Associate of Arts

If you are seeking a flexible associate degree that puts you in the driver’s seat, consider this option. With its broad curriculum encompassing various subject areas, it caters to those eager for knowledge in multiple fields. Whether one aims to explore their interests, pave the way towards a bachelor's degree or enhance career prospects, this degree provides the flexibility to specialize and fulfill individual educational aspirations. Read more...

Program Information for Associate of Arts

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts9
Kent Core Social Sciences6
Kent Core Basic Sciences6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center 

Respiratory Therapy - A.A.S.

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Program Information for Respiratory Therapy - A.A.S.

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Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy provides students the skills to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures. Respiratory Therapists also provide complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment, such as caring for patients on life support in intensive-care units of hospitals.

Graduates of the program are eligible to take national credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care to become Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapists (CRT, RRT), Certified and Registered Pulmonary Function Technologists (CPFT, RPFT) and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS).

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Respiratory Therapy - A.A.S.

Admission Requirements

The Respiratory Therapy major is cohort-based, with students admitted in the spring semester only. Spring admission is limited to 20 students at the Ashtabula Campus and 10 students at the Cleveland Clinic location.

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe, apply and analyze respiratory care principles, current theories and practices required of registered respiratory therapists as defined by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  2. Exhibit competence in performing technical skills and procedures utilized in current practice by registered respiratory therapists.
  3. Model personal professional ethics and behaviors expected of registered respiratory therapists in practice to obtain and maintain a positive impact in patient care and inter-staff relations.
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA; min C grade required in all courses)
RESP 10000INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY 4
RESP 11003APPLICATION AND MECHANISMS OF CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 3
RESP 11004THERAPEUTICS 6
RESP 11008BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS 2
RESP 21000CRITICAL CARE 4
RESP 21001MECHANICAL VENTILATION 5
RESP 21003PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY THERAPY 2
RESP 21004ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 3
RESP 21006PULMONARY REHABILITATION AND CONTINUING CARE 1
RESP 21013RESPIRATORY THERAPY CAPSTONE 2
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
AHS 12000BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY (min C grade for both)2
or RESP 11001 RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY
BSCI 11010FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) (min C grade for both) 13-4
or BSCI 21010 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
BSCI 11020FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) (min C grade for both) 13-4
or BSCI 21020 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
BSCI 20021BASIC MICROBIOLOGY (min C grade for both)3-4
or BSCI 30171 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
COMM 20001INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (min C grade)3
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
RESP 11002CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES (min C grade)3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Chemistry Elective, choose from the following:3-4
CHEM 10050
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS)
CHEM 10055
MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)
CHEM 10060
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
CHEM 10061
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:65
1

Students who have successfully completed ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058 (or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use those courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 (or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020).

Progression Requirements

To be able to register for respiratory therapy (RESP) courses, students must be accepted to technical study. Acceptance is a selective process. Criteria for acceptance are the following;

  • Minimum 2.700 overall GPA
  • Completion, or placement out, of MATH 00022 (or equivalent)
  • Completion of required first anatomy and physiology course with minimum C grade: BSCI 11010 or BSCI 21010 (or equivalent)
  • Completion of required chemistry course with minimum C grade: CHEM 10050 or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10060 or CHEM 10061 (or equivalent)
  • Completion of four hours of job shadowing experience

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BSCI 11010
or BSCI 21010
 FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
3-4
!RESP 10000 INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY 4
!RESP 11003 APPLICATION AND MECHANISMS OF CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Chemistry Elective 3-4
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
BSCI 11020
or BSCI 21020
 FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
or ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
3-4
BSCI 20021
or BSCI 30171
 BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
or GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours9
Semester Three
AHS 12000
or RESP 11001
 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
or RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY
2
!RESP 11002 CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES 3
!RESP 11004 THERAPEUTICS 6
!RESP 11008 BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS 2
 Credit Hours13
Semester Four
!RESP 21001 MECHANICAL VENTILATION 5
!RESP 21003 PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY THERAPY 2
!RESP 21004 ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Five
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
!RESP 21000 CRITICAL CARE 4
 Credit Hours7
Semester Six
COMM 20001
or COMM 36500
 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
or HEALTH COMMUNICATION
3
!RESP 21006 PULMONARY REHABILITATION AND CONTINUING CARE 1
!RESP 21013 RESPIRATORY THERAPY CAPSTONE 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours9
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:65
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy - A.A.S.

The Kent State University Respiratory Therapy programs, CoARC program number 200574 and 300037 Associate of Applied Science degree at Ashtabula and Cleveland Clinic, are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Respiratory Therapy - A.A.S.

Respiratory therapists

19.4%

much faster than the average

135,800

number of jobs

$62,810

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminology and Justice Studies program provides a strong foundation for a career in criminal justice. With a focus on practical skills and real-world experience, this program prepares you for a wide range of entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections and related fields. Read more...

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Program Information for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

Program Description

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies prepares graduates for para-professional positions in the field of criminal justice studies. The program can serve as a foundation for advanced study in several areas, including retail security, industrial security, forensics, law and corrections. Graduates typically seek employment in probation offices, social service agencies, courts, local law enforcement offices and crime labs.

The Criminology and Justice Studies major includes the following optional concentration:

  • The Peace Officers Training Academy concentration is open only to students admitted to the Kent State Basic Police Academy. The coursework covers the basics of defensive tactics, firearms, driving, traffic, patrol, civil disorders and first aid. In addition, students learn investigative methods and the fundamentals of policing, the criminal justice system, constitutional law and homeland security.

Students may declare the Criminology and Justice Studies major without a concentration. That course of study is ideal for students interested in the structure, functions and issues within the criminal justice system, as well as those who want a pathway to complete Kent State’s B.A. degree in Criminology and Justice Studies.

Admissions for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration: Admission to this program is selective. Applicants must meet all admission criteria for acceptance into the Kent State Basic Police Academy. Criteria includes a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, be age 20 or turning age 20 at time of enrollment, good physical condition and no felony or drug convictions or arrests for domestic violence.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Explain the structure and function of the criminal justice system, namely police, courts and corrections.
  2. Explain criminal law and how it intersects with and impacts society.
  3. Explain and compare the theories on crime, criminality and criminal justice practices.
  4. Communicate the experiences of marginalized populations within the criminal justice system.

In addition, graduates of the Peace Officers Training Academy concentration will be able to:

  1. Identify the components and legal processes of the criminal justice system, and apply basic criminal laws to various situations.
  2. Explain the different types of police procedures and their effective uses in law enforcement.
  3. Use ethical, analytical and critical-thinking skills toward situations typical to criminal justice settings.
  4. Safely and properly conduct a traffic stop and respond to a domestic disturbance, dispatched call or crime in progress.
  5. Properly carry out comprehensive criminal investigations and write various reports.
  6. Proficiently provide first aid at the level of a first responder.
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 12000INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
CRIM 27311VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200CRIMINAL LAW 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)7
Concentration Requirements
Choose from the following:25
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22300POLICE ROLE 3
CRIM 26701CORRECTIONS 3
CRIM 36702CRIMINOLOGY 3
CRIM 37311MINORITIES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD) 3
or CRIM 37411 WOMEN IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD)
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Electives9
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Electives4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22200INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
POTA 11001PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CRIM 22300 POLICE ROLE 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 11-12
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 9
General Elective 3-4
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Two
CRIM 22200 INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Three
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
General Electives 7
 Credit Hours13
Semester Four
POTA 11001 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
 Credit Hours22
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration not offered)
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration)
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

-7.8%

decline

48,700

number of jobs

$60,910

potential earnings

Miscellaneous first-line supervisors, protective service workers

1.6%

slower than the average

85,700

number of jobs

$52,650

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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Information Technology - A.A.B.

Advance your career in IT with Kent State's A.A.B. in Information Technology. With a blend of technical and business skills, this program prepares you for a range of IT roles. From cybersecurity to software development, the Information Technology program has you covered. Enroll now and take the first step towards a rewarding career. Read more...

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Program Information for Information Technology - A.A.B.

Program Description

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The Associate of Applied Business degree in Information Technology provides students with a core curriculum of programming, operating systems and networks, website development, hardware, security fundamentals, and workgroup productivity technologies.

The degree program articulates to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree and the certificate in Computer Forensics and Information Security.

The Information Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Application Development Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions such as computer programmer/application developer using industry-standard languages and technologies.
  • The General Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and entry-level positions in which the computer staff are expected to perform a wide variety of technical duties.
  • The Internet/Multimedia Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in Web development, social media and digital media.
  • The Network Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in tech support and networking including the design, installation, and improvement of computer networks and related hardware/software.
Admissions for Information Technology - A.A.B.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate core IT competency in networking and convergence; servers, storage and virtualization; client computing and user support; digital media and immersive technology; database and information management; and programming and application development.
  2. Function effectively as a member of a diverse team to accomplish common goals.
  3. Read and interpret technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and write clearly for a wide range of audiences.
  4. Engage in continuous learning as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning.
  5. Exhibit professional, legal and ethical behavior.
  6. Demonstrate business awareness and workplace effectiveness.
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 11002VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING 3
or IT 13000 APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS
IT 11004SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11006INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 4
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21009SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21010WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
IT 11000INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
or IT 21007 CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT 12000INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Business Elective, choose from the following:3-4
ACTT 11000
ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL
BMRT 11000
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
BMRT 11009
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
OTEC 16625
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
OTEC 26635
ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OTEC 26640
CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
Concentrations
Choose from the following:9-10
Application Development Technology
General Technology
Internet/Multimedia Technology
Network Technology
Minimum Total Credit Hours:62-63

Application Development Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21005VISUAL BASIC DATABASE PROGRAMMING 4
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:6
IT 20001
C++ PROGRAMMING
IT 20011
JAVA PROGRAMMING
IT 20021
C# PROGRAMMING
IT 21036
WEB SCRIPTING I
Minimum Total Credit Hours:10

General Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Information Technology (IT) Electives9
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Internet/Multimedia Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21007CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
or IT 21036 WEB SCRIPTING I
IT 21011TECHNIQUES OF MULTIMEDIA WEB DESIGN 3
Information Technology (IT) Elective3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Network Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Information Technology (IT) Elective3
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:6
IT 21100
LOCAL AREA NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
IT 21110
NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING
IT 21200
ETHICAL HACKING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
IT 11000
or IT 21007
 INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS
or CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3
IT 11002
or IT 13000
 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING
or APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS
3
!IT 11004 SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
!IT 11005 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
!IT 11006 INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY 3
!IT 11009 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 4
!IT 12000 INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
!IT 21002 NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
!IT 21010 WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE 3
Business Elective 3-4
Concentration Requirement or Elective 3-4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15-16
Semester Four
!IT 21009 SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:62-63
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Information Technology - A.A.B.

Examples of Possible Careers
  • Computer Operations Manager
  • Database Manager
  • E-commerce Network Administrator
  • LAN Manager
  • Manager of Internet/Intranet Technology
  • Manager of Voice and Data Communications
  • Network Administrator
  • Technical Support Manager
  • Web Architect/Developer
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