Podcasts

UESP Podcasts

The University Exploratory Studies Program (UESP) is the academic home for students who have chosen to explore their options prior to deciding on a major. In order to help faciliate this exploration and to assist students in making better use of their resources and options while at OSU, UESP advisors have created Podcasts which will assist students in their major explorations as well as providing the answers to numerous frequently asked questions.

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Liberal Arts, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Science, Forestry, Pharmacy.

College of Liberal Arts

Many students from UESP express an interest in the varied programs housed under the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). CLA majors include: Art, Graphic Design, Music, Theater Arts, English, Foreign Languages & Literature, History, Philosophy, Speech Communication, Art History, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, American Studies*, Ethnic Studies*, American Studies*, Womens Studies*, Pre-Elementary Studies*, New Media Communications*, and Liberal Studies*. (*Interdisciplinary)

CLA ONE: Contact info, career opportunities for CLA majors, CLA degree options, CLA departments/majors, and the CLA advising structure.
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CLA TWO: Contact info, CLA ambassadors, CLA affiliated student organizations, distance education, research opportunities, scholarships, learning outside the classsroom.
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If you want more information about the College of Liberal Arts and its programs or are seeking clarification on a point mentioned in the podcasts don't hesitate to contact the College's advisng office: 213 Gilkey Hall 541-737-0561. *Please note, since the recording of this Podcast, Kate Elias has transitioned to another position outside of OSU.

College of Engineering

The College of Engineering (ENGR) houses majors that constitute a broad range of opportunities for undergraduates. ENGR majors include: Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, Electrical & Electronics, Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science (Computer Systems, Information Systems, & Applied Computer Science), Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Health Physics, & Ecological Engineering.

ENGR ONE: Contact info, advising structure, ENGR departments/majors, internships, involvement opportunities, mathematics, research & scholarship opportunities, and a description of the professional school model.
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ENGR TWO: Careers, student organizations, how to explore ENGR, MECOP/CECOP, research opportunities, practical experience, and placement of recent ENGR graduates.
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If you want more information about the College of Engineering and its programs or are seeking clarification on a point mentioned in the podcasts don't hesitate to contact the College's main undergraduate advising office: 151 Batcheller Hall 541-737-5236.

College of Science

Biochemistry & Biophysics, Biology (Marine Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, & Pre-Education Biology), Botany & Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Zoology, Earth Science, Environmental Science (includes online degree completion), Geography, Geology, Chemistry, Computational Physics, Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Pre-Professional General Science options in Education, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, & Veterinary Medicine are all choices in the College of Science (SCI). With this many areas to choose from, it may be helpful to listen to the College of Science podcasts and consider all that this College has to offer.

SCI ONE: Contact info, advising structure, SCI departments/majors, mandatory advising, scholarships, & advisor comments on the "ideal" skill set for success as a College of Science major.
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SCI TWO: College highlights, student organizations, exploring/advising for potential health professions, student involvement, areas of academic focus, medical preceptorships, student research opportunities, & study abroad.
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If you want more information about the College of Science and its programs or are seeking clarification on a point mentioned in the podcasts don't hesitate to contact the College's main advising office: 128 Kidder Hall 541-737-4811.

College of Agricultural Sciences

There are 10 different departments offering a variety of majors and options ranging from Agricultural Business Management to Enology & Viticulture to (Pre) Veterinary Medicine within the College of Agricultural Sciences (AgSci). These departments are: Agricultural Education & General Agriculture, Agricultural Resource Economics, Animal Sciences, Crop & Soil Science, Fisheries & Wildlife, Food science & Technology, Horticulture, Natural Resources, and Rangeland Ecology & Management.

AG SCI ONE: Internships, future employment, careers, employment examples of recent graduates from this college.
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AG SCI TWO: Key developments, mission of the college, advising structures, BS degrees, ten departments, lists of majors/options, student organizations for student engagement, ambassadors, scholarships, interesting & unique courses, and contact info.
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If you want more information about the College of Agricultural Sciences and its programs or are seeking clarification on a point mentioned in the podcasts don't hesitate to contact the College's head advising office: 137 Strand 541-737-2211. **Please note, since the recording of this Podcast, Lee Cole has retired from his position as Head Advisor within the College of Agricultural Sciences. Cary Green is the new Head Advisor within the college.

College of Forestry

The College of Forestry (COF) offers a small college feel right here on the OSU campus. The COF houses a range of academic programs and offers opportunities for student involvement in this varied and dynamic field of study and work. Academic Programs include: Forest Engineering, Forest Engineering/Civil Engineering (5 year Double Degree program), Forest Management, Forest Operations Management, Natural Resources (an interdisciplinary degree headquartered in the COF), Tourism & Outdoor Leadership (housed on the Cascades campus), Recreation Resource Management, and Wood Science & Technology.

COF ONE: Mission, advising structure, frequency of advising, skills sets for success within COF majors, academic programs, BS degress, double degree, interdisciplinary degree options, curriculum - theory into practice, required (paid) field experience, and contact information.
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COF TWO: First name basis is part of the "small college feel," foreign exchange opportunities, summer work experience (following the freshmen year), scholarships, student ambassadors, student organizations, career opporunities, job fair, alumni network, and contact information.
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If you want more information about the College of Forestry and its programs or are seeking clarification on a point mentioned in the podcasts don't hesitate to contact the College's head advising office: 140 Peavy Hall, 541-737-1594.

College of Pharmacy

The College of Pharmacy is home to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program and also advises pre-Pharmacy students majoring in General Science with an option in pre-pharmacy. Other undergraduate majors can be pursued by pre-pharmacy students (examples include: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry), even those from outside of the science fields (Business, Foreign Languages, etc.) as long as the student successfully completes the various prerequisite courses for admission to a PharmD program.

PHARM ONE: Mission, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), pre-Pharmacy program (3 years), PharmD - locations & timeframe, factors in admission, # of admitted students each year, average science gpa of admitted students, early admissions program (eap), undergraduate majors for pre-pharmacy students, required courses, exploratory courses, advising structure, contact information.
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PHARM TWO: College highlights, role(s) of the pharmacist, ways to better understand the field, research opportunities, student organizations, scholarships, contact information.
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If you want more information about the College of Pharmacy and its programs or are seeking clarification on a point mentioned in the podcasts don't hesitate to contact the College's head advising office: 203 Pharmacy Bldg. 541-737-3424

Advising Questions Podcasts (coming soon)

If your not sure who your UESP advisor is, but you have an advising question, please email the question to: UESP.Advisor@oregonstate.edu