Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

at University of Findlay USA

The criminal justice program at the University of Findlay will put you on the path to a successful and productive career. Graduates with a degree in criminal justice are prepared to pursue a number of careers in areas including, but not limited to:

• Fraud
• Juvenile justice
• Homeland security
• Corrections
• Law enforcement
• Legal Profession
• Probation
• Private Sector
• Governmental agencies

Many believe that a criminal justice bachelor's degree is about becoming a police officer, but there is a vast array of subfields that require the knowledge, skills and judgment that this program prepares you for.

Are you interested in focusing on fraud investigation and white collar crimes? Click here to learn about our criminal justice white-collar crime and fraud investigation major!
Criminal justice majors benefit from dedicated and caring faculty whose primary focus is on meeting your personal needs and career aspirations beyond obtaining your criminal justice degree through interactive instruction and personalized one-on-one advising.

With a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum design, you will be prepared for successful careers in many diverse areas of criminal justice including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice.

Strong collaborative ties with other academic departments such as Forensic science, Law & Liberal Arts, Political Science and Public Administration allowing you to pursue double majors or minors to complement your criminal justice education.

University of Findlay's Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences provides advanced training for nuclear medicine technologists seeking to become multi-modality technologists, radiology directors, administrators, researchers, and educators.

The Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program was designed as a way for nuclear medicine technologists to elevate their training and certifications in just two years.

The program features further training in the fields of:

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Computed Tomography (CT)  
• Magnetic Resonance (MR)

A major in wellness and health promotion consists of an interdisciplinary program of study in which students will implement health assessments and wellness programs during internships. The degree endeavors to promote scholarly inquiry and cultivate professionals capable of assisting others in developing self-responsibility for their own health and wellness through healthy, active lifestyles. Completion of this degree prepares students for employment in corporate, clinical, or community wellness settings or for the pursuit of graduate study.

Promoting a Healthier Lifestyle
There is a growing need for health professionals who can provide wellness information and exercise instruction to promote a healthier lifestyle. Additionally, there is a need for trained exercise professionals to accommodate the growing number of both adults and children participating in sports and exercise programs.

Education of wellness and exercise is also necessary to teach employees in the workplace the relationship between activity, diet and health and to demonstrate how this can be changed to encourage physical wellness. Health promotion and wellness program supervision is necessary to ensure that injury does not develop and exercise programs are introduced safely.

Some benefits of wellness and exercise programs include:

• Protection of a company’s greatest asset – the employee
• Healthier, more productive working environment
• Lower stress levels
• Lower turnover / higher employee retention rates
• Higher self-esteem and greater team-building mentality
• Increased energy
• A more optimistic outlook, having a positive attitude
• A greater eagerness to succeed and lead
• Greater community synergy, greater company synergy

Few majors provide you with more highly marketable skills for a variety of careers than the English major. The creative and critical thinking skills that you learn as an English major are highly valued in today's fast-paced and competitive market.

The English program provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in many diverse areas of education, public relations, communications, law, and marketing.  As an English major, you will develop skills to become a critical reader, writer, and thinker through the study of diverse literary genres, writing strategies, and research skills.

Creative Writing
The creative writing emphasis focuses on the development and writing of original works and promotes opportunity for self-expression, emphasizing the relationship between writer and audience, while also exposing students to the professional world of publishing.

Few majors provide you with more highly marketable skills for a variety of careers than the English major. The creative and critical thinking skills that you learn as an English major are highly valued in today's fast-paced and competitive market.
The English program provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in many diverse areas of education, public relations, communications, law, and marketing.  As an English major, you will develop skills to become a critical reader, writer, and thinker through the study of diverse literary genres, writing strategies, and research skills.

Literature
The literature emphasis teaches students to become scholars who can think critically and analyze written, oral, and visual texts in a variety of genres. The focus helps to develop an understanding of the relationship between writer and audience and teaches students to situate texts within relative social, cultural, and historical contexts.

The Human Resource (HR) Management Emphasis at the University of Findlay provides students with the skills and experience needed to become successful in a variety of industries. You will learn how to design and implement effective HR management systems that handle employee selection, promotions, compensation, and benefits throughout the operation of any enterprise. HR management students learn additional aspects that are crucial to being effective in the human resources field such as the "stakeholder concept" which enables you to make informed decisions that are moral and ethical and relate to the corporate atmosphere.

Program Highlights

• Develop a critical and analytical thought process - Findlay prepares students for the challenges of the business world. By specializing in human resource management, you will work on practical, relevant projects that will not only help you better understand the challenges faced by those working in the area of human resources, but also help you prepare for success in your own job search and career development.
• Pairs well with other subjects - Our program is flexible and pairs well with a number of other subjects, allowing students to individualize their degree to best fit their career goals. Students pursuing the Human Research Management Emphasis have the opportunity to complement their degree with a minor or double-major in other areas of business which include finance, marketing, accounting, business management, and international business.
• Valuable Internships - Internships are encouraged throughout the program in order to gain practical experience and professional networking.
• Stay on track with faculty advisers - Each student is assigned a faculty adviser to help plan his or her curriculum, provide academic counseling and assist in career preparation.
• Interact with HR professionals- Through our community partners and faculty connections, you have opportunities to participate in human resource management activities with professionals at the local, state and national levels. This allows you to gain experience, additional skills and knowledge beyond the traditional classroom.

White-collar crimes are financially motivated crimes that occur within businesses or governments. These nonviolent crimes can cause just as much damage and devastation as violent crimes. In many instances, a single occurrence can financially ruin companies and create devastation for their employees and families affected by it.

What's considered a white-collar crime?

• Corporate Fraud
• Cyber Crime
• Health Care Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Insurance Fraud
• Money Laundering

The University of Findlay offers courses that will introduce you to criminal conduct described as violations of trust both domestically and around the world. Our courses are designed to prepare you for successful careers in many areas of criminal justice such as law enforcement, courts, corrections, risk assessment or juvenile justice.
Criminal justice majors benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends both academics and experience to bridge the gap between theory and practice. You will be able to write and speak effectively, apply analytical strategies toward solving complex problems, work well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and exhibit the skills necessary to lead and manage people.

Throughout the entire program, expert faculty with field experience in areas such as fraud, crime scene investigation, corrections, loss prevention and juvenile justice will serve as your professors and advisors. Our dedicated faculty members focus on meeting your personal needs and career aspirations beyond obtaining your criminal justice degree.

Today's dynamic and highly competitive corporations demand energetic and confident leaders who can add value and generate high performance at all levels of business responsibility. Competitive knowledge advantage is the ultimate goal of the business programs at the University of Findlay. The flexibility of our programs reflects the ever-changing world of business.

At the University of Findlay, you can earn Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Management Emphasis. The required courses ensure a variety of experiences. You will engage in individual leadership and emotional intelligence assessments, case analyses, research projects, team-based active learning projects and guest speakers, in addition to traditional classroom activities and discussions. This major places a strong emphasis on written and oral communication skills, teamwork and personal initiative.

Program Highlights

• Individualized attention - Through small class sizes, individualized attention, and one-on-one advising, we make sure you're more than prepared to impress employers.
• Build strong management and communication skills - This major places a strong emphasis on written and oral communication skills, teamwork and personal initiative.
• Pairs well with other subjects - Our program is flexible and pairs well with a number of other subjects, allowing students to individualize their degree to best fit their career goals. Students pursuing the Management Emphasis have the opportunity to complement their degree with a minor or double-major in other areas of business which include finance, marketing, accounting, and international business.
• Valuable Internships - Internships are encouraged throughout the program in order to gain practical experience and professional networking.

Findlay's graphic design major provides a curriculum focused on the development of visual communication skills through coursework in digital imaging, typography, interactive media, and commercial design. Students also gain experience in marketing and communications.

Program Highlights

• Graphic design majors have a variety of opportunities to participate in internships with local businesses or organizations and with offices on campus. Students also participate in service learning projects in the classroom to design publications for community partners.
• Students in the graphic design major enjoy access to the Mazza Museum, the most diverse collection of original artwork by children's book illustrators in the world. Students attend annual Mazza conferences, interact with nationally recognized award-winning illustrators, complete internships with the museum, and volunteer with monthly educational events.
• Senior graphic design majors participate in capstone coursework that includes career preparation, a senior exhibition, and professionally-oriented individualized work with local clients. Students also have opportunities to participate in juried exhibitions, including the annual University of Findlay Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition at the Lea Gallery.

Few majors provide you with more highly marketable skills for a variety of careers than the English major. The creative and critical thinking skills that you learn as an English major are highly valued in today's fast-paced and competitive market.

The English program provides a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare students for successful careers in many diverse areas of education, public relations, communications, law, and marketing.  As an English major, you will develop skills to become a critical reader, writer, and thinker through the study of diverse literary genres, writing strategies, and research skills.

General Writing
The general writing emphasis provides students the opportunity to develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through exposure to a variety of primary and secondary texts. Students learn to recognize that all speech acts occur in a specific rhetorical context and are trained to communicate effectively in genres appropriate to those contexts.