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Academics

Around here, we don’t just learn for the sake of learning—we learn so we can illuminate a brighter tomorrow. And our outstanding faculty, superior research facilities and driven students are only some of the reasons Kent State University is a top-notch academic choice.

370+ Programs of Study
Nearly 10,000 degrees & certificates awarded to students annually
Birthplace of Liquid Crystal Technology

Explore Academic Opportunities

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    Our Programs & Degrees

    Looking for the degree at Kent State University that fits your educational goals? With our more than 340 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, you’re sure to find the one for you. Search our Northeast Ohio degree options below.

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    Graduate College

    A top-tier national public research university, Kent State provides plenty of opportunity to take your education to an even higher level.

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  • Earn your degree anytime, anywhere, with Kent State University’s online graduate degrees and certificate programs offered by our Office of Continuing and Distance Education.
    Online Degrees & Certificates

    Our learning options range from on-campus to around the world to across the Internet. Further your education with our online courses — at a very high academic standard.

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    Ohio College Comeback

    Kent State University is excited to be a part of the Ohio College Comeback Compact, an innovative program to help students who left college without a degree continue their education.

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Trending Career Areas

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    Health Professions

    Want to make the world a better place but undecided on how to begin? Choosing a future in a health profession will help you to make a difference. Kent State is the place to start your journey. You’ll find that many of the leading health programs are offered right here. Explore more than 75 options to see if one might be a good fit for you.

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    Cybersecurity Professions

    Cybersecurity is vital to nearly every part of our daily lives. Find out how to take advantage of this expanding job market at Kent State University, where we prepare our students to take on the security threats of today – and tomorrow – as skilled cybersecurity professionals with powerful earning potential.

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    STEM Programs

    Kent State University offers a world of educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through many of our academic majors and through hands-on, youth STEM activities and innovation camps.

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    ROTC Programs

    Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is a college-based, officer commissioning program. It is designed as a college elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning and professional ethics.

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Colleges

Our colleges offer an array of undergraduate and graduate programs, so every explorer may find their brightest path.

 Colleges
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Our Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship is ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Undergraduate Business Programs." What’s your area of focus?

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Department of Economics »
Department of Finance »
Department of Management and Information Systems »
Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship »
College of Aeronautics and Engineering 
From aeronautics to technology to engineering, the College of Engineering, Sustainability & Technology is a top tech school. We offer the largest flight-training program in Ohio. It's recognized by major airlines and the U.S. military as one of the top flight schools and best university aviation programs in the country.

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College of Applied and Technical Studies
Kent State University’s College of Applied & Technical Studies was created in 2010 as the administrative home for programs unique to the university's seven regional campuses — Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas. The Regional Campuses have a long standing history of providing Northeast Ohioans access to Kent State University degrees without leaving their community.

College of Applied and Technical Studies
College of Architecture & Environmental Design
The College of Architecture and Environmental Design is a leader in innovative dual degrees, including the following: Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration; and Master of Architecture and Master of Urban Design.

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College of the Arts
Our College of Arts and Sciences focuses on the ethics and creativity of each featured field. For example, the Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability, led by an interdepartmental group of 26 faculty researchers, educates students and develops programs to study Northeast Ohio's natural environment and restore and preserve its integrity. Explore our comprehensive degrees:

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School of Art »
School of Fashion Design and Merchandising »
School of Music »
School of Theatre and Dance »
College of Arts and Sciences
Our College of Arts and Sciences focuses on the ethics and creativity of each featured field. For example, the Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability, led by an interdepartmental group of 26 faculty researchers, educates students and develops programs to study Northeast Ohio's natural environment and restore and preserve its integrity. Explore our comprehensive degrees:

College of Arts and Sciences »
Department of Anthropology »
Department of Biological Sciences »
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry »
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 Africana Studies »
Department of Philosophy »
Department of Physics »
Department of Political Science »
Department of Psychological Sciences »
Department of Sociology »
School of Biomedical Sciences »
Chemical Physics Interdisciplinary Program »
Integrated Life Sciences - Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine Degree Program »
College of Communication & Information
From our top journalism degree to Ohio's only accredited Master of Library and Information Science program, which is ranked among the top 20 graduate schools in the field by U.S. News and World Report, our Communication and Information degree programs provide the training you need:

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School of Communication Studies »
School of Journalism and Mass Communication »
School of Library and Information Science »
School of Visual Communication Design »
College of Education, Health and Human Services
A highlight of this College is its semester-long and short-term studies in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe and South America. Explore your health, education or human services program of interest:

College 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
The College of Nursing is one of the largest and most comprehensive nursing programs in the nation, with more than 12,000 alumni worldwide. Designated as a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in 2013, we partner with over 350 hospitals, clinics and extended-care facilities to give our students valuable clinical experience and prepare them as future nurse leaders.

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College of Podiatric Medicine
Our podiatric college is one of the largest and most respected podiatric medical education institutions in the country and the only accredited podiatry school in Ohio.

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College of Public Health
According to US News and World Report, Public Health is a “Hot Major.” The College of Public Health is the first in Ohio and one of the largest in the nation offering a bachelor’s degree. Graduates promote healthy behaviors, prevent disease and injury, and protect vulnerable populations in your community and around the world.

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Graduate College
Kent State, with its eight-campus system in Northeast Ohio, serves the state and nation with excellence through more than 50 master’s programs in more than 100 areas of specialization, as well as 23 doctoral programs with more than 50 specializations.

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Honors College
Our Honors College is one of the oldest and most prestigious honors programs in the country.

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Office of Continuing and Distance Education
This office provides access to university resources in Ohio and beyond to meet the unique educational and professional development needs of traditional students, working professionals and adult learners. Continuing and distance education courses are an excellent way to stay on top of your industry or to continue the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for personal growth and development.

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School of Digital Sciences
Kent State's newest school, we combine elements of computer science, computer information systems, computer technology, library information science, visual communication design, journalism, communication studies and instructional technology.

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Interdisciplinary Programs
Biomedical Sciences
Design Innovation
Other Programs
Aerospace Studies/Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp »
Military Science/Army Reserve Officer Training Corps »
Police Academy »
Division of Research and Sponsored Programs
"Research for Life" at Kent State means focusing on the major global challenges we face as a society – healthcare, energy and sustainability. Through our research in these fields we are making a deep impact both regionally and globally. "Research for Life" also means enriching lives through our cultural and artistic endeavors, educating the next generation of educators, and inquiring deeply into the human condition. In all these areas and more, Kent State excels.

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University College
University College helps students achieve academic success at Kent State University. It fosters student academic success by advising undecided students on degree and career planning; assessing the basic skills of all first-year students; providing tutoring services that promote student learning; and supporting low-income, first-generation and pre-college students.

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School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences & Humanities
The Kent State University School of Multidisciplinary Social Sciences & Humanities provides an academic home for innovative approaches to complex questions.

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School of Peace & Conflict Studies
The School of Peace and Conflict Studies was created to be interdisciplinary in nature, and to do teaching, research and public service relative to peaceful change, with a teaching focus on learning from experience. Today the School builds upon the legacy of its predecessors, regularly enrolling more than 1,000 students each year in courses that teach applied skills in conflict management and nonviolent change.

School of Peace & Conflict Studies
Colleges

Learning at Kent State

  • Experiential Learning

    Experiential Learning

    From service learning to internships to education abroad, we learn by doing at Kent State University.

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  • Honors College

    Honors College

    We’re proud to provide an enriched educational option to our bright and bold students.

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  • Office of Global Education

    Office of Global Education

    Expand your mind and horizons with education-abroad in China, Europe, South Korea, Australia and beyond.

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  • Design Innovation

    Design Innovation

    A network of spaces and laboratories, where diverse disciplines collaborate to address complex technological and social problems through design.

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Academic Resources

Whether you need some extra academic assistance or want to plan out academic work, we have the resources you need.

Commencement

A ceremony that marks the end of college and the beginning of a bright future, graduation is an event to plan for.

Office of the Provost

The provost oversees 10 colleges and one independent school across eight campuses. Go get acquainted.

Libraries

Our library system houses over 3.4 million volumes, offering plenty of resources to help further your education.

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