Ohio Christian University recently announced two new concentrations in the Bachelor of Arts in Business degree for students in the Adult & Graduate Studies program. The new concentrations are in Health Information Technology (HIT) and Digital Multi-Media Production (DMM).
The new HIT concentration prepares students for a role in healthcare that bridges the gap between clinical providers and patients. The concentration consists of four courses including an introductory course on health information systems, laws and ethics pertaining to HIT, the fundamentals of the IDC coding system, and a course on electronic health records. Students pursuing this course work will be exposed to technology used and maintained in the health industry and learn how to medically code diagnosis’s and procedures.
Adjunct Professor Jenny Evans, the primary writer for the concentration said, “This discipline allows the student to have many options to find their niche within healthcare without having to be in direct patient care.”
For those who would prefer to stay out of the medical field, the DMM concentration may be a better fit. This concentration prepares students to be business and media professionals with skills needed to advance in an increasingly digital world. The concentration consists of four courses including graphic design, audio production, video production, and web design. Students in these courses will be trained to use “industry standard” software such as Adobe, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Jon Tomlinson, the Director of Business Programs emphasized the benefits of the concentration saying, “digital multi-media is certainly a growing field, both in the number of job opportunities and in the areas where graduates can now find positions.”
The career flexibility and versatility of both of these programs, combined with a quality education taught from a Christian worldview, prepares Ohio Christian students to be competent professionals in their desired field.
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America” after about one month of writing, review, and debate. Members of
Congress did not argue over the philosophy or basic tenets of the document.
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truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these
are Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” This
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Published: June 17, 2019
A bachelor’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management is now available
through Ohio Christian University's Adult
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Students Travel to Alabama, Gaining Sports Business Experience
Published: May 13, 2019
The Ohio Christian University athletic department and School of Business and
Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
few of the businesses that students had the opportunity to visit were The
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Government recently took a trip to Alabama to learn about careers in the
sports business field, and network with professionals in the industry. Just a
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2019 Graduates Celebrate Commencement
Published: May 5, 2019
On Saturday, May 4, 2019, Ohio Christian University held its 70th-year
Commencement Ceremonies at the university’s main campus in Circleville,
Ohio. There were 664 associate, bachelor, and master level graduates invited
to the Ohio ceremony that earned their degrees.
Kristen Muzzy was the 2019 Commencement Address speaker. Muzzy is the
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Commencement Ceremonies at the university’s main campus in Circleville,
Ohio. There were 664 associate, bachelor, and master level graduates invited
to the Ohio ceremony that earned their degrees.
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President and co-founder of the World Alliance for the
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Published: April 30, 2019
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Published: November 9, 2016
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was led by Wall Street veterans who explained the difference between a CDO
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visited Wall Street, Bloomberg Headquarters, the United Nations, and Mizuho
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learned firsthand what happens inside the New York Stock Exchange. The tour
was led by Wall Street veterans who
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serve. For the sixth year in a row, Ohio Christian University was named a Top
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personnel transitioning into civilian life.
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universities, and trade schools that are dedicated to serving those who
serve. For the sixth year in a row, Ohio Christian University was named a Top
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personnel transitioning into civilian life.
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universities, and trade schools that are dedicated to serving those who
serve. For the sixth year in a row, Ohio Christian
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Published: June 1, 2016
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Government on June 1, 2016, upon Dr. Dave Garrison’s retirement. Dr.
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credits from New College at the University of Oxford. Dr. Lobb is president
of
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Government on June 1, 2016, upon Dr. Dave Garrison’s retirement. Dr.
Garrison will now become Dean Emeritus, which is a lifelong appointment.
Dr. Monty Lobb, OCU professor since 2012 and former Assistant Secretary of
State of Ohio, holds his J.
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Published: April 15, 2016
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on the panel, offering advice to upcoming graduates looking to succeed in the
corporate world.
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recruiter. “It takes time, patience, and hard work to move up. It’s not
about what you must do, but who you must be”.
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on the panel, offering advice to upcoming graduates looking to succeed in the
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