BA Comparative Studies at The Ohio State University

The cross-cultural and interdisciplinary field of comparative studies provides students the opportunity for critical analysis of social and cultural processes and their expression in religion, literature, media, the arts, science and technology. Students in the comparative studies program develop strong skills in analytical and critical thinking and in written and spoken communication. Students broaden their understanding of cultural differences as they attend to the intersections of gender, ethnicity, race and class. Focus areas Offered at: Columbus.

Faculty: Arts and Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

The comparative studies undergraduate program is interdisciplinary and calls upon students to participate actively in shaping the major for themselves. Consequently, the major is both academically rigorous and tailored to students’ particular interests. The comparative studies major requires 36 semester hours in comparative studies and in fields related to the student’s area of concentration, including at least 21 semester hours at the 3000-level and above. In consultation with their faculty advisors, students choose elective courses from a list of specified classes in other departments as well as required and elective courses in comparative studies.

Career pathways

Students majoring in comparative studies develop strong skills in analytical and critical thinking and in written and spoken communication. These skills are essential to many positions in both the public and private sector: government; local, national and international service organizations; business and industry; and all levels of education.

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