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Bachelor of Arts University Studies (2 + 2)

Complete your bachelor’s degree around your interests and goals in our University Studies program. Customize a plan of study with your Academic Advisor based on your personal and professional goals to accelerate your path to degree completion.

While no two programs are exactly alike, the following applies to all University Studies degrees:

  • 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
  • Program must contain an interdisciplinary focus area of at least 18 hours, with classes from two or more departments.
  • 39 hours of 3000-4000 level course work must be completed before graduation, along with University and College core classes.
  • A variety of minors can be incorporated into the University Studies degree.

You can create a specialized academic focus through this program. Some examples include Marketing and Communication, Conservation and Ecology, Helping Professions, Health Issues and Sports Administration. 

University of Toledo – University Studies, Online

LCCC Parallel Program

Associate of Arts

Program Curriculum

Course selection/order may vary. All pathways are subject to change. Always review with your LCCC/Partner advisor. Course location is indicated each semester.

Disclaimer: The fluidity of these pathways is acknowledged. At each level, changes are possible as requirements, courses, course numbers, etc. may change. All efforts have been made to confirm the accuracy of the pathway by each institution. Always be aware of the date of review on the document. Always seek the assistance of an Academic Advisor or Counselor.   

Semester One Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course Equivalency
ENGL 161: College Composition I3ENGL 1110: College Composition I
MTHM 158: Quantitative Reasoning3MATH 1180: Reasoning with Math
Choose one: ECNM 151: Macroeconomics ECNM 152: Microeconomics PLSC 156: American National Government HSTR 161: United States I HSTR 162: United States II3ECON 1150: Macroeconomics ECON 1200: Microeconomics PSC 1200: American National Government HIST 2010: America to 1865 HIST 2020: America from 1865
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course3 
OT36 Natural Science Course3 
SDEV 101: Introduction to the LCCC Community1ARS 1000: Orientation
Semester Credit Hours Total16 

Notes:

  • Student should work with their LCCC and the UP UToledo advisor to discuss the most beneficial OT36 courses, elective courses, and focus area elective courses.

Semester Two Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course Equivalency
ENGL 162: College Composition II3ENGL 1130: College Composition II
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science Course (select from Anthropology, Geography, Psychology, or Sociology for UToledo requirement)3 
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course (select Philosophy course for UToledo requirement)3 
OT36 Natural Science Lab Course4-5 
CISS 121: Microcomputer Applications I (UToledo College Core requirement)3CMPT 1100: Microsoft Office Applications
Semester Credit Hours Total16-17 

Semester Three Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course Equivalency
OT36 Social & Behavioral Science Course3 
OT36 Arts & Humanities Course (select Literature course for UToledo requirement)3 
CMMC 151: Oral Communication (UToledo College Core requirement)3COMM 1010: Communication Principles/Practices
GPHY 152: Geography of United States/Canada or HSTR 267: African American Heritage (fulfills UToledo American History requirement)3GEPL 3050: Geography of US & Canada   HIST 2EU: US Multicultural Elective 2000 level  
Focus Area Elective #13 
Semester Credit Hours Total15 

Notes:

  • Student should work with the UP UToledo advisor to discuss the most beneficial Focus Area Elective course selection.

Semester Four Curriculum (Enrolled at LCCC)

LCCC CourseCredit HoursPartner Course Equivalency
Choose one: HSTR 171: The World Since 1900 HSTR 252: Women in World History MUSC 262: Music As a World Phenomenon SOCY 161: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (fulfills non-U.S. Diversity UToledo General Education Core requirement)3HIST 1070: The Contemporary HIST 2EN: Multicultural Non-European Elective at 2000 level MUS 2420: Cultures & Music Non-Western ANTH 2800: Cultural Anthropology  
Focus Area Elective #23 
Focus Area Elective #33 
Focus Area Elective #43 
Focus Area Elective #53 
Semester Credit Hours Total15 

Notes:

  • Student should work with the UP UToledo advisor to discuss the most beneficial Focus Area Elective course selection. University Studies degrees are created by each student, with assistance from their Academic Advisor. They are built around each student’s individual interests, skills and goals. The program can incorporate classes from many different areas at UToledo.

LCCC Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 62-63

Student will have earned the Lorain County Community College Associate of Arts degree (#8720) at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.

Notes:

  • This UToledo degree program is approved as a Bachelor of Arts, but there are criteria to pursue a Bachelor of Science, if desired. Student should discuss with the UP UToledo advisor as early as possible and prior to registration in classes with UToledo each semester.

Semester Five Curriculum (Enrolled at UToledo) [ONLINE]

Partner Course Credit Hours
Focus Area Elective Choice #63
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Notes: For this semester and the remaining semesters with UToledo, student should work with the UP UToledo advisor to discuss the most beneficial upper-division (3000-4000) courses.

Semester Six Curriculum (Enrolled at UToledo) [ONLINE]

Partner CourseCredit Hours
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Semester Seven Curriculum (Enrolled at UToledo) [ONLINE]

Partner CourseCredit Hours
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
Upper Division 3000-4000 Course3
AL 3500: Research Seminar. (UToledo University College Core requirement/Upper Division 3000-4000 Course #12)3
Elective or Minor Choice*3
Elective or Minor Choice*3
Semester Credit Hours Total15

Notes: Courses with the (*) notation are elective courses. These elective courses are required to ensure the student meets the minimum of 120 credit hours for the UToledo degree program. Student may choose to complete the required elective courses to fulfill a UToledo minor – student should work with the UP UToledo advisor to discuss eligible minors and course availability.

Semester Eight Curriculum (Enrolled at UTOL) [ONLINE]

Partner CourseCredit Hours
AL 4950: Senior Capstone or
AL 4940: Internship (UToledo University College Core requirement/Upper Division 3000-4000 Course #13)		4
Elective or Minor Choice*3
Elective or Minor Choice*3
Elective or Minor Choice*3
Semester Credit Hours Total13

Notes:

  • A senior capstone course is required in the final semester of study. Student has an option of including a four credit hour internship or field experience in the degree plan. Student should discuss options and intended plans with the UP UToledo advisor.
  • Courses with the (*) notation are elective courses. These elective courses are required to ensure the student meets the minimum of 120 credit hours for the UToledo degree program. Student may choose to complete the required elective courses to fulfill a UToledo minor – student should work with the UP UToledo advisor to discuss eligible minors and course availability.

UToledo Degree Attainment – Cumulative Total Credit Hours Earned: 120-121

Student will have earned the University of Toledo Bachelor of Arts in University Studies degree at the conclusion of the above curriculum pathway.

Notes:

  • Student must complete a minimum of 60 credit hours to earn the LCCC degree and a minimum of 120 credit hours for the UToledo degree program.
    • Students can transfer a maximum of 81 credit hours from LCCC to meet the residency requirement and the requirement for completion of 39 semester hours at the 3000-4000 level for UToledo graduation.
  • Student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at UToledo to fulfill the residency requirement for graduation (Policy 3364-71-10).
  • Toledo University and College core requirements must be completed, and upper-level requirements include the completion of 39 credit hours at the 3000-4000 level.
  • The University Studies degree differs from other academic programs in that it is built around the goals and interests of the individual student and the specific number of credit hours the student needs for graduation. Each UNIV degree must contain an interdisciplinary focus area of at least 18 credit hours, with classes from two or more departments but no more than six classes from one department or more than 30 credit hours from the College of Business and Innovation.
  • Minors may be incorporated into the degree plan in the final semesters at UToledo.
  • This degree program is approved as a Bachelor of Arts, but there are criteria to pursue a Bachelor of Science if desired. Student should discuss this with the UP UToledo advisor as early as possible.
  • Any modality of classes is acceptable, and Prior Learning Assessment may be utilized. The student has the ability to earn their degree 100% online.
  • Contact information (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.):
    universitycollege@utoledo.edu
    (419) 530-3142
    Rocket Hall Suite 1300
    http://www.utoledo.edu/uc

Transfer pathway updated 8/11/2023

Admission Requirements

  •  Students can apply to UToledo anytime during their program at LCCC. However, we would prefer students complete their first two years at LCCC to maximize the partnership benefits.
  •  Credit from all regionally accredited institutions will be accepted and used towards general requirements, major requirements, or elective credit. An official credit review will happen upon receiving your application and official transcript(s).
  •  Students must be in good standing from all previous higher education institutions.
  •  High school transcript is required for students with less than 60 overall credit hours to use financial aid. The HS transcript will not be used for admission to UToledo.
  • ACT/SAT is not required for transfer students.
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 from all previous institutions.

Application Procedures

To apply to Toledo through the Partnership, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete an online application.
    1. Follow the application link and click the 100% online Undergraduate application link
    2. Create an account to start a new application
    3. Select application type as online learner application 2024
    4. LCCC UP students should be sure to select yes when asked “Are you completing the degree as a part of the LCCC partnership?”
  2. If an application fee is required and you are Pell eligible and need assistance with the application fee, apply for the NNACAC Transfer Application Fee Waiver. The form is downloadable through the link.
  3. Request all colleges you have attended to send official transcripts directly to Toledo.
  4. Once your materials are in, check your email for an admission decision.  Review the Toledo Transfer checklist for more information.
  5. Newly admitted UToledo students must activate their myUT account at myUT. Once activated, log in to myUT Login with the newly activated ID, and access the registration for the Transfer Orientation. The orientation will be completed entirely online.
  6. After you have fully completed your transfer orientation, contact your UToledo advisor for next steps.

Submit all college-level transcripts to:
The University of Toledo
Admissions Office – MS 306
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, OH 43606

How do I know if I am in the University Partnership?

  • You are following the UP Curriculum Pathway from the associate to the bachelor’s degree.
  • For 2:2 degrees, you have been admitted to the partner institution and have registered for your first classes the upcoming semester, 3rd year of partner classes.  The first day of the 3rd year class, you are officially a UP student.
  • For 3:1 degrees, you are a UP student if you are registered for the 3rd year in either bridgework LCCC classes or UP partner classes. You may not be necessarily admitted with the UP partner just yet.  The first day of the 3rd year of UP or LCCC bridgework class, you are officially a UP student.
  • UP Office will use the email address your partner institution shares with us, which is once a semester, to email out a reminder to you about the UP program supports and services.
  • If you are unsure if you are in the UP, you are welcome to email or call the UP Office to verify your status.

How do I show proof I am a UP student to receive benefits and supports offered at LCCC

  • Go to the Circulation Desk on the 2nd floor of the LCCC Bass Library  (440) 366-4026.
  • Show your class registration for UP classes with the partner institution or LCCC bridgework classes.
  • Bass Library staff will place a color coded sticker on the back of your LCCC or partner institution ID card.  If you have no LCCC or UP ID card, a UP ID card will be issued to you.
  • You will need to get a new sticker (date specific) each semester that you are registered for UP partner classes.
  • An ID card is not required but would be needed if you are seeking benefits and supports at LCCC while in the partnership.
  • Supports and services are for Elyria Campus and the Learning Centers (Community Learning  Center at Lorain High School, Lorain Learning Center at City Center, LCCC Wellington Center, and University Partnership Ridge Campus).

For More Information

For more information concerning this program, please contact:

Prospective University Studies
Utoledo Online- onlineadmissions@utoledo.edu
419-530-1234

Current University Studies
Drew Saltzstein
Drew.Saltzstein@utoledo.edu
Phone: 419.530.6283

See the University of Toledo Academic Calendar for important academic dates and deadlines.