Don Decker
College of Education, Health and Human Services

Don Decker

EHHS grad Don Decker, BS ’94, Weston, Fla., is the recipient of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Florida Recreation and Park Association. The award recognizes “professional attainments, ethical practices and countless contributions to the parks and recreation field and devotion to his associates. --Photo courtesy Florida Recreation and Park Association ...

EHHS Receives CAEP Accreditation

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EHHS has received the CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) 2023 Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement. The Frank Murray Leadership Recognition is awarded to providers demonstrating evidence and data trends to achieve CAEP accreditation with no stipulations or areas for improvement. Recipients are selected from providers granted accreditation by CAEP at the initial level in the previous year. Providers selected for this recognition advance equity and excellence in educator preparation through purposeful use of self-study procedures and evid...

Web Programming - Minor

The Web Programming minor provides students with a foundation in web development. The minor is for students in any field — from the natural sciences to social sciences and humanities — allowing them to work with substantial computing and Internet-oriented cyber systems.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to computer science and web programming with data bases.
  2. Apply computer science concepts to solve computer and web-related problems.
  3. Design and create web-related quality software by gaining experience with full stack development.
  4. Make succinct oral presentations and written expositions about technical problems and their solutions.
  5. Work effectively as a member of a web-software development team.

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Admission Requirements

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.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
CS 13011
& CS 13012		COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 		4
or CS 13001 COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
CS 23001COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION 4
CS 23022DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
CS 33007INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE SYSTEM DESIGN 3
CS 44105WEB PROGRAMMING I 3
CS 44106WEB PROGRAMMING II 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:20

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).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Game Programming - Minor

Level up your skills with the Game Programming minor. Gain expertise in game design, development and programming while learning from experienced faculty and using industry-standard tools. This minor is a perfect complement to a major in computer science, digital media production and many more.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Game Programming minor prepares students for a career in interactive game entertainment. Students explore a variety of game programming components, including the theoretical concepts (2D/3D graphics, game engines, artificial intelligence, physics and user interface) and practical programming skills using computer programming languages (C, C++ and C#).

The Game Programming minor features elective courses across disciplines and an interdisciplinary capstone that is a team-based game development project to procure knowledge and acquire practical skills pertaining to game development after having completed all the core courses.

Students in the Game Programming minor write and debug code to develop games. Students interested more in applying design concepts and using design tools should view the Game Design minor.

Admissions for Game Programming - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the essential concepts, principles and theories related to computer science and game programming.
  2. Understand game programming basics and data structures in C# and C++.
  3. Understand game design and development using game engines.
  4. Obtain industry-ready game programming skills though hands-on projects.
  5. Collaborate with other team members in groups to complete game development projects.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisite
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
CS 13001COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING 4
or CS 13011
& CS 13012		 COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
CS 23001COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION 4
CS 23022DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
CS 38101INTRODUCTION TO GAME PROGRAMMING 3
Minor Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level), choose from the following:6
AGD 33010
COMPETITIVE GAMING
AGD 33030
GAMES FOR IMPACT
CS 47101
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
CS 48101
GAME ENGINE CONCEPTS
CS 48102
GAME DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM (ELR) (WIC)
SPAD 45022
EVENT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION
SPAD 45034
ESPORT MANAGEMENT
Minimum Total Credit Hours:20

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).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Computers and Geosciences - Minor

The Computers and Geosciences minor provides a foundation in computer science and computational data processing for students in any field of geosciences, allowing students to work with substantial computing- and data science-oriented cyber systems. The minor enables students to competitively manage the computing and cyber aspects of their professions.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to computer science and data science.
  2. Understand Python programming basics and data structures in Python.
  3. Solve practical problems over real-world data using Python (e.g., data collection, cleaning, manipulation, visualization and machine learning).
  4. Apply hands-on experience in Python projects for scientific data processing.
  5. Collaborate with other team members in groups to complete scientific data processing projects.

Admissions for Computers and Geosciences - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
CS 10062PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES 4
CS 20062ADVANCED PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON 4
CS 30062PYTHON FOR DATA SCIENCE 3
ESCI 42030REMOTE SENSING 13
or ESCI 42060 EARTH OBSERVING
or GEOG 49230 REMOTE SENSING
GEOG 49070GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE 4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:22
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Students may seek an approved substitute to ESCI 42030 or GEOG 49230 in the same department.

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).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Computer Science - Minor

The Computer Science minor provides a foundation in computer science, which may be invaluable to students in any field, from the natural and social sciences to humanities and business, allowing them to work with substantial computing and cyber systems. The minor has been designed so that students from any discipline can complement their major, ensuring they will be able to competitively manage the computing and cyber aspects of their professions.

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
CS 13011
& CS 13012		COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING 		4
or CS 13001 COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
CS 23001COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION 4
CS 23022DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE 3
Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 19
Minimum Total Credit Hours:20
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This course can be taken 1-3 credits. Maximum 3 credit hours of CS 33192 may fulfill the elective requirement. These courses can be aligned with the student's professional interests.

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 Computer Science - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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
    • Stark Campus

Bioinformatics - Minor

The Bioinformatics minor provides a foundation in computer science and computational data processing for students in any field of biological sciences, allowing students to work with substantial computing and data science-oriented cyber systems. The minor enables students to competitively manage the computing and cyber aspects of their professions.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to computer science and data science.
  2. Understand Python programming basics and data structures in Python.
  3. Solve practical problems over real-world data using Python (e.g., data collection, cleaning, manipulation, visualization and machine learning.)
  4. Apply hands-on experience in Python projects for scientific data processing.
  5. Collaborate with other team members in groups to complete scientific data processing projects.

Admissions for Bioinformatics - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
BSCI 40218INTRODUCTION TO GENOMICS 13
or BSCI 40224 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN BIOLOGY
BSCI 40220BIOINFORMATICS 3
or BTEC 40220 BIOINFORMATICS
CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
CS 10062PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES 4
CS 20062ADVANCED PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON 4
CS 30062PYTHON FOR DATA SCIENCE 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21
1

Students may seek an approved substitute to BSCI 40218 or BSCI 40224 in the same department.

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).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Cybersecurity Foundations - Minor

The Cybersecurity Foundations minor provides students with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity concepts and practices. With the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals across industries, this minor is a great way to supplement your degree and enhance your career prospects.

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Program Description

Program Description

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The Cybersecurity Foundations minor provides a foundation in computer science and cybersecurity for students in any field — from the natural sciences to social sciences, technology and business — allowing students to work with substantial computing and data-oriented cyber systems. The minor enables students to competitively manage the computing and cybersecurity aspects of their professions and prepares them to meet the cybersecurity needs of industry and government.

Courses in the Cybersecurity Foundations minor provide a thorough understanding of security, privacy and cryptographic techniques and protocols used in computing, communication and data encryption and processing. Students learn programming, data structures and algorithms through either C++ or Python programming language. Python is appropriate for all students, while C++ is more appropriate for students in the natural sciences majors. After these foundational courses, students select electives in such areas as data security, software security, connection security, component security, system security, human security and societal security.

Admissions for Cybersecurity Foundations - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the essential facts, concepts, principles and theories related to computer science and cybersecurity.
  2. Understand Python or C++ programming basics and data structures in Python or C++.
  3. Understand the security, privacy and cryptographic techniques and protocols used in computing and information encryption and processing.
  4. Understand the development of software with security and potential vulnerabilities in mind, the security aspects of systems that are composed of components and connections and use software.
  5. Apply hands-on experience in programming projects for secure scientific data processing.
  6. Collaborate with other team members in groups to complete secure scientific data processing projects.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Minor Prerequisites
MATH 11010
ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
Minor Requirements
C++ or Python Foundation Track, choose from the following:11-12
C++ Track
CS 13001
COMPUTER SCIENCE I: PROGRAMMING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
or CS 13011
& CS 13012
 COMPUTER SCIENCE IA: PROCEDURAL PROGRAMMING
and COMPUTER SCIENCE IB: OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
CS 23001
COMPUTER SCIENCE II: DATA STRUCTURES AND ABSTRACTION
CS 23022
DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
Python Track
CS 10051
COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR)
CS 10062
PROGRAMMING FOR PROBLEM SOLVING IN SCIENCES
CS 20062
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON
Minor Electives, choose from the following: 19
CRIM 46803
INFORMATION AND CYBER SECURITY
CS 32301
HUMAN INTERFACE COMPUTING
CS 33211
OPERATING SYSTEMS
CS 35101
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION
CS 35201
COMPUTER COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
CS 43203
SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING
CS 43401
SECURE PROGRAMMING
CS 45203
COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY
CS 47205
INFORMATION SECURITY
CS 47206
DATA SECURITY AND PRIVACY
CS 47207
DIGITAL FORENSICS
CS 47221
INTRODUCTION TO CRYPTOLOGY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:20
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The following minor electives are recommended for students interested in the below focus areas:

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).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

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