Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration - B.S.

The Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration program offers a unique blend of theory and practice to help you succeed in this exciting field. Learn from experienced faculty and gain hands-on experience through internships and practicums. Launch your career in sports coaching, sports management or fitness training with this bachelor's degree.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration prepares both teachers who exemplify best practices in the PK-12 setting and professionals who promote high quality physical activity opportunities for individuals across the lifespan. The program places a strong emphasis on field experience, internships and professional development experiences.

The Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Health and Physical Education concentration is a four-year program that provides the curriculum necessary for students seeking Ohio teacher licensure in both health education and physical education. The program includes multiple field experiences in a variety of school districts, followed by a full semester of student teaching. Students teach in both subjects and are eligible to sit for the multi-age teacher licensing examinations. Students in combined bachelor's/master's degree programs may apply graduate courses toward the B.S.E. degree.
  • The Physical Activity and Sport Exploration concentration is grounded in the understanding that the study of physical activity and sport is important in themselves and as biological and social concepts. The concentration provides students with the opportunity to design their educational experience by developing an individualized program of study. Students in this concentration are required to declare a minor, either in a related field or outside the field.
  • The Physical Education Licensure concentration prepares students to seek Ohio teacher licensure in physical education. The program includes multiple field experiences in a variety of school districts, followed by a full semester of student teaching. Graduates are eligible to sit for the multi-age teacher licensing examinations.

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 Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration - B.S.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Health and Physical Education concentration and Physical Education Licensure concentration will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of content and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective PK-12 physical education and/or health program.
  2. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and meaningful physical education and/or health learning experiences aligned with local, state and/or national standards and grade-level outcomes.
  3. Use effective resources, accommodations and technology that support the diverse needs of all students in planning and teaching.
  4. Use effective communication, feedback and instructional and managerial skills to enhance student learning.
  5. Select and implement appropriate assessments and reflection to monitor students' progress and guide decision making related to instruction and learning.
  6. Demonstrate dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.

Graduates of the Physical Activity and Sport Exploration concentration will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding and value of human diversity.
  2. Apply their broad spectrum of knowledge of human movement in their capstone experience by being able to:
    1. Describe and apply biophysical (anatomical, physiological and biomechanical) and social-psychological concepts to skillful movement, physical activity and fitness, depending upon their area of focus.
    2. Identify individual and group motives and opportunities and barriers to involvement in different types of human movement.
    3. Understand the historical significance of past events and how these events have shaped the present development of sport and physical education.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) 1
ATTR 25057HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 24
or EXSC 25057 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
PEHS 15012DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES I 3
PEHS 15013DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES II 3
PEHS 15020FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT, GYMNASTICS AND DANCE 3
PEHS 25033LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 3
PEHS 25056ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT 3
PEHS 35020FITNESS EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45037ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
Additional Requirements (course do not count in major GPA)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 33
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
Kent Core Composition 46
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3-5
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 36-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 30-3
Kent Core Additional3
Concentrations
Choose from the following:67-77
Health and Physical Education
Physical Activity and Sport Exploration
Physical Education Licensure
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120-130
1

Minimum C grade is required in all major coursework for the Health and Physical Education concentration and Physical Education Licensure concentration.

2

Students who have successfully completed BSCI 11010 with a minimum C grade may use that course in place of ATTR 25057/EXSC 25057.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

4

Minimum C grade is required for the Health and Physical Education and Physical Education Licensure concentrations.

Health and Physical Education Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
HED 11570PERSONAL HEALTH (min C grade)3
HED 21030INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH EDUCATION (min C grade)3
HED 21050HEALTH EDUCATION THEORIES (min C grade)3
HED 30000TEACHING HEALTH TO YOUNG LEARNERS (min C grade)3
HED 32530DRUG USE AND MISUSE (min C grade)3
HED 32543METHODS IN SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION (WIC) (min C grade)3
HED 42575HEALTH AND LEARNING: STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS (min C grade)3
HED 44551SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION PREVENTION PROGRAMS (min C grade)3
IHS 32544HUMAN SEXUALITY (min C grade)3
PEHS 25025TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 25026OVERVIEW OF OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND ADVENTURE EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 45051ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 45053SECONDARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 45192ELEMENTARY PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) (min C grade)1
PEHS 45592PRACTICUM IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) (min C grade)2
PEHS 49525INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (min C grade)3
PEHS 49592STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SPORT EXPLORATION (ELR) (min C grade) 112
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) Electives, choose from the following (min C grade):2
PWS 10020
DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONING
PWS 10036
FITNESS WALKING
PWS 10306
JOGGING
PWS 10403
BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE
PWS 10413
LATIN SOCIAL DANCE
PWS 11426
VARSITY SPORT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING
PWS 11604
BEGINNING KARATE
PWS 11633
JU JITSU
PWS 11634
SELF-DEFENSE
PWS 11663
BEGINNING YOGA
PWS 11664
PILATES
PWS 11665
ZUMBA
PWS 11666
BEGINNING SPINNING
PWS 11667
BOOT CAMP I
PWS 11673
INTERMEDIATE YOGA
PWS 11674
INTERMEDIATE PILATES
PWS 11675
ZUMBA TONING
PWS 12324
WEIGHT TRAINING
PWS 12325
WOMEN'S WEIGHT TRAINING
PWS 12424
EXERCISE AND WEIGHT CONTROL
PWS 12425
NAUTILUS EXERCISES
PWS 13003
DANCE EXERCISE
PWS 13010
JUDO-JUJITSU
PWS 13016
CYCLING
PWS 13040
CARDIO KICKBOXING
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ADED 47330READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD (min C grade)3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade)3
CULT 29535EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (min C grade)3
EPSY 29525EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (min C grade)3
NUTR 23511SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) (min C grade)3
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (min C grade)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:77
1

Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Physical Activity and Sport Exploration Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PEHS 15010INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION, FITNESS AND SPORT 3
PEHS 35084MOTOR SKILL ANALYSIS 3
PEHS 45015PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING 3
PEHS 45092INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) 3-4
or PEHS 45096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SPAD 25000SPORT IN SOCIETY 3
SPAD 35065HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (WIC) 23
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) or Professional Movement Elective1
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)3
Kent Core Additional3
Declared Minor and General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper division credit hours) 342
Minimum Total Credit Hours:67
1

Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

2

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

3

Students are required to declare and complete a minor as part of the Physical Education and Sport Performance program. Students may select any minor available at Kent State, but it should be aligned with the student’s overall educational and career goals. Number of credit hours depends on the program selected. A minimum of 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.

Physical Education Licensure Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PEHS 15010INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION, FITNESS AND SPORT (min C grade)3
PEHS 25025TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 25026OVERVIEW OF OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND ADVENTURE EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 35040COACHING FOOTBALL (min C grade)2
PEHS 35044COACHING BASKETBALL (min C grade)2
PEHS 35084MOTOR SKILL ANALYSIS (min C grade)3
PEHS 45015PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING (min C grade)3
PEHS 45051ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 45053SECONDARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (min C grade)3
PEHS 45192ELEMENTARY PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) 1
PEHS 45592PRACTICUM IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) (min C grade)2
PEHS 49525INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (min C grade)3
PEHS 49592STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SPORT EXPLORATION (ELR) (min C grade)12
SPAD 35065HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (WIC) (min C grade)3
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) Electives, choose from the following (min C grade):3
PWS 10020
DEVELOPMENT AND CONDITIONING
PWS 10036
FITNESS WALKING
PWS 10306
JOGGING
PWS 10403
BEGINNING BALLROOM DANCE
PWS 10413
LATIN SOCIAL DANCE
PWS 11426
VARSITY SPORT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING
PWS 11604
BEGINNING KARATE
PWS 11633
JU JITSU
PWS 11634
SELF-DEFENSE
PWS 11663
BEGINNING YOGA
PWS 11664
PILATES
PWS 11665
ZUMBA
PWS 11666
BEGINNING SPINNING
PWS 11667
BOOT CAMP I
PWS 11673
INTERMEDIATE YOGA
PWS 11674
INTERMEDIATE PILATES
PWS 11675
ZUMBA TONING
PWS 12324
WEIGHT TRAINING
PWS 12325
WOMEN'S WEIGHT TRAINING
PWS 13003
DANCE EXERCISE
PWS 13010
JUDO-JUJITSU
PWS 13016
CYCLING
PWS 13040
CARDIO KICKBOXING
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ADED 47330READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD (min C grade)3
CULT 29535EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (min C grade)3
EPSY 29525EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (min C grade)3
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (min C grade)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)3
Kent Core Additional3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:67
1

Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

Progression Requirements

Students in the Health and Physical Education and Physical Education Licensure concentrations must meet all professional requirements for admission to advanced study.

To manage enrollment and deliver high-quality programs, the faculty will select the most qualified applicants for admission based upon evaluation of academic success (overall GPA1) at Kent State University; non-academic criteria and other specific program criteria.

Please be aware that reapplication may be necessary if postponing advanced study coursework or if withdrawn for one year or more.

1

Undergraduate students who have not completed a minimum of 12 Kent State University credit hours will be evaluated for advanced study and professional phase based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students.

Graduation Requirements
Health and Physical Education Concentration
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.750 2.750
Physical Activity and Sport Performance Concentration
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
Physical Education Licensure Concentration
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.750 2.750
  • Students in the Health and Physical Education concentration and the Physical Education Licensure concentration are required to provide evidence of certification in First Aid, CPR and a minimum equivalence to level 5 competency in Red Cross swimming.

Licensure information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

Students must apply for State of Ohio Licensure (defined by completion of all licensure program requirements) within 12 months of program completion. After 12 months, applicants must meet State approved program/licensure requirements that are in effect at the time of application. This means that students who apply after the 12 month deadline may have to take additional coursework if the content, methods courses, program requirements, or licensure requirements have changed from the catalog in force.

Roadmaps

Program revisions are pending approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

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Roadmaps

Health and Physical Education 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
!HED 11570 PERSONAL HEALTH 3
PEHS 15012 DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES I 3
PEHS 15020 FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT, GYMNASTICS AND DANCE 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
!CULT 29535 EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
HED 21050 HEALTH EDUCATION THEORIES 3
PEHS 15013 DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES II 3
PEHS 25026 OVERVIEW OF OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND ADVENTURE EDUCATION 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Three
HED 21030 INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH EDUCATION 3
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
!EPSY 29525 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
HED 30000 TEACHING HEALTH TO YOUNG LEARNERS 3
HED 32530 DRUG USE AND MISUSE 3
PEHS 25033 LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 3
PEHS 25056 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT 3
SPED 23000 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Five
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA by end of term; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
!ATTR 25057
or EXSC 25057
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
4
IHS 32544 HUMAN SEXUALITY 3
PEHS 25025 TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45037 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
Requirement: apply online for Advanced Study before the second Friday of the term; 2.750 minimum overall GPA; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
ADED 47330 READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD 3
HED 42575 HEALTH AND LEARNING: STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS 3
PEHS 45051 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45192 ELEMENTARY PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
Requirement: apply for student teaching; minimum 2.750 major GPA; minimum 2.750 overall GPA  
HED 32543 METHODS IN SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION (WIC) 3
HED 44551 SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION PREVENTION PROGRAMS 3
PEHS 35020 FITNESS EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45053 SECONDARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45592 PRACTICUM IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) 2
 Credit Hours14
Semester Eight
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
PEHS 49525 INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
PEHS 49592 STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SPORT EXPLORATION (ELR) 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:130

Physical Activity and Sport Exploration Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
PEHS 15010 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION, FITNESS AND SPORT 3
PEHS 15012 DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES I 3
PEHS 15020 FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT, GYMNASTICS AND DANCE 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
PEHS 15013 DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES II 3
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
!ATTR 25057
or EXSC 25057
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
4
PEHS 25033 LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Approved Minor and General Electives 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
SPAD 25000 SPORT IN SOCIETY 3
PEHS 25056 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT 3
Approved Minor and General Electives 10
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) or Professional Movement Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Approved Minor and General Electives 6
 Credit Hours13
Semester Six
SPAD 35065 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (WIC) 3
PEHS 35084 MOTOR SKILL ANALYSIS 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Approved Minor and General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Note: apply for graduation  
PEHS 35020 FITNESS EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45037 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45015 PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING 3
Approved Minor and General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
PEHS 45092
or PEHS 45692
 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR)
or INTERNSHIP IN ATHLETIC COACHING (ELR)
3-4
Approved Minor and General Electives 11
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Physical Education Licensure Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
PEHS 15010 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION, FITNESS AND SPORT 3
PEHS 15012 DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES I 3
PEHS 15020 FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT, GYMNASTICS AND DANCE 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
PEHS 15013 DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF SPORTS AND GAMES II 3
PEHS 25026 OVERVIEW OF OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND ADVENTURE EDUCATION 3
!CULT 29535 EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA by end of term; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
!ATTR 25057
or EXSC 25057
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
4
EPSY 29525 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
Requirement: apply online for Advanced Study before the second Friday of the term; 2.750 minimum overall GPA; minimum 2.750 major  
PEHS 25033 LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT 3
PEHS 25056 ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT 3
SPED 23000 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES 3
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) Electives 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
ADED 47330 READING AND WRITING IN ADOLESCENCE/ADULTHOOD 3
PEHS 25025 TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45015 PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING 3
PEHS 45037 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
PEHS 35044 COACHING BASKETBALL 2
PEHS 35084 MOTOR SKILL ANALYSIS 3
PEHS 45051 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45192 ELEMENTARY PRACTICUM IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) 1
SPAD 35065 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (WIC) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Requirement: apply for graduation; minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
PEHS 35020 FITNESS EDUCATION 3
PEHS 35040 COACHING FOOTBALL 2
PEHS 45053 SECONDARY SCHOOL CONTENT AND METHODS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3
PEHS 45592 PRACTICUM IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ELR) 2
Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) Electives 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Eight
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; minimum 2.750 major GPA  
PEHS 49525 INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
PEHS 49592 STUDENT TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SPORT EXPLORATION (ELR) 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration - B.S.

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Physical Education, Health and Sport Exploration - B.S.

Coaches and scouts

6.4%

faster than the average

306,500

number of jobs

$45,920

potential earnings

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

11.9%

much faster than the average

370,100

number of jobs

$46,180

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other

6.0%

faster than the average

35,800

number of jobs

$N/A

potential earnings

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

2.4%

slower than the average

15,400

number of jobs

$75,890

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

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.

Psychology - B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program applies the science of understanding and explaining thoughts, emotions and behavior to solving real-world problems, preparing you for graduate study or a wide range of career opportunities. With experienced faculty, hands-on learning opportunities and access to cutting-edge research facilities, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact in the field.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology prepares students to apply the science of understanding and explaining thoughts, emotions and behavior to solving real-world problems. Topics include stress, biological influences on behavior, growth and development of children and diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Elective courses may be used to specialize in a number of areas of psychology and gain hands-on experience in research labs. The degree prepares students for graduate school and employment in a range of fields, including clinical, applied and experimental areas of psychology and related fields such as education, law, human resources and health care.

The Psychology major includes the following optional concentrations:

  • The Child Psychology concentration is designed for students who are interested specifically in children and adolescents. Topics include child development, psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence, children's cognitive processes, personality development and child-related research experience. The concentration prepares students for graduate study and employment in a range of fields, including counseling for children, clinical psychology, school psychology and school counseling, and employment in settings such as child development centers and related agencies.
  • The Counseling Careers concentration is designed to prepare students for employment in a range of fields and master's-level study in all fields of counseling and clinical psychology. Topics include human adjustment, stress and coping, human development, personality, psychological disorders, treatment and intervention techniques, psychometrics, psychopharmacology and clinical or counseling-related research experience.

Students interested in other career paths within psychology may pursue the major without a concentration.

Students who wish to pursue the Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology or Psychological Science will want to plan their coursework and hands-on activities (research and internships) carefully to increase their chances of admission to the Ph.D. degree.

Admissions for Psychology - B.A.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic theoretical perspectives, principles, concepts, empirical findings and historical trends of psychology.
  2. Understand and use fundamental data analysis techniques.
  3. Understand and apply basic research methods/tools in psychology and evaluate the adequacy of research designs.
  4. Write effectively in the discipline.
  5. Recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
PSYC 21621QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 13
PSYC 31574RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Social/Personality Course
PSYC 31282PERSONALITY 3
or PSYC 31532 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Cognitive Psychology Course
PSYC 31141PERCEPTION 3
or PSYC 40445 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 40446 COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning Course 2
PSYC 41043BASIC LEARNING PROCESSES 3
or PSYC 41363 BIOPSYCHOLOGY
Writing-Intensive Elective, choose from the following: 31-3
PSYC 41573
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH: SOCIAL/CLINICAL (WIC)
PSYC 41574
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH: COGNITIVE/LEARNING (WIC)
PSYC 41901
WRITING IN PSYCHOLOGY (WIC)
PSYC 41980
RESEARCH WRITING IN PSYCHOLOGY (WIC)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
American Civic Literacy Requirement 43
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 46-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 40-3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)42
Additional Requirements or Concentrations
Choose from the following:18
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Child Psychology Concentration
Counseling Careers Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students in a double major with either Sociology or Criminology and Justice Studies may substitute SOC 32220 and SOC 32221 for PSYC 21621.

2

These courses are more advanced and recommended for juniors and seniors.

3

On the Kent Campus, students take PSYC 41980 — or one of the lab courses (PSYC 41573 or PSYC 41574) when offered — all of which have a pre/corequisite of PSYC 31574. Students on a regional campus should take PSYC 41901 and contact the course's instructor for further instructions; this course is often paired with an upper-division psychology course as a corequisite. That course cannot be any of the following: PSYC 31498, PSYC 41496, PSYC 41573, PSYC 41574 or PSYC 41993. A minimum C grade must be earned in one course to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

4

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Developmental Course
PSYC 20651CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
or PSYC 30651 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 30656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
Clinical/Counseling Course
PSYC 21211PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS) 3
or PSYC 40111 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Psychology (PSYC) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 19
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Kent Core Additional3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of PSYC 31498, PSYC 41492 and PSYC 41496 combined may be applied toward major requirements in psychology.

Child Psychology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PSYC 20651CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Clinical/Counseling Course
PSYC 21211PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS) 3
or PSYC 40111 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12
PSYC 30651
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 30652
SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
PSYC 30655
CHILDREN'S THINKING
PSYC 40112
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
PSYC 40382
PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 41395
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

A maximum 9 credit hours of PSYC 41395 may be applied toward concentration requirements.

Counseling Careers Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PSYC 21211PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS) 3
PSYC 40111PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3
PSYC 40231PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 3
PSYC 40383INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Developmental Course
PSYC 20651CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
or PSYC 30651 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 30656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
PSYC 30111
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 30651
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 30655
CHILDREN'S THINKING
PSYC 40112
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
PSYC 40382
PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 41364
DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR
PSYC 41581
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 41595
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COUNSELING CAREERS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

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 courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  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
  3. Demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

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Psychology Major (No 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
!PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
Clinical/Counseling or Developmental Course 3
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
PSYC 21621 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
PSYC 31574 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Clinical/Counseling or Developmental Course 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Social/Personality Course 3
Psychology (PSYC) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Writing-Intensive Elective 1-3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
Semester Seven
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Psychology (PSYC) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Psychology (PSYC) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Child Psychology 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
!PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
PSYC 20651 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
PSYC 21621 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
PSYC 31574 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Clinical/Counseling or Social/Personality Course 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Clinical/Counseling or Social/Personality Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
Writing-Intensive Elective 1-3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Concentration Elective 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Counseling Careers 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
!PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
PSYC 21211
or PSYC 40111
 PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS)
or PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
3
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Composition 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
PSYC 21211
or PSYC 40111
 PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS)
or PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
3
PSYC 21621 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
PSYC 31574 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Developmental or Social/Personality Course 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Developmental or Social/Personality Course 3
Writing-Intensive Elective 1-3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 8
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
PSYC 40383 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
PSYC 40231 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 3
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
General Electives 15
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Psychology - B.A.

Clinical and counseling psychologists

11.2%

much faster than the average

76,300

number of jobs

$95,830

potential earnings

Human resources specialists

6.2%

faster than the average

944,300

number of jobs

$72,910

potential earnings

Industrial-organizational psychologists

6.3%

faster than the average

5,600

number of jobs

$109,840

potential earnings

Market research analysts and marketing specialists

6.7%

faster than the average

941,700

number of jobs

$76,950

potential earnings

Marriage and family therapists

12.6%

much faster than the average

77,800

number of jobs

$63,780

potential earnings

Psychologists, all other

4.3%

about as fast as the average

55,300

number of jobs

$117,580

potential earnings

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

52,500

number of jobs

$80,330

potential earnings

School psychologists

0.7%

little or no change

67,200

number of jobs

$86,930

potential earnings

Social science research assistants

4.4%

about as fast as the average

40,600

number of jobs

$58,040

potential earnings

Survey researchers

-5.2%

decline

8,800

number of jobs

$63,380

potential earnings

Therapists, all other

11.5%

much faster than the average

56,100

number of jobs

$65,010

potential earnings

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Integrative Studies - B.I.S.

Customize your education with the Integrative Studies program. Our Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree allows you to design a curriculum tailored to your unique interests and career goals. With a flexible program structure that allows you to combine courses from various disciplines, you will gain a broad range of knowledge and skills that are highly valued in today's job market.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree provides a path to degree completion utilizing an integrative approach while maintaining a focus on career and professional goals. Students consult with an advisor to research and develop a plan of study.

The Integrative Studies major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Integrative Studies-General concentration allows students to choose a minimum of 30 credit hours from a minimum of two interrelated programs that support their career aspirations.
  • The Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration allows students to complete two university-recognized minors and/or certificates. Students select courses from a minimum of two academic departments and develop a rationale for the ways in which these courses support their career goals.

Students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Emerging Media and Technology 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 Integrative Studies - B.I.S.

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.

Students who have completed 30 credit hours (excluding credit earned while in high school, e.g. College Credit Plus) may declare the Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree. Students should schedule an appointment with a B.I.S. advisor to evaluate completed coursework, discuss future academic and career goals and determine which concentration will be reflected on the degree audit.

This degree program may not be earned as a double major or dual degree with another major and cannot be earned as an additional degree after another degree at the same or higher level has been earned previously.

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.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Integrate theoretical and empirical material from across traditional disciplines.
  2. Design, research and execute a scholarly project of high quality.
  3. Articulate connections between their chosen coursework at Kent State and their plans to make a contribution to their community after graduation.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IGST 40099SENIOR PROJECT (ELR) (WIC) 11-3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 23
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 26-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 23-6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 30-52
Concentrations
Choose from the following:30-82
Integrative Studies-General 4
Integrative Studies-Two Minors 5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

3

Students are encouraged to complete internships or utilize individual investigations for more nuanced work; the total hours that can be completed with internship (xxx92) and/or individual investigation (xxx96) courses can not total more than 15 hours.

4

The Integrative Studies-General concentration allows students to choose a minimum of 30 credit hours from a minimum of two interrelated programs that support their career aspirations. 

5

The Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration allows students to complete two university-recognized minors and/or certificates. Students select courses from a minimum of two academic departments and develop a rationale for the ways in which these courses support their career goals.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 2.000
  • The B.I.S. degree requires a minimum total of 120 earned credit hours, of which 39 credit hours must be at the upper-division (30000 or 40000) level.
  • Students in both the Integrative Studies-General concentration and the Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration are required to complete IGST 40099, as well as all university and college requirements.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

English - B.A.

The English B.A. program offers a comprehensive education of literature, writing and critical thinking. With personalized attention from faculty and opportunities for creative expression, you will cultivate your voice and become a versatile communicator. 

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in English prepares students to be insightful readers and innovative writers. Students are introduced to literary traditions and critical methods through core courses and encouraged to pursue personal interests in the selection of a concentration and elective courses. English classes challenge students to develop reading, research and writing skills that will equip them for a wide range of careers.

The English major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The General concentration allows students to combine elective choices in creative writing, professional writing, rhetoric, historical literature, genre studies and literary theory based on personal interest.
  • The Literature concentration emphasizes the interpretation of literary texts drawn from a variety of historical and cultural contexts. Students develop an understanding of genre conventions and different theoretical and critical methods of analysis.
  • The Professional Writing concentration offers courses in professional writing, editing and rhetoric. The concentration requires a professional experience elective fulfilled by an internship, service-learning placement or an advanced course in editing.

Students have opportunities in extracurricular organizations, including the English Club, Sigma Tau Delta and the Writer’s Workshops; as well as such student publications as the literary arts magazine Luna Negra. Students are encouraged to study abroad, engage in undergraduate research, commit to service learning and complete a writing internship.

English students may apply early to the M.A. degree in English 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 English - B.A.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Exhibit specialized knowledge and skills in literary studies or professional writing.
  2. Employ research tools and methods appropriate for the academic study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
  3. Describe and apply a variety of critical theories to the study of literature, rhetoric or writing.
  4. Produce academic, creative or professional writing with attention to appropriate genre conventions, format and citation guidelines, stylistic expectations and grammatical rules.
  5. Complete a long written project with the application of appropriate critical, creative or professional approaches; mastery of research methods and resources; and awareness of audience, rhetorical context and discourse functions.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENG 24001INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
ENG 25001LITERATURE IN ENGLISH I 3
or ENG 25004 LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES I
ENG 25002LITERATURE IN ENGLISH II 3
or ENG 25005 LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES II
ENG 38001CRITICAL THEORY AND READING 3
or ENG 38002 RHETORIC AND WRITING STUDIES
ENG 49091SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR) (WIC) 13
English (ENG) Electives (20000, 30000 or 40000 level) 26
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in the major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 36-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 33-6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)34
Concentrations
Choose from the following:18
General
Literature
Professional Writing
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

The following courses will not fulfill English (ENG) Electives: ENG 21011, ENG 41092, ENG 41192, ENG 41292, ENG 41392 and any ENG 10000-level course.

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

General Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Writing, Rhetoric and Linguistics Electives, choose from the following:6
ENG 20002
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 20021
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE WRITING
ENG 24002
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION THEORY
ENG 30050
WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE
ENG 30051
WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA
ENG 30053
WRITING FOR VIDEO GAMES
ENG 30062
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30063
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
ENG 30064
ARGUMENTATIVE PROSE WRITING
ENG 30065
EXPOSITORY PROSE WRITING
ENG 30066
WRITING IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE (ELR)
ENG 30067
FICTION WRITING I
ENG 30068
FICTION WRITING II
ENG 30069
POETRY WRITING I
ENG 30070
POETRY WRITING II
ENG 30071
CREATIVE NONFICTION
ENG 30074
GRAMMAR FOR EDITING
ENG 30075
STARTING A NOVEL
ENG 31001
FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR
ENG 31002
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENG 31003
LINGUISTICS
ENG 31004
LEXICOLOGY/LEXICOGRAPHY
ENG 31006
WORLD ENGLISHES (WIC)
ENG 31012
GENDER AND LANGUAGE
ENG 31095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS
ENG 38895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITING
ENG 39895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN RHETORIC, COMPOSITION AND WRITING
ENG 40072
HOW TO EDIT PROFESSIONALLY
ENG 40073
HOW TO PUBLISH: BOOKS AND BEYOND
ENG 41492
TUTORING OF WRITING (ELR)
ENG 42092
WRITING INTERNSHIP (ELR)
ENG 42192
SERVICE LEARNING IN ENGLISH STUDIES (ELR)
ENG 43092
TEACHING POETRY IN THE SCHOOLS (ELR)
Historical Literature-Early Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33001
U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
ENG 33010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34055
SHAKESPEARE
ENG 34065
CHAUCER
ENG 34070
KNIGHTS AND OUTLAWS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ENG 34090
SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE (ELR)
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
Historical Literature-Modern Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33002
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
ENG 33003
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
ENG 33012
MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 34003
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
ENG 34004
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900
ENG 34005
BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
ENG 34095
SPECIAL TOPICS:MAJOR AUTHOR STUDIES
ENG 39095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY
Genre Studies, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory Electives, choose from the following:6
ENG 21001
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES
ENG 21002
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 21003
INTRODUCTION TO LGBT LITERATURE
ENG 32001
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
ENG 32002
LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ENG 33005
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33013
AFRICANA WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33014
AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33015
AFRICAN LITERATURES
ENG 34011
WORLD LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
ENG 34021
WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 34031
SHORT STORY
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 35105
LITERATURE, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
ENG 35301
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
ENG 35401
SCIENCE FICTION
ENG 36005
FILM AND NARRATIVE
ENG 39495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE
ENG 39995
SPECIAL TOPICS CULTURAL STUDIES
ENG 40089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEMES IN STUDY ABROAD (ELR)
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Literature Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Historical Literature-Early Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33001
U.S. LITERATURE TO 1865
ENG 33010
AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE TO 1900
ENG 34001
MEDIEVAL LITERATURE
ENG 34002
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1500-1660
ENG 34055
SHAKESPEARE
ENG 34065
CHAUCER
ENG 34070
KNIGHTS AND OUTLAWS IN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
ENG 34090
SHAKESPEARE IN PERFORMANCE (ELR)
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
Historical Literature-Modern Period Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 33002
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1865 TO 1945
ENG 33003
U.S. LITERATURE FROM 1945 TO PRESENT
ENG 33012
MODERN AFRICAN-AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 34003
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1660-1800
ENG 34004
BRITISH LITERATURE, 1800-1900
ENG 34005
BRITISH AND IRISH LITERATURE, 1900-PRESENT
Historical Literature-Topics Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 34095
SPECIAL TOPICS:MAJOR AUTHOR STUDIES
ENG 39095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERARY HISTORY
Course from Historical Literature-Early Period elective list
Course from Historical Literature-Modern Period elective list
Genre Studies, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory Electives, choose from the following:9
ENG 21001
INTRODUCTION TO ETHNIC LITERATURE OF THE UNITED STATES
ENG 21002
INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 21003
INTRODUCTION TO LGBT LITERATURE
ENG 32001
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
ENG 32002
LITERATURE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
ENG 33005
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
ENG 33013
AFRICANA WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33014
AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 33015
AFRICAN LITERATURES
ENG 34011
WORLD LITERATURE IN ENGLISH
ENG 34021
WOMEN'S LITERATURE
ENG 34031
SHORT STORY
ENG 34041
FAIRY TALES
ENG 35105
LITERATURE, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
ENG 35201
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE
ENG 35301
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES
ENG 35401
SCIENCE FICTION
ENG 36005
FILM AND NARRATIVE
ENG 39495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATURE
ENG 39995
SPECIAL TOPICS CULTURAL STUDIES
ENG 40089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEMES IN STUDY ABROAD (ELR)
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Professional Writing Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENG 30074GRAMMAR FOR EDITING 3
or ENG 40072 HOW TO EDIT PROFESSIONALLY
Writing Electives, choose from the following:9
ENG 20002
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30050
WRITING AND RHETORIC IN A DIGITAL AGE
ENG 30051
WRITING, RHETORIC AND NEW MEDIA
ENG 30053
WRITING FOR VIDEO GAMES
ENG 30062
PRINCIPLES OF TECHNICAL WRITING
ENG 30063
PROFESSIONAL WRITING
ENG 30064
ARGUMENTATIVE PROSE WRITING
ENG 30065
EXPOSITORY PROSE WRITING
ENG 38895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITING
Professional Experience Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 30066
WRITING IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE (ELR)
ENG 40073
HOW TO PUBLISH: BOOKS AND BEYOND
ENG 41492
TUTORING OF WRITING (ELR)
ENG 42092
WRITING INTERNSHIP (ELR)
ENG 42192
SERVICE LEARNING IN ENGLISH STUDIES (ELR)
Rhetoric and Linguistics Elective, choose from the following:3
ENG 24002
INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION THEORY
ENG 31001
FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH GRAMMAR
ENG 31003
LINGUISTICS
ENG 31012
GENDER AND LANGUAGE
ENG 31095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN LINGUISTICS
ENG 37001
CLASSICAL RHETORIC
ENG 39895
SPECIAL TOPICS IN RHETORIC, COMPOSITION AND WRITING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

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 courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  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
  3. Demonstrating language proficiency comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

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
ENG 24001 INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
ENG 25001
or ENG 25004
 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH I
or LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES I
3
Foreign Language 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ENG 25002
or ENG 25005
 LITERATURE IN ENGLISH II
or LITERATURE IN THE UNITED STATES II
3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Concentration Elective 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
ENG 38001
or ENG 38002
 CRITICAL THEORY AND READING
or RHETORIC AND WRITING STUDIES
3
Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Concentration Electives 6
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
ENG 49091 SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR) (WIC) 3
English Electives 6
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Concentration Electives 6
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for English - B.A.

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

0.0%

little or no change

72,200

number of jobs

$78,270

potential earnings

Proofreaders and copy markers

-0.6%

little or no change

12,000

number of jobs

$49,210

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Content writers/developers
  • Marketing and social media material developers
  • Editors and copy writers
  • Grant writing specialists
  • Community engagement writers and coordinators
  • Project managers – marketing division
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.

Early Childhood Education - B.S.E.

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education prepares you to work with young children in a variety of settings. With a focus on child development and effective teaching strategies, you'll develop the skills needed to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

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Program Information for Early Childhood Education - B.S.E.

Program Description

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Full Description

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Early Childhood Education focuses on professional preparation and application of current theory, methods and practices for future teachers of preschool to grade five classrooms. Students form a cohort and complete the five-block sequence of courses while gaining teaching experiences linked to coursework. All students complete field and practicum experiences in diverse settings, including urban and inclusive programs, and accumulate approximately 1,200 clock hours of field experience in preschool and elementary classrooms.

Graduates of the program who pass the State of Ohio Assessment Tests are eligible for Ohio licensure in Early Childhood, which is valid for teaching children, age three through grade five, who are typically developing, at-risk, gifted or who have mild/moderate educational needs.

Graduates also have the opportunity to receive an International Baccalaureate recognition certificate concurrent with the completion of the B.S.E. degree.

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 Early Childhood Education - B.S.E.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Co-construct curriculum as a co-worker with learners and others (parents, families, colleagues and community members) to make sound decisions for learning and teaching experiences, as opposed to being passive receivers of prescribed curriculum.
  2. Synthesize conceptual understandings of children, theory, content, technology and sociocultural contexts into meaningful activities and opportunities for learning with all PK-5 students.
  3. Engage in the habit of self-assessment in order to continually uncover unknown possibilities in children’s learning, classroom practice, educational theory and one’s own teaching identity in the local and global context.
  4. Become committed to the children and their learning, the families and the local community while having an awareness of the global context; engage in continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning.
  5. Apply skills, knowledge and dispositions to challenge “questionable” policies that limit opportunities for all children.
  6. Utilize research and theory to develop varied and effective pedagogies and assessments that will positively impact all students’ learning (learning and teaching is a transdisciplinary practice).
  7. Advocate as ethical leaders and moral agents striving for social justice.
  8. Acknowledges and practices multiple, multi-ethnic, multicultural, multiracial, multi-social, multi-economic and multilingual perspectives in a global society.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CULT 29535EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (min C grade)3
ECED 10120INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES (min C grade)1
ECED 20101UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT (min C grade)3
ECED 20102SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL (min C grade)3
ECED 20103PRESCHOOL TEACHING AND LEARNING (min C grade)3
ECED 20105FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN DIVERSE SETTINGS (min C grade)3
ECED 20192CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN PRESCHOOL (ELR) 12
ECED 30201TEACHING EARLY READERS (min C grade)3
ECED 30202MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN THE EARLY YEARS (min C grade)3
ECED 30205CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGY (min C grade)3
ECED 30292CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PRIMARY II (ELR) 11
ECED 30392CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PRIMARY III (ELR) 11
ECED 40125INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE (min C grade)3
ECED 40203CRITICAL INQUIRY: THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE FRAMEWORK (min C grade)3
ECED 40292INTERNSHIP IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (ELR) 19
ECED 40301TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS (min C grade)3
ECED 40302TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY (min C grade)3
ECED 40303TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS I (min C grade)3
ECED 40304TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS (min C grade)3
ECED 40305GUIDANCE AND ASSESSMENT: SUPPORTING ALL CHILDREN (min C grade)3
ECED 40401TEACHING SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS (min C grade)3
ECED 40402TEACHING READERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS (min C grade)3
ECED 40403TEACHING WRITERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS (WIC) (min C grade)3
ECED 40404TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS II (min C grade)3
ECED 40492CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PRIMARY IV (ELR) 11
ECED 44444DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY IN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (min C grade) 13
EPSY 29525EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (min C grade)3
ETEC 39525EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (min C grade)3
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (min C grade)3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
GEOG 17063WORLD GEOGRAPHY (KSS) (min C grade required for either course)3
or GEOG 17064 GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (KSS)
or GEOG 22061 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (KSS)
HIST 12061AMERICAN FOUNDATIONS: FROM PRE-COLONIZATION TO CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION (CIV) (KHUM) (min C grade)3
MATH 14001BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS I (KMCR) (min C grade)4
MATH 14002BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS II (KMCR) (min C grade)4
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Science and Lab Elective, choose from the following (min C grade): 23-4
BSCI 10002
LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS)
BSCI 10003
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB)
BSCI 10110
BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
ESCI 11040
HOW THE EARTH WORKS (KBS)
ESCI 11041
HOW THE EARTH WORKS LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
ESCI 11042
EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME (KBS)
ESCI 11043
EARTH AND LIFE THROUGH TIME LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
ESCI 21062
ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH SCIENCE (KBS)
Physics (PHY) Elective, choose from the following (min C grade): 23-4
PHY 11030
SEVEN IDEAS THAT SHOOK THE UNIVERSE (KBS)
PHY 21040
PHYSICS IN ENTERTAINMENT AND THE ARTS (KBS)
PHY 21041
PHYSICS IN ENTERTAINMENT AND THE ARTS LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB)
Kent Core Composition (minimum C grade)6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:123
1

Teacher candidates are only permitted to repeat a field experience course once. Please see Repeating Field Experience Courses in Teacher Education Programs policy for details.

2

A laboratory course must be selected from one of two elective lists.

Progression Requirements

Admission to advanced study is required prior to enrolling in select upper-division education courses. Students must meet all professional requirements for admission to advanced study and have a minimum 2.750 overall GPA1.

To manage enrollment and deliver high-quality programs, the faculty will select the most qualified applicants for admission based upon evaluation of academic success (overall GPA) at Kent State University; non-academic criteria and other specific program criteria.

Please be aware that reapplication may be necessary if postponing advanced study coursework or if withdrawn for one year or more.

1

Undergraduate students who have not completed a minimum of 12 Kent State University credit hours will be evaluated for advanced study and professional phase based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.750
  • A minimum C grade is required in most courses; view the program requirements to see specific courses.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. See Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type. Taking and passing the licensure tests prior to graduation is encouraged but not required.

Students must apply for State of Ohio Licensure (defined by completion of all licensure program requirements) within 12 months of program completion. After 12 months, applicants must meet state-approved program/licensure requirements that are in effect at the time of application. This means that students who apply after the 12-month deadline may have to take additional coursework if the content, methods courses, program requirements or licensure requirements have changed from the catalog in force.

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
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
!CULT 29535 EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
!MATH 14001 BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS I (KMCR) 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Two
!ECED 10120 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 1
GEOG 17063
or GEOG 17064
or GEOG 22061
 WORLD GEOGRAPHY (KSS)
or GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (KSS)
or HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (KSS)
3
!MATH 14002 BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS II (KMCR) 4
SPED 23000 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES 3
Physics (PHY) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Three
Note: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; apply online for Advanced Study by posted deadline.  
!EPSY 29525 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
HIST 12061 AMERICAN FOUNDATIONS: FROM PRE-COLONIZATION TO CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION (CIV) (KHUM) 3
Science and Lab Elective 3-4
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Requirement: minimum 2.75 overall GPA  
Note: Complete application for student teaching; Block of courses must be taken together in same term; field assignment is part of ECED 20192  
ECED 20101 UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT 3
ECED 20102 SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL 3
ECED 20103 PRESCHOOL TEACHING AND LEARNING 3
ECED 20105 FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN DIVERSE SETTINGS 3
ECED 20192 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN PRESCHOOL (ELR) 2
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA  
Note: Block of courses must be taken together in same term; there is a field assignment for this semester  
ECED 30202 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN THE EARLY YEARS 3
ECED 30205 CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGY 3
ECED 30292 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PRIMARY II (ELR) 1
ECED 40203 CRITICAL INQUIRY: THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE FRAMEWORK 3
ECED 40302 TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY 3
ETEC 39525 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA; block of courses must be taken together in same term  
Note: Block of courses must be taken together in same term; there is a field assignment for this semester  
ECED 30201 TEACHING EARLY READERS 3
ECED 30392 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PRIMARY III (ELR) 1
ECED 40301 TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 40303 TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS I 3
ECED 40304 TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 40305 GUIDANCE AND ASSESSMENT: SUPPORTING ALL CHILDREN 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
Note: Apply for graduation; minimum 2.750 GPA required for end of term; Block of courses must be taken together in same term; there is a field assignment for this semester  
ECED 40401 TEACHING SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 40402 TEACHING READERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 40403 TEACHING WRITERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS (WIC) 3
ECED 40404 TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS II 3
ECED 40492 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PRIMARY IV (ELR) 1
ECED 44444 DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY IN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
Requirement: minimum 2.750 overall GPA at end of term  
Note: Full-time teaching in this term  
!ECED 40125 INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
!ECED 40292 INTERNSHIP IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (ELR) 9
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:123

Program Delivery

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

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Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Childhood Education - B.S.E.

Examples of Possible Careers

Education teachers, postsecondary

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 74,900 number of jobs
  • $72,090 potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

  • -2.0% decline
  • 1,422,700 number of jobs
  • $62,340 potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

  • -1.6% decline
  • 117,200 number of jobs
  • $61,430 potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

  • 4.1% about as fast as the average
  • 555,100 number of jobs
  • $37,120 potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

  • -1.5% decline
  • 1,422,800 number of jobs
  • $35,240 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.

Communication Studies - B.A.

Communication is the backbone of 21st century society and the modern economy — the driving force behind community action, societal change and many business endeavors. Whether you are interested in social media, digital communications/marketing, fundraising, human resources or any other field, with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, you will master the skill employers consistently rank as most important in the workforce: effective communication. This program provides a foundation for success in careers across government, business, nonprofits and beyond.

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Program Description

Full Description

When employers are asked what they look for in new hires, communication skills top the list every time. The key to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is flexibility. The curriculum allows students to design an individual, communication-based program of coursework that prepares them for the future. The Communication Studies major provides students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed across professional industries — from government and business to nonprofits and education. The program's mission is to teach students to communicate effectively, lead responsibly, understand how communication affects identities, communities and cultures, think analytically and reason critically.

The Communication Studies major comprises the following concentrations (both of which are offered in-person or fully online):

  • The Applied Communication concentration allows students to gain expertise in organizational communication, advanced presentational speaking, professional writing and visual design. Students combine theoretical knowledge and technical skills while mastering professional tasks such as conducting training seminars, creating web content, designing promotional materials, managing communication campaigns and writing press releases.
  • The Communication Studies–General concentration features flexibility and choice. Students create a personalized plan of study tailored to their specific academic interests and career goals in areas such as global and intercultural communication, advocacy, social media, corporate communication and workplace consulting, presentational and motivational speaking, campaign design and more. This concentration is appropriate for those who have diverse academic interests. It permits students to take courses across the schools in the College of Communication and Information and provides space for electives that students could use to pursue a minor in another discipline.

Students may apply early to the following master's degree programs 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.

There are many study abroad/away opportunities. For more information contact the College of Honors and Global Education or coordinator of the college's International Study Programs.

Admissions for Communication Studies - B.A.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate effective presentational speaking skills.
  2. Display competence in written communication.
  3. Develop communication literacies to critically evaluate message and their potential implications for different audiences.
  4. Analyze diverse perspectives and situated lived experiences in communication settings.

The program learning outcomes reflect the university's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, creativity and community outreach and engagement.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
COMM 26000CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (KHUM) 3
or COMM 35852 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
or COMM 35912 GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
or COMM 46605 COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
COMM 34000DIFFICULT DECISIONS IN COMMUNICATION (WIC) 13
or COMM 45902 COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE (WIC)
COMM 46091SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR) 3
EMAT 10310MY STORY ON THE WEB 3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 26
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
College of Communication and Information Core Electives, choose from the following:9
CCI 10095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
CCI 12001
PHOTOGRAPHY
CCI 40089
BRANDING AND SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES FOR ITALIAN LIFESTYLE (ELR)
CCI 40095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
CCI 40189
ITALIAN POP CULTURE (ELR)
CCI 40289
ITALIAN CINEMA (ELR)
CCI 40389
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING (ELR)
CCI 40489
MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (ELR)
CCI 45089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION (ELR)
CCI 46089
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION (ELR)
EMAT 25310
CREATIVE CODING
EMAT 33310
HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
LIS 30010
INFORMATION FLUENCY IN THE WORKPLACE AND BEYOND
MDJ 20001
MEDIA, POWER AND CULTURE (KSS)
MDJ 21008
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES
UXD 20001
INTRODUCTION TO USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
VCD 13000
VISUAL DESIGN THINKING
American Civic Literacy Requirement 33
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 46-9
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines) 53-6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 638
Concentrations
Choose from the following:18
Applied Communication
Communication Studies-General
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade is required in COMM 34000 or COMM 45902 to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement 

2

Students may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of COMM 45092 toward their major requirements

3

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the Kent Core Social Sciences category.

4

Students who take COMM 26000 will need to fulfill 6 credit hours of Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts. Students who do not take COMM 26000 will need to fulfill 9 credit hours of Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts.

5

Students who take MDJ 20001 to fulfill a College of Communication and Information Core Elective will need to fulfill 3 credit hours of Kent Core Social Sciences. Students who do not take MDJ 20001 will need to fulfill 6 credit hours of Kent Core Social Sciences.

6

A maximum of 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.

Applied Communication Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
COMM 35864ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 3
COMM 45807HIGH IMPACT PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING 3
VCD 47000VISUAL DESIGN FOR MEDIA 3
Communication and Information Interdisciplinary Electives, choose from the following:6
Any Communication and Information (CCI) course
Any Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) course
Any Library and Information Science (LIS) course
Any Media and Journalism (MDJ) course
Any User Experience Design (UXD) course
Any Visual Communication Design (VCD) course
Additional Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
Any Communication and Information (CCI) course
Any Communication Studies (COMM) course 1
Any Emerging Media and Technology (EMAT) course
Any Library and Information Science (LIS) course
Any Media and Journalism (MDJ) course
Any User Experience Design (UXD) course
Any Visual Communication Design (VCD) course
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of COMM 45092 toward their major requirements

Communication Studies-General Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Communication Studies (COMM) Electives 16
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 112
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students may apply a maximum of 6 credit hours of COMM 45092 toward their major requirements

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmaps

Applied Communication 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
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
College of Communication and Information Core Electives 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 26000
or COMM 35852
or COMM 35912
or COMM 46605
 CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (KHUM)
or INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
or GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
or COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
3
College of Communication and Information Core Electives 3
Communication and Information Interdisciplinary Electives 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Communication and Information Interdisciplinary Electives 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
VCD 47000 VISUAL DESIGN FOR MEDIA 3
College of Communication and Information Core Electives 3
Additional Concentration Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
EMAT 10310 MY STORY ON THE WEB 3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
COMM 34000
or COMM 45902
 DIFFICULT DECISIONS IN COMMUNICATION (WIC)
or COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE (WIC)
3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
COMM 35864 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION 3
COMM 45807 HIGH IMPACT PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
COMM 45092
or COMM 46091
 INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (ELR)
or SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR)
3
General Electives 11
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Communication Studies-General 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
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
College of Communication and Information Core Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 26000
or COMM 35852
or COMM 35912
or COMM 46605
 CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (KHUM)
or INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
or GENDER AND COMMUNICATION
or COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
3
Communication Studies (COMM) Elective 3
College of Communication and Information Core Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Communication Studies (COMM) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
College of Communication and Information Core Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
EMAT 10310 MY STORY ON THE WEB 3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
COMM 34000
or COMM 45902
 DIFFICULT DECISIONS IN COMMUNICATION (WIC)
or COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE (WIC)
3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
COMM 45092
or COMM 46091
 INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES (ELR)
or SENIOR SEMINAR (ELR)
3
Communication Studies (COMM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Full program
      • Kent Campus
      • Stark Campus
    • Applied Communication concentration only
      • Ashtabula Campus
      • East Liverpool Campus
      • Salem Campus
      • Trumbull Campus
      • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Communication Studies - B.A.

Meeting, convention, and event planners

4.8%

about as fast as the average

155,800

number of jobs

$59,440

potential earnings

Social and community service managers

6.4%

faster than the average

219,800

number of jobs

$78,240

potential earnings

Public relations managers

5.0%

faster than the average

83,200

number of jobs

$138,520

potential earnings

Fundraising managers

4.2%

about as fast as the average

45,700

number of jobs

$123,480

potential earnings

Market research analysts and marketing specialists

6.7%

faster than the average

941,700

number of jobs

$76,950

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Corporate training/human resources
  • Project management
  • Organizational/community advocacy
  • Social media management
  • Corporate communications
  • Logistics
  • Marketing specialists
  • Arts, sports and media
  • Labor/industrial relations
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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