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.
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.
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 ...
The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree (B.T.A.S.) is a program designed for students with an associate degree or some college level coursework. The program accommodates varied educational backgrounds, develops competencies needed for success in a variety of work settings and offers flexibility and scheduling attractive to working adults and time- and place-bound adults.
Family legacy is important to junior Abby Bergdorf and her younger brother Nate. The siblings decided to attend Kent State University because their father and grandparents are alumni. Even their older brother earned his degree at Kent State and is now working on his master’s degree here. But the siblings have taken the family legacy thing a giant step further by majoring in Hospitality and Event Management in the College of Education, Health and Human Services. Abby and Nate also are following in the footsteps of a beloved uncle who recently retired from the park and recreation indust...
