Viticulture - A.A.S.

The Viticulture Associate of Applied Science program provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the growing field of wine production. Through a combination of coursework and hands-on experience, you'll learn about the science of winemaking, vineyard management, and marketing. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in internships and cooperative education experiences, allowing you to gain real-world experience in the industry. Whether you're interested in starting your own vineyard or pursuing a career in the wine industry, this program provides you with the foundation needed to succeed. Read more...

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Program Information for Viticulture - A.A.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Viticulture provides students with the foundational scientific and mathematical knowledge, practical experiences and technological skills of the cultivation of grapes for making wine. This program emphasizes hands-on experiences and internships at local vineyards and wineries in Ashtabula County.

Graduates are qualified for positions in the commercial winemaking industry as a viticulturist, vineyard manager and assistant vineyard manager.

The A.A.S. degree in Viticulture is offered in consortium with the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA), a National Science Foundation-funded partnership between the Missouri State University system and colleges, universities, vineyards and wineries across the United States.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify and safely use planting, cultivating, spraying and harvesting equipment found in a vineyard.
  2. Identify the various parts of a grapevine and describe the sequential growth cycle of grapevines.
  3. Properly prune grapevines, including calculations regarding the appropriate balanced pruning formula.
  4. Identify and treat major pest, weed and fungus infestations in a vineyard, including preventative treatments.
  5. Perform random sample on vines to predict crop yield and maintain vine balance.
  6. Collect fruit samples and perform lab analyses regarding harvest parameters.
  7. Make decisions regarding vineyard management practices, including planting, pruning, harvest, nutrition, planning and winterization.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENOL 14600INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY 3
VIN 10510MOLECULAR PRINCIPLES IN WINE AND BEER 4
VIN 11100INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE AND VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT 3
VIN 11392WINTER VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11492SPRING VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11592SUMMER/FALL VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 21100INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 2
VIN 21300REGIONAL VINEYARD MANAGEMENT 2
VIN 29300SOILS FOR VITICULTURE 3
Enology (ENOL) or Viticulture (VIN) Electives8
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
or BMRT 21020 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BSCI 10002
& BSCI 10003		LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS)
and LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB) 		4
or BSCI 10110 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
BSCI 16001HORTICULTURAL BOTANY 3-4
or VIN 11200 BOTANICAL VITICULTURE
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BSCI 10002
& BSCI 10003
or BSCI 10110
 LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS)
and LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB)
or BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
4
ENOL 14600 INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
VIN 10510 MOLECULAR PRINCIPLES IN WINE AND BEER 4
VIN 11100 INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE AND VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
BSCI 16001
or VIN 11200
 HORTICULTURAL BOTANY
or BOTANICAL VITICULTURE
3-4
VIN 11392 WINTER VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11492 SPRING VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
VIN 11592 SUMMER/FALL VITICULTURE FIELDWORK (ELR) 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
VIN 21100 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT 2
VIN 29300 SOILS FOR VITICULTURE 3
Enology (ENOL) or Viticulture (VIN) Electives 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
BMRT 11000
or BMRT 21020
 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
3
VIN 21300 REGIONAL VINEYARD MANAGEMENT 2
Enology (ENOL) or Viticulture (VIN) Electives 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Viticulture - A.A.S.

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

-6.5%

decline

952,300

number of jobs

$68,090

potential earnings

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders

3.5%

about as fast as the average

53,100

number of jobs

$43,100

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.

Enology - A.A.S.

Enter the world of wine with Kent State's Enology A.A.S. program. The program provides hands-on training in winemaking, vineyard management and wine sensory analysis. With expert faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, you'll gain the skills needed to succeed in Ohio's thriving wine industry. Read more...

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Program Information for Enology - A.A.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Enology provides students with the foundational science knowledge, practical experience and technological skills of winemaking. The degree program emphasizes hands-on field experiences and laboratory practicum at local vineyards and wineries.

The A.A.S. degree in Enology is offered in consortium with the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA), a National Science Foundation-funded partnership between the Missouri State University system and colleges, universities, vineyards and wineries across the United States.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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

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

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

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

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Produce wine according to commercial winemaking principles and practices, including performing calculations necessary for accurate, precise and safe additions to the wine.
  2. Identify and safely use crush, storage, fermentation, transfer, sanitation, refrigeration and bottling equipment found in a winery.
  3. Perform introductory microbiology methods for winery sanitation and bottle sterilization.
  4. Properly handle and eliminate waste products from the winery with regard to environmental and safety regulations.
  5. Identify the role of both good and bad microorganisms frequently encountered in the winemaking process, and implement appropriate measures to deal with each.
  6. Acquire a beginning mastery of discerning flavors to establish tasting benchmarks by understanding the principles of sensory evaluation used in commercial winemaking.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ENOL 14600INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY 3
ENOL 14810WINERY AND BREWERY SANITATION 3
ENOL 16000WINERY EQUIPMENT OPERATION 2
ENOL 21010INTRODUCTION TO WINE AND BEER MICROORGANISMS 3
ENOL 24600INTERMEDIATE ENOLOGY - HARVEST AND CRUSH 2
ENOL 24700INTERMEDIATE ENOLOGY - POSTHARVEST 2
ENOL 25792FALL WINE PRODUCTION FIELD WORK (ELR) 3
ENOL 25992CELLAR OPERATIONS FIELD WORK (ELR) 2
ENOL 26600SENSORY EVALUATION 3
ENOL 26800WINE AND MUST ANALYSIS 3
VIN 10510MOLECULAR PRINCIPLES IN WINE AND BEER 4
VIN 11100INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE AND VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT 3
Viticulture and Enology (VIN) or Enology (ENOL) Elective1
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
or BMRT 21020 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BSCI 10002
& BSCI 10003		LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS)
and LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB) 		4
or BSCI 10110 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BSCI 10002
& BSCI 10003
or BSCI 10110
 LIFE ON PLANET EARTH (KBS)
and LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY (KBS) (KLAB)
or BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB)
4
ENOL 14600 INTRODUCTION TO ENOLOGY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
VIN 10510 MOLECULAR PRINCIPLES IN WINE AND BEER 4
VIN 11100 INTRODUCTION TO VITICULTURE AND VINEYARD ESTABLISHMENT 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
ENOL 14810 WINERY AND BREWERY SANITATION 3
ENOL 16000 WINERY EQUIPMENT OPERATION 2
ENOL 26800 WINE AND MUST ANALYSIS 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
BMRT 11000
or BMRT 21020
 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
3
ENOL 21010 INTRODUCTION TO WINE AND BEER MICROORGANISMS 3
ENOL 24600 INTERMEDIATE ENOLOGY - HARVEST AND CRUSH 2
ENOL 25792 FALL WINE PRODUCTION FIELD WORK (ELR) 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
ENOL 24700 INTERMEDIATE ENOLOGY - POSTHARVEST 2
ENOL 25992 CELLAR OPERATIONS FIELD WORK (ELR) 2
ENOL 26600 SENSORY EVALUATION 3
Viticulture and Enology (VIN) or Enology (ENOL) Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours17
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Enology - A.A.S.

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

-6.5%

decline

952,300

number of jobs

$68,090

potential earnings

Food scientists and technologists

4.4%

about as fast as the average

14,200

number of jobs

$73,450

potential earnings

Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders

3.5%

about as fast as the average

53,100

number of jobs

$43,100

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.

Associate of Science

If you are seeking a flexible associate degree that puts you in the driver’s seat, consider this option. With its comprehensive curriculum spanning diverse subject areas, it caters to those aspiring to gain a well-rounded knowledge base. Whether one desires to explore various disciplines, pave the way towards a bachelor's degree or bolster their career prospects, this degree program provides the flexibility to specialize in a specific field of study that aligns with their unique educational needs. Read more...

Program Information for Associate of Science

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Science degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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

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

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

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

Coursework
On This Page

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

 
Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts9
Kent Core Social Sciences6
Kent Core Basic Sciences6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • ​In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center 

Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminology and Justice Studies program provides a strong foundation for a career in criminal justice. With a focus on practical skills and real-world experience, this program prepares you for a wide range of entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections and related fields. Read more...

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Program Information for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies prepares graduates for para-professional positions in the field of criminal justice studies. The program can serve as a foundation for advanced study in several areas, including retail security, industrial security, forensics, law and corrections. Graduates typically seek employment in probation offices, social service agencies, courts, local law enforcement offices and crime labs.

The Criminology and Justice Studies major includes the following optional concentration:

  • The Peace Officers Training Academy concentration is open only to students admitted to the Kent State Basic Police Academy. The coursework covers the basics of defensive tactics, firearms, driving, traffic, patrol, civil disorders and first aid. In addition, students learn investigative methods and the fundamentals of policing, the criminal justice system, constitutional law and homeland security.

Students may declare the Criminology and Justice Studies major without a concentration. That course of study is ideal for students interested in the structure, functions and issues within the criminal justice system, as well as those who want a pathway to complete Kent State’s B.A. degree in Criminology and Justice Studies.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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

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

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

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

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration: Admission to this program is selective. Applicants must meet all admission criteria for acceptance into the Kent State Basic Police Academy. Criteria includes a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, be age 20 or turning age 20 at time of enrollment, good physical condition and no felony or drug convictions or arrests for domestic violence.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Explain the structure and function of the criminal justice system, namely police, courts and corrections.
  2. Explain criminal law and how it intersects with and impacts society.
  3. Explain and compare the theories on crime, criminality and criminal justice practices.
  4. Communicate the experiences of marginalized populations within the criminal justice system.

In addition, graduates of the Peace Officers Training Academy concentration will be able to:

  1. Identify the components and legal processes of the criminal justice system, and apply basic criminal laws to various situations.
  2. Explain the different types of police procedures and their effective uses in law enforcement.
  3. Use ethical, analytical and critical-thinking skills toward situations typical to criminal justice settings.
  4. Safely and properly conduct a traffic stop and respond to a domestic disturbance, dispatched call or crime in progress.
  5. Properly carry out comprehensive criminal investigations and write various reports.
  6. Proficiently provide first aid at the level of a first responder.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 12000INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
CRIM 27311VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200CRIMINAL LAW 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)7
Concentration Requirements
Choose from the following:25
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22300POLICE ROLE 3
CRIM 26701CORRECTIONS 3
CRIM 36702CRIMINOLOGY 3
CRIM 37311MINORITIES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD) 3
or CRIM 37411 WOMEN IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD)
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Electives9
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Electives4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22200INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
POTA 11001PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CRIM 22300 POLICE ROLE 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 11-12
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 9
General Elective 3-4
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Two
CRIM 22200 INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Three
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
General Electives 7
 Credit Hours13
Semester Four
POTA 11001 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
 Credit Hours22
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration not offered)
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration)
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

-7.8%

decline

48,700

number of jobs

$60,910

potential earnings

Miscellaneous first-line supervisors, protective service workers

1.6%

slower than the average

85,700

number of jobs

$52,650

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.

Associate of Arts

If you are seeking a flexible associate degree that puts you in the driver’s seat, consider this option. With its broad curriculum encompassing various subject areas, it caters to those eager for knowledge in multiple fields. Whether one aims to explore their interests, pave the way towards a bachelor's degree or enhance career prospects, this degree provides the flexibility to specialize and fulfill individual educational aspirations. Read more...

Program Information for Associate of Arts

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.

Admissions
Coursework
On This Page

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts9
Kent Core Social Sciences6
Kent Core Basic Sciences6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center 

Human Services - A.A.S.

Make a difference with Kent State's A.A.S. in Human Services. Prepare for a career where you can help individuals and communities. With hands-on training and supportive faculty, you'll gain the skills needed to make a meaningful impact. Read more...

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Program Information for Human Services - A.A.S.

Program Description
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Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in a variety of human services agencies and includes applied courses in human services and joint university-agency supervised internships. The core courses provide a solid foundation in case management and client advocacy. This program is endorsed by the Ohio Coalition of Associate Degree Human Service Educators as authorized by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board and the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as meeting the curricular requirements for the Social Work Assistant, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary and Renewable and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.  

The program is designed to articulate fully to Kent State’s B.S. degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Human Services concentration. However, it is also applicable to the bachelor programs in psychology and sociology.

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

Admission Requirements

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

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

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

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

Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
HDF 24011INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES (DIVD) 3
HSRV 11000FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 11001GROUP METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 11002SURVEY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES 3
HSRV 21000DYNAMICS OF HELPING RELATIONSHIPS 3
HSRV 21001ASSESSMENT METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 21002COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 21003SOCIAL WELFARE IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 21092INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN SERVICES I (ELR) 13
HSRV 21192INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN SERVICES II (ELR) 13
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 23
or ENG 21011 RESEARCH WRITING (KCMP)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
Technical Electives, choose from the following: 39
IT 11000
INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS
Allied Health Sciences (AHS) courses
Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) courses
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) courses
Early Childhood Education (ECED) courses
Early Childhood Education Technology (ECET) courses
Educational Psychology (EPSY) courses
Gerontology (GERO) courses
Health Education (HED) courses
Human Development and Family Science (HDF) courses
Human Services (HSRV) courses
Nursing (NURS) courses
Office Technology (OTEC) courses
Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) courses
Psychology (PSYC) courses
Public Health (PH) courses
Sociology (SOC) courses
Foreign Language courses
Minimum Total Credit Hours:64
1

Students will be required to complete the equivalent of 315 internship hours each semester.

2

It is recommended that students planning to enroll in a bachelor's degree take ENG 21011.

3

The following are recommendations for completing technical electives: HED 32530 or PSYC 41364 if preparing for licensure in chemical dependency counseling; HDF 24012, HDF 25512 and HDF 34031 if planning to enroll in the B.S. degree in Human Development and Family Studies; and PSYC or SOC or foreign language courses if planning to enroll in the bachelor's degree in psychology or sociology.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
HSRV 11000 FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 11001 GROUP METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 11002 SURVEY OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES 3
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ENG 20002
or ENG 21011
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or RESEARCH WRITING (KCMP)
3
HDF 24011 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES (DIVD) 3
HSRV 21003 SOCIAL WELFARE IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Technical Elective 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Three
HSRV 21000 DYNAMICS OF HELPING RELATIONSHIPS 3
HSRV 21001 ASSESSMENT METHODS IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 21092 INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN SERVICES I (ELR) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
HSRV 21002 COMMUNITY SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY IN HUMAN SERVICES 3
HSRV 21192 INTERNSHIP IN HUMAN SERVICES II (ELR) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Technical Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:64
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Salem Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Human Services - A.A.S.

Community and social service specialists, all other

11.7%

much faster than the average

105,200

number of jobs

$46,770

potential earnings

Social and community service managers

17.0%

much faster than the average

175,500

number of jobs

$69,600

potential earnings

Social and human service assistants

16.8%

much faster than the average

425,600

number of jobs

$35,960

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

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Cost of Registration: $100 USD for members of CEC DEBH, $150 USD for nonmembers.

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Registration officially closes March 31, 2024.

No refunds will be given after March 31, 2024. Contact KentState_FlorenceConference@kent.edu with questions. 

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