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Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing - Minor

The Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing minor provide students the opportunity to study quality techniques, aspects of establishing lean enterprises and workplace safety and accident analysis.

Minor in Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing

Kent State University’s Minor in Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing equips students with a thorough understanding of safety theory, Lean Six Sigma, and quality control.

Program Information for Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing - Minor

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements
AERN 45135AVIATION SAFETY THEORY 3
CMGT 11044CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 3
ENGR 33700QUALITY TECHNIQUES 3
ENGR 35765QUALITY AND RELIABILITY ENGINEERING 3
ENGR 40003LEAN SIX SIGMA 3
ENGR 43080INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Admissions for Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing minor is not accepting students at this time.

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

The Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing minor is not accepting students at this time.

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