Landscape Architecture - M.L.A. I

Looking to make a real difference in the world with your design skills? The M.L.A. professional degree will provide you with the tools you need to become a creative and effective leader in the field of landscape architecture. Our inclusive and interdisciplinary design methodologies prepare you to study matters of global significance, such as the reclamation of urban vacancies, the design of infrastructural systems, the preservation of natural resources and the pursuit of social justice and cultural landscapes. Join us and shape a better future.

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Program Information for Landscape Architecture - M.L.A. I

Program Description

Program Description

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The Master of Landscape Architecture I degree in Landscape Architecture is a professional program that prepares graduates for active, creative and leadership roles in landscape architecture profession through inclusive and interdisciplinary design methodologies that are focused on issues surrounding urban landscapes, ecologies and social concerns.

Students are engaged in issues — ranging from hydrology in the Great Lakes and Ohio River Basins watershed to the role of urban landscapes associated with industrial cities. In addition, they study matters of global significance relating to the role of landscape and design relative to reclamation of urban vacancies, infrastructural systems, natural resources, climate change, water quality for health and social justice and cultural landscapes.

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 Landscape Architecture - M.L.A. I

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Portfolio of design work
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: February 1

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Pursue careers in landscape architecture.
  2. Synthesize higher-level learning necessary to practice landscape architecture; and develop critical understanding through increased independent, collaborative, interdisciplinary and course-based research.
  3. Establish a design process that is firmly based upon research, technology and artistic expression.
  4. Appraise and understand geo-cultural differences and develop skills to engage local phenomena.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
LARC 50100DESIGN VISUALIZATION 3
LARC 50101LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO I 16
LARC 50102LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO II 16
LARC 60103LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO III 6
LARC 60104LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO IV 6
LARC 60105LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO V 6
LARC 60106LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDIO VI 26
LARC 60111LANDSCAPE HISTORY AND THEORY 3
LARC 60301SITE ENGINEERING 3
LARC 60401LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION METHODS 3
LARC 60601PLANTS AND PLANTED FORM 3
LARC 60602URBAN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 3
LARC 60922METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 2
LARC 60923EMPIRICAL RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 1
LARC 65003PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
Cognate Electives, choose from the following:12
ARCH 55295
SPECIAL TOPICS TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
BSCI 50162
SOIL BIOLOGY
BSCI 50170
STREAM BIOLOGY
BSCI 50364
LIMNOLOGY
BSCI 50368
WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
BSCI 50374
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
BSCI 50375
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
BSCI 50525
WILDLIFE RESOURCES
BSCI 60372
COMMUNITIES AND ECOSYSTEMS
BSCI 60391
SEMINAR IN ECOLOGY
EHS 53009
EMERGING ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND RESPONSE
EHS 62018
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
ESCI 51073
GEOLOGY OF OHIO
ESCI 51077
GEOLOGY OF THE NATIONAL PARKS
GEOG 51066
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
GEOG 51073
CONSERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOG 51074
RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 51082
GEOGRAPHY OF SOILS
GEOG 52052
HEALTH GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 54010
GEOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
GEOG 55085
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
GEOG 56070
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
GEOG 59070
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
GEOG 59076
SPATIAL PROGRAMMING
GEOG 59080
ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
GEOG 59162
CARTOGRAPHY
GEOG 59230
REMOTE SENSING
GEOG 60191
SEMINAR IN TOPICAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 60800
SEMINAR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT
GEOG 69004
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 69701
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION OF GEOGRAPHIC DATA
HCD 63002
HEALTHCARE FACILITIES
HCD 63003
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS IN HEALTHCARE
LARC 50095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
LARC 60798
MASTER PROJECT IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE RESEARCH
LARC 66992
FIELD STUDY IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
RPTM 56070
PARK PLANNING
UD 55705
FORCES THAT SHAPE CITIES
UD 65101
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
UD 65102
URBAN SYSTEMS
UD 65632
URBAN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
UD 66995
SPECIAL TOPICS IN URBAN DESIGN
Minimum Total Credit Hours:72
1

Students with strong qualifications holding a prior design degree may be considered for advanced placement with up to 12 credit hours waived for the degree. Eligibility for advanced placement is reviewed on a case-by-case basis at the time of admission, in accordance with an evaluation matrix developed by the program coordinator and the admissions committee. Students who are deemed eligible to have course requirements waived may graduate with fewer than 72 credit hours, but no fewer than 60 total credit hours.

2

Students may replace LARC 60106 with LARC 60799 with advisor approval.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Cleveland

Accreditation for Landscape Architecture - M.L.A. I

Accreditation

The M.L.A. I degree is an accredited program through the Landscape Architecture Accrediting Board (LAAB) as of fall 2018.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Landscape Architecture - M.L.A. I

Landscape architects

-2.4%

decline

24,500

number of jobs

$70,630

potential earnings

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

5.1%

faster than the average

8,500

number of jobs

$90,880

potential earnings

Urban and regional planners

11.0%

much faster than the average

39,700

number of jobs

$75,950

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Landscape architectural project manager
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* 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.

Ph.D. in Translation Studies

The Translation Studies Ph.D. program is designed for students who want to conduct research and contribute to the field of translation studies. With a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge, students will work with experienced faculty and have access to resources and opportunities to develop their skills.

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Program Information for Ph.D. in Translation Studies

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Ph.D. degree in Translation Studies is a research-based program that provides advanced training to support the investigation of translation- and interpreting-related phenomena. Program faculty have expertise in a wide-range of subjects and disciplines, including cognitive psychology; gender and sexuality studies; histories of translation; the language industry; machine translation and pedagogy of translation and interpreting; postcolonial approaches; translation quality assessment; and specialized translation, from technical to legal to literary.

The doctoral program provides a comprehensive foundation in all aspects of translation studies, preparing students for careers in higher education, the language industry and government service — both in the United States and abroad. Funding opportunities are available on a competitive basis.

Admissions for Ph.D. in Translation Studies

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree in translation, a foreign language or in any other relevant discipline with prior experience or training in translation
  • Minimum senior-year 2.750 undergraduate GPA and/or minimum 3.500 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Proficiency in a foreign language
  • Goal statement
  • Essay or writing sample (7-10 pages) from a research paper on any aspect of translation (or a prospectus for a translation studies project)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 102 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 7.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 73 PTE score
    • Minimum 130 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad knowledge across several areas in the field of translation studies, as well as in-depth knowledge in an area of expertise.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct original research.
  3. Critically assess translation studies literature, as well as their own empirical and theoretical findings.
  4. Communicate research findings effectively in written and spoken form.
  5. Follow ethical guidelines for work in the field.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
TRST 70002THE LANGUAGE INDUSTRY 3
TRST 70004TRANSLATION PEDAGOGY 3
TRST 70005CURRENT TRENDS IN TRANSLATION STUDIES 3
TRST 70006EMPIRICAL METHODS FOR TRANSLATION STUDIES 3
TRST 70007CORPORA IN TRANSLATION 3
TRST 70008TRANSLATION AND COGNITION 3
Translation Studies (TRST) Courses (70000 and 80000 level) 112
Culminating Requirement
TRST 80199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
1

Students may elect to take doctoral courses from other departments as appropriate and with prior approval from the graduate coordinator and the student's advisor.

2

Each doctoral candidate, upon admission to candidacy, must register for TRST 80199 for a total of 30 credit hours. It is required that doctoral candidates continuously register for Dissertation I, and thereafter TRST 80299, each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met. After passing the written examination, students must present a detailed written proposal of their dissertation research. The dissertation focuses on original research. The dissertation topic must fall within one or more of the sub-fields in translation studies. The written dissertation is reviewed and approved by the research adviser and the dissertation advisory committee prior to scheduling a final defense before the committee.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Ph.D. in Translation Studies

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

5.7%

faster than the average

30,600

number of jobs

$69,920

potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

20.0%

much faster than the average

77,400

number of jobs

$52,330

potential earnings

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* 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.

Translation - M.A.

The Translation M.A. program equips students with the skills needed to become a professional translator or interpreter in various fields. With a focus on hands-on training and immersive experiences, students gain practical experience and work with experienced faculty.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in Translation prepares students for careers in  translation, language project management, international business, government and any globalizing industry.

The Translation major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Language concentration provides students with an in-depth focus on one language.
  • The Technology and Multilingual Communication concentration allows students to specialize in such areas as global security, emerging media, international business and user experience.

Admissions for Translation - M.A.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement (one to two pages)
  • MP3/WAV file with a five-minute oral sample in English (conversational, not read from a script)
  • Writing sample (10 pages) in English, which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
  • Applicants to the Language concentration only:
    • CD or MP3/WAV file with a five-minute oral sample in the language in which the applicant intends to concentrate (conversational, not read from a script)
    • Writing sample(s) in in the language in which the applicant intends to concentrate, which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 1

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Define and describe the roles and responsibilities of various language industry stakeholders and various forms of language service provision; and demonstrate an understanding of the basics of entrepreneurship and translation as a business.
  2. Engage in effective research and information retrieval for a variety of language industry-relevant tasks.
  3. Utilize a range of computer-assisted technologies, including machine translation, for language industry-relevant tasks; and demonstrate an understanding of the place, benefits and limitations of those technologies in a given project scenario.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical considerations in various project scenarios.
  5. Successfully communicate and mediate communication across languages and cultures in multilingual, multicultural contexts.
  6. Apply theory to inform and justify their decision making.
  7. Critically reflect on their work and that of others.

Graduates of the Language concentration will be able to:

  1. Translate authentic, industry-relevant content, both general and domain-specific, using appropriate tools and approaches.

Graduates of the Technology and Multilingual Communication concentration will be able to:

  1. Emerging media specialization: Utilize emerging media and technology tools for localization purposes, including machine translation, artificial intelligence-driven localization and virtual reality simulations.
  2. Global security specialization: Utilize translation techniques and security strategies to address real-world challenges in international contexts, effectively bridging language barriers and enhancing global security measures.
  3. International business specialization: Apply localization techniques and international business principles to develop market-specific strategies for global expansion; consider linguistic, cultural and economic factors; and prepare to lead multinational teams and navigate complex global markets with confidence — leveraging localization expertise and international business acumen to drive organizational growth and success.
  4. Multidisciplinary approaches specialization: Synthesize at least two of the other specialization outcomes toward their specific career goals.
  5. Technology specialization: Acquire advanced technical skills in translation technology, including proficiency in computer-assisted translation tools, machine translation systems and localization software.
  6. User experience specialization: Apply localization strategies and user experience design principles to create user-centric products and services tailored to diverse cultural and linguistic contexts.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
TRST 60009INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION TECHNOLOGY 3
TRST 60010THEORY OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING 2
TRST 60011TERMINOLOGY AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN TRANSLATION 3
TRST 60100PRACTICE OF TRANSLATION 2
TRST 60630CAREER PATHS IN THE LANGUAGE INDUSTRY 3
Major Electives, choose from the following: 112-15
MCLS 50510
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
Concentrations
Choose from the following:9-12
Minimum Total Credit Hours:37
1

Students admitted to the Language concentration will complete 15 credit hours of electives. Students admitted to the Technology and Multilingual Communication concentration will complete 12 credit hours of electives.

2

Maximum 3 credit hours each of TRST 60092 and TRST 60098 may be applied toward the degree.

Language Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
TRST 60040LITERARY AND CULTURAL TRANSLATION 3
Language Electives, choose two courses in the same language from the following:6
Arabic Language
ARAB 67091
SEMINAR IN ARABIC TRANSLATION
ARAB 67250
COMMERCIAL, LEGAL AND DIPLOMATIC TRANSLATION
ARAB 67251
SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL TRANSLATION
French Language
FR 63091
SEMINAR IN FRENCH TRANSLATION
FR 63250
COMMERCIAL, LEGAL AND DIPLOMATIC TRANSLATION
FR 63251
SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL TRANSLATION
German Language
GER 61091
SEMINAR IN GERMAN TRANSLATION
GER 61250
COMMERCIAL, LEGAL AND DIPLOMATIC TRANSLATION
GER 61251
SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL TRANSLATION
Japanese Language
JAPN 65250
COMMERCIAL, LEGAL AND DIPLOMATIC TRANSLATION
JAPN 65251
SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL TRANSLATION
Russian Language
RUSS 62091
SEMINAR IN RUSSIAN TRANSLATION
RUSS 62250
COMMERCIAL, LEGAL AND DIPLOMATIC TRANSLATION
RUSS 62251
SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL TRANSLATION
Spanish Language
SPAN 68091
SEMINAR IN SPANISH TRANSLATION
SPAN 68250
COMMERCIAL, LEGAL AND DIPLOMATIC TRANSLATION
SPAN 68251
SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND MEDICAL TRANSLATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Technology and Multilingual Communication Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Concentration Electives, choose from the following: 112
Emerging Media Specialization
EMAT 51000
RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN
EMAT 52210
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
EMAT 60010
FOUNDATIONS OF EMERGING MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
EMAT 60310
CREATIVE CODING FUNDAMENTALS
EMAT 62110
INTERACTIVE DATA
EMAT 60999
PROJECTS IN EMERGING MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY
Global Security Specialization
CRIM 56800
INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
CRIM 56801
HOMELAND SECURITY
CRIM 56802
TERRORISM AND COUNTERTERRORISM
CRIM 56803
INFORMATION AND CYBER SECURITY
International Business Specialization
CIS 64042
GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY
MGMT 64184
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MGMT 64275
GLOBAL STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
MKTG 65054
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING
Multidisciplinary Approaches Specialization
Courses from any of the specializations
Technology Specialization
BA 64060
FUNDAMENTALS OF MACHINE LEARNING
CS 61002
ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING I
CS 61003
ALGORITHMS AND PROGRAMMING II
MCLS 50510
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING
User Experience Specialization
UX 60501
INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE
UX 60502
USER EXPERIENCE PROCESSES AND PRACTICE
UX 60503
FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERACTION DESIGN
UX 60511
INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE FUNDAMENTALS
UX 60521
DATA-DRIVEN INTERACTION FUNDAMENTALS
UX 60541
USER EXPERIENCE EVALUATION FUNDAMENTALS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

Students will select a specialization with prior approval from the graduate coordinator or from an advisor. Courses listed under the specializations are recommended, not required. Students completing fewer than 12 credit hours for their specialization will complete additional electives to meet the required 37 credit hours for the degree.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Translation - M.A.

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

5.7%

faster than the average

30,600

number of jobs

$69,920

potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

20.0%

much faster than the average

77,400

number of jobs

$52,330

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.

Architecture - M.Arch.

Ready to pursue an architecture career? The professionally accredited (NAAB), STEM-designated Master of Architecture degree expands your technical knowledge and fosters creative thinking and design skills focused on making built environments that meet societal needs. With a strong emphasis on design skills, hands-on learning and real-world experience, our program offers students the opportunity to work with industry professionals and gain practical skills that will set them apart for leadership in the profession. Enroll today and take the first step toward becoming a licensed architect.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Architecture degree seeks to prepare graduates to lead in the field of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. This STEM-designated program fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs. Master coursework affords opportunities for inquiry in architecture through the introduction of traditional scholarly research methods as well as approaches to research through design in a studio setting. Professional practice courses are paired with theory seminars and elective classes in areas of digital technology, building sciences and history to provide a comprehensive exposure to professional opportunities and a broad capacity for considering and postulating architecture in innovative ways.

The Architecture major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Accelerated Track concentration is intended for students who have completed the B.S. degree in Architecture at Kent State. Non-Kent State applicants should apply to the Full Path Track or the Prior Standing Track concentration.
  • The Full-Path Track concentration is intended for students who are new to the study of design, hold a non-design related degree or whose prior design experience needs augmenting. Normally, full-time students in this concentration complete the degree in three years.
  • The Prior-Standing Track concentration is intended for students holding a prior design degree. Required total credit hours depend on specific student backgrounds and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Normally, full-time students in this concentration complete the degree in two or two-and-a-half years depending on the individual plan of study and required coursework.

Students completing the Accelerated Track concentration may also pursue a dual degree program with the Master of Business Administration degree or Master of Urban Design degree.

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 Architecture - M.Arch.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé
  • Goal statement (include intent and background information)
  • Portfolio, with design work clearly indicating role in group projects
  • Three letters of recommendation, with one letter from a non-academic source
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Applicants with a non-professional bachelor’s degree or a pre-professional degree in architecture from another institution will have their prior education evaluated to determine if they meet student performance criteria as stipulated by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). If evaluated courses are determined to be deficient, the student may be required to complete additional courses to earn the degree. Determinations will be made by the program director and graduate coordinator at the time the student is admitted to the program.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Admission to the Prior-Standing Track concentration requires that applicants demonstrate strong completion of the following courses in the following areas:

  • Minimum 16 credit hours of studio, including four semesters of foundation design and two semesters with an architecture focus
  • Minimum 6 credit hours of history/theory, including a foundation architecture history course - broad/global content and one additional history/theory elective
  • 12 credit hours of building technology, of which 9 credit hours must address the following:
    • Introduction/foundations in building structures
    • Introduction to environmental design and technology
    • Introduction to building methods and materials
  • 6 credit hours of communication and modeling skills, including one course with learning outcomes related to digital representation (or equivalent skills demonstrated through studio work), one course with learning outcomes related to fabrication (or equivalent demonstrated through studio work) and/or one course with learning outcomes related to coding (or equivalent demonstrated through studio work).

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: January 15
  • Summer Term
    • Application deadline: January 15

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the ability to design across the various scales of architecture and integrate multiple factors in design process.
  2. Demonstrate a holistic ability to address the relationship between built and natural environments, employing ecological design principles, advanced building performance and the use of emerging technologies in the design process and production of architecture.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to design equitable environments for diverse populations, addressing diverse cultural, social, theoretical and historical contexts.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to engage with multidisciplinary teams collaboratively and to address professional ethics, business practices and regulatory contexts.
  5. Engage in architectural research to test, evaluate and apply innovations in the field, promoting continuous learning and advancement in architectural knowledge.
  6. Participate in an academic environment that fosters positive, respectful learning and that promotes collaboration, optimism and innovation among students, faculty and staff.

Dual Degree

Dual Degree

Dual Degree with M.B.A. in Business Administration

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the Master of Architecture degree and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual degree combining the M.Arch. and the M.B.A. is designed for architects or undergraduate architectural students who aspire to middle or executive management positions in architectural practices, or who are interested in starting their own business along with the preparation to enter the profession of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. It fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs, also by offering a broad exposure to professional issues and knowledge.

Dual Degree Requirements

Major Requirements
ACCT 63037FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
ACCT 63038MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
ARCH 60101GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO I 6
ARCH 60102GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO II 5
ARCH 60150PROJECT PROGRAMMING 3
ARCH 60199GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO III 8
ARCH 60301THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60922METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 2
ARCH 65001PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT 2
ARCH 65002PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CONTRACT AND PLANNING LAW 2
ARCH 65003PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
ARCH 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 11
BA 64005ANALYTICS FOR DECISION MAKING 2
BA 64026SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2
CIS 64042GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 2
ECON 62021MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 2
ECON 62022MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2
FIN 66060MANAGERIAL FINANCE 2
HRM 64271HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
MGMT 64158LEADERSHIP 2
MGMT 68051BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I 1
MKTG 65051MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Graduate Electives (50000 level or higher)3
Culminating Requirement
MGMT 64399BUSINESS STRATEGY 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:64
1

Topics in professional practice.

  • Actual offerings and schedules vary from year to year and the college will jointly provide a pre-approved recommended course of study. Students who wish to take a different course of study need to obtain separate approvals from both college graduate coordinators. Contact the College of Architecture and Environmental Design graduate secretary for details on coursework registration.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum of 64 credit hours: 35 credit hours from the M.Arch. degree and 29 credit hours from the M.B.A. degree.

Dual Degree with M.U.D. in Urban Design

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.U.D. degree in Urban Design and the M.Arch. degree in Architecture. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page. Students in the M.Arch. degree must be declared in the Accelerated Track concentration to be admitted to the dual degree.

This dual degree program prepares students to enter the profession of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. It fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs and offers a broad exposure to professional issues and knowledge related to urban design.

Dual Degree Requirements

Major Requirements
ARCH 60101GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO I 6
ARCH 60102GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO II 5
ARCH 60150PROJECT PROGRAMMING 3
ARCH 60301THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60922METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 2
ARCH 65001PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT 2
ARCH 65002PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CONTRACT AND PLANNING LAW 2
ARCH 65003PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 2-3
ARCH 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 11
UD 55705FORCES THAT SHAPE CITIES 3
UD 60701URBAN DESIGN STUDIO I 6
UD 60703URBAN DESIGN STUDIO III 5
UD 65101COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1
UD 65102URBAN SYSTEMS 3
UD 65632URBAN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 3
UD 66896URBAN DESIGN PRACTICUM PROJECT 2
UD 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN URBAN DESIGN 21
UD 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN URBAN DESIGN 1
Architecture (ARCH) Electives (50000 or 60000 level)6
Approved Electives, choose from the following: 38
ARCH 60301
THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE
GEOG 51066
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
GEOG 52052
HEALTH GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 54010
GEOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
GEOG 55085
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
GEOG 56070
URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
GEOG 59070
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
GEOG 59076
SPATIAL PROGRAMMING
GEOG 59080
ADVANCED GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE
GEOG 59162
CARTOGRAPHY
GEOG 59230
REMOTE SENSING
GEOG 60191
SEMINAR IN TOPICAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 60800
SEMINAR IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT
LARC 50095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
LARC 50100
DESIGN VISUALIZATION
LARC 60111
LANDSCAPE HISTORY AND THEORY
UD 66995
SPECIAL TOPICS IN URBAN DESIGN
Other course as approved
Minimum Total Credit Hours:65
1

Special topics course in professional practice.

2

Special topics related to studio.

3

With approval, students may apply other courses in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design; or from another Kent State college, school or department; or from at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ARCH 60101GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO I 6
ARCH 60102GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO II 5
ARCH 60150PROJECT PROGRAMMING 3
ARCH 60301THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60922METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 2
ARCH 65001PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT 2
ARCH 65002PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CONTRACT AND PLANNING LAW 2
ARCH 65003PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
ARCH 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 1
Architecture (ARCH) Graduate Electives (50000 or 60000 level) 16
Concentrations
Choose from the following:11-68
Minimum Total Credit Hours:44-101
1

Elective credits may be taken from offerings in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design; other Kent State colleges, schools or departments; or the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.

2

Students in the Prior-Standing Track concentration who are deemed eligible to have course requirements waived may graduate with fewer than 90 credit hours, but no fewer than 67 total credit hours.

Accelerated Track Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
ARCH 60199GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO III 8
Architecture (ARCH) Graduate Elective (50000 or 60000 level)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:11

Full-Path Track Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
ARCH 50301STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS I 3
ARCH 50302STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS II 3
ARCH 50401METHODS AND MATERIALS I 3
ARCH 50402METHODS AND MATERIALS II 3
ARCH 50501ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY I 3
ARCH 50502ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY II 3
ARCH 56995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60111GRADUATE DESIGN FOUNDATIONS STUDIO 5
ARCH 60112GRADUATE DESIGN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO 5
ARCH 60113GRADUATE DESIGN CONTEXT STUDIO 5
ARCH 60114GRADUATE DESIGN SYSTEMS STUDIO 5
ARCH 60211GRADUATE GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I 3
ARCH 60212GRADUATE GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II 3
ARCH 60601TOOLS OF REPRESENTATION 3
ARCH 60602TOOLS OF FABRICATION 3
ARCH 60603TOOLS OF SIMULATION 3
ARCH 60604TOOLS OF CODING 3
Architecture (ARCH) Graduate Electives (50000 or 60000 level)6
Advisor-Approved Architectural History Elective3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:68

Prior-Standing Track Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
ARCH 50301STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS I 3
ARCH 50302STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS II 3
ARCH 50402METHODS AND MATERIALS II 3
ARCH 50502ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY II 3
ARCH 56995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60113GRADUATE DESIGN CONTEXT STUDIO 5
ARCH 60114GRADUATE DESIGN SYSTEMS STUDIO 5
ARCH 60212GRADUATE GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE II 3
ARCH 60603TOOLS OF SIMULATION 3
ARCH 60604TOOLS OF CODING 3
Prior-Standing Foundation Requirements 1
ARCH 50401METHODS AND MATERIALS I 3
ARCH 50501ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY I 3
ARCH 56991SEMINAR: VARIABLE TOPIC 1-3
ARCH 56995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 1-3
ARCH 60111GRADUATE DESIGN FOUNDATIONS STUDIO 3-6
ARCH 60112GRADUATE DESIGN ARCHITECTURE STUDIO 3-6
ARCH 60211GRADUATE GLOBAL HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE I 3
ARCH 60601TOOLS OF REPRESENTATION 3
ARCH 60602TOOLS OF FABRICATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:57
1

Some or all of these courses may be waived upon review of the student's prior qualifications. See admission requirements for specific criteria.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Architecture - M.Arch.

Accreditation

The M.Arch degree in Architecture is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Architecture - M.Arch.

Architects, except landscape and naval

0.8%

little or no change

129,900

number of jobs

$82,320

potential earnings

Architectural and engineering managers

2.6%

slower than the average

198,100

number of jobs

$149,530

potential earnings

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

5.1%

faster than the average

8,500

number of jobs

$90,880

potential earnings

Designers, all other

-1.9%

decline

13,600

number of jobs

$63,750

potential earnings

Historians

2.6%

slower than the average

3,500

number of jobs

$63,100

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.

Master’s in Spanish – M.A.

The Master of Arts in Spanish provides students with advanced language skills and cultural knowledge. With a focus on research and immersion, this program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in Spanish provides advanced education in Spanish, which integrates the language, linguistics, literature and culture of Spain and Latin America and the latest methodologies in the teaching of Spanish.

The Spanish major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration is intended primarily for (1) licensed, in-service pre-K-12 Spanish teachers who wish to continue their professional development, advancing their knowledge of the Spanish language, literature and culture and language-teaching practices, and (2) students interested in teaching Spanish in college and university settings. This program does not lead to teaching licensure.
  • The Languages, Literature and Culture concentration is intended for those who wish to increase their knowledge of literature and culture along with their command of the language for various purposes.

Admissions for Master’s in Spanish – M.A.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Languages, Literature and Culture concentration are not being accepted at this time.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • A CD or MP3/wav file with a 5-10-minute oral sample in both applicant's first and second languages (conversational, not read from a script)
    • In lieu of an oral sample, applicants may submit a copy of a recent ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Certificate (no more than three years old)
  • Writing sample(s) in applicant's second language, which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation. International applicants should also submit a writing sample in English.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 1
      All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate in Spanish at advanced-mid or higher proficiency level as measured by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview Test and ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test.
  2. Demonstrate skills in the analysis of Spanish Peninsular, Latin American or Hispanic culture, literature and language.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to carry out and present research projects in their respective concentration areas.
  4. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in their respective concentration area.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
SPAN 58216CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC CULTURE 3
SPAN 68215ADVANCED SPANISH COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION 3
Spanish (SPAN) Electives (50000 or 60000 level)6
Literary Theory Electives, choose from the following:3
MCLS 60330
APPROACHES TO LITERATURE AND CULTURE
or MCLS 60622
TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE
or SPAN 68240
LITERARY AND CULTURAL TRANSLATION
Research Method Electives, choose from the following:3
MCLS 63049
SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS
or TRST 60001
GRADUATE RESEARCH AND WRITING IN TRANSLATION STUDIES
Applied Linguistics Electives, choose from the following:3
MCLS 60601
LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS
SPAN 68010
TRST 60010
THE PRACTICE OF SPANISH TRANSLATION
and THEORY OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
Concentrations
Choose from the following:12
Minimum Total Credit Hours:33

Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
MCLS 50660METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES 13
MCLS 60661THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3
Second Language Pedagogy Electives6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

Students who are already licensed to teach language in Ohio may, with departmental approval, substitute a graduate second-language pedagogy elective for MCLS 50660

Languages, Literature and Culture Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Spanish (SPAN) Electives (50000 or 60000 level) 1,2,36
Concentration Electives, choose from the following: 1,2,36
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of individual investigation research may be applied toward the degree.

2

Students interested in a thesis option may register for a maximum of 6 credit hours of SPAN 68199.

3

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of their M.A. program at the 60000 level. Electives should be chosen accordingly in consultation with the student's academic advisor.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • All students in the Spanish M.A. are required to complete the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test and the Spanish. Outcomes Assessment Test, prior to being cleared for graduation. Information about the exams can be found on the ACTFL website and the Language Testing International (LTI) website, the exclusive licensee of ACTFL.
  • Students in the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration must successfully complete a final project, a portfolio or a comprehensive examination. Students are encouraged to enroll in study­ abroad programs (maximum 6 credit hours) and in specialized workshops in advanced language or pedagogy (maximum 4 credit hours). Departmental permission must be obtained before enrolling in such programs.
  • Students in the Language, Literature and Culture concentration must successfully complete one of the following: (1) comprehensive examination; (2) concentration exam and thesis; or (3) final research project.
  • Students who anticipate enrolling in a doctorate elsewhere after completing the M.A. degree are urged to write a thesis. Students who write a thesis must successfully pass a comprehensive examination.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the Languages, Literature and Culture concentration are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Master’s in Spanish – M.A.

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

5.7%

faster than the average

30,600

number of jobs

$69,920

potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

20.0%

much faster than the average

77,400

number of jobs

$52,330

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

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.

Health Systems and Facilities Design - Graduate Certificate

Tailored for working professionals from diverse backgrounds and offered entirely online, the Health Systems and Facilities Designs graduate certificate equips you with the essential knowledge to understand how design strategies impact healthcare operations and quality. With the growing demand for healthcare services and the need for human-centered environments, your expertise will directly contribute to the development of facilities that enhance efficiency and improve patient care.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Health Systems and Facilities Designs graduate certificate is catered to professionals from various fields and backgrounds. The purpose of the certificate is to develop an understanding of how healthcare operations and quality are implicated by design strategies. Given that the healthcare industry is prominent as an economic driver in the United States, as well as the increasing demand in health services, providing a human-centered environments is essential. This invaluable area of expertise helps students participate in facility development that will maximize efficiency and quality of patient care, all in an effort to raise the standard of healthcare facilities. This flexible online program for working professionals typically takes two semesters to finish.

Admissions for Health Systems and Facilities Design - Graduate Certificate

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (from any field)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • A résumé or CV
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: June 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: November 1

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HCD 63001EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN IN HEALTHCARE 2
HCD 63002HEALTHCARE FACILITIES 2
HCD 63003ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS IN HEALTHCARE 2
HCD 63004ENVIRONMENTS OF CARE AND PATIENT POPULATIONS 2
HCD 63005PATIENT SAFETY AND SYSTEMS THINKING 2
Certificate Elective, choose from the following:2-3
ARCH 55640
DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
EHS 62018
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
HPM 62016
PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
HPM 63003
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
HPM 63004
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS
NURS 60014
LEADERSHIP IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
NURS 60020
LEGAL AND REGULATORY MANAGEMENT FOR NURSE ADMINISTRATORS
NURS 60024
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION, STRUCTURE AND BEHAVIOR
SBS 64634
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS
Directed Electives 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

Students may work with the coordinator of the program for additional elective choices.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Health Systems and Facilities Design - Graduate Certificate

Architects, except landscape and naval

0.8%

little or no change

129,900

number of jobs

$82,320

potential earnings

Architectural and engineering managers

2.6%

slower than the average

198,100

number of jobs

$149,530

potential earnings

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

5.1%

faster than the average

8,500

number of jobs

$90,880

potential earnings

Interior designers

-4.9%

decline

77,900

number of jobs

$57,060

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.

Program Layout

FIRST YEAR

Studio begins immediately and focuses on the comprehension of space and its relationship to the individual.   What creates space? How do we differentiate space and represent it in both two and three dimensions?   How does space affect human perception, vitality and action? The year also provides a basis for understanding the terminology of design and construction, while establishing the design process and critical thinking as the basis for further study.

M.A. in French

The Master of Arts in French program provides advanced training in French language, literature and culture, with opportunities for research, teaching and study abroad. With a focus on critical analysis, cultural interpretation and intercultural competence, you will be well prepared for careers in academia, government, business and more.

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Program Information for M.A. in French

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in French provides an advanced education in French, which integrates the language, linguistics, literature and culture of France and the latest methodologies in the teaching of French.

The French major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration is intended primarily for (1) licensed, in-service pre-K-12 French teachers who wish to continue their professional development, advancing their knowledge of the French language, literature and culture and language-teaching practices, and (2) students interested in teaching French in college and university settings. This program does not lead to teaching licensure.
  • The Literature concentration is intended for those who wish to increase their knowledge of literature and culture along with their command of the language.

Admissions for M.A. in French

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Literature concentration are not being accepted at this time.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • CD or MP3/wav file with a 5-10-minute oral sample in the applicant's first and second languages (conversational, not read from a script)
  • Writing sample(s) in the applicant's second language, which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation. International applicants should also submit a writing sample in English
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 1
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate in French at advanced-mid or higher proficiency level as measured by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview Test and ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test.
  2. Demonstrate skills in the analysis of French culture, literature and language.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to carry out and present research projects in their respective concentration areas.
  4. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in their respective concentration areas.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
FR 53213FRENCH COMPOSITION-ADVANCED 3
FR 53216CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CULTURE 3
Concentrations
Choose from the following:27-30
Minimum Total Credit Hours:33-36

Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
MCLS 50660METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES 13
MCLS 60601LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS 3
MCLS 63049SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS 3
Second Language Courses12
Second Language Pedagogy Courses9
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Students who are already licensed to teach language in Ohio may, with departmental approval, substitute a graduate second-language pedagogy elective for MCLS 50660.

Literature Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
FR 63199THESIS I 6
Drama Elective3
Poetry Elective3
Prose Elective3
French Literature, Culture and Language Electives 112
Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of individual investigation research may be applied toward the degree.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Students in the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration must successfully complete a final project, a portfolio or a comprehensive examination. In addition, students complete an exit oral interview and an exit essay examination in French. Students are encouraged to enroll in study-abroad courses (maximum 6 credit hours) and in specialized workshops in advanced language or pedagogy (maximum 4 credit hours). Departmental permission must be obtained before enrolling in such courses.
  • Students in the Literature concentration must complete a comprehensive examination.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the Literature concentration are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for M.A. in French

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

5.7%

faster than the average

30,600

number of jobs

$69,920

potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

20.0%

much faster than the average

77,400

number of jobs

$52,330

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

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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