Elle King Makes Tour Stop at PAC

Elle King recording artist

Multi-platinum, award-winning recording artist Elle King will perform at the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University - Tuscarawas on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m.Searing vocalist, distinctive songwriter, Grammy nominee, pop sensation, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Award winner, record-setter, bold, brazen, unapologetic, vulnerable — it distills as Elle King.King has amassed nearly 2 billion streams worldwide, including over 275 million for King’s Platinum-certified smash hit “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert. The award-winning ...
Kent State Athletics Service Trip to Africa Sparks Shoe Drive for Children

Kent State student-athletes visit Boneza, Rwanda

After spending time on an athletics service trip to Rwanda in January, recent Kent State University graduate and women’s soccer team member Callie Jean Cunningham felt compelled to act. Cunningham, who graduated in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, was one of about 18 Kent State student-athletes and staffers who traveled to Rwanda for athletics training camps for children and teens in the town of Boneza.Cunningham, originally from Connellsville, Pennsylvania, was a forward on the women’s soccer team.“While we were there, we held a soccer camp that was originally supposed to...

Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate

The Computer Forensics and Information Security undergraduate certificate provides an introduction to information security and incident response, forensic preparation and data recovery and analysis.

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Admissions for Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate

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.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

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

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Computer and information systems managers

  • 15.2% much faster than the average
  • 667,100 number of jobs
  • $171,200 potential earnings

Computer network architects

  • 11.9% much faster than the average
  • 179,200 number of jobs
  • $130,390 potential earnings

Computer network support specialists

  • 1.8% slower than the average
  • 152,700 number of jobs
  • $73,340 potential earnings

Information security analysts

  • 28.5% much faster than the average
  • 182,800 number of jobs
  • $124,910 potential earnings

Network and computer systems administrators

  • -4.2% decline
  • 331,500 number of jobs
  • $96,800 potential earnings

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Articulate core competency in computer security-related topics.
  2. Describe the scope of the information security field and its impact on information technology.
  3. Identify and analyze security risks to determine potential impacts.
  4. Work with a team to develop plans to mitigate security risks.
  5. Identify and complete work using professional, legal and ethical behavior.
  6. Define steps of forensic investigations and proper chain of command techniques.
  7. List common tools used to perform forensic investigations.

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
CRIM 26704ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 36320COMPUTER FORENSICS 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

What does delivery mean?

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Computer Forensics and Information Security - Undergraduate Certificate

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Cybercriminology - B.S.

Dive into the thrilling world of cybercriminology and become a mastermind in the fight against digital threats. With Kent State's bachelor's degree, you will unlock the secrets of cybercrime investigation, digital forensics and cyber law enforcement. Harness the power of technology to outsmart hackers, track down cyber criminals and safeguard the digital realm. With hands-on training, expert faculty and real-world simulations, you will emerge ready to defend against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Cybercriminology incorporates the understanding of computer systems and networks with criminal behavior and processes in identifying, preventing and investigating cyber-related threats and crimes. Students are involved with project-based research and other experiential learning opportunities focused on technology and the legal, ethical and criminology aspects of modern crime, making them well prepared for work in a myriad of professional positions ranging from security/intelligence analysts and investigators to network and security administrators.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Computer and information systems managers

  • 15.2% much faster than the average
  • 667,100 number of jobs
  • $171,200 potential earnings

Computer network support specialists

  • 1.8% slower than the average
  • 152,700 number of jobs
  • $73,340 potential earnings

Database administrators

  • -0.7% little or no change
  • 78,000 number of jobs
  • $104,620 potential earnings

Database architects

  • 8.7% much faster than the average
  • 66,900 number of jobs
  • $135,980 potential earnings

Detectives and criminal investigators

  • -0.7% little or no change
  • 117,900 number of jobs
  • $93,580 potential earnings

Information security analysts

  • 28.5% much faster than the average
  • 182,800 number of jobs
  • $124,910 potential earnings

Network and computer systems administrators

  • -4.2% decline
  • 331,500 number of jobs
  • $96,800 potential earnings

Additional careers

  • Computer forensic analysts
  • Cybercrime investigators
  • Digital forensic investigators
  • District attorney’s office investigators
  • Forensic analysts
  • Incident managers
  • Law enforcement agency (local, state, federal)
  • Malware analysts
  • Penetration testers
  • Security architects
  • State department

Admissions for Cybercriminology - B.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.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe the scope of cyber threats and crimes.
  2. Apply criminological theories to the commission of computer-related crimes.
  3. Apply a solid foundational grounding with digital technologies to digital investigations to combat cybercrime or threats.
  4. Compare and contrast digital and traditional evidence as it relates to investigation, processing and use in prosecution.
  5. Define and apply policies that include privacy, regulatory, legal and ethical considerations as they relate to responding to and/or investigating cyber threats.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 12000INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 13000CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200CRIMINAL LAW 3
CRIM 34200CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE 3
CRIM 36702CRIMINOLOGY 3
CRIM 46800INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY 3
CRIM 46803INFORMATION AND CYBER SECURITY 3
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 13000APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS 3
IT 15000FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21006DATABASE PROGRAMMING 3
IT 21110NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING 3
IT 30000PYTHON PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36320COMPUTER FORENSICS 3
IT 36321DIGITAL AND NETWORK FORENSICS 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 36355COMMAND LINE UTILITIES 3
IT 38000AI IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 38001CYBER WARFARE 3
IT 40000CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
SOC 32210RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC) 13
TAS 47999TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 13
Major Electives, choose from the following: 26
CRIM 30000
INTRODUCTION TO WHITE COLLAR CRIME
CRIM 37091
SEMINAR IN CRITICAL ISSUES IN CRIMINOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES
CRIM 46792
INTERNSHIP (ELR)
CRIM 46801
HOMELAND SECURITY
CRIM 46802
TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM
IT 36314
SEMINAR IN EMERGING COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
IT 36319
GENERATIVE AI AND ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (WIC)
IT 36392
INTERNSHIP FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS (ELR)
IT 36396
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT 41002
CLOUD TECHNOLOGY
IT 42000
SOCIAL MEDIA SECURITY
IT 46300
ADVANCED COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION
IT 46313
VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 43
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 36-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 30-3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)2
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

It is recommended that students choose one criminology and justice studies (CRIM) course and one information technology (IT) course.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

4

Students are strongly advised to take MATH 10041 or MATH 10051 to fulfill the Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning requirement.

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 program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
IT 11005 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CRIM 13000 CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 13000 APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
IT 21002 NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
CRIM 34200 CRIMINAL PROCEDURES AND EVIDENCE 3
CRIM 36702 CRIMINOLOGY 3
IT 15000 FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21110 NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING 3
IT 36320 COMPUTER FORENSICS 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
CRIM 46800 INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY 3
IT 21006 DATABASE PROGRAMMING 3
IT 30000 PYTHON PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 38001 CYBER WARFARE 3
SOC 32210 RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC) 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
IT 36321 DIGITAL AND NETWORK FORENSICS 3
IT 36330 NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 36355 COMMAND LINE UTILITIES 3
IT 38000 AI IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY 3
Major Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
IT 40000 CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 46331 NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Major Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
CRIM 46803 INFORMATION AND CYBER SECURITY 3
TAS 47999 TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 2
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

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Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Cybercriminology - B.S.

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Communication Studies - B.A.

Communication is the backbone of 21st century society and the modern economy — the driving force behind community action, societal change and many business endeavors. Whether you are interested in social media, digital communications/marketing, fundraising, human resources or any other field, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, you will master the skill employers consistently rank as most important in the workforce: effective communication. This program provides a foundation for success in careers across government, business, nonprofits and beyond.

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Program Description

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When employers are asked what they look for in new hires, communication skills top the list every time. The key to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is flexibility. The curriculum allows students to design an individual, communication-based program of coursework that prepares them for the future. The Communication Studies major provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed across professional industries — from government and business to nonprofits and education. The program's mission is to teach students to communicate effectively, lead responsibly, understand how communication affects identities, communities and cultures, think analytically and reason critically.

The Communication Studies major comprises the following concentrations (both of which are offered in-person or fully online):

  • The Applied Communication concentration allows students to gain expertise in organizational communication, advanced presentational speaking, professional writing and visual design. Students combine theoretical knowledge and technical skills while mastering professional tasks such as conducting training seminars, creating web content, designing promotional materials, managing communication campaigns and writing press releases.
  • The Communication Studies–General concentration features flexibility and choice. Students create a personalized plan of study tailored to their specific academic interests and career goals in areas such as global and intercultural communication, advocacy, social media, corporate communication and workplace consulting, presentational and motivational speaking, campaign design and more. This concentration is appropriate for those who have diverse academic interests. It permits students to take courses across the schools in the College of Communication and Information and provides space for electives that students could use to pursue a minor in another discipline.

Students may apply early to the following master's degree programs and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program Policy in the University Catalog for more information.

There are many study abroad/away opportunities. For more information contact the College of Honors and Global Education or coordinator of the college's International Study Programs.

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries*

Meeting, convention, and event planners

  • 4.8% about as fast as the average
  • 155,800 number of jobs
  • $59,440 potential earnings

Social and community service managers

  • 6.4% faster than the average
  • 219,800 number of jobs
  • $78,240 potential earnings

Public relations managers

  • 5.0% faster than the average
  • 83,200 number of jobs
  • $138,520 potential earnings

Fundraising managers

  • 4.2% about as fast as the average
  • 45,700 number of jobs
  • $123,480 potential earnings

Market research analysts and marketing specialists

  • 6.7% faster than the average
  • 941,700 number of jobs
  • $76,950 potential earnings

Additional careers

  • Corporate training/human resources
  • Project management
  • Organizational/community advocacy
  • Social media management
  • Corporate communications
  • Logistics
  • Marketing specialists
  • Arts, sports and media
  • Labor/industrial relations

Admissions for Communication Studies - B.A.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students who have not attended another institution since Kent State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving Kent State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective presentational speaking skills.
  2. Display competence in written communication.
  3. Develop communication literacies to critically evaluate message and their potential implications for different audiences.
  4. Analyze diverse perspectives and situated lived experiences in communication settings.

The program learning outcomes reflect the university's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, creativity and community outreach and engagement.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
COMM 26000CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (KHUM) 3
or COMM 35852 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
or COMM 35912 GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
or COMM 46605 COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
COMM 34000DIFFICULT DECISIONS IN COMMUNICATION (WIC) 13
or COMM 45902 COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE (WIC)
COMM 46091SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR) 3
EMAT 10310MY STORY ON THE WEB 3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 26
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
College of Communication and Information Core Electives, choose from the following:9
CCI 10095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
CCI 12001
PHOTOGRAPHY
CCI 40089
BRANDING AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES FOR ITALIAN LIFESTYLE (ELR)
CCI 40095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
CCI 40189
ITALIAN POP CULTURE (ELR)
CCI 40289
ITALIAN CINEMA (ELR)
CCI 40389
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING (ELR)
CCI 40489
MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (ELR)
CCI 45089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION (ELR)
CCI 46089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION (ELR)
EMAT 25310
CREATIVE CODING
EMAT 33310
HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
LIS 30010
INFORMATION FLUENCY IN THE WORKPLACE AND BEYOND
MDJ 20001
MEDIA, POWER AND CULTURE (KSS)
MDJ 21008
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES
UXD 20001
INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
VCD 13000
VISUAL DESIGN THINKING
American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 46-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 53-6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 638
Concentrations
Choose from the following:18
Applied Communication
Communication Studies-General
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade is required in COMM 34000 or COMM 45902 to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement 

2

Students may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of COMM 45092 toward their major requirements

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

4

Students who take COMM 26000 will need to fulfill 6 credit hours of Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts. Students who do not take COMM 26000 will need to fulfill 9 credit hours of Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts.

5

Students who take MDJ 20001 to fulfill a College of Communication and Information Core Elective will need to fulfill 3 credit hours of Kent Core Social Sciences. Students who do not take MDJ 20001 will need to fulfill 6 credit hours of Kent Core Social Sciences.

6

A maximum of 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.

Applied Communication Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
COMM 35864ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 3
COMM 45807HIGH IMPACT PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING 3
VCD 47000VISUAL DESIGN FOR MEDIA 3
Communication and Information Interdisciplinary Electives, choose from the following:6
Any Communication and Information (CCI) course
Any Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) course
Any Library and Information Science (LIS) course
Any Media and Journalism (MDJ) course
Any User Experience Design (UXD) course
Any Visual Communication Design (VCD) course
Additional Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
Any Communication and Information (CCI) course
Any Communication Studies (COMM) course 1
Any Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) course
Any Library and Information Science (LIS) course
Any Media and Journalism (MDJ) course
Any User Experience Design (UXD) course
Any Visual Communication Design (VCD) course
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of COMM 45092 toward their major requirements

Communication Studies-General Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Communication Studies (COMM) Electives 16
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 112
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of COMM 45092 toward their major requirements

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmaps

Applied Communication Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
College of Communication and Information Core Electives 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 26000
or COMM 35852
or COMM 35912
or COMM 46605
 CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (KHUM)
or INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
or GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
or COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
3
College of Communication and Information Core Electives 3
Communication and Information Interdisciplinary Electives 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Communication and Information Interdisciplinary Electives 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
VCD 47000 VISUAL DESIGN FOR MEDIA 3
College of Communication and Information Core Electives 3
Additional Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
EMAT 10310 MY STORY ON THE WEB 3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
COMM 34000
or COMM 45902
 DIFFICULT DECISIONS IN COMMUNICATION (WIC)
or COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE (WIC)
3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
COMM 35864 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 3
COMM 45807 HIGH IMPACT PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
COMM 45092
or COMM 46091
 INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (ELR)
or SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR)
3
General Electives 11
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Communication Studies-General Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
College of Communication and Information Core Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 26000
or COMM 35852
or COMM 35912
or COMM 46605
 CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (KHUM)
or INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
or GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
or COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
3
Communication Studies (COMM) Elective 3
College of Communication and Information Core Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Communication Studies (COMM) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
College of Communication and Information Core Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
EMAT 10310 MY STORY ON THE WEB 3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
COMM 34000
or COMM 45902
 DIFFICULT DECISIONS IN COMMUNICATION (WIC)
or COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE (WIC)
3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
COMM 45092
or COMM 46091
 INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (ELR)
or SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR)
3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Full program
      • Kent Campus
      • Stark Campus
    • Applied Communication concentration only
      • Ashtabula Campus
      • East Liverpool Campus
      • Salem Campus
      • Trumbull Campus
      • Tuscarawas Campus

What does delivery mean?

Examples of Possible Jobs and Salaries for Communication Studies - B.A.

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Researcher Launches Study on High-Altitude Bird Adaptation in Himalayas

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A Kent State faculty researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences has launched a pioneering study to explore how different species adapt to high-altitude environments in the Himalayas where oxygen levels are significantly lower. This innovative project seeks to uncover the genetic and physiological mechanisms behind acute and chronic hypoxia (a low oxygen condition that affects health and function) responses in birds, with the potential to transform public health strategies for managing conditions related to oxygen deprivation....

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