The field of cultural foundations of education understands education to be a broad and complex undertaking that is best understood through the lenses of a range of disciplines and fields of study.

The Educational Studies program is a non-licensure option which is designed for individuals who wish to function as educators in human services and resource settings such as business and industry, religious, community, or interest and advocacy groups.

The Evaluation and Measurement Program has been designed to introduce students to theories, skills, and applications in the fields of research methodology, statistical analyses, program evaluation, assessment, and measurement/psychometrics.

The study of leadership proposed in the Interprofessional Leadership Ed.D. degree will be from a collaborative perspective that seeks to involve a diversity of expertise to achieve common goals. Given the complexity of 21st-century education and society, educators and leaders in all fields must be prepared to address problems across organizational boundaries.

The Higher Education Administration (HIED) program prepares students for careers as highly affective higher education administrators and staff professionals. The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year, and graduate institutions today and in the future.

The Hospitality Management program is the only four-year program in Ohio accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration. The curriculum combines specialty classes in hospitality and business management, preparing graduates for well-compensated positions as managers in restaurants, hotels, conference centers, country clubs and other hospitality venues.

The Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management program prepares students for successful careers in a variety of leisure service settings. Graduates of the program find work opportunities at resorts, recreation centers, youth programs, parks and recreation departments, state and national parks, and a wide variety of other fields.

The Sport Administration Program prepares students for careers in the sport industry through a balanced academic program and numerous practical experiences. Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in sport program management, facility management, event planning, and sports marketing and public relations.