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At BGSU Firelands, students can earn a degree – close to home and on our convenient campus – and for much less than the cost of going to other colleges. A small commuter campus of Bowling Green State University, our school is known for outstanding faculty, supportive staff and affordable tuition where students feel at home.

We have programs that are ideal for students interested in completing general education requirements or who need more time to explore their options. Academic advisors will help students select the best program to meet their interests. At any time, students can choose to pursue one of our career-focused degrees, or continue their journey from BGSU Firelands to the Bowling Green campus.

BGSU Firelands has an open-door admission policy, enabling anyone with a high school diploma or equivalent GED to have access to a college education. Transfer students are welcome too. Learn more about application specifics including transcript information, GED, ACT or SAT test results, previous college credit and Advanced Placement testing.

 

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BGSU has implemented unprecedented measures in response to the public health challenge posed by COVID-19. More than ever, our focus is on our students. COVID-19 has already disrupted the lives of our students on and off campus. The Student Emergency Fund can help provide resources for students facing difficult situations. Apply for the Student Emergency Fund program.
 

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Stand Out at BGSU Firelands.

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$150K+

Scholarships Awarded Annually

70%

Freshmen Receive Financial Support

97%

of graduates report they’re employed, in graduate school or starting a business within six months of graduation

We can help students achieve their goals.

We have more than 30 programs in the Allied Health and Nursing, Business and Communication, Education and Human Service, and Technology fields. From associate degrees through bachelor's degrees, we have something for everyone. Many of our students go on to pursue a graduate or doctoral degree following graduation.

Programs & Majors   

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Technical and Applied Studies
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Bachelor's of Technical and Applied Studies is a versatile degree that can be utilized in health care leadership, small business enterprise or technology fields. This program is largely online making it ideal for working professionals with families and busy lifestyles.
Associate of Science
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Associate of Science degree will provide a strong academic background, offering students the opportunity to sample a number of disciplines or tailor their studies according to special interests.
Associate of Arts
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The associate of arts degree are extremely flexible, offering students the opportunity to sample a number of disciplines or tailor their studies according to special interests.
Respiratory Care Technology
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Respiratory therapists provide the hands-on care that helps people recover from a wide range of medical conditions, through mastery of laboratory techniques under a licensed clinical instruction.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers learn to use specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body, by infusing clinical decision making and patient education.
Bachelor of Science Technology, Visual Communication Technology
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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VCT graduates use print, photography, video, and interactive multimedia as problem-solving tools in a variety of work settings.
Liberal Studies
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The liberal studies degree program is ideally suited for students with interdisciplinary interests beyond a single academic department or structured interdisciplinary program.
Technical Studies in Radiologic Science
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Technical Studies in Radiologic Science provides diagnostic and therapeutic services, in a wide variety of clinical settings, by teaching use of current modern technology and critical thinking skills.
Technical Study
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Associate of Technical Study degree is designed to help you prepare for specialized technical occupations, enabling you to devote your talents and training to your occupational area of interest.
Radiologic Technology
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Radiologic Technology degree program prepares you to provide optimum patient care as a radiographer, through an array of fundamental academic and clinical knowledge and patient/student interactions.
Human Services
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Combining classroom concepts and hands-on experience, the human service major trains you to help individuals to cope with difficult situations to improve a person’s or family’s quality of life.
Electronics & Computer Technology
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Electronics and computer engineering technology majors study electronic components such as transistors; electric motors; programmable logic controllers; and electronic communication circuits.
Electromechanical Technology
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Electromechanical technology major is focused on developing skills of technical knowledge and experience to meet the demands of modern integrated electro-mechanical systems.
Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Associates
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program is a highly competitive program that prepares teachers to construct developmentally appropriate education for all children ages 3-8.
Interactive Media
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Visual Media Technology Program offers practical, extensive hands-on laboratory experience and theoretical instruction, sculpted for students interested in the print and multimedia industries.
Computer Support Specialist
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The computer support specialists program teaches students to provide organizations and individuals with support in the selection and implementation of new software.
Computer Networking Specialist
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The computer networking program teaches students to install, configure and support a corporation's computer network, and other necessities to networks available and operating well.
Lean Systems Management
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Lean Systems Management is primarily concerned with planning, organizing and controlling manufacturing operation, including supervisory and management techniques and systems used in production.
General Business Management
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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General business management serve students who are interested in advancing a business career, updating skills and leaning new management techniques, through diverse business courses.
Accounting
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The accounting major provides students with an understanding of various areas of accounting and an overall update of skills necessary for an accounting career.
Respiratory Care
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Respiratory Care program prepares students for practice in respiratory care. Theory, laboratory and clinical experiences provide students with the skills to work as a respiratory therapist in a wide variety of clinical settings evaluating, treating and managing patients.
Nursing
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Nursing program teaches the fundamentals and concepts of nursing, providing patient care and education to the public, and learning to provide emotional support to patients and family members.
Respiratory Care at Lorain County Community College
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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In partnership with LCCC, you can earn a respiratory care degree from BGSU. Theory, laboratory and clinical experiences provide the skills to work as a respiratory therapist in a wide variety of clinical settings.
Resort and Attraction Management (Main Campus)
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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New Description: The only program of its kind in the country, BGSU has partnered with Cedar Fair to offer a Bachelor's of Science in Resort and Attraction Management.
Communication
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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A bachelor’s degree in communication teaches you how to manage, negotiate, interpret, and facilitate human interaction within a variety of environments.
Bachelor of Science Applied Health Science, Respiratory Care Specialization
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The applied health science degree with respiratory care specialization is designed to prepare students to expand their practice in respiratory care. This program is for registered respiratory therapists.
Psychology
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Psychology, the study of mental processes and behavior, is a broad and continually growing field of study.
Psychology 3+1
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Psychology, a broad and continually growing field of study, teaches you about human behavior and mental processes and allows you to better understand how we act and feel.
Social Work
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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Social work is a profession dedicated to assisting individuals, groups and communities by helping people obtain tangible services, providing counseling, and participating in legislative processes.
Bachelor of Science Education, Early Childhood Education - Inclusive
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program is a highly competitive program that prepares teachers to construct developmentally appropriate education for all children ages 3-8.
Criminal Justice, Associates
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The criminal justice degree provides students with an essential understanding of government, legal systems, people and their cultures to be successful in administering and enforcing laws.
Certificates of Bookkeeping, Management, and Small Business
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The certificate programs in bookkeeping, management and supervision, and small business management serve the needs of students who are interested in beginning a business career.
Technical Study – Management and Technology major
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The Management and Technology major can be taken online or in person, preparing students for careers in fields such as business, management, technology and quality systems.
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice
Minor Available Bachelors Available Certificate/Endorsement Available Masters Available Doctorate Available Offered Online Available at Firelands Campus
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The criminal justice program creates graduates who can critically assess issues using technical training, informed decision, and understanding human nature to impact the criminal justice system.

Alumna credits BGSU Firelands for inspiring future

La-Shawna Stegall ’16 is the first from her family to attend college and credits BGSU Firelands for teaching her how to overcome challenges in the face of financial and personal struggles.

BGSU Firelands adjusts application process, fees in response to COVID-19

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, BGSU Firelands has made several changes to its admissions process in an effort to better accommodate students. 

BGSU awarded $814,000 federal grant to support students who are parents

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded BGSU a $814,000 grant to support students who are parents and seeking either an undergraduate or graduate degree.

Respiratory therapy student wants to be on the front lines

Known for assisting patients with a range of respiratory problems in all areas of hospitals and health care facilities, respiratory therapists are now directly fighting COVID-19 as it ravages the lungs of patients around the world.

Updated: 05/03/2022 11:17PM