Undergraduate Majors

With more than 40 majors to choose from, our curriculum offers you unparalleled opportunity to pick your path and find the right fit for you, whether you’re interested in Natural Sciences and Mathematics or Social Sciences, or Humanities like History and English are more your style. 

Many of our majors also offer opportunities for internships and co-ops both locally and nationally, study abroad and service learning, where you make real-world impact on your community.

If you’re not sure which major is right for you, you’re not alone. Many incoming students aren’t sure with path is the right one—which may be why many of our first-year students choose our Exploratory Studies Program. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll learn more about what each major has to offer, and whether it’s right for you. 

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Why study Yoga Studies?

Students in the Yoga Studies Certificate focus on the history, theory, philosophy, and practice of yoga and how it can benefit them in their everyday life. Additionally, the principles gained from the certificate will give an understanding to the benefits yoga can have when integrated into other professional settings, such as exercise science, physical or occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling, psychology, education, and more. The Yoga Studies certificate is interdisciplinary in nature, consisting of coursework from CECH, the College of Medicine, and the College of Arts & Sciences. Students will complete 8 credits of core coursework, 4 credits of applied Yoga Studies coursework, and 6 credits of electives for a total of 18 credit hours. 

Career Possibilities

Students who complete the Yoga Studies Certificate will be able to: explain the foundational concepts of Yoga through in-depth study of the Eight Limbs of Yoga and the four Paths of Yoga; demonstrate simple and complex yoga postures through the incorporation of proper alignment and breathwork; apply various yogic practices in everyday life such as meditation mindfulness guided imagery and journaling; explain the mental physical and spiritual benefits of yoga practice and its applicability to the well-being of self and others. Graduates of this program will be prepared for the careers listed below. All opportunities may not be listed.

Advising

For academic advising related to the Yoga Studies Certificate, please contact:

CECH Student Services Center
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
PO Box 210014
Cincinnati, OH 45221
513-556-2336
cechssc@uc.edu

Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students (internal and external to UC) with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed in college. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

External Applicants:

  • Must have high school diploma or GED
  • Apply for admission to the certificate

Current UC students:

  • 2.0 GPA with UC before applying and continuing in the program
  • Apply for the certificate

Transferring to UC Requirements

To transfer to UC, you must be in good academic standing at the college or university you last attended.

Graduation Requirements

In order to obtain the Yoga Studies certficate, a student must:

  • Complete all required course work and program requirements.
  • Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
  • Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester:

  • Application Deadline: August 1
  • Confirmation Deadline: August 15

Spring Semester:

  • Application Deadline: December 1
  • Confirmation Deadline: December 15

Summer Semester:

  • Application Deadline: April 1
  • Confirmation Deadline: April 15

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Quick Facts

CERT1 in Yoga Studies

Full-Time Program Duration

2.0 Years

Location

West Campus

Interest Areas:

Behavioral & Social Science

Medicine & Health

Contact

PO Box 210014
Cincinnati, OH 45221
Phone: (513) 556-6308
College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
cechrecruit@uc.edu