Ohio Valley University

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• Academic majors are offered in a variety of degree programs that are designed for traditional learners. Adult learners are also served through the College of Professional Studies and its emphasis on degree completion, practical nursing, and continuing education.
• Baccalaureate degree programs are offered in Accounting, Bible, Bible & Ministry, Business Administration, Elementary Education (Special Education, Wellness), English, History, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology, Communications/Mass Media, Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary Studies, Journalism, Math, Music, Spanish, Specialized Studies, Pre-Law), Management, Marketing, Psychology (Pre-Professional, Christian Counseling, Human Services), Secondary Education (English, Math, Physical Education, Special Education, Social Studies, Science, Wellness), Sports Management, Vocational Ministry*, Vocational Missions*, Wellness. Associate of Arts and Associate of Science (Pre-Professional, Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental) as well as special certifications and endorsements (e.g., alternate dispute resolution and special education) are also offered.
• At Ohio Valley University a student is engaged in intercollegiate athletics or studying in abroad in Europe, Ohio Valley University seeks to develop the whole person. Other unique activities and services include daily chapel, theatre productions, performing arts groups, intramurals, mission campaigns, internships, professional counseling, and career placement/counseling.
• Ohio Valley University offers accredited study abroad programs in London, England, and Florence, Italy, where students can gain valuable international experiences and develop global literacy while earning accelerated credit hours.
• OVU is located in beautiful Vienna, West Virginia, on the Ohio River in the historic Mid-Ohio Valley, a community of approximately 80,000
• OVU is annually recognized as one of the nation’s best comprehensive baccalaureate universities in U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Best Colleges Guide.
• Ohio Valley University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Universities and Schools, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education and the West Virginia State Department of Education.
• Profile last updated: 07/09/2008.

In the News:

• Meadowbrook's Haught to golf at Ohio Valley U. (The Daily Jeffersonian)
  posted on June 26, 2011 at 12:44:20 pm
  BYESVILLE -- Josh Haught, a 2011 graduate of Meadowbrook High School, is furthering his academic and athletic careers at Ohio Valley University near Vienna, WV. Josh has received a partial scholarship to p
• Funds a major hurdle at OVU (Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
  posted on June 26, 2011 at 04:28:58 am
  VIENNA - The new president of Ohio Valley University believes the college has a bright future, but acknowledges serious and immediate hurdles lie ahead.
• Shank begins as OVU president (Parkersburg News and Sentinel)
  posted on June 23, 2011 at 04:43:47 am
  VIENNA - Harold Shank, the new president of Ohio Valley University, said his ultimate goal is to keep the institution on-track as a Christian-based college.
• SBVC Women’s Soccer: Simpson signs letter of intent with Ohio Valley University (Highland Community News)
  posted on May 27, 2011 at 04:46:11 pm
  San Bernardino Valley Cllege Women’s Soccer freshman midfielder Amanda Simpson (Yucaipa H.S.) has signed a letter of intent with Ohio Valley University.
• Collins and Harmon Headed to OVU (WTAP Parkersburg)
  posted on May 19, 2011 at 04:32:58 am
  Big Red Cross Country Teammates are getting the opportunity to compete for Ohio Valley University.

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