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Overview

Kent State University established in 1910 as an institution for training public school teachers. It’s a 100 years old university. Kent State is a public research university located in Kent Ohio, United States. It’s the 2nd largest university in Ohio. The mission of Kent State University is to discover, create, apply and share knowledge, as well as to foster ethical and humanitarian values in the service of Ohio and the global community. In 2010, KSU is one of the top 200 universities in the world by Times Higher Education.

It was named a top-10 fashion school in the United States by Runway Magazine. Kent's Business School is nationally known and the Financial Engineering program is ranked 13th in the country. Kent State is today ranked by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 77 public research universities. The only institution in Ohio to offer a degree in Library & Information Science, Kent is ranked 20th by US News & World Report.

Location & Facilities

The campus is located on 200 acres. The campus itself includes: Main Hall, Learning Resource Center (Library), Fine Arts Building, Campus Center, Physical Education Facility, The University Center (Professional Education and Conference Center). It is having 8 campuses around the north east Ohio region with main campus in Kent being the largest.

There is a high density of Fortune 500 companies located within 48 kilometers of the campus, which offer opportunities for internships to enhance students' learning. Students enjoy club sports and the physical education facility offers open gym hours, a basketball and volleyball court, weight room, dance studio, Nautilus equipment, treadmills, stair climbers, elliptical walkers, stationary bikes and a full-service locker room for men and women. Kent State offers 24 residence halls from family housing to individual rooms.

List of Departments

KSU offers over 300 degree programs, among them 250 baccalaureate, 40 associate's, 50 master's, and 23 doctoral programs of study. Kent State University is one of few universities with graduate programs in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management. Kent State offers the only Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.P.H.) degree in the state of Ohio.

Kent State has colleges of:
College of Architecture and Environmental Design

College of the Arts

School of Art
School of Fashion Design and Merchandising
School of Music
School of Theatre and Dance

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Anthropology
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Chemical Physics (graduate program only)
Department of Chemistry
Department of Computer Science
Department of English
Department of Geography
Department of Geology
Department of History
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Department of Modern and Classical Language Studies
Department of Pan-African Studies
Department of Philosophy
Department of Physics
Department of Political Science
Department of Psychology
Department of Sociology
School of Biomedical Sciences
Integrated Life Sciences - Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine Degree Program

College of Business Administration

Department of Accounting
Department of Economics
Department of Finance
Department of Management and Information Systems
Department of Marketing

College of Communication and Information

School of Communication Studies
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
School of Library and Information Science
School of Visual Communication Design

Office of Continuing and Distance Education

College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services

School of Health Sciences
School of Foundations, Leadership & Administration
School of Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences
School of Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Studies

College of Nursing

College of Public Health

College of Technology

The university has an Honors College and interdisciplinary programs in Biomedical Sciences, Financial Engineering, and Information Architecture and Knowledge Management.

Courses Offered

Sr. No.	Level	Name of the program
1	UG	BA in Interior Design
2	UG	BA in Architectural Studies
3	UG	Fine Arts
4	UG	Crafts
5	UG	Art Education
6	UG	Art History
7	UG	Fashion Design
8	UG	Fashion Merchandising
9	UG	BA of Music
10	UG	BA in Theater
11	UG	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater (B.F.A in Theater)
12	UG	B.F.A in Design & Technology
13	UG	B.F.A in Dance
14	UG	Bachelor of General Studies (BGS)
15	UG	Anthropology (B.A., B.S.)
16	UG	Biology (B.A., B.S.)
17	UG	Biotechnology (B.S.)
18	UG	Botany (B.S.)
19	UG	Applied Conflict Management (B.A.)
20	UG	Applied Mathematics (B.S.)
21	UG	American Sign Language (B.A.)
22	UG	American Studies (B.A.)
23	UG	Chemistry (B.A., B.S.)
24	UG	Classics (B.A.)
25	UG	Computer Science (B.S.)
26	UG	Conservation (B.S.)
27	UG	Economics (B.A.)
28	UG	English (B.A.)
29	UG	French (B.A.)
30	UG	French Translation (B.S.)
31	UG	Geography (B.A.)
32	UG	Geology (B.A., B.S.)
33	UG	German (B.A.)
34	UG	German Translation (B.S.)
35	UG	History (B.A.)
36	UG	Horticulture (B.A.H.)
37	UG	Integrated Life Sciences (B.S.)
38	UG	International Relations (B.A.)
39	UG	Justice Studies (B.A.)
40	UG	Latin (B.A.)
41	UG	Latin American Studies (B.A.)
42	UG	Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
43	UG	Medical Technology (B.S.)
44	UG	Pan-African Studies (B.A.)
45	UG	Paralegal Studies (B.A.)
46	UG	Philosophy (B.A.)
47	UG	Physics (B.A., B.S.)
48	UG	Political Science (B.A.)
49	UG	Psychology (B.A.)
50	UG	Russian (B.A.)
51	UG	Russian Translation (B.S.)
52	UG	Sociology (B.A.)
53	UG	Soviet and East European Studies (B.A.)
54	UG	Spanish (B.A.)
55	UG	Spanish Translation (B.S.)
56	UG	Teaching English as a Second Language (B.A.)
57	UG	Zoology (B.S.)
58	UG	Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
59	UG	Communication Studies (B.A)
60	UG	Broadcast Journalism (B.S.)
61	UG	Magazine Journalism (B.S.)
62	UG	Newspaper Journalism (B.S.)
63	UG	Electronic Media Management (B.S.)
64	UG	Electronic Media Production (B.S.)
65	UG	Advertising (B.S.)
66	UG	Public Relations (B.S.)
67	UG	Information Design (B.S.)
68	UG	Photojournalism (B.S.)
69	UG	Bachelor degree in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology
		Computed Tomography (CT)\ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)\ Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS or Ultrasound)\ Nuclear Medicine (NM)\ Radiation Therapy (RTH)
70	UG	Exercise Science (B.S.)
		Exercise Physiology\ Exercise Specialist
71	UG	Community Health Education (B.S.)
72	UG	B.S.E in Health/Physical Education (HPE)
73	UG	B.S.E. in School Health Education
74	UG	Integrated Health Studies (B.S.)
75	UG	Bachelors in Nutrition & Dietetics
76	UG	Speech Pathology and Audiology (B.S.)
77	UG	Education (B.S.)
78	UG	Hospitality Management (B.S.)
79	UG	Bachelors in Recreation, Park & Tourism Management
80	UG	Education (B.S.)
81	UG	Bachelor’s in Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS)
		Gerontology\ Child & Youth Development\ Nursing Home Administration
82	UG	Middle Childhood Education (B.S.)
83	UG	Physical Education (B.S.)
		Physical Education Teacher Licensure\ Health and Physical Education\ Human Movement Studies
84	UG	Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
85	UG	Public Health (B.S.)
		Health Care Administration\ Health Promotion and Education\ Environmental/Sanitation (Environmental and Occupational Health)
86	UG	Aeronautical Studies (B.S.)
87	UG	Aeronautical Systems Engineering (B.S.)
88	UG	Air Traffic Control (B.S.)
89	UG	Aviation Management (B.S.)
90	UG	Flight Technology (B.S.)
91	UG	Computer Design, Animation and Game Design (B.S.)
92	UG	Applied Engineering and Technology Management (B.S.)
93	UG	Computer and Electronics (B.S.)
94	UG	Manufacturing Systems (B.S.)
95	UG	Technology (B.S.)
96	UG	Construction Management (B.S.)
97	UG	Technology Education and Licensure (B.S.)
98	PG	Master of Urban Studies
99	PG	Graduate Certificate in Urban Design
100	PG	Master of Music (M.M)
		Conducting
101	PG	Music Education (M.M)
102	PG	Performance (M.M)
103	PG	Composition (M.A)
104	PG	Ethnomusicology (M.A)
105	PG	Musicology (M.A)
106	PG	Theory (M.A)
107	PG	Philosophy (M.A , Ph.D)
		Music Theory-Composition
108	PG	Master of Fine Arts in Theater
109	PG	MFA Acting
110	PG	MFA Costume Design
111	PG	MFA Lighting Design
112	PG	MFA Scenic Design
113	PG	MFA Theater Technology
114	PG	Anthropology (MA, M.S, Ph.D)
115	PG	Aquatic Ecology (MS, Ph.D)
116	PG	Evolutionary, Systematic and Population Ecology (MS, Ph.D)
117	PG	Neurobiology & Behavior (MS, Ph.D)
118	PG	Cell & Molecular Biology (MS)
119	PG	Microbiology (MS, Ph.D)
120	PG	Reproductive Physiology/Endocrinology (MS, Ph.D)
121	PG	Behavioral Medicine (MS, Ph.D.)
122	PG	Biomedical Mathematics (MS, Ph.D.)
123	PG	Cellular & Molecular Biology (MS, Ph.D.)
124	PG	Neurosciences (MS, Ph.D.)
125	PG	Pharmacology (MS, Ph.D.)
126	PG	Physiology (MS, Ph.D.)
127	PG	Chemical Physics (MS, Ph.D.)
128	PG	Chemistry (MA, M.S, Combined B.S. / M.S, Ph.D.)
129	PG	Computer Science (MA, M.S, Combined B.S. / M.S, Ph.D.)
130	PG	Geography (MA, Combined B.A. / M.A, Ph.D.)
131	PG	English (MA, Ph.D.)
132	PG	English for Teachers (MA)
133	PG	TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) (MA)
134	PG	Geology (MS, Ph.D.)
135	PG	History (MA, Ph.D.)
136	PG	Justice Studies (MA, Combined B.A. / M.A, Ph.D.)
137	PG	Master of Liberal Studies
138	PG	Mathematics (M.A., M.S, Ph.D.)
139	PG	Financial Engineering (MS)
140	PG	Physics (M.A., M.S, Ph.D.)
141	PG	Political Science (MA, Ph.D.)
142	PG	Policy & Administration (M.P.A)
143	PG	Psychology (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
144	PG	Sociology (MA, Ph.D.)
145	PG	Latin (MA)
146	PG	German Literature (MA)
147	PG	Spanish Literature (MA)
148	PG	French (M.A., Ph.D.)
149	PG	Translation Studies (MBA, MS, Ph.D.)
150	PG	Executive MBA (Online program)
151	PG	Full-time MBA Program
152	PG	Professional MBA Program (Evening Classes)
153	PG	Accounting (MS)
154	PG	Economics (MA)
155	PG	Health Care Management Education (EMBA)
156	PG	MBA / Master of Architecture
157	PG	MBA / Master of Library & Information Science
158	PG	Nursing & Business administration (MSN\MBA, Ph.D.)
159	PG	Nursing and Public Administration (MSN\MPA, Ph.D.)
160	PG	Nursing and Health Care Management (MSN)
161	PG	Communication and Information (MA, Ph.D.)
162	PG	Media Management (MA)
163	PG	Public Relations (MA)
164	PG	Public Relations Online (MA)
165	PG	Reporting and Editing (MA)
		Broadcast\ Convergence\ Journalism Educators\ Magazine\ Newspaper
166	PG	Exercise Physiology (MS, Ph.D.)
167	PG	School Health Licensure (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
168	PG	Community Health (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
169	PG	Health Education and Promotion (Ph.D.)
170	PG	Health Education (Ph.D.)
171	PG	Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics
172	PG	Speech-Language Pathology (M.A., Combined M.A.-B.S., Ph.D.)
173	PG	Audiology (Ph.D.)
174	PG	Cultural Foundations (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
175	PG	Evaluation & Measurement (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
176	PG	Educational Administration (Master, Ph.D.)
177	PG	Hospitality and Tourism Management (M.S.)
178	PG	Masters in Recreation, Park & Tourism Management
179	PG	Sport & Recreation Management (MA)
180	PG	Sport Studies (MA)
181	PG	Counseling and Human Development Services (MS, Ph.D.)
182	PG	Learning and Development (MA, M.Ed., Ph.D.)
183	PG	Instructional Technology (M.Ed., Ph.D.)
184	PG	Master’s in Gerontology
185	PG	Education (MA, M.Ed.)
186	PG	Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T)
187	PG	Middle Childhood Education (MA, Ph.D.)
188	PG	Physical Education (M.Ed.)
189	PG	Masters in Reading Specialization
190	PG	Curriculum & Instruction (Ph.D.)
191	PG	Public Health (MPH, Ph.D.)
192	PG	Applied Technology (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
193	PG	Aeronautics/Aviation (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
194	PG	Computer Technology (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
195	PG	Computer and Electronics Technology (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
196	PG	Manufacturing Systems (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
197	PG	Quality Systems (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
198	PG	Sustainable Systems (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
199	PG	Technology Education (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
200	PG	Technology Management (MTEC., Combined B.S-M.S)
201	PG	Information Architecture and Knowledge Management IAKM (M.S.)

Scholarships

There are over 700 scholarships offered by various Kent State University departments. Kent State University awards financial aid based on financial need and/or merit. More than 85% of Kent State freshman receive some form of financial aid including grants, student loans, parent loans, work-study and scholarships.

Intake

Intake	Deadline
Fall Intake (Aug/Sept.)	15 March
Spring Intake (Jan/Feb.)	15 December
Summer Intake (May)	15 September

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