Women and Everyday Heroism

A composition of a tapestry, students dancing, and a professor talking to students

A combination of powerful art, reflective dance and historical courage are meant to connect and inspire a new generation of heroes.  The art exhibition Holocaust Heroes: Fierce Females Tapestries and Sculpture by Linda Stein takes residence at Kent State University this fall.  The exhibit features 11 tapestries and 21 sculptures in Stein's signature style that highlight women who risked or lost their lives during the Holocaust. Themes of feminism and heroism are central to the art, which Linda Hoeptner-Poling, Ph.D., associate professor of art education, says is for everyo...

Nicole Hagen Joins the College of the Arts

Nicole Hagen

We are excited to announce the appointment of Nicole Hagen as Marketing and Communications Specialist, a new position within the College of the Arts. Nicole will be working as a member of our marketing team, which handles marketing, media relations, advertising and communication needs for the College. She joins the Kent State staff in fall 2023. Originally from Oregon, Nicole is an alumnae of George Fox University, where she studied graduated with a B.A. in Design and English in 2020. Nicole joins the College of the Arts from a design agency in North Canton.&nb...

Insurance Studies - B.S.

Gain a competitive edge with Kent State's B.S. in Insurance Studies. Prepare for a career in the dynamic field of insurance with hands-on training and expert guidance. From risk management to underwriting, this program prepares you for a range of roles. Enroll now and take the first step toward a rewarding career.

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Program Information for Insurance Studies - B.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Insurance Studies provides students with the academic background for career entry in the insurance industry. The program offers a well-rounded core of business and social science courses, including management technology, professional writing and human communications.

Building on this core curriculum are courses that provide the opportunity for students to explore all lines of insurance, including personal lines, commercial lines, life and health insurance. Students also take on an internship during their third year to reinforce their insurance industry knowledge and gain real-world experience.

The knowledge gained in the insurance program permits students to join any organization within the insurance industry with a solid understanding of applicable products, regulations, operations and policy contracts. Students graduate with knowledge of several specific insurance industry facets, such as property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, insurance company and agency operations, insurance regulation, insurance finance and risk management.

Admissions for Insurance Studies - 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. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry.
  2. Analyze and critically assess problems facing the insurance industry.
  3. Identify and assess legal and ethical issues surrounding insurance industry decisions.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to lead and productively participate in group situations.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
BMRT 11009INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ENG 30063PROFESSIONAL WRITING 3
INS 29000INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE AND RISK 3
INS 39000INSURANCE LAW, FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT 3
INS 39001INSURANCE OPERATIONS (WIC) 13
INS 49000LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE 3
INS 49001PERSONAL LINES INSURANCE 3
INS 49002COMMERCIAL INSURANCE 3
INS 49092INSURANCE PRACTICUM GENERAL (ELR) 3
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Major Electives, choose from the following: 239
COMM 20001
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
COMM 35864
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 1
COMM 45807
HIGH IMPACT PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
LIS 30010
INFORMATION FLUENCY IN THE WORKPLACE AND BEYOND
OTEC 16620
WORD PROCESSING I
OTEC 16625
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
OTEC 16639
DATABASE APPLICATIONS
OTEC 26611
SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS
OTEC 26622
DESKTOP PUBLISHING I
PSYC 30821
PSYCHOLOGY OF MOTIVATION
PSYC 31773
INDUSTRIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 41581
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 42558
WEALTH, POVERTY AND POWER
SOC 42563
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
SOC 42879
AGING IN SOCIETY (DIVD)
TAS 37900
TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CORNERSTONE
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional3
Non-Business and Non-Applied Business Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 214
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

ACCT, ACTT, BA, BMRT, BUS, CIS, ECON, ENTR, FIN, HRM, IT, MKTG or MMTG courses cannot count as major electives or non-business/non-applied business electives.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmaps

Roadmaps

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BMRT 11000 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
INS 29000 INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE AND RISK 3
Major Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
BMRT 11009 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Major Electives 6
Non-Business/Non-Applied Business Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
INS 39000 INSURANCE LAW, FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT 3
Major Electives 9
Non-Business/Non-Applied Business Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
ENG 30063 PROFESSIONAL WRITING 3
INS 39001 INSURANCE OPERATIONS (WIC) 3
Major Electives 6
Non-Business/Non-Applied Business Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
INS 49001 PERSONAL LINES INSURANCE 3
INS 49002 COMMERCIAL INSURANCE 3
INS 49092 INSURANCE PRACTICUM GENERAL (ELR) 3
Major Elective 3
Non-Business/Non Applied Business Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
INS 49000 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE 3
Major Electives 9
Non-Business/Non-Applied Business Elective 2
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Insurance Studies - B.S.

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators

-6.4%

decline

332,900

number of jobs

$68,270

potential earnings

Insurance appraisers, auto damage

-4.0%

decline

15,900

number of jobs

$65,550

potential earnings

Insurance sales agents

5.5%

faster than the average

501,300

number of jobs

$52,180

potential earnings

Insurance underwriters

-6.2%

decline

114,700

number of jobs

$71,790

potential earnings

Market research analysts and marketing specialists

17.7%

much faster than the average

738,100

number of jobs

$65,810

potential earnings

Operations research analysts

24.8%

much faster than the average

105,100

number of jobs

$86,200

potential earnings

Actuaries

17.6%

much faster than the average

27,700

number of jobs

$111,030

potential earnings

Marketing managers

6.7%

faster than the average

286,300

number of jobs

$142,170

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.
Becoming a Better Peacemaker

Dana Oleskiewicz, second from right, a doctoral student in cultural foundations, learns at a reconciliation village in Rwanda.

Dana Oleskiewicz, a Kent State University doctoral student in cultural foundations, said she signed on for the study abroad program, the Kigali Summer Institute, to learn about marginalized communities in her quest to pursue mediation skills. The institute embodies the course, "Rwanda After the Genocide Against the Tutsi," and this year coincided with the Kent State-sponsored conference, “Peace Education in an Era of Crisis,” which Kigali Summer Institute students attended.   With the U.S. political climate becoming increasingly contentious, Oleskiewicz of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, ...

Veterinary Technology - A.A.S.

Join the caring community of veterinary professionals with the Veterinary Technology Associate Degree. Learn hands-on skills and gain experience in a variety of animal care settings. Enroll now and make a difference in the lives of animals.

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology prepares graduates to serve as veterinary technicians performing support functions, including routine laboratory and clinical procedures. Other growing employment opportunities are expected in biomedical research, diagnostic laboratories, wildlife facilities, humane societies and animal control facilities.

Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination, which is a step in the process to pursue registration in the State of Ohio.

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 Veterinary Technology - A.A.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 who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Qualify to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination.
  2. Carry out successful completion of all essential skills as mandated by American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (Appendix I of the Accreditation Policies and Procedures).
  3. Use safe techniques when performing animal handling skills.
  4. Use competent decision-making abilities for patient case management, from the initial presentation to the successful outcome of the patient's treatment and resolution of the patient's presenting problem(s).

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA; min C grade required in all courses)
VTEC 10001INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY 2
VTEC 10002VETERINARY NURSING I 3
VTEC 10003VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY I 2
VTEC 10204CLINICAL LABORATORY I 3
VTEC 10205VETERINARY NURSING II 3
VTEC 20001NUTRITION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 2
VTEC 20002DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 2
VTEC 20003VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY II 2
VTEC 20008CLINICAL LABORATORY II 3
VTEC 20009LARGE ANIMAL NURSING 3
VTEC 20010IMAGING TECHNIQUES 3
VTEC 20212SURGERY AND ANESTHESIA 3
VTEC 20215VETERINARY OFFICE APPLICATIONS 1
VTEC 20216LABORATORY AND EXOTIC ANIMAL MEDICINE 2
VTEC 20392PRACTICUM IN VETERINARY HOSPITAL (ELR) 5
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA; min C grade required in all courses)
BSCI 10005SMALL ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 4
BSCI 20021BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 3
BSCI 20022BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 1
CHEM 10050FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS) 3
or CHEM 10055 MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:63

Progression Requirements

All students in the Veterinary Technology program must complete all coursework in sequence before continuing to the next level.

To be able to register for Veterinary Technology (VTEC) courses, students must be accepted to technical study. Acceptance into technical study is selective and requires a separate application process. Students interested in the program must attend an information session prior to application. Criteria for acceptance is the following:

  • Minimum 2.500 college or high school overall GPA

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BSCI 10005 SMALL ANIMAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 4
CHEM 10050
or CHEM 10055
 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS)
or MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)
3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!VTEC 10001 INTRODUCTION TO VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY 2
!VTEC 10002 VETERINARY NURSING I 3
!VTEC 10204 CLINICAL LABORATORY I 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
VTEC 10003 VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY I 2
!VTEC 10205 VETERINARY NURSING II 3
VTEC 20001 NUTRITION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 2
VTEC 20008 CLINICAL LABORATORY II 3
VTEC 20215 VETERINARY OFFICE APPLICATIONS 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
BSCI 20021 BASIC MICROBIOLOGY 3
BSCI 20022 BASIC MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY 1
VTEC 20002 DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS FOR VETERINARY TECHNICIANS 2
VTEC 20003 VETERINARY PHARMACOLOGY II 2
!VTEC 20010 IMAGING TECHNIQUES 3
!VTEC 20212 SURGERY AND ANESTHESIA 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Four
!VTEC 20009 LARGE ANIMAL NURSING 3
VTEC 20216 LABORATORY AND EXOTIC ANIMAL MEDICINE 2
!VTEC 20392 PRACTICUM IN VETERINARY HOSPITAL (ELR) 5
Kent Core Requirement 6
 Credit Hours16
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:63

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Accreditation for Veterinary Technology - A.A.S.

Accreditation

The A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Veterinary Technology - A.A.S.

Veterinary technologists and technicians

16.2%

much faster than the average

112,900

number of jobs

$36,260

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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