Courses & Pathways

Find out which Kent State courses you can take through College Credit Plus, how your options open up after your first 15 credit hours and how to choose classes that move you toward a future major or career.

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What Courses Can I Take?

The courses you choose through College Credit Plus can help you meet high school requirements, explore your interests and begin making progress toward future college goals.

Start with Level I, then move to Level II. Your first 15 credit hours come from a set list of Level I courses. After you complete them, more Level II courses become available.

Your course options also depend on:

  • course prerequisites and placement;
  • your high school graduation requirements;
  • your academic interests; and
  • course availability.

Your Kent State academic advisor and school counselor can help you choose courses that make sense for both your high school plan and your future.

A note about course content: College courses are designed for college students and may include mature subject matter or materials, including content that is graphic, explicit, violent or sexual. Course content will not be modified because a College Credit Plus student is enrolled, whether the course is taught at a Kent State campus, online or at a high school.

Level I Courses: Your First 15 Credit Hours

Your first 15 credit hours must come from Level I courses. These courses let you explore college-level subjects, meet high school requirements and start building credits toward your future goals.

A course counts as Level I if it is:

You must also meet the prerequisites for any course you register for.

Exceptions: You may take a Level II course before finishing 15 hours if you are continuing in the same subject or you place directly into a Level II course. Qualifying AP or IB exam scores can also count toward your first 15 hours. Learn about AP credit.

Read the full course eligibility rules

Level II Courses: After Your First 15 Credit Hours

Once you complete 15 credit hours of Level I courses, you can take any Level II course, which is any course not on the Level I list. Prerequisites, placement and other course requirements still apply.

Courses Not Eligible for CCP

College Credit Plus covers a wide range of courses, but these are not eligible:

  • one-on-one private instruction courses;
  • courses with fees above the amount set by the Ohio chancellor;
  • study abroad courses;
  • physical education courses; and
  • courses graded pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory, unless the course is an internship or is graded that way for all students.

Build a Path Toward Your Future

Not sure what to take? Pathways group Kent State majors by interest, so you can choose CCP courses that count toward a degree you might pursue later. Your advisor can help you turn a pathway into a course plan.

Most pathways can begin at any Kent State campus, though some advanced courses are available only at certain campuses or online.

Health, Science & Technology

  • Nursing & Health
    • Nursing (associate and bachelor's), public health, nutrition, health administration and more.
  • Allied Health
    • Physical therapy assisting, occupational therapy assisting, radiology, respiratory care and more.
  • Biological & Physical Sciences
    • Biology, chemistry, physics, environmental studies and more.
  • Aeronautics & Aerospace
    • Professional pilot, aerospace engineering and more.
  • Engineering & Engineering Technology
    • Mechanical and electrical engineering technology, mechatronics, computer-aided design and more.
  • Information Technology & Computing
    • Computer science, cybersecurity, information technology and more.
  • Applied & Technical Studies
    • Associate degrees in technical fields, offered at Kent State's Regional Campuses.

Business, Law & Communication

  • Business & Entrepreneurship
    • Marketing, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship and more.
  • Sport, Hospitality & Event Management
    • Sport administration, hospitality management, recreation and more.
  • Communication & Journalism
    • Public relations, advertising, digital media, media studies and more.
  • Law, Politics & Justice
    • Political science, paralegal studies, criminology and justice studies and more.

Arts, Education & Society

  • Art & Design
    • Fashion, architecture, interior design, fine arts and more.
  • Education & Human Services
    • Teaching (K–12), special education, human development, human services and more.
  • Humanities & Culture
    • English, history, philosophy, world languages and more.
  • Social Sciences & Human Behavior
    • Psychology, sociology, anthropology, geography and more.

Advising Makes the Difference

A pathway is a starting point, not a course plan. Your Kent State academic advisor can help you choose courses that fit your interests, your future degree and where you plan to take classes.

Meeting with your advisor early can help you:

  • choose courses that count toward your degree goals;
  • plan ahead for campus-based or online courses; and
  • get the most out of the time and money CCP can save you.

Connect With Your Academic Advisor

Exploratory

For students who want to keep their options open while completing 15–30 credit hours of broadly applicable coursework.

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Still Exploring?

That's okay. CCP is also an opportunity to explore subjects you haven't studied before. You can also browse all Kent State majors.

Special Programs

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