Full Description

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing prepares practitioners for professional nursing, helps them understand their role in society and prepares them for graduate study. The program emphasizes professional knowledge, skills and compassionate nursing practices. Students begin with courses that demonstrate the core foundations of the nursing profession and its historical roots. The capstone preceptorship exposes students to research and professional-practice concepts that will ensure their abilities to be nurse leaders and healthcare advocates.

Throughout the curriculum, students study life-span and cultural diversity issues while applying evidence-based practice to their profession.

The Nursing major includes the following optional concentrations:

• The Accelerated Second Degree concentration is for students who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to pursue the B.S.N. degree in an accelerated manner.
• The Foundational Entry concentration is for students who have not completed one or all of the following: high school-level mathematics, biology and/or chemistry.
• The LPN and Allied Health concentration is a bridge program designed to meet the unique demands of licensed practical nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy assistants, field/combat medics and emergency medical technicians.
• The Traditional Entry concentration is for students who have completed high school-level mathematics, biology and chemistry.

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.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Admission to the Traditional Entry Concentration

New Students

Admission to the Traditional Entry concentration is selective; the process is competitive, and acceptance is never guaranteed. Prospective applicants must have:

• Completed high school-level mathematics, biology and chemistry.
• Achieved one of the following:
  • Minimum 2.700 overall high school GPA (on a 4.000-point scale); and a minimum 22 ACT composite or a minimum 1100 SAT score; or
  • Minimum 3.000 overall high school GPA (on a 4.000-point scale).

Early Admission

Early admission students are granted admission to the Professional Nursing Sequence as new students provided they meet the early admission criteria and maintain the progression requirements. Students must signify they want to be considered for early admission and agree to declare Kent State as their college of choice. The early admission program has a limited number of seats.

Transfer Students

Traditional Admission

Admission to the Traditional Entry concentration requires a minimum 2.750 overall GPA and completion of 12 college credit hours from an institutional-accredited college or university.

Transfer students who have successfully completed a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State University will be evaluated on their Kent State overall GPA only, along with the prerequisite criteria for admission into the Professional Nursing Sequence.

Direct Transfer Admission

Admission to the Professional Nursing Sequence requires meeting prerequisite criteria. Students who have failed out of another nursing program are not eligible for admission to Kent State's Traditional Entry concentration.

Transfer students from another accredited B.S.N. degree who have completed at least one laboratory or clinical course must have achieved the following for admission to Kent State's Traditional Entry concentration:

• Minimum 3.200 overall GPA in all college-level coursework
• Minimum 2.750 GPA for the required (or equivalent) science courses in Kent State's B.S.N. degree: BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020 and BSCI 20021 (or BSCI 30171) and CHEM 10050 (or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10060)
• Minimum C grade in the following prerequisite courses:
  • Anatomy and Physiology (BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020)
  • Microbiology (BSCI 20021 or BSCI 30171)
  • Genetics (BSCI 30050 or BSCI 30156)
  • Chemistry (CHEM 10050 or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10060)
  • Mathematics (MATH 10040 or MATH 10041)
• Good academic standing at current college or university

Students who want to be considered for direct transfer admission to Kent State's Traditional Entry concentration must complete the Direct Transfer Admission Request.

Admission to the Accelerated Second Degree Concentration

Admission to the Accelerated Second Degree concentration requires a completed bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.750 overall GPA. Students who have failed out of a nursing program are not eligible to apply to the Accelerated Second Degree concentration. Accelerated students must have all college-level core and nursing prerequisite courses complete:

• Anatomy and Physiology (BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020)
• Microbiology (BSCI 20021 or BSCI 30171)
• Chemistry (CHEM 10050 or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10060)
• Human Growth and Development (NURS 20950)
• Minimum 2.750 overall GPA and minimum 2.750 science GPA
• Minimum C grade in all science and mathematics courses

Admission to the Foundational Entry Concentration

Admission to the Foundational Entry concentration is selective; the process is competitive, and acceptance is never guaranteed. Prospective applicants must have:

• Achieved one of the following:
  • Minimum 2.700 overall high school GPA (on a 4.000-point scale); and a minimum 22 ACT composite or a minimum 1100 SAT score; or
  • Minimum 3.000 overall high school GPA (on a 4.000-point scale).

Admission to the LPN and Allied Health Concentration

Admission to the LPN and Allied Health concentration is selective; the process is competitive, and acceptance is never guaranteed. Prospective applicants must have:

• Completed high school-level mathematics, biology and chemistry.
• Achieved one of the following:
  • Minimum 2.700 overall high school GPA (on a 4.000-point scale); and a minimum 22 ACT composite or a minimum 1100 SAT score; or
  • Minimum 3.000 overall high school GPA (on a 4.000-point scale).

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.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Meet educational eligibility requirements to take the registered nurse licensing examination (National Certification and Licensure Exam).
2. Acquire competencies based on professional standards to assume the role of the professional nurse and for career advancement, including graduate studies.
3. Demonstrate evidence-based, culturally sensitive care to all populations.

Roadmaps

Accelerated Second Degree 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.

Foundational Entry 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.

LPN and Allied Health 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.

Traditional Entry 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.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Geauga Campus (Traditional Entry concentration only)
  • Kent Campus (Accelerated Second Degree, Foundational Entry, LPN and Allied Health and Traditional Entry concentrations)
  • Salem Campus (Traditional Entry concentration only)
  • Stark Campus (Traditional Entry concentration only)
  • Trumbull Campus (Traditional Entry concentration only)

The B.S.N. degree in Nursing at Kent State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

Full Description

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technology is a terminal degree designed for those who are interested in achieving the artistry and skills necessary to qualify as practicing professionals in the entertainment industry and/or professional theatre educators. The program is a three-year course of study with a flexible curriculum for students to explore areas of special interest.

The Theatre Design and Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

• The Costume Design and Technology concentration prepares students for careers in the entertainment industry, professional theatre or theatre education. Students study both design and technology, including related areas such as dye techniques, costume crafts and wigs and makeup. Students also design costumes for main-stage departmental productions. The curriculum includes core classes in theatre history, dramatic theory and historical periods.
• The Lighting Design concentration balances instruction and experience in lighting design with instruction and experience in lighting technology. Studies include digital rendering, CAD, lighting technology and automated lighting. Students research and study all of aspects of theatrical lighting, including the design process from concept to execution, communication skills, integration of technology into design, documentation of the work and critical evaluation of the work.
• The Scene Design concentration balances focused classroom instruction with practical design and production experience. In graduate design courses, students study theatrical design processes, theory and approaches to adjacent entertainment and performative settings. By integrating coursework and production experience, designers apply digital and traditional rendering techniques, 3D computer-aided drafting, props, fabrication, scene painting and presentation techniques emphasizing contemporary design processes. Electives contain construction theory, rigging, props and lighting design, and students have the flexibility to explore multiple areas as designers and artisans through coursework.
• The Technical Direction concentration provides students with training and practical experiences in planning main stage productions for the School of Theatre and Dance. Studies focus on safety and all logistics of production assembly, including touring and dance. Technical directors have the opportunity work in four very different theatre spaces: black box, large proscenium, thrust and open outdoor.

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)
• Résumé
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Portfolio review
• Interview
• 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 71 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.0 IELTS score
  • Minimum 50 PTE score
  • Minimum 100 DET score

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

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Final deadline: August 1
• Spring Semester
  • Final deadline: January 1
• Summer Term
  • Final deadline: May 1

All application materials (including applicable fee, transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.) will not be accepted after these deadlines.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced creative and technical abilities to develop the design of a production from concept to finished product through collaborative efforts.
2. Analyze text, music and dance and the ways that historical, critical and theoretical content inform acting, directing and design.
3. Produce and communicate design ideas and accurate production models, paperwork and drawings by hand and/or through the use of current industry standard software in a professional setting.
4. Demonstrate the integration of current technology, tools and methods and health and safety practices in one’s area of specialization.
5. Prepare and present a professional résumé and portfolio of design- and technology-related work that demonstrate one's abilities, strengths, processes and experiences.
6. Demonstrate and model professional ethics and practice.

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

National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Studies gives students an opportunity for study in all aspects of theatre and its relationship to other liberal arts studies. This program serves students who seek a wider range of possibilities to fulfill individual creative goals, whether as theatre artists, scholars, educators and/or contributors in related fields. Students receive thorough grounding in theatre history and theory and learn imaginative and critical thinking, the process of making theatre and leadership skills.

The Theatre Studies major comprises the following concentrations:

• The General Studies concentration combines the study of dramatic literature, production and performance work.
• The Performance concentration offers in-depth training in acting. Through a series of acting courses, students learn a variety of acting styles and techniques applicable to both stage and screen.
• The Production concentration offers specified training in one or more design, technology and production specializations.

In addition, students in the Theatre Studies major must declare a minor or another major at Kent State.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Articulate procedures and approaches to differentiate various theatrical styles and techniques.
2. Examine playwriting and production processes and the artistic and cultural forces that shape them.
3. Apply intermediate to advanced skills in one or more theatre specializations in creation, performance or scholarship.
4. Evaluate a diverse selection of theatre repertory.
5. Describe the basic process involved in mounting a theatre production.
6. Synthesize research, performance and/or production.

Roadmap

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

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus
  • Trumbull Campus (General Studies concentration only)

The B.A. degree in Theatre Studies is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

Full Description

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design, Technology and Production fosters the artistic development of theatre designers, technicians and artisans. Students study both traditional theatre practices and new methods, materials and technologies. Students must demonstrate continued progress through annual portfolio reviews, course work and production responsibilities. In addition, students are expected to complete a significant production assignment each semester.

In the major, students apply design and technology concepts for the school’s theatrical and dance productions. Kent State’s Center for the Performing Arts houses three theatres, performance and rehearsal space, a scene shop, a costume shop and laboratories for costumes, drafting, lighting and scenery. In addition, the School of Theatre and Dance oversees the outdoor venue Porthouse Theatre.

The B.F.A. degree program prepares students for M.F.A. degree study, as well as such occupations as scenic designer, costume designer, lighting designer, sound/projection designer, prop master, scenic artist, stage manager, production manager, wardrobe supervisor, technical director and stage technicians.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:  

1. Articulate basic elements and principles of design theory and composition.
2. Produce and communicate design ideas and accurate production models, paperwork and drawings by hand and/or through the use of current industry standard software programs.
3. Describe the full process of design and production for a finished production, including the roles that various personnel play in the mounting of a finished production.
4. Articulate and use best practices and industry standards related to safety for theatrical venues and production elements.
5. Prepare and present a professional resume and a portfolio of design/production work that demonstrate one's cumulative accomplishments.
6. Recognize and evaluate a diverse selection of contemporary and historical theatre repertory.
7. Apply theories to and perform technical skills in a variety of realized stage productions.

Roadmap

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

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

National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)