Biochemistry - B.S.

Our Biochemistry program equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the molecular basis of life. With hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art labs and guidance from our experienced faculty, you will develop the strong foundation in biochemistry needed for careers in research, medicine and pharmaceutical fields.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry provides strong preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in biochemistry or medicine or planning a career as a practicing biochemist in industrial research and development, government research laboratories or academia.

With the selection of appropriate elective courses, students in the Biochemistry major meet the minimum requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society.

The Biochemistry major includes the following optional concentration:

  • The Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine concentration is the recommended track for students preparing for careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assisting or podiatry.

Students interested in careers in pharmacy have the opportunity to earn this B.S. degree while completing their studies towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). After three years at Kent State, students may apply to and attend NEOMED, and then transfer 20 credit hours of courses from NEOMED to complete their Kent State Biochemistry requirements.

Biochemistry students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Chemistry 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.

Admissions for Biochemistry - B.S.

Admissions

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

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply broad-based chemical and biochemical knowledge to their profession.
  2. Develop their abilities to plan and execute chemical and biochemical experiments.
  3. Prepare and deliver written and oral scientific reports.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 30140CELL BIOLOGY 4
BSCI 30156ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
BSCI 30171GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
CHEM 10060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4-6
or CHEM 10970 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or CHEM 11060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)
CHEM 10061GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
or CHEM 10971 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
CHEM 10062GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
CHEM 30105ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3
CHEM 30107ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 11
CHEM 30301INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
CHEM 30475ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
CHEM 30476ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
CHEM 30481ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
CHEM 30482ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
CHEM 40251ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) 12
CHEM 40261BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3
CHEM 40262BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
CHEM 40263PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3
CHEM 40567PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 4
CHEM 40568ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
MATH 12002ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 4-5
or MATH 12021 CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
MATH 12022PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES 3
or MATH 30011 BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Physics Electives, choose from the following:10
PHY 13001
& PHY 13002
& PHY 13021
& PHY 13022
GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB)
and GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB)
PHY 23101
& PHY 23102
GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (KBS) (KLAB)
and GENERAL UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (KBS) (KLAB)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)8
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 29
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 35
Concentration or Additional Requirements
Choose from the following:15
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

PHIL 21001 is recommended for students in the Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine concentration.

3

The following are recommended for students in the Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine concentration: COMM 15000, ECON 22060, ECON 42086, PSYC 40111, PSYC 41363, SOC 42563.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Major Electives, choose from the following:9
Strongly Suggested Electives
BSCI 40174
IMMUNOLOGY
BSCI 40220
BIOINFORMATICS
BSCI 40430
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
or BSCI 40460
 ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
BSCI 40462
ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: READINGS AND CASE STUDIES
BTEC 40191
SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
CHEM 40109
BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40113
CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS
CHEM 40264
MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
CHEM 40295
SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
CHEM 40365
BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40796
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 1
Other Suggested Electives
CHEM 30106
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 30108
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (WIC) 2
CHEM 40195
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40302
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 40364
INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
CHEM 40395
SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40451
ORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40476
SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
CHEM 40477
INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
CHEM 40483
INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40559
NANOMATERIALS
CHEM 40571
SURFACE CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40595
SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

Maximum 4 credit hours of CHEM 40796 may be applied toward major electives.

2

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

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BSCI 40430ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY 3
or BSCI 40460 ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:6
BSCI 30517
HUMAN ANATOMY
or BSCI 30518
 VERTEBRATE ANATOMY
BSCI 40174
IMMUNOLOGY
BSCI 40220
BIOINFORMATICS
BTEC 40191
SEMINAR: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
CHEM 30106
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 40109
BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40264
MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
CHEM 40302
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
CHEM 40365
BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40477
INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
CHEM 40483
INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
CHEM 40796
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION 1
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

Maximum 3 credit hours of CHEM 40796 may be applied toward concentration electives.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.S.

  • Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Arts and Sciences must complete 8 credit hours of foreign language.1 
  • The following programs are exempt from this requirement: The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science.2
  • Minimum Elementary I and II of the same language
1

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer credit hours and courses. This may be accomplished by (1) passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level; (2) receiving credit through one of the alternative credit programs offered by Kent State University; or (3) demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language. When students complete the requirement with fewer than 8 credit hours and two courses, they will complete remaining credit hours with general electives.

2
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science exemption exists under another college policy (Three-Plus-One Programs). The Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology exemption is due to its extensive collaboration with and contribution from the Information Technology program in the College of Applied and Technical Studies, which does not have a foreign language requirement.
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Roadmaps

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a 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
!BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
!CHEM 10060
or CHEM 10970
or CHEM 11060
 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)
4-6
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12002
or MATH 12021
 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
or CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
4-5
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!CHEM 10061
or CHEM 10971
 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
4
!CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12022
or MATH 30011
 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
or BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
3
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
!CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
!CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
Physics Electives 5
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
!BSCI 30140 CELL BIOLOGY 4
!CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
!CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
!CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
Physics Electives 5
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
!CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3
!CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1
!CHEM 40261 BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3
!CHEM 40567 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!CHEM 40262 BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
!CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
!BSCI 30171 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
Major Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
!CHEM 40251 ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!CHEM 40263 PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3
Major Elective 3
General Electives 5
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine 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
!BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
!CHEM 10060
or CHEM 10970
or CHEM 11060
 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS)
or GENERAL CHEMISTRY I BOOST (KBS)
4-6
!CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12002
or MATH 12021
 ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
or CALCULUS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
4-5
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!CHEM 10061
or CHEM 10971
 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
or HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS)
4
!CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
!MATH 12022
or MATH 30011
 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
or BASIC PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!BSCI 30156 ELEMENTS OF GENETICS 3
!CHEM 30475 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR) 1
!CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
Physics Electives 5
Foreign Language 4
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
!BSCI 30140 CELL BIOLOGY 4
!CHEM 30301 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3
!CHEM 30476 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 1
!CHEM 30482 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3
Physics Electives 5
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
!BSCI 30171 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 4
!CHEM 40261 BIOCHEMISTRY: BIOMOLECULE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 3
!CHEM 40567 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR LIFE SCIENCES 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!BSCI 40430
or BSCI 40460
 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
or ADVANCED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
3
!CHEM 40262 BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION 3
!CHEM 40568 ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
!CHEM 30105 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I 3
!CHEM 30107 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (WIC) 1
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
!CHEM 40251 ADVANCED BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (WIC) 2
!CHEM 40263 PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 3
Concentration Elective 3
General Electives 5
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Biochemistry - B.S.

Agricultural and food science technicians

4.1%

about as fast as the average

24,200

number of jobs

$41,970

potential earnings

Biochemists and biophysicists

4.0%

about as fast as the average

34,600

number of jobs

$94,270

potential earnings

Bioengineers and biomedical engineers

4.7%

about as fast as the average

21,200

number of jobs

$92,620

potential earnings

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

9.3%

much faster than the average

64,700

number of jobs

$85,600

potential earnings

Biological technicians

4.9%

about as fast as the average

87,500

number of jobs

$46,340

potential earnings

Chemical engineers

4.4%

about as fast as the average

32,600

number of jobs

$108,540

potential earnings

Environmental engineers

3.1%

about as fast as the average

55,800

number of jobs

$92,120

potential earnings

Forensic science technicians

14.1%

much faster than the average

17,200

number of jobs

$60,590

potential earnings

Genetic counselors

21.5%

much faster than the average

2,600

number of jobs

$85,700

potential earnings

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

6.1%

faster than the average

138,300

number of jobs

$91,510

potential earnings

Occupational health and safety technicians

4.8%

about as fast as the average

22,100

number of jobs

$53,340

potential earnings

Pharmacists

-3.3%

decline

321,700

number of jobs

$128,710

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Biochemical engineers
  • DNA analysts
  • Fermentation technicians
  • Genetic engineers
  • Grant writers
  • National Institutes of Health officers
  • Quality control technicians
  • Research scientists
  • Science writers and communicators
Notice: Career Information Source
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Nonprofit Management - Graduate Certificate

The Nonprofit Management graduate certificate prepares graduates to work in the management and administrative positions in nonprofit organizations across a range of industries. Students acquire basic management skills, as well as applied skills specific to the nonprofit sector, which may include fundraising, executive board relations, policy advocacy and nonprofit law.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate competence in management skills related to the nonprofit sector, which may include nonprofit law, leadership skills, advocacy and grant writing.

Admissions for Nonprofit Management - 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 an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Writing sample
  • 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
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Coursework

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:9
PADM 60200
NONPROFIT ADVOCACY
PADM 60310
LEADERSHIP IN THE NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTOR
PADM 60471
NONPROFIT LAW
PADM 60472
NONPROFIT BOARD EXEC RELATIONS
PADM 60477
NONPROFIT FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Public Management Concept and Skill Elective, choose from the following:3
PADM 60371
GRADUATE INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
PADM 60375
PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
PADM 60377
PUBLIC BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
PADM 60379
PROGRAM EVALUATION I
PADM 60470
PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE
PADM 60574
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

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 Nonprofit Management - Graduate Certificate

Chief executives

-10.0%

decline

287,900

number of jobs

$185,950

potential earnings

Education administrators, all other

8.1%

much faster than the average

52,100

number of jobs

$87,580

potential earnings

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

potential earnings

Medical and health services managers

31.5%

much faster than the average

422,300

number of jobs

$104,280

potential earnings

Public relations and fundraising managers

9.2%

much faster than the average

88,000

number of jobs

$118,430

potential earnings

Social and community service managers

17.0%

much faster than the average

175,500

number of jobs

$69,600

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
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Global Issues - Undergraduate Certificate

The Global Issues undergraduate certificate program explores critical global issues and develops valuable skills to make a difference in our interconnected world.

Program Information for Global Issues - Undergraduate Certificate

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Global Issues undergraduate certificate examines a range of global issues through the framework of sustainable development, an approach to public policy-making that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Sustainable development policies seek to address the world’s most pressing "wicked problems" through cooperative action as a global community. Examples include poverty, hunger, inequality, access to education, health and well-being, climate change and sustainable communities. The certificate is an excellent complement to any major and enables students to more fully understand how their major field of study can have a positive impact on the world around them.

Admissions for Global Issues - Undergraduate Certificate

Admissions

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

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate the basic concepts of sustainable development policy approaches to global issues and their relevance to the student’s major field of study.
  2. Articulate the importance of international cooperation for addressing global issues.
  3. Articulate the importance of strong local, national and international public institutions for addressing global issues.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
POL 30820INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AND LAW 3
or POL 43003 GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
POL 43499CAPSTONE IN GLOBAL ISSUES (ELR) 1
Global Issues Elective, choose from the following:3
ESCI 43001
WICKED PROBLEMS: TACKLING GLOBAL ISSUES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
or GEOG 43070
 WICKED PROBLEMS: TACKLING GLOBAL ISSUES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
or POL 43001
 WICKED PROBLEMS: TACKLING GLOBAL ISSUES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
POL 40540
POLITICS OF DEVELOPMENT (DIVG)
Certificate Electives, choose from the following: 19
ENVS 22070
NATURE AND SOCIETY (KSS)
ESCI 21062
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE (KBS)
ESCI 21080
ALL ABOUT THE OCEANS (KBS)
ESCI 33025
WATER AND THE ENVIRONMENT
GEOG 31070
POPULATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT
GEOG 41066
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
GEOG 41073
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GEOG 46060
FOOD SECURITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
GEOG 46080
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
INTS 30101
WORLDS OF WEALTH AND POWER
INTS 30301
HUMAN SECURITY
INTS 30501
ORDER AND RESISTANCE
INTS 40560
HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (DIVG)
or POL 40560
 HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (DIVG)
PACS 31002
GENDER, POWER AND CONFLICT
PACS 32030
INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION (DIVG)
PACS 35050
ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION
or POL 30350
 ENVIRONMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION
POL 10500
WORLD POLITICS (DIVG) (KSS)
POL 30810
POLITICS OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
POL 40440
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS AND POLICIES
POL 40589
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR)
POL 43002
THE POLITICS OF INEQUALITY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:16
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Certificate electives must be from at least two different disciplines.

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

Program Delivery

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

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Students from across the globe gather together following Convocation 2023

Free speech and student safety go hand in hand in supporting Kent State University's core values. That was the message Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., shared Nov. 3 with a national audience on NPR's “Morning Edition.”   Pringle is the interim senior vice president for student life at Kent State, where she oversees 25 departments that foster the holistic well-being of students at Kent State. This includes overseeing student demonstrations and opportunities for students to exercise free speech in a place where they feel safe. Listen below to Pringle's interview as she was invited to...

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