THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
This degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree.
Highlights: Fall 2023 Chinese and Japanese Culture Night
On September 28th, 2023, MCLS Instructors Hui Yu and Eriko Tanaka hosted an unforgettable Chinese & Japanese Culture Night. The night was a delightful experience with food, games, and activities representative of both cultures. The event hosted over 100 students making sushi and mooncakes. Activities consisted of Mahjong, sugar painting, and calligraphy. This remarkable evening was a celebration of cultural exchange and collaboration, leaving everyone eagerly anticipating the next event.
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Prerequisites
The Writing Internship Program (WIP) Three (3) credit-hour course satisfies the requirement for an upper-level writing intensive course. All majors who have taken at least one of the following prerequisite courses, or advisor recommendation, or a 3.0 GPA in their major/s may apply:
- Writing in Business (ENG 30061)
- Principles of Technical Writing (ENG 30062)
- Professional Writing (ENG 30063)
- Argumentative Prose Writing (ENG 30064)
- Writing in the Public Sphere (ENG 30066)
- Senior Seminar (ENG 49091)
October is Kent State University’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Though the national health observance is in May, the university chooses October to promote mental health awareness as the need for mental health support on campus peaks during this time. The goal behind making October Kent State’s Mental Health Awareness Month is to increase awareness about the mental health support that Kent State provides to both students and faculty. This support includes counseling services, workshops as well as programs to encourage general well-being, like Meditation Across Campus ...
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is not designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you wish to become licensed in Ohio, you must also register for and complete all requirements for the Minor in Education and sit for licensing exams.
Bachelor of Professional Studies
The Bachelor’s of Science degree in Professional Studies is designed for those who want to work in education, health and human services settings or continue their studies in a related graduate program.
Bachelor of Integrative Studies
The Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree allows you to design a curriculum tailored to your unique interests and career goals. This flexible program lets you combine courses from various disciplines to gain a broad range of knowledge and skills that are valued in today’s job market. This degree program provides a path to degree completion that focuses on career and professional goals by allowing you to select courses from interrelated programs or academic departments that support your career aspirations.
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a Kent State University graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.“I ran for domestic relations court judge because I wanted to serve on the bench where I could make the greatest impact,” Hightower told Akron Legal News. “Our court ...