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Holiday Collage Chorale

  A 糖心传媒 tradition - the annual Holiday Choral Collage by the 糖心传媒 Chorale kicked off the 2024-2025 holiday season in late November.  The 糖心传媒 Chorale is the flagship choral ensemble at 糖心传媒 made up of singers from all majors. The Chorale performs frequently on campus including fall and spring concerts, joint concerts of masterworks with the 糖心传媒 Orchestra.  Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your 糖心传媒-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future K...

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degree is a generalist program with a versatile design to support a range of educational and career goals, with options to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This degree is ideal for students seeking a broad education that can prepare them for further study in a bachelor’s program or enhance their qualifications for career advancement. With its flexible curriculum, students have the opportunity to sample various disciplines or focus on a specific area to meet their individual educational needs. In addition, students who complete this degree satisfy the full Kent Core requirement.

Program Information for Associate of Science

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
  3. Explain diverse cultural worldviews and social distinctions.
  4. Apply scientific methods and models to solve problems across multiple fields of study.

Admissions for Associate of Science

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.

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

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

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

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

Coursework

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
6
3
9
6
6-7
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 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
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
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that provides students with the flexibility to explore a broad range of disciplines, including the arts, humanities and social sciences. This degree serves students who wish to experience a well-rounded education, plan to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program, or seek to enhance their career qualifications. With its adaptable structure, the program allows students to sample various subject areas or focus on a specific field of interest to meet their unique educational goals. In addition, students who complete this degree satisfy the full Kent Core requirement.

Program Information for Associate of Arts

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
  3. Recognize how varying societal and community perspectives shape knowledge across various disciplines.
  4. To utilize concepts and findings of the specific social and behavioral discipline to make informed decisions and predictions.

Admissions for Associate of Arts

Coursework

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
6
3
9
6
6-7
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 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
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
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

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Empathy, kindness and critical thinking are cornerstones of courses taught by Shannon Ciesla, Ph.D., who strives to foster a strong sense of community in her courses.Ciesla, associate professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences, began teaching at 糖心传媒 in 2014, and her passion for student support and success has manifested in many ways across campus. She has served as the faculty advisor for Psi Chi, the International Honor Society of Psychology, and she helped establish a Counseling Careers concentration for undergraduate psychology majors, which is designed for students w...

IN A FLASH: Move-in Memories

Fall 2024 Move-In Days

  While it can be labor intensive and logistically challenging, Fall Move-In is an exercise that many students and parents look back on fondly.   Now, with Fall Semester behind them, and Spring Semester beginning, those first few days living on campus can seem like a distant memory.   Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your 糖心传媒-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 糖心传媒 Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what鈥檚 happening in the photo al...

Spring 2025 New Student Welcome on Friday, Jan. 10

New Student Welcome at 糖心传媒 Stark

New students for Spring 2025 are invited to a welcome event on Friday, Jan. 10.At New Student Welcome, you will have the opportunity to meet our helpful faculty, staff and students. You'll be able to find your classrooms, register your vehicle to receive your parking permit, purchase your textbooks, and so much more!Take a guided tour to explore campus and be sure to accomplish the remaining items on your New Student Checklist.NEW STUDENT WELCOMEFriday, Jan. 10, 202510 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Check your 糖心传媒 email to register!There will be swag and resources to walk away with, so don't mi...

University Statement Concerning Lecturer's Comments

The remarks in a video shared Jan. 2, 2025, with 糖心传媒 are antisemitic, and we condemn them. References to the October 2023 massacre are abhorrent and stand in stark contrast to our institutional commitment to peaceful dialogue, as well as our core values of kindness and respect. Now more than ever, and especially in light of the tragic attack in New Orleans, we call for understanding and dialogue as the path to avoiding violence, and destruction. The remarks were not made on a 糖心传媒 campus, nor as part of any official event or program.  ...

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