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Behind the Scenes: How Kent State Defends Against Phishing

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Phishing attacks are on the rise, but Kent State is ready. With cutting-edge digital tools, a team of skilled engineers, and regular cybersecurity training for our university community, the university is constantly working to keep you protected.The combination of powerful technology and skilled professionals quickly blocked 99% of the 1 million messages that blasted university accounts in the most recent phishing attempt. That level of protection doesn’t happen by accident. By strategically deploying the Division of IT's three key pillars of defense, most dangerous emails are blocked before an...

IN A FLASH: See YOUR Photo Here!

Call for Photos - Sculpture

  Want to see one of YOUR photos in “IN A FLASH?” Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what’s happening in the photo along with when and where it was taken. ...

Exploring the Intersection of Art, Math, and Innovation

A 3D printed Latin cube at the DI Hub

 Stephen Gagola Jr., a mathematician, retired professor, and lifelong learner, has transformed his passion for abstract mathematical concepts into tangible creations at şÚÁĎÍř’s Design Innovation (DI) Hub. His innovative project, rooted in Latin cubes, demonstrates how the DI Hub empowers members to turn intellectual ideas into physical realities.From Classroom to Creative FreedomHaving taught mathematics at şÚÁĎÍř for over 40 years, Stephen’s retirement granted him the time and freedom to pursue long-held ideas. "Now I don’t have any of those [teaching] duti...

Individualized Program - A.T.S

The Associate of Technical Study degree, Individualized Program, is open to students who need a specially designed course of study in a technical field. The program consists of courses that suit students' career goals. Course requirements are planned with the help of a faculty advisor and must be approved by the dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies.

Program Information for Individualized Program - A.T.S

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Interpret and communicate discipline specific information via written, verbal and/or visual or digital representations.
  2. Participate in effective written, oral and digital communication skills in multiple contexts, for a variety of audiences.
  3. Integrate applied skills and theoretical knowledge in a specific technical field or focus area to solve problems or perform tasks.
  4. Develop self-awareness about identity and culture, diversity, sensitivity and respect for differences.

Admissions for Individualized Program - A.T.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.

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.

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.

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.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Course Requirements Approved by Faculty Advisor and College Dean30
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
3
3
3
3
3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)14
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must ​successfully complete 15 credit hours of graded Kent State coursework required for the A.T.S. degree before receiving any college credit for industry recognized licensures, certifications, or diplomas.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

Student Makes History Leading Parkinson's Speech Therapy

Grace Puin

Grace Puin excels at getting Parkinsons patients to speak and swallow with intent. She’s so good in fact that Parkinson Voice Project, a nonprofit organization that helps people with Parkinson’s all over the world, invited her to host one of its online SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Sessions.The Cuyahoga Falls native, currently studying for a master’s degree in speech language pathology, has the unique distinction of being the first graduate student at şÚÁĎÍř to host one of these online, practice sessions used daily by nearly 4,000 people with Parkinson’s....

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