A Little History

Established in 1910 as a teacher-training institution, Bowling Green held its first classes in 1914. Student enrollment for that initial year totaled 304, with a faculty of 21.The first bachelor’s degrees were awarded in 1917.

In 1929, the functions of Bowling Green were expanded to provide four year degree programs in the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts. The College of Business Administration and graduate programs were added in 1935, the year in which Bowling Green attained full university status. In 1947, the Graduate School was formed, and BGSU awarded its first doctoral degree in English in 1963.

In the 1970’s, three new colleges were added to the University’s curricular offerings. In 1973, the College of Health and Human Services was established to provide degree programs in specialized areas in various health and community service fields. In 1975, the School of Music was expanded into the College of Musical Arts, and in the same year the Graduate School became the Graduate College. The School of Technology was granted college status in 1985.


Today at Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is built upon a community of scholars dedicated to professional development, personal growth and state-of-the-art research. BGSU offers premier online programs that will transfer knowledge into practical applications and research for the workforce of today. Instructors at BGSU are experts in their fields and are committed to the development of students.

BGSU is dedicated to educating students and life long learners that will lead the way for future generations.


Online Degrees

Undergraduate Degrees

• Bachelor of Science - Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
  
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies - Degree Completion
  
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN/BSN Completion

Graduate Degrees

• Master of Education - Specialization in Assistive Technology
  
• Executive Master of Organization Development (Blended Program)
  
• Master of Arts in English, Plan II (non-thesis)

Doctoral Degrees

• Ph.D. in Technology Management

Graduate Certificates and Endorsements

• International Scientific & Technical Communication Certificate
  
• Food and Nutrition Certificate
  
• Quality Systems Certificate
  
• Ohio Reading Endorsement Program
  
• Non-Credit Training Certificates

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Bowling Green, OH 43403-0001
419-372-6792 or 1-877-650-8165
http://www.bgsu.edu/


* Accreditation
Bowling Green State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer full degree programs online.