (Pre) Apply via Pre Health Professions.

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Medical Assisting Services

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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Health Care Support Technician

Health Sciences (Pre) Pre-Athletic Training / Pre-Medicine / Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Occupational Therapy / Pre-Physician Asst.

WHERE IT WILL TAKE YOU

Pre-professional track – choose biological sciences, chemistry, or health sciences (pre)

Exercise Science

Health Professions (Pre)

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

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UC Blue Ash College Degree & Certificate Programs

WHAT YOU EARN NON-DEGREE PROGRAM

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Transition to: College of Allied Health Sciences – bachelor’s in nutrition and dietetics Begin your career: Registered Nurse or Transition to: College of Nursing – complete bachelor’s degree in RN–BSN mobility program Transition to: College of Pharmacy – apply to the PharmD 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 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 Transition to: College of Arts & Sciences, bachelor’s in sociology or liberal arts Specialized area of study – provides an extra credential upon graduation.

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Begin your career: publishing, television, advertising, photography, motion pictures Transition to: College Conservatory of Music (CCM) Begin your career: publishing, television, advertising, photography, motion pictures

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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

CUTTING-EDGE PROGRAMS We continue to expand our program offerings with new in-demand majors like: • Artificial Intelligence • Early Care & Education • Hospitality Management

Students and faculty work together to conduct research for presentation and publication.

Our most popular programs: • Pre-Business Administration • Pre-Health Professions • Pre-Engineering • Information Technology • Psychology

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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.

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UC BLUE ASH SHUTTLE

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

Queen City Metro’s Rt. 4/Montgomery Road bus stops in front of Muntz Hall on our campus, providing easy access from anywhere in the city.