Mount Union Admission Viewbook 2021

ONE OF US

Mount Union is where you’ll find the connections and resources that will set you apart. Join the ranks of students and alumni who are making an impact on campus and throughout the world.

ARE YOU READY TO BE A

PURPLE RAIDER?

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ACADEMIC MAJORS

PLUS MORE THAN 45 MINORS

9 OUT OF 10

ALUMNI AND STUDENTS REPORT THEY WOULD CHOOSE MOUNT UNION AGAIN

IN THE KNOW High-caliber, innovative programs. Engaged faculty. Driven students.

Mount Union is where you’ll find the connections and resources that will set you apart.

FIRST YEAR SEMINAR Mount Union’s first-year seminars explore a range of unexpected topics, but the goal is to help you find your footing. You’ll learn what’s expected in terms of college-level work and develop the skills you need to succeed. And you’ll make immediate connections with other students and a professor who will mentor you through your first semester.

HONORS PROGRAM Join a community of other highly motivated students. Take advanced seminars with our most distinguished faculty. Enjoy cultural events and service and leadership opportunities. Mount’s Honors Program offers benefits that will spur your intellectual curiosity, stretch your abilities, and ensure you stand out to employers and graduate schools.

CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Whether you need help with a class, managing stress, or deciding on a major, our Center for Student Success is here with all the resources you could ask for. We provide individual academic counseling and peer tutoring, academic development workshops, and assessments to pinpoint your academic strengths. All of this is done in collaboration with your professors, giving you full support inside the classroom and out.

Mount is a second home because of all the amaxing and friendly people here. I have never met a single person who hasn’t genuinely cared about how I’m doing.

Samantha Vetrick ’22 Human development and family science and French double major

The biggest experiential learning opportunity I’ve had during my years at UMU has been my study abroad experience in Chile! By far, that experience is the biggest factor in my personal growth as an individual, as the exposure to other cultures and perspectives of the world opened my eyes to the limitless stories out there that have yet to be heard.

Santino Diaz-Palma ’22 Biochemistry and Spanish double major

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COUNTRIES 50+ UNIVERSITIES INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO MOUNT UNION STUDENTS

$120+

MILLION INVESTED IN CAMPUS FACILITIES IN THE PAST 15 YEARS

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Ready to put learning into action? At Mount, you’ll have research, internship, and travel experiences that prepare you for a global economy and make employers take notice.

RESEARCH STARTS NOW At Mount Union, experiential learning is a priority. In fact, it’s so important here that we make research experience available your first year. Conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor or collaborate on a summer research project with a professor. Then present your findings to the campus community at SCHOLAR (Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research) Day, a day-long event that takes place on campus every spring.

PROFESSORS WHO PUT YOU FIRST Faculty at Mount Union are hired for their expertise and their commitment to students. They’re both teachers and mentors, inside and outside the classroom. As established professionals in their fields, their connections give you a ready-made network for internships, research opportunities, and employment after Mount.

STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES Spend a week, a summer, a semester, or a whole year studying abroad. Opportunities exist in more than 25 countries, from India to Ireland and Norway to New Zealand. You can even participate in field studies and internships while abroad.

The University is so special because it gives you a personalized experience when it comes to learning and it is designed to help you succeed.

Ethan Griffith ’21 Exercise science and criminal justice major

CHANGE Whatever your abilities and level of involvement, our minor in leadership studies and leadership programs will enhance your learning and engagement on campus.

RANKED

80%

OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

13th IN THE NATION FOR TOP INTEGRATIVE STUDIES PROGRAM BY BESTCOLLEGES.COM

GROW TO LEAD We believe it’s important to balance education in the classroom with experience outside of it. That’s why our Office of Student Involvement and Leadership is here to help you get involved on campus. From taking a lead role in a student organization to taking part in a performance, you’ll find opportunities to grow and lead, whatever your interests.

BRINGING LEADERS TOGETHER The ability to lead effectively is a sought-after skill by employers. That’s why our minor in leadership is designed to give students practical leadership experience and management education. In addition, we host an annual afternoon of workshops on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day that complements our Emerging Leaders Program for first-year students.

HAVE A PASSION FOR SERVING OTHERS The Ralph and Mary Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement offers opportunities to get involved in community service initiatives. From assisting in the Raiders Cove resource center to volunteering in local parks, service-learning is hands-on experience. Selected students also receive scholarships and support for professional development.

More than anything, Mount Union feels like a second home because of the people and the relationships I have formed over the course of my college experience.

Joshua Palmer ’22 National security and foreign intelligence analysis and German double major

Travel abroad with our choir, see your artwork displayed in campus galleries, and interact with established stage and film actors through our visiting artist series. Our visual and performing arts programs provide these opportunities and more for students of all majors.

Scholarships are available for qualified students in our visual and performing arts, esports, and cheer and dance programs.

Visit mountunion.edu/ scholarships-and-grants to learn more.

Compete as a member of Mount Union’s competitive cheer and dance teams while promoting school spirit among athletes, alumni, students, and fans.

Participate in varsity level esports teams for League of Legends, Overwatch, and Rocket League within the Great Lakes Esports Conference. Students also have the chance to take part in club level play.

Like the outdoors? Our 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center features three miles of trails. Or take advantage of the nearby Mahoning Valley Trail and Beech Creek Gardens.

The Iron Horse Trail, a converted railroad right-of-way, provides three miles of hiking and biking.

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MILES FROM CLEVELAND AND PITTSBURGH

I know that in every aspect of my life on campus, I am surrounded by people who will encourage and support me.

Allysa Malone ’22 Primary Education major

Variety and made-to-order dishes define dining at Mount. From fresh salads and sandwiches to international cuisine and freshly baked desserts, the Dining Commons covers a wide array of palates and nutritional needs. Plus, B&B Café offers quick snacks, smoothies, wraps, pizzas, burgers, and more.

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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

NONSTOP On campus, you’ll find a community that offers nonstop activity and opportunities to get involved. And best of all, it’s a place that feels like home.

GET INVOLVED, STAY INVOLVED Our student-led Raider Programming Board books performances and organizes events throughout the year, such as Homecoming, Spring Fest, and Week of Welcome. Take a break with weekly Midweek Madness events, like bingo and Humans vs. Zombies. Show off your talents in our Coffeehouse Series at Campus Grounds, or check out the Mount Union Movie Series. Plus, our After Hours Series offers fun and affordable off-campus activities.

BE ACCEPTED No matter your background, culture, or traditions, our Office of Diversity and Inclusion works closely with faculty and campus leaders to ensure all students’ needs are met. Whether it’s a Multicultural Retreat, a role in Gender Equity Matters, or work with our Spiritual Life Leadership group, you’ll have the resources to find your place while you learn about others.

SMALL-TOWN CHARM, BIG-CITY ACCESS There’s a lot going on right here in Alliance.

Just off campus, State Street offers restaurants, shopping, and entertainment. Grab a bite to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings. Hike and bike at Mount Union’s own Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center. Watch a Shakespeare play at Glamorgan Castle. You’ll also find a farmers’ market and a growing arts scene. Plus, our location puts you less than an hour from Canton and Akron, and only 80 miles from Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

Living on campus means having options. Lots of them. We offer seven traditional residence halls as well as three halls with suites — two rooms that share a bathroom. Juniors and seniors can live in on-campus apartments and townhouses. And in our themed housing, you can choose to live with other students who share a common interest.

CAMPUS-WIDE TRADITIONS • 5K Run-A-MUC • De-stress Fest • Homecoming • Artfest and Food Truck Festival • Mount Union Kissing Bridge • Greek Week • Up ‘til Dawn • Late Night Breakfast • Week of Welcome

MEN’S SPORTS Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field (indoor) Track and Field (outdoor) Volleyball Wrestling

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NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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DIVISION III ATHLETIC TEAMS

WOMEN’S SPORTS Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving Tennis Track and Field (indoor) Track and Field (outdoor) Volleyball

PART OF A POWERHOUSE

41%

Division III sports, Division I spirit — athletics is a big part of the Mount Union experience.

WINNING DEMANDS BALANCE As a student-athlete at Mount Union, you’ll join a proud winning tradition — and still be able to balance your sport, your academics, and your other interests. Coaches and professors work with you and your schedule so that you can pursue your major and be competitive both on and off the field.

WE DOMINATE OUR ATHLETIC RIVALS In football alone, we hold 13 Division III National Championships, 72 Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) titles, and the record for 55 consecutive wins. We won the 2014 and 2018 Men’s Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championship and the 2018 Men’s Division III Indoor Track and Field Championship. We also won the 2016 OAC tournament for women’s soccer, and our women’s lacrosse team has claimed the OAC title for six consecutive years. Our players are consistently named All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, and Academic All-OAC recipients.

FIND YOUR FIT Our McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex houses 72,000 square feet of health, wellness, and exercise space. Here you’ll find our fitness center, pool, and the McPherson Center for Health and Well-Being. On top of the great facilities, you can take advantage of aerobics, Zumba, karate, and yoga classes. Plus, there’s free personal training.

OF MOUNT STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

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INTRAMURAL SPORTS

75%

OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN INTRAMURAL AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES

96%

PERCENTAGE OF 2019 GRADUATES WHO FOUND SUCCESS IN THEIR SEARCHES FOR PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS, GRADUATE SCHOOL, OR CONTINUING EDUCATION (76% SELF-REPORTING)

96%

10-YEAR AVERAGE OF GRADUATES REPORTING EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OR GRADUATE SCHOOL SUCCESS

Being able to observe teachers at the middle school and high school level has been my favorite experience because I got to see the different ways classrooms are set and differet ways that teachers teach.

Brittany Bolevich ’23 Middle childhood education major

RECENT INTERNSHIP SITES HAVE INCLUDED:

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MTV Networks

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Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

A college degree might open doors. A Mount Union degree brings employers knocking.

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Amnesty International

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Cleveland Cavaliers

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Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism

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Progressive Insurance

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Sherwin-Williams

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Country Music Television

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Smithsonian Institute

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Firestone

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State of Ohio Crime Lab

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Greenpeace

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U.S. Department of Treasury

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House of Blues

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U.S. Marshals Service

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Humane Society

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U.S. Secret Service

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Interpol

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Walt Disney World

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MONTHS AVERAGE LENGTH OF TIME TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT AFTER GRADUATION (CLASS OF 2019)

IT’S WHO YOU KNOW To help you build your professional network and make personal contacts, we tap into our extensive network of alumni and other partners. This allows us to provide mentoring and shadowing opportunities to give you a firsthand look at your potential career. We also bring in speakers to share their real-world experience and to enhance your networking opportunities.

TAKE LEARNING TO THE NEXT LEVEL Faculty reputation and connections help open doors for Mount students going into graduate school. Our students are accepted into top programs across the country. You’ll find Mount graduates studying psychology at Purdue University, medicine at The Ohio State University, French at Indiana University, and neuroscience at Lehigh University.

BE READY In addition to your academic major, you’ll experience interdisciplinary learning that prepares you with the critical thinking skills to be successful in the global workforce.

We integrate experiential learning throughout our courses to give you a broad and relevant education. Students have experienced internships with NASA, the Cleveland Browns, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), just to name a few.

11% BELOW THE DIFFERENCE IN MOUNT’S AVERAGE COST OF TUITION WHEN COMPARED TO SIMILAR PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS IN OHIO

BEST COLLEGES FOR THE MONEY

CONFIDENT When it comes to investing in a college education, you’re not only investing your money, you’re investing your time and hard work in your dreams for the future. At Mount Union, making your investment pay off is at the heart of all we do.

IT’S ALL ABOUT VALUE We want you to stand out in the job market. That’s why we offer an education that combines breadth and depth of learning with the skills employers value most: effective communication, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and the ability to work with and lead teams.

Over the past 10 years, an average of 96 percent of our graduates have reported success in their career search or graduate school acceptance.

WE MAKE MOUNT ACCESSIBLE We rank among the lowest in tuition and fees among private colleges and universities in Ohio. We also offer generous financial aid and scholarships to ensure Mount Union is accessible to nearly all students and families. Each year, we award more than $34.5 million in scholarships and grants.

GREAT SCHOOL, GREAT PRICE It’s important to know that your investment in college will pay dividends. Washington Monthly recognized Mount Union in its “Best Bang for the Buck” listing of top schools in the midwest that provide the best value.

College Factual ranked Mount seventh in Ohio in its “Best Colleges for the Money” listing.

Arrange your campus visit today to learn more. Meet with an admission counselor. Tour campus with a student. Attend a class. Meet professors and coaches. Try the dining hall. Have other requests?

Just let us know when you schedule your visit. We’ll do everything we can to make it happen!

SCHEDULE YOUR VISIT. There are three ways to schedule your visit to Mount Union: (800) 334-6682 admission@mountunion.edu mountunion.edu/visit-campus

MOUNT UNION RANKS NO. 7 IN OHIO IN COLLEGE FACTUAL’S 2021 LIST OF BEST COLLEGES FOR THE MONEY

$34.5 MILLION

IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED EACH YEAR

ECONOMIC VALUE

MOUNT UNION WAS RANKED NO. 8 IN OHIO FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE ALUMNI EARNINGS BY OPTIMAL’S GRADREPORTS

99%

OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

$26,454 AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARD

APPLICATION DEADLINE Mount Union does not have an application deadline, but some programs do fill up quickly.

The sooner you submit your application, the better your chances are for getting into your program of choice.

APPLICATION DECISION Mount Union begins notifying students of their admission decision two weeks after all required materials have been submitted.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The following scholarships are awarded at the time of admission to incoming first year undergraduate students and are based on a review of the students’ academic credentials.

Scholarships are renewable each year (maximum of eight semesters). Students must be full time (12 credit hours) and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Awards are reduced by $3,000 if students choose to live off campus.

ONE OF US

Follow the steps below to apply to UMU 1. APPLY NOW. THERE IS NO APPLICATION FEE! The University offers a few different ways to apply for admission.

Please select one of the following.

Mount Union Application admission.mountunion.edu/apply The Mount Union application will collect information that will allow us to make an admission decision and communicate with you and your parents about the things that are important to you. Once you apply you will be able to check the status of your application through your application portal.

Mount Union Express Application admission.mountunion.edu/register/2022expressapp The Express Application allows you to apply in as little as 3-5 minutes. Check your email after applying, so you can set up your Mount Union application account. The Office of Admission will follow up with you for necessary documents to officially complete your application.

Common Application commonapp.org The Common App offers students the ability to complete one application and send it to multiple member schools.

2. SUBMIT APPLICATION ESSAY Students must submit the required application essay. Make sure to visit mountunion.edu/essay-instructions to learn more about the requirements and writing prompts. You may upload your essay in your online application.

3. SUBMIT OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT(S) All transcripts must be official and forwarded to Mount Union directly from the issuing academic institution using electronic document delivery services such as Naviance, Parchment Exchange, eScrip-Safe, or studentclearinghouse.org. Official transcripts may also be mailed from the issuing academic institution directly to the University of Mount Union, Office of Admission, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

SCHOLARSHIP

2021-2022 AMOUNT

Presidential Scholarship

Full Tuition

Trustee Scholarship

$20,000

Founder’s Scholarship

$19,000

Dean’s Scholarship

$17,000

Hartshorn Award

$14,000

UMU Gift (if not eligible for a merit award)

$12,000

*GPA Requirements do not apply.

QUESTIONS?

WE’RE HERE TO HELP University of Mount Union Office of Admission 1972 Clark Ave. Alliance, OH 44601 (800) 334-6682 or (330) 823-2590 admission@mountunion.edu

To learn more about Mount Union’s scholarship and grants offerings visit mountunion.edu/ scholarships-and-grants.

TEST OPTIONAL POLICY Mount Union has approved a test optional policy for students applying for admission to the University through the spring 2022 semester, temporarily suspending its requirement that applicants submit an ACT or SAT score. Mount Union will admit students based upon the University’s established high school grade point average requirements for admission and holistic review of each student’s high school record.

We encourage students who have ACT or SAT scores to continue to submit them, as it helps identify which first-year courses will best serve them in pursuit of their major of choice. Scores will only be considered if they help the student.

STUDENTS • 2,100+ undergraduate and graduate students • 51% men; 49% women • 31 states and 10 countries represented • 18% diverse student body ACADEMICS • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio • 15 average class size • 49 undergraduate majors ALUMNI • 19,000 active alumni base and counting ACCOLADES • 10th in U.S. News and World Report’s list of top regional colleges in the Midwest •

Ranked No. 15 among Midwest Regional Colleges in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Value rankings

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30 years consecutively ranked as a top university by U.S. News and World Report

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Named one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction based upon our commitment to student engagement, great teaching, a vibrant community, and successful outcomes

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Named one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction based upon our comprehensive curriculum and practical soft-skills development for programs in education, engineering, and nursing Named one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction based upon our work in career development in making sure our students are successful upon graduation

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Ranked in the top one-third in Niche’s Best Value Colleges in America

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Ranked No. 7 in Ohio in College Factual’s 2021 list of Best Colleges for the Money

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Named to Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges for six years in a row

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Ranked No. 13 in the nation for top integrative studies program by bestcolleges. com

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Ranked in Washington Monthly’s 2020 “Best Bang for the Buck” listing in the midwest category

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Ranked No. 8 in Ohio for bachelor’s degree alumni earnings by Optimal’s GradReports

BACHELOR’S DEGREES Majors Accounting * Art * Biochemistry Biology * Biomedical Engineering Chemistry * Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science * Criminal Justice * Early Childhood Education * Economics * Electrical Engineering English * Environmental Science * Exercise Science * Finance French * German * History * Human Development and Family Science * Human Resource Management Integrated Media International Affairs and Diplomacy * Intervention Specialist * Japanese * Management Marketing Mathematics * Mechanical Engineering Medical Laboratory Science Middle Childhood Education Multi-Platform Software Development Music * Music Education National Security and Foreign Intelligence Analysis * Neuroscience * Nursing (Traditional) Physical Education * Physics * Political Science * Psychology * Public Relations Risk Management and Insurance Self-Defined Major Sociology * Spanish * Sport Business * Theatre *

* Minor available Additional Minors Africana Studies Business Administration Coaching Communication Computer and Network Security Database Management Data Science and Analytics

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Entrepreneurship Foreign Language Gender Studies Leadership Studies Legal Studies (Pre-Law) Mathematics for Education Medical Spanish Multiage/Adolescence to Young Adult Education Peacebuilding and Social Justice Philosophy Religious Studies Sustainability Web Design Writing PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Law (Legal Studies minor) Pre-Health Professions: Pre-Medicine Pre-Dentistry Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Podiatry Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Pre-Veterinary

Pre-professional programs are not majors at Mount Union but rather collections of courses or minors that supplement a major and offer preparation for graduate study.

ACCELERATED DEGREE Nursing (Postbaccalaureate Accelerated Second-Degree BSN) (for students who have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing) COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS Military Science Leadership minor (in conjunction with Kent State University’s Army and Air Force ROTC Program) Bachelor of Arts/Juris Doctor 3+3 Program (in conjunction with either the University of Akron School of Law or Capital University Law School) MASTER’S DEGREES Business Administration (online) Business Analytics Leadership and Innovation Education (online) Athletic Coaching Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership Ohio Principal Licensure Physician Assistant Studies DOCTORAL DEGREE Physical Therapy

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