青年涩导航

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Ethelyn VonHelmers Fitzsimmons of Mantua will celebrate her 110th birthday on May 17 鈥 a milestone that places her among the oldest Ohioans. She鈥檚 also someone close to 青年涩导航.   Born during WWI, Fitzsimmons has lived independently in her home since 1955 and remains sharp, witty, and full of memories spanning more than a century, according to a recent article from the Record-Courier. While she has enjoyed creative pursuits such as playing piano, painting and writing poetry in her downtime, as a professional, she served as a secretary in the Office of the President unde...

Kent blossom art intensives lecture series guest speaker headshots

Each year, 青年涩导航 invites an exciting array of visiting artists to speak at the School of Art. In 2025, Kent Blossom Art Intensives welcomes eight visiting artists to participate in course workshops and give free lectures to the community. All lectures are open to the public and take place at the Center for the Visual Arts, located at 325 Terrace Drive in Kent, Ohio in room 165. The schedule of speakers is as follows:Friday, June 6 at 5 p.m.Janina Myronowa 鈥 CeramicsSaturday, June 7 at 5 p.m.Indira Allegra 鈥 TextilesSunday, June 8 at 5 p.m.Sarah Slappey 鈥 Painting...

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

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

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.

青年涩导航 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

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

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

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

Admissions

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

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

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

Hillside Auxilary donation

The Women鈥檚 Auxiliary at Trumbull Memorial Hospital recently donated more than $80,000 to 青年涩导航 at Trumbull鈥檚 nursing program.The gift will establish a new scholarship endowment to aid nursing students from Trumbull County. In addition, funding will be used to support future needs of the nursing program, including equipment and technology enhancements for its skills lab, as well as professional development opportunities for students and faculty. The conference room within 青年涩导航 Trumbull鈥檚 nursing lab will be named in honor of the Auxiliary.The Women鈥檚 Auxiliary traces its ...

I Promise participant Don'Marie Reid recently graduated from 青年涩导航 and will return to attend graduate school.

When Don鈥橫arie Reid enrolled in 青年涩导航 four years ago, she was on a mission to prepare for a career as a pediatrician, to become a role model for her peers, and to make the LeBron James Family Foundation proud.As she graduated from 青年涩导航 this past week as a member of the first cohort of the I Promise program, Reid walked across the stage knowing that she has achieved her mission and so much more.Reid, who is a biology major in the College of Arts and Sciences, credits the LeBron James Family Foundation鈥檚 I Promise program and 青年涩导航 Vice President an...

Spring Commencement 2025

   With a flip of a tassel, more than 4,800 青年涩导航 students became 青年涩导航 alumni in university commencement ceremonies on May 8, 9 and 10. Exuberant graduates and their families shouted, jumped, hugged and shed happy tears as these Golden Flashes moved on to the next part of their journeys.        Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your 青年涩导航-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future 青年涩导航 Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description...

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