Architecture - M.Arch.

Ready to pursue an architecture career? The professionally accredited (NAAB) Master of Architecture degree expands your technical knowledge and fosters creative thinking and design skills focused on making built environments that meet societal needs. With a strong emphasis on design skills, hands-on learning and real-world experience, our program offers students the opportunity to work with industry professionals and gain practical skills that will set them apart for leadership in the profession. Enroll today and take the first step toward becoming a licensed architect.

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The Master of Architecture degree seeks to prepare graduates to lead in the field of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. The program fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs. Master coursework affords opportunities for inquiry in architecture through the introduction of traditional scholarly research methods as well as approaches to research through design in a studio setting. Professional practice courses are paired with theory seminars and elective classes in areas of digital technology, building sciences and history to provide a comprehensive exposure to professional opportunities and a broad capacity for considering and postulating architecture in innovative ways.

Students may also pursue a dual degree program with the Master of Business Administration degree or with the Master of Urban Design degree.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Architecture - M.Arch.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • GRE scores (or GMAT scores for the dual degree with the M.B.A.); test scores are not required for applicants with a Kent State B.S. degree in Architecture (effective for summer 2025 admission, test scores will no longer be required)
  • Résumé
  • Goal statement (include intent and background information)
  • Portfolio, with design work clearly indicating role in group projects
  • Three letters of recommendation, with one letter from a non-academic source
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Applicants with a non-professional bachelor’s degree or a pre-professional degree in architecture from another institution will have their prior education evaluated to determine if they meet student performance criteria as stipulated by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). If deficient criteria or courses are recognized, the student may be required to complete additional courses to earn the degree. Determinations will be made by the program director and graduate coordinator at the time the student is admitted to the program.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Application deadline: January 15
  • Summer Term
    • Application deadline: January 15

Applications submitted after these deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Increase level of intellectual discourse about architecture.
  2. Demonstrate enhanced verbal, graphic and writing skills.
  3. Develop and enhance student's research skills.
  4. Develop and enhance problem-solving and reasoning skills; an ability to critically analyze information and fundamental design skills.
  5. Understand the complexities of environmental design, including both technical and theoretical components.
  6. Develop management and leadership skills.
  7. Understand design and systems integration.
  8. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and to gather, record and apply relevant information.
  9. Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to international cultures.
  10. Understand different cultural perspectives, values, customs and traditions.
  11. Understand the principles of building programming, including assessment of user needs, review of precedents, an inventory of space requirements, site analysis and review of the relevant laws and standards.
  12. Understand design principles and theories of urban design.
  13. Develop an ability to compare and contrast the perspectives, values, customs and traditions of their own culture from those held by other cultures.
  14. Develop and enhance writing skills.
  15. Understand the following professional practices:
    1. real estate and development,
    2. contract and planning law,
    3. leadership and ethics and
    4. office and finance management.
  16. Understand site.
  17. Understand the responsibility of the architect to elicit, understand and resolve the needs of the client.
  18. Develop an awareness of diverse cultures, ideals and beliefs.

Dual Degree

Dual Degree

Dual Degree with M.B.A. in Business Administration

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the Master of Architecture degree and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

The dual degree combining the M.Arch. and the M.B.A. is designed for architects or undergraduate architectural students who aspire to middle or executive management positions in architectural practices, or who are interested in starting their own business along with the preparation to enter the profession of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. It fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs, also by offering a broad exposure to professional issues and knowledge.

Dual Degree Requirements

Major Requirements
ACCT 63037FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
ACCT 63038MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
ARCH 60101GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO I 6
ARCH 60102GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO II 4
ARCH 60103GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO III 9
ARCH 60150PROJECT PROGRAMMING 3
ARCH 60301THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60922METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 2
ARCH 65001PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT 2
ARCH 65002PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CONTRACT AND PLANNING LAW 2
ARCH 65003PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
ARCH 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 11
BA 64005ANALYTICS FOR DECISION MAKING 2
BA 64026SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2
CIS 64042GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 2
ECON 62021MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 2
ECON 62022MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2
FIN 66060MANAGERIAL FINANCE 2
HRM 64271HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
MGMT 64158LEADERSHIP 2
MGMT 68051BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I 1
MKTG 65051MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2
Business Elective3
Culminating Requirement
MGMT 64399BUSINESS STRATEGY 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:64
1

Topics in professional practice.

  • Actual offerings and schedules vary from year to year and the college will jointly provide a pre-approved recommended course of study. Students who wish to take a different course of study need to obtain separate approvals from both college graduate coordinators. Contact the College of Architecture and Environmental Design graduate secretary for details on coursework registration.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum of 64 credit hours: 35 credit hours from the M.Arch. degree and 29 credit hours from the M.B.A. degree.

Dual Degree with M.U.D. in Urban Design

Student have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.U.D. degree in Urban Design and the M.Arch. degree in Architecture. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

This dual degree program prepares students to enter the profession of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. It fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs and offers a broad exposure to professional issues and knowledge related to urban design.

Dual Degree Requirements

Major Requirements
ARCH 60101GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO I 6
ARCH 60102GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO II 4
ARCH 60103GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO III 9
ARCH 60150PROJECT PROGRAMMING 3
ARCH 60301THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60922METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 2
ARCH 65001PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT 2
ARCH 65002PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CONTRACT AND PLANNING LAW 2
ARCH 65003PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
ARCH 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 11
UD 55705FORCES THAT SHAPE CITIES 3
UD 60703URBAN DESIGN STUDIO III 6
UD 60705MASTER PROJECT IN URBAN DESIGN PREPARATION 3
UD 65101COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 1
UD 65102URBAN SYSTEMS 3
UD 65632URBAN ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS 3
UD 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN URBAN DESIGN 1
UST 623 Urban Development Finance (Cleveland State University) 24
Electives 311
Minimum Total Credit Hours:70
1

Special topics course in professional practice.

2

This course is offered at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.

3

These credits may be taken from the course offerings in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design; or from another Kent State college, school or department; or from at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ARCH 60101GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO I 6
ARCH 60102GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO II 5
ARCH 60103GRADUATE DESIGN STUDIO III 8
ARCH 60150PROJECT PROGRAMMING 3
ARCH 60301THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE 3
ARCH 60922METHODS OF INQUIRY IN ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES 2
ARCH 65001PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT 2
ARCH 65002PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: CONTRACT AND PLANNING LAW 2
ARCH 65003PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 3
ARCH 66995SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE 1
Electives 19
Minimum Total Credit Hours:44
1

Elective credits may be taken from the offerings in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design, or from other Kent State colleges, schools or departments or from at the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.

Program Note

Time to completion for the degree typically is one to two years for students with an accredited pre-professional undergraduate degree in architecture. Students admitted without a pre-professional degree may be required to take additional courses, in addition to the requirements for the degree, to meet NAAB student performance criteria. Therefore, time for graduation may be three years with more than the listed credit hours.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for Architecture - M.Arch.

Accreditation

The M.Arch degree in Architecture is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Architecture - M.Arch.

Architects, except landscape and naval

0.8%

little or no change

129,900

number of jobs

$82,320

potential earnings

Architectural and engineering managers

2.6%

slower than the average

198,100

number of jobs

$149,530

potential earnings

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

5.1%

faster than the average

8,500

number of jobs

$90,880

potential earnings

Designers, all other

-1.9%

decline

13,600

number of jobs

$63,750

potential earnings

Historians

2.6%

slower than the average

3,500

number of jobs

$63,100

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Master’s in Spanish – M.A.

The Master of Arts in Spanish provides students with advanced language skills and cultural knowledge. With a focus on research and immersion, this program prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities.

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Program Description

Program Description

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The Master of Arts degree in Spanish provides advanced education in Spanish, which integrates the language, linguistics, literature and culture of Spain and Latin America and the latest methodologies in the teaching of Spanish.

The Spanish major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration is intended primarily for (1) licensed, in-service pre-K-12 Spanish teachers who wish to continue their professional development, advancing their knowledge of the Spanish language, literature and culture and language-teaching practices, and (2) students interested in teaching Spanish in college and university settings. This program does not lead to teaching licensure.
  • The Languages, Literature and Culture concentration is intended for those who wish to increase their knowledge of literature and culture along with their command of the language for various purposes.

Admissions for Master’s in Spanish – M.A.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Languages, Literature and Culture concentration are not being accepted at this time.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • A CD or MP3/wav file with a 5-10-minute oral sample in both applicant's first and second languages (conversational, not read from a script)
    • In lieu of an oral sample, applicants may submit a copy of a recent ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Certificate (no more than three years old)
  • Writing sample(s) in applicant's second language, which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation. International applicants should also submit a writing sample in English.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 1
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate in Spanish at advanced-mid or higher proficiency level as measured by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview Test and ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test.
  2. Demonstrate skills in the analysis of Spanish Peninsular, Latin American or Hispanic culture, literature and language.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to carry out and present research projects in their respective concentration areas.
  4. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in their respective concentration area.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
SPAN 58216CONTEMPORARY HISPANIC CULTURE 3
SPAN 68215ADVANCED SPANISH COMPOSITION AND CONVERSATION 3
Literary Theory Electives, choose from the following:3
MCLS 60330
APPROACHES TO LITERATURE AND CULTURE
or MCLS 60622
 TEACHING LITERATURE AND CULTURE
or SPAN 68240
 LITERARY AND CULTURAL TRANSLATION
Research Method Electives, choose from the following:3
MCLS 63049
SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS
or TRST 60001
 GRADUATE RESEARCH AND WRITING IN TRANSLATION STUDIES
Applied Linguistics Electives, choose from the following:3
MCLS 60601
LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS
SPAN 68010
& TRST 60010
THE PRACTICE OF SPANISH TRANSLATION
and THEORY OF TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETING
Spanish (SPAN) Electives (50000 or 60000 level)6
Concentrations
Choose from the following:12
Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy
Languages, Literature and Culture
Minimum Total Credit Hours:33

Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
MCLS 50660METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES 13
MCLS 60661THEORIES IN SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION 3
Second Language Pedagogy Electives6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

Students who are already licensed to teach language in Ohio may, with departmental approval, substitute a graduate second-language pedagogy elective for MCLS 50660. 

Languages, Literature and Culture Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
Spanish (SPAN) Electives (50000 or 60000) 1,2,36
Concentration Electives, choose from the following: 1,2,36
Modern and Classical Language Studies (MCLS) (60000 level)
Spanish (SPAN) (50000 or 60000 level)
Translation Studies (TRST) (60000 level)
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of individual investigation research may be applied toward the degree.

2

Students interested in a thesis option may register for a maximum of 6 credit hours of SPAN 68199.

3

Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours of their M.A. program at the 60000 level. Electives should be chosen accordingly in consultation with the student's academic advisor.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • All students in the Spanish M.A. are required to complete the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview, ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test and the Spanish. Outcomes Assessment Test, prior to being cleared for graduation. Information about the exams can be found on the ACTFL website and the Language Testing International (LTI) website, the exclusive licensee of ACTFL.
  • Students in the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration must successfully complete a final project, a portfolio or a comprehensive examination. Students are encouraged to enroll in study­ abroad programs (maximum 6 credit hours) and in specialized workshops in advanced language or pedagogy (maximum 4 credit hours). Departmental permission must be obtained before enrolling in such programs.
  • Students in the Language, Literature and Culture concentration must successfully complete one of the following: (1) comprehensive examination; (2) concentration exam and thesis; or (3) final research project.
  • Students who anticipate enrolling in a doctorate elsewhere after completing the M.A. degree are urged to write a thesis. Students who write a thesis must successfully pass a comprehensive examination.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Applications to the Languages, Literature and Culture concentration are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Master’s in Spanish – M.A.

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

5.7%

faster than the average

30,600

number of jobs

$69,920

potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

20.0%

much faster than the average

77,400

number of jobs

$52,330

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Health Systems and Facilities Design - Graduate Certificate

Tailored for working professionals from diverse backgrounds and offered entirely online, the Health Systems and Facilities Designs graduate certificate equips you with the essential knowledge to understand how design strategies impact healthcare operations and quality. With the growing demand for healthcare services and the need for human-centered environments, your expertise will directly contribute to the development of facilities that enhance efficiency and improve patient care.

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Program Description

Program Description

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The Health Systems and Facilities Designs graduate certificate is catered to professionals from various fields and backgrounds. The purpose of the certificate is to develop an understanding of how healthcare operations and quality are implicated by design strategies. Given that the healthcare industry is prominent as an economic driver in the United States, as well as the increasing demand in health services, providing a human-centered environments is essential. This invaluable area of expertise helps students participate in facility development that will maximize efficiency and quality of patient care, all in an effort to raise the standard of healthcare facilities. This flexible online program for working professionals typically takes two semesters to finish.

Admissions for Health Systems and Facilities Design - Graduate Certificate

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (from any field)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • A résumé or CV
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: June 1
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: November 1

Applications submitted by these deadlines will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
HCD 63001EVIDENCE-BASED DESIGN IN HEALTHCARE 2
HCD 63002HEALTHCARE FACILITIES 2
HCD 63003ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS IN HEALTHCARE 2
HCD 63004ENVIRONMENTS OF CARE AND PATIENT POPULATIONS 2
HCD 63005PATIENT SAFETY AND SYSTEMS THINKING 2
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:2-3
ARCH 55640
DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
EHS 52018
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CONCEPTS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
HPM 52016
PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
HPM 63003
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
HPM 63004
PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS
HPM 63012
NATIONAL HEALTH REFORM
NURS 60014
LEADERSHIP IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
NURS 60020
LEGAL AND REGULATORY MANAGEMENT FOR NURSE ADMINISTRATORS
NURS 60024
HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE AND BEHAVIOR
SBS 54634
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH BEHAVIORS
Directed Electives 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

Students may work with the coordinator of the program for additional elective choices.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Health Systems and Facilities Design - Graduate Certificate

Architects, except landscape and naval

0.8%

little or no change

129,900

number of jobs

$82,320

potential earnings

Architectural and engineering managers

2.6%

slower than the average

198,100

number of jobs

$149,530

potential earnings

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

5.1%

faster than the average

8,500

number of jobs

$90,880

potential earnings

Interior designers

-4.9%

decline

77,900

number of jobs

$57,060

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Program Layout

FIRST YEAR

Studio begins immediately and focuses on the comprehension of space and its relationship to the individual.   What creates space? How do we differentiate space and represent it in both two and three dimensions?   How does space affect human perception, vitality and action? The year also provides a basis for understanding the terminology of design and construction, while establishing the design process and critical thinking as the basis for further study.

M.A. in French

The Master of Arts in French program provides advanced training in French language, literature and culture, with opportunities for research, teaching and study abroad. With a focus on critical analysis, cultural interpretation and intercultural competence, you will be well prepared for careers in academia, government, business and more.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Arts degree in French provides an advanced education in French, which integrates the language, linguistics, literature and culture of France and the latest methodologies in the teaching of French.

The French major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration is intended primarily for (1) licensed, in-service pre-K-12 French teachers who wish to continue their professional development, advancing their knowledge of the French language, literature and culture and language-teaching practices, and (2) students interested in teaching French in college and university settings. This program does not lead to teaching licensure.
  • The Literature concentration is intended for those who wish to increase their knowledge of literature and culture along with their command of the language.

Admissions for M.A. in French

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Literature concentration are not being accepted at this time.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • CD or MP3/wav file with a 5-10-minute oral sample in the applicant's first and second languages (conversational, not read from a script)
  • Writing sample(s) in the applicant's second language, which should be accompanied by a signed declaration that the sample is original work and that the applicant received no help in its preparation. International applicants should also submit a writing sample in English
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: January 1
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate in French at advanced-mid or higher proficiency level as measured by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview Test and ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test.
  2. Demonstrate skills in the analysis of French culture, literature and language.
  3. Demonstrate an ability to carry out and present research projects in their respective concentration areas.
  4. Demonstrate specialized knowledge and skills in their respective concentration areas.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
FR 53213FRENCH COMPOSITION-ADVANCED 3
FR 53216CONTEMPORARY FRENCH CULTURE 3
Concentrations
Choose from the following:27-30
Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy
Literature
Minimum Total Credit Hours:33-36

Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
MCLS 50660METHODS OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES 13
MCLS 60601LINGUISTICS FOR THE LANGUAGE PROFESSIONS 3
MCLS 63049SECOND LANGUAGE RESEARCH METHODS 3
Second Language Courses12
Second Language Pedagogy Courses9
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Students who are already licensed to teach language in Ohio may, with departmental approval, substitute a graduate second-language pedagogy elective for MCLS 50660.

Literature Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
FR 63199THESIS I 6
Drama Elective3
Poetry Elective3
Prose Elective3
French Literature, Culture and Language Electives 112
Minimum Total Credit Hours:27
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of individual investigation research may be applied toward the degree.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Students in the Applied Linguistics and Pedagogy concentration must successfully complete a final project, a portfolio or a comprehensive examination. In addition, students complete an exit oral interview and an exit essay examination in French. Students are encouraged to enroll in study-abroad courses (maximum 6 credit hours) and in specialized workshops in advanced language or pedagogy (maximum 4 credit hours). Departmental permission must be obtained before enrolling in such courses.
  • Students in the Literature concentration must complete a comprehensive examination.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Applications to the Literature concentration are not being accepted at this time.

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for M.A. in French

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary

5.7%

faster than the average

30,600

number of jobs

$69,920

potential earnings

Interpreters and translators

20.0%

much faster than the average

77,400

number of jobs

$52,330

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.8%

about as fast as the average

1,050,800

number of jobs

$62,870

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
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Interior Design - B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design combines art, technology and business to prepare you for a career in this exciting and ever-evolving field. With a curriculum that emphasizes design thinking, sustainability and user-centered design, you will gain the skills needed to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. Enroll now and take the first step toward a career that combines creativity and practicality.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design seeks to exemplify design excellence, make interior spaces for human well-being and continually expand the reputation and rigor of the program. The program educates highly skilled and empathetic interior designers through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes research, creativity, professionalism and leadership in an era of social and technological change. Competencies achieved in the program include fundamental design skills tempered with the application of research and creative inquiry; knowledge of materials, methods and systems; space planning and programming; professional practice knowledge and critical thinking; gaining experiences through a guided internship; inquiry into human factors in design; and the comprehensive designing of interior spaces with vigilance toward the health, safety and welfare of the public.

The college offers a semester abroad for qualified third-year students in the Interior Design major. The study abroad program is housed in the heart of historic Florence, Italy and Paris, France. The program is open to all students who have made satisfactory progress toward completion of their undergraduate program.

Interior Design students may apply early to the Master of Healthcare Design degree and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for Interior Design - B.A.

Admissions

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.

Freshman Students: Admission to the Interior Design major is selective and based on a holistic review process. Prospective applicants must have a minimum 2.750 unweighted overall grade point average (on a 4.000-scale) to be considered for a holistic review and potential admission into the Interior Design program.

Admission to Non-Degree General major: Students who do not qualify for admission to the Interior Design major may qualify for admissions to the college's non-degree General major. Students in the General major are assigned to freshman orientation classes with all College of Architecture and Environmental Design majors. These classes aid in understanding the broad range of career options within the environmental design professions. Students should take regular coursework in preparation to attempt entry into one of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design majors or may consider alternative degree program options. Students should meet with their advisors to aid in making decisions regarding their degree program and major. In order to move forward with a minimum loss of credit hours, students are strongly recommended to choose an alternate degree program within or outside the college prior to completing 45 credit hours.

Transfer, Transitioning and Former Students: For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

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.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand the foundations of the interior design discipline: history, theories of design, technical knowledge, human factors, human sciences, design thinking and professional practices.
  2. Understand the complex relationships between design practice, materials, technology, sustainability and social issues in the built environment.
  3. Conduct and apply technical, historical, material and cultural research, using quantitative and qualitative methods to design projects.
  4. Understand how a variety of building materials, finishes and systems are used, assembled and interconnected in construction.
  5. Skillfully manipulate two- and three-dimensional representational techniques using a wide range of media.
  6. Demonstrate effective visual, verbal and written communication skills.
  7. Contribute effectively to multidisciplinary, diverse teams prepared to practice in complex, multicultural global contexts.
  8. Create interior spaces at varying scales, in various contexts and for varying purposes, using research, critical thinking, analysis and problem solving, which respond to user needs and promote human well-being.
  9. Create interior spaces that conform with required codes, standards and regulations to protect the life, safety, health and wellness of the building occupants.
  10. Develop an ethical bearing that addresses sustainability, social justice, leadership, responsibility to clients and society and respect for difference and equity.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
AED 10101DESIGN FOUNDATIONS STUDIO I (min C grade)3
ARCH 10011GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY I (KFA) 3
ARTH 22007ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN ART (KFA) 3
ID 10112INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I 4
ID 10601REPRESENTATION AND VISUALIZATION I 2
ID 14011INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN (min C grade)1
ID 20012GLOBAL HISTORY OF INTERIORS 3
ID 20221INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II 5
ID 20232INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III 5
ID 20401INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS I: INTERIOR MATERIALS 3
ID 20402INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS II: BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CODES 3
ID 20602REPRESENTATION AND VISUALIZATION II 2
ID 30321INTERIOR DESIGN THEORY 3
ID 30331DESIGN WRITING FOR INTERIORS (WIC) (min C grade) 11
ID 30341INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV 5
ID 30352INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO V 5
ID 30391VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR IN INTERIOR DESIGN 3
ID 30403INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS III: LIGHTING AND ACOUSTICS 3
ID 30501PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I 3
ID 30603REPRESENTATION AND VISUALIZATION III 2
ID 40311CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND RESEARCH 3
ID 40404INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS IV: ADVANCED MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES 3
ID 40461INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VI 5
ID 40472INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VII 5
ID 40502PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II 3
ID 44592PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNSHIP (ELR) (min C grade)2
College of Architecture and Environmental Design Electives, choose from the following:6
Any Architectural Studies (ARCS) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Architecture (ARCH) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Architecture and Environmental Design (AED) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Construction Management (CMGT) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Any Interior Design (ID) Upper-Division course (30000 or 40000 level)
Business Elective, choose from the following:3
Any Accounting (ACCT) course
Any Business (BUS) course
Any Computer Information Systems (CIS) course
Any Economics (ECON) course
Any Entrepreneurship (ENTR) course
Any Finance (FIN) course
Any Human Resource Management (HRM) course
Any Management (MGMT) course
Any Management and Information Systems (MIS) course
Any Managerial Marketing (MMTG) course
Any Marketing (MKTG) course
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
or SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities3
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:123
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Progression Requirements
  • A minimum 2.500 overall GPA is required for advancement to the second year.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
!AED 10101 DESIGN FOUNDATIONS STUDIO I 3
ARTH 22007 ART HISTORY: RENAISSANCE TO MODERN ART (KFA) 3
!ID 14011 INTRODUCTION TO INTERIOR DESIGN 1
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
PSYC 11762
or SOC 12050
 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS)
or INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS)
3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ID 10112 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO I 4
ID 10601 REPRESENTATION AND VISUALIZATION I 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Minimum 2.500 overall GPA is required for advancement to second year  
ARCH 10011 GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY I (KFA) 3
ID 20221 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO II 5
ID 20401 INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS I: INTERIOR MATERIALS 3
ID 20602 REPRESENTATION AND VISUALIZATION II 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
ID 20012 GLOBAL HISTORY OF INTERIORS 3
ID 20232 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO III 5
ID 20402 INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS II: BUILDING SYSTEMS AND CODES 3
ID 30331 DESIGN WRITING FOR INTERIORS (WIC) 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Kent Core Composition courses (6 credit hours) must be completed  
ID 30321 INTERIOR DESIGN THEORY 3
ID 30341 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IV 5
ID 30403 INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS III: LIGHTING AND ACOUSTICS 3
ID 30603 REPRESENTATION AND VISUALIZATION III 2
College of Architecture and Environmental Design Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
ID 30352 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO V 5
ID 30391 VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR IN INTERIOR DESIGN 3
ID 30501 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES I 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Third Summer Term
ID 44592 PROFESSIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
 Credit Hours2
Semester Seven
ID 40311 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND RESEARCH 3
ID 40404 INTERIOR DESIGN METHODS AND MATERIALS IV: ADVANCED MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLIES 3
ID 40461 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VI 5
College of Architecture and Environmental Design Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Eight
ID 40472 INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO VII 5
ID 40502 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES II 3
Business Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:123

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for Interior Design - B.A.

Accreditation

The B.A. degree in Interior Design is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

The CIDA-accredited program prepares students for entry-level interior design practice, for advanced study and to apply to membership in professional interior design organizations. The program meets the educational requirements for eligibility to sit for the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Examination (NCIDQ Exam).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Interior Design - B.A.

Architectural and engineering managers

2.6%

slower than the average

198,100

number of jobs

$149,530

potential earnings

Commercial and industrial designers

-3.5%

decline

42,200

number of jobs

$71,640

potential earnings

Designers, all other

-1.9%

decline

13,600

number of jobs

$63,750

potential earnings

Interior designers

-4.9%

decline

77,900

number of jobs

$57,060

potential earnings

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Construction Management - B.S.

Build your future with the Construction Management bachelor's degree program. Our program prepares graduates for leadership in the increasingly complex, sophisticated and rewarding field of construction management through access to advanced technologies, leading experts, hands-on training and industry insights that prepare you to lead in a variety of construction management roles.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management employs a professional-service approach that applies effective management techniques and oversight to the building and management of construction projects. Students learn the business of construction from inception to completion of a project—including emphasis on construction materials and methods—that will enable them to estimate costs, schedule work, oversee construction worksite activities and manage projects.

The Construction Management major includes the following optional concentrations:

  • The Civil Management concentration offers students an opportunity to further explore civil construction estimating functions, utility systems, soils and subcontractor leadership. Focusing on the critical systems that are needed on all projects, this concentration provides construction managers with the tools to navigate civil construction on any project.
  • The Mechanical and Electrical Management concentration offers students expertise in mechanical systems. By exposing students to sustainable building technologies, specific mechanical and electrical estimating, BIM and leadership, this concentration sets students apart in knowledge base and experience. Construction managers are more effective with an in-depth understanding of critical MEP systems.
  • The Safety Management concentration is for those wishing to pursue a career in safety and/or construction managers looking to expand their knowledge in safety related to construction. Students take advanced OSHA and safety courses while exposing themselves to insurance and workers' compensation laws and procedures. Safety is the #1 priority of project management teams, and this concentration looks to provide future leaders with the tools to lead a safe job site.

Cooperative education opportunities are available to students in construction companies and architect/engineering firms in the region. In addition, students have an opportunity to pursue a dual degree with the B.A. degree in Architectural Studies. 

Admissions for Construction Management - B.S.

Admissions

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.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

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 program's Coursework tab.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Understand construction materials, methods and processes.
  2. Competently read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
  3. Control and manage the scope of work for a construction jobsite.
  4. Maintain a safe work environment.
  5. Quantify takeoffs and cost estimates.
  6. Understand the scheduling process and use computer software to create construction schedules.
  7. Uphold ethical and professional standards.
  8. Use critical thinking and problem solving skills to analyze and perform functions within construction projects.
  9. Communicate effectively to operate effectively in a construction management environment.
  10. Understand construction laws, codes and regulations.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ARCH 10001UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURE (KFA) 3
CMGT 10001INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3
CMGT 11044CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 3
CMGT 11071CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS I 3
CMGT 21071CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS II 3
CMGT 22200CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT READING 13
CMGT 27210SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 3
CMGT 31023CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 3
CMGT 31033MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 3
CMGT 31040ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS 3
CMGT 33092CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (ELR) (WIC) 23
CMGT 33111INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING STRUCTURES 3
CMGT 41040CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I 3
CMGT 41041CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II 3
CMGT 42030BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3
CMGT 42105CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LAW 3
CMGT 42107CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING 3
CMGT 43099CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
FIN 26074LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
MATH 11012INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
PHY 13001GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13021GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)3
Kent Core Basic Sciences (total credit hours in this category must be 8 for this major)3
General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)3
Additional Requirements or Concentrations
Choose from the following:12
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Civil Management Concentration
Mechanical and Electrical Management Concentration
Safety Management Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students declaring a dual degree program with the B.A. in Architectural Studies major may substitute AED 10102 for CMGT 22200.

2

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
Construction Management (CMGT) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 19
College of Architecture and Environmental Design Elective, choose from the following: 23
Any Architectural Studies (ARCS) course
Any Architecture (ARCH) course
Any Architecture and Environmental Design (AED) course
Any Construction Management (CMGT) course 1
Any Interior Design (ID) course
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12
1

Maximum 6 credit hours of CMGT 33092 may be applied toward the major.

2

Special approval is required to take elective courses in the following subjects: Architectural Studies (ARCS), Architecture (ARCH), Architecture and Environmental Design (AED) and Interior Design (ID).

Civil Management Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CMGT 42053SUBCONTRACTOR LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICES 3
CMGT 42054CIVIL ESTIMATING 3
CMGT 42055CIVIL UTILITY SYSTEMS 3
CMGT 42056SOILS AND MATERIALS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Mechanical and Electrical Management Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CMGT 42030BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3
CMGT 42051ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS IN BUILDING DESIGN 3
CMGT 42052MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING 3
CMGT 42053SUBCONTRACTOR LEADERSHIP AND PRACTICES 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Safety Management Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12
CMGT 31044
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT
CMGT 31045
CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT
CMGT 31046
INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE AND WORKER'S COMPENSATION
CMGT 41047
FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL AND CONSTRUCTION HYGIENE
CMGT 41048
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAW
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
ARCH 10001 UNDERSTANDING ARCHITECTURE (KFA) 3
CMGT 10001 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CMGT 11044 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 3
CMGT 11071 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS I 3
CMGT 22200 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT READING 3
MATH 11012 INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
CMGT 27210 SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 3
CMGT 42030 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3
ENG 20002 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
CMGT 21071 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS II 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
PHY 13001 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13021 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
CMGT 31023 CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING 3
CMGT 31033 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS 3
CMGT 41040 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING I 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
CMGT 31040 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS 3
CMGT 33111 INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING STRUCTURES 3
CMGT 41041 CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING II 3
CMGT 42105 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND LAW 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
CMGT 33092 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIP (ELR) (WIC) 3
CMGT 42107 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
CMGT 43099 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAPSTONE (ELR) 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
 

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for Construction Management - B.S.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Construction Management is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Construction Management - B.S.

Construction managers

8.5%

much faster than the average

476,700

number of jobs

$97,180

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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