Ottawa University

About Ottawa University
Founded in 1856, Ottawa University is a private university, which provides faith-based education to students in affiliation with the American Baptist Churches USA. The university has a rich heritage of providing a unique and comprehensive learning experience to all aspiring professionals in their respective fields. Ottawa University follows a student centered approach and is committed to educate students about the essential leadership principles that can foster their professional and personal growth. The university is approved by the Higher Learning Commission. Also, it is recognized by the following professional bodies:

• The Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
• The Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education
• The Educational Approval Board of the State of Wisconsin
• Kansas State Board of Education (KSDE),
• The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education

Program Information
Ottawa University provides students with a wide range of degree programs leading to the bachelor's and master level degrees in diverse fields. The undergraduate degrees are available in more than 25 disciplines including:

• Mathematics
• Sociology
• English
• Communications
• Accounting
• Information Technology
• Biology
• Physical Education
• Art
• Religion
• Public Administration
• Theatre
• Human Resources
• Human Services
• Management of Information Systems
• Law Enforcement

These programs are offered at the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Education at OU. The master's degrees are also available in limited areas of concentration; these degrees include the Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MA in PC),, Master of Arts in Education (MA in Ed),, and Master of Arts in Human Resources (MA in HR),. Besides that, the university has a range of programs tailored to fit the needs of working adults. The Adult Professional and Online Studies (APOS), campuses of OU enable students pursue their educational goals online.
 
Financial Aid
Ottawa University recognizes the importance of financial aid for students who cannot meet the rising educational expenses on their own. The financial aid program at OU emphasizes on a variety of financial aid tools such as scholarships, grants, federal and private loans.