Career and Community Studies Programs
Applications to the Career and Community Studies program are not being accepted as of fall 2025.
Career and Community Studies (CCS) integrates inclusive classes, a typical college experience and a transition curriculum to assist students in achieving adult roles and quality of life in a community of their choice.
CCS offers three different program options.
Four-Year Program
Career and Community Studies offers a four-year, non-degree program designed to prepare students for adult life through academic pursuits, peer socialization and career discovery and preparation. Students are enrolled in Career and Community Studies courses, Kent State primary courses and career courses.
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TWO-YEAR COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAM
The College Preparation program is a two-year course of study within the Career and Community Studies program that concentrates on student development and improvement of academic and social skills in order to prepare for a degree program.
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Two-Year Employment Readiness Program
The Employment Readiness program in Career and Community Studies is a two-year course of study that concentrates on employment and life readiness. Students will complete practicum experiences in jobs of interest to best focus on the development of employability and life skills.
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