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Aerospace Engineering - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Aerospace Engineering provides an advanced theoretical and/or research-oriented curriculum with significant depth in aerospace-specific disciplines, beyond the general fundamentals of the engineering bachelor’s degree.

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Program Information for Aerospace Engineering - Ph.D.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Conduct literature searches, comprehend advanced research materials and uncover connections between related work.
  2. Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of aerospace engineering.
  3. Communicate clearly problems and solutions in aerospace engineering, both verbally and in writing.

Admissions for Aerospace Engineering - Ph.D.

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 in aerospace engineering or a closely related area from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate or graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (starting with fall 2025 admission term, a minimum 3.000 GPA will be required)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • 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
    • Application deadline: March 1

Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ENGR 81091GRADUATE SEMINAR (taken three times)3
Advisor-approved courses 10-30
Engineering-Focus Electives, choose from the following:18
ENGR 72410
ENGINEERING OPTIMIZATION
Astronautics
ENGR 78001
ORBITAL MECHANICS
ENGR 78002
SPACECRAFT ATTITUDE DYNAMICS, DETERMINATION AND CONTROL
ENGR 78004
OPTIMAL CONTROL THEORY
Dynamics and Control
ENGR 78005
LINEAR SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONTROL
ENGR 78006
NONLINEAR SYSTEMS AND CONTROL
ENGR 78007
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENGR 78008
INTRODUCTION TO ROBUST CONTROL
ENGR 78101
AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Structure and Materials
ENGR 72111
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS FOR ENGINEERS
ENGR 72363
MATERIALS SELECTION IN DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS
ENGR 75901
INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT METHOD AND APPLICATIONS
Systems and Design
ENGR 78003
SPACECRAFT DESIGN
ENGR 78102
INTELLIGENT SENSING AND PLANNING OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Additional courses as approved by advisor
Culminating Requirements
ENGR 85098RESEARCH (repeated for 9 credit hours total)9
ENGR 85199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Baccalaureate Students:90
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Post-Master’s Students:60
1

Post-baccalaureate students may apply toward the 30 credit hours a maximum 15 credit hours of coursework outside the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and 9 credit hours of research (maximum 18 credit hours total of research toward the degree).

2

Doctoral candidates, upon admission to candidacy, must register for ENGR 85199 for a total of 30 hours. It is expected that doctoral candidates will continuously register for ENGR 85199—and, thereafter, ENGR 85299—each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met. The doctoral candidate must successfully propose and defend their research dissertation in a public setting before the dissertation committee. 

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Aerospace Engineering - Ph.D.

Aerospace engineers

2.8%

slower than the average

66,400

number of jobs

$118,610

potential earnings

Architectural and engineering managers

2.6%

slower than the average

198,100

number of jobs

$149,530

potential earnings

Avionics technicians

4.4%

about as fast as the average

22,800

number of jobs

$67,840

potential earnings

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

8.6%

much faster than the average

44,600

number of jobs

$103,600

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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Associate of Science

If you are seeking a flexible associate degree that puts you in the driver’s seat, consider this option. With its comprehensive curriculum spanning diverse subject areas, it caters to those aspiring to gain a well-rounded knowledge base. Whether one desires to explore various disciplines, pave the way towards a bachelor's degree or bolster their career prospects, this degree program provides the flexibility to specialize in a specific field of study that aligns with their unique educational needs.

Program Information for Associate of Science

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Science degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.

Admissions for Associate of Science

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.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

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 Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

 
Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts9
Kent Core Social Sciences6
Kent Core Basic Sciences6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 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
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • ​In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Cybersecurity - A.A.B.

Launch your career in cybersecurity with Kent State's program. Gain the skills needed to protect against cyber threats and secure networks in today's digital world.

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Program Information for Cybersecurity - A.A.B.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Cybersecurity provides students with an applied approach to information security concepts. With an ever-growing threat to sensitive and critical data in the field of information technology, understanding the impact of security issues on businesses and individuals is critical. The degree program gives students the tools they need to address current security issues including risk identification, security testing and monitoring, and enterprise risk management. Because the degree is built upon a solid knowledgebase, additional topics include networking, hardware and operating systems, Cisco networking technologies, cyber defense methods, cyber ethics, incident management and security policies.

Admissions for Cybersecurity - A.A.B.

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.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

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 Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate core competency in cybersecurity-related topics.
  2. Describe the scope of the information security field and its impact on information technology.
  3. Identify and analyze security risks to determine potential impacts.
  4. Demonstrate ability to develop plans to mitigate security risks.
  5. Identify professional, legal and ethical behavior.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 11004SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 4
IT 13000APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS 3
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21007CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21110NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING 3
IT 21200ETHICAL HACKING 3
IT 21300INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 3
IT 22000SURVEY OF IT CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 23000INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM SECURITY 3
IT 24000DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING SECURITY POLICIES 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
Information Technology (IT) Electives7
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 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
IT 11004 SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11005 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Information Technology (IT) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
IT 11009 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 4
IT 13000 APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS 3
IT 21002 NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Three
IT 21007 CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21110 NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING 3
IT 21200 ETHICAL HACKING 3
IT 21300 INTRODUCTION TO SECURITY INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
IT 22000 SURVEY OF IT CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 23000 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEM SECURITY 3
IT 24000 DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING SECURITY POLICIES 3
Information Technology (IT) Elective 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • ​Fully online

Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminology and Justice Studies program provides a strong foundation for a career in criminal justice. With a focus on practical skills and real-world experience, this program prepares you for a wide range of entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections and related fields.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies prepares graduates for para-professional positions in the field of criminal justice studies. The program can serve as a foundation for advanced study in several areas, including retail security, industrial security, forensics, law and corrections. Graduates typically seek employment in probation offices, social service agencies, courts, local law enforcement offices and crime labs.

The Criminology and Justice Studies major includes the following optional concentration:

  • The Peace Officers Training Academy concentration is open only to students admitted to the Kent State Basic Police Academy. The coursework covers the basics of defensive tactics, firearms, driving, traffic, patrol, civil disorders and first aid. In addition, students learn investigative methods and the fundamentals of policing, the criminal justice system, constitutional law and homeland security.

Students may declare the Criminology and Justice Studies major without a concentration. That course of study is ideal for students interested in the structure, functions and issues within the criminal justice system, as well as those who want a pathway to complete Kent State’s B.A. degree in Criminology and Justice Studies.

Admissions for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.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.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

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 Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration: Admission to this program is selective. Applicants must meet all admission criteria for acceptance into the Kent State Basic Police Academy. Criteria includes a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, be age 20 or turning age 20 at time of enrollment, good physical condition and no felony or drug convictions or arrests for domestic violence.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Explain the structure and function of the criminal justice system, namely police, courts and corrections.
  2. Explain criminal law and how it intersects with and impacts society.
  3. Explain and compare the theories on crime, criminality and criminal justice practices.
  4. Communicate the experiences of marginalized populations within the criminal justice system.

In addition, graduates of the Peace Officers Training Academy concentration will be able to:

  1. Identify the components and legal processes of the criminal justice system, and apply basic criminal laws to various situations.
  2. Explain the different types of police procedures and their effective uses in law enforcement.
  3. Use ethical, analytical and critical-thinking skills toward situations typical to criminal justice settings.
  4. Safely and properly conduct a traffic stop and respond to a domestic disturbance, dispatched call or crime in progress.
  5. Properly carry out comprehensive criminal investigations and write various reports.
  6. Proficiently provide first aid at the level of a first responder.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 12000INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
CRIM 27311VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200CRIMINAL LAW 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)7
Concentration Requirements
Choose from the following:25
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22300POLICE ROLE 3
CRIM 26701CORRECTIONS 3
CRIM 36702CRIMINOLOGY 3
CRIM 37311MINORITIES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD) 3
or CRIM 37411 WOMEN IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD)
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Electives9
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Electives4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22200INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
POTA 11001PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 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.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CRIM 22300 POLICE ROLE 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 11-12
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 9
General Elective 3-4
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Two
CRIM 22200 INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Three
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
General Electives 7
 Credit Hours13
Semester Four
POTA 11001 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
 Credit Hours22
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration not offered)
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration)
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

-7.8%

decline

48,700

number of jobs

$60,910

potential earnings

Miscellaneous first-line supervisors, protective service workers

1.6%

slower than the average

85,700

number of jobs

$52,650

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.

Associate of Arts

If you are seeking a flexible associate degree that puts you in the driver’s seat, consider this option. With its broad curriculum encompassing various subject areas, it caters to those eager for knowledge in multiple fields. Whether one aims to explore their interests, pave the way towards a bachelor's degree or enhance career prospects, this degree provides the flexibility to specialize and fulfill individual educational aspirations.

Program Information for Associate of Arts

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that serves many purposes. The degree serves students who want a broad education by sampling a variety of different subject areas, who are planning to complete a bachelor's degree program, or who want to advance their careers by holding a degree. Because of the general nature of the program, students may specialize in a particular field of study that will meet their specific educational needs.

Admissions for Associate of Arts

Admissions

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts9
Kent Core Social Sciences6
Kent Core Basic Sciences6-7
Kent Core Additional6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 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
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Music Technology - B.S.

Gain the skills needed to innovate and create cutting-edge music compositions with the Music Technology B.S. program. Enroll now and become a music tech pioneer.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Music Technology prepares students as musicians within a broad field of constantly changing technology. Students study in courses that develop expertise in music computer technology for application in the recording industry, audio-engineering and music production.

The development of music technology has had an enormous impact on the music industry. There are many career opportunities for talented musicians in music technology. Skilled musicians can apply formal training to recording careers, studio performance, arranging or producing and live performances. Opportunities are also available in non-traditional, contemporary popular music venues, the movie industry, television, multi-media events and music for advertising, as well as traditional performing arts venues. The growth of music technology has made knowledge and experience in this area a necessity for all students preparing for a career in any area of the music industry. To compete effectively in the contemporary music world, one must possess a strong traditional music background, plus the technical expertise required to make the most of a rapidly changing and developing technology.

The Music Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Audio Recording concentration provides students the opportunity to learn advanced audio recording techniques.
  • The Music Production concentration provides students the opportunity to learn how to use technology to realize creative work such as original music, arranging and production.
  • The Performance concentration provides students who want to perform the necessary technological tools to succeed in the modern music industry.

Admissions for Music Technology - 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.

Admission to this major is selective. To be admitted to the Music Technology major, students audition their primary instrument and/or with a portfolio and complete theory and keyboard placement tests.

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. Function as competent and versatile professional studio musicians who perform in diverse commercial music venues.
  2. Compose and arrange music.
  3. Create appropriate sound for visual media.
  4. Create music productions of professional quality.
  5. Produce professional audio recordings, both live and in studio, from start to finish.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 11121THEORY I 4
MUS 11122THEORY II 4
MUS 21113MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
MUS 21114MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 21221AUDIO RECORDING I 3
MUS 21222AUDIO RECORDING II 3
MUS 21341CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
MUS 22121MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 32211WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I 3
or MUS 42131 MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or MUS 42161 HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
MUS 32230NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
MUS 40092MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
MUS 42165HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 13
Music (MUS) Elective3
Major Ensemble, choose from the following: 28
MUS 45141
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CHORALE
MUS 45142
CORO CANTARE
MUS 45143
CANTIQUE
MUS 45212
ORCHESTRA
MUS 45221
SYMPHONY BAND
MUS 45223
WIND ENSEMBLE
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 38
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP 4
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Piano Class or Applied Music Piano, choose from the following: 52
MUS 17111
PIANO CLASS I
MUS 17112
PIANO CLASS II
MUS 27111
PIANO CLASS III
MUS 27112
PIANO CLASS IV
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
or ENTR 27056 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
CS 10051COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities3
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)6-7
Kent Core Additional6
General Elective (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credits hour, including 39 upper-division credit hours)1
Concentrations23
Choose from the following:
Audio Recording
Music Production
Performance
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

Major ensemble (eight separate semesters): All music technology majors must enroll in an ensemble appropriate to their major performance area. Two credit hours must be taken in major ensemble. Major ensemble credit can be earned for MUS 25011 and MUS 25225, as approved by faculty. Students may choose to complete the remaining 6 credit hours with MUS 35213, or 4 credit hours with MUS 35213 or major ensemble and 2 credit hours with ensemble electives (such as MUS 25311 and MUS 45231 for students whose instrument is guitar) as approved by faculty.

3

Applied studio musicianship (four semesters and 8 credit hours): Students must meet the Sophomore Proficiency requirement after two semesters and the Senior Proficiency requirement for graduation.

4

Students register for MUS 36913 for all other popular music instruments not listed.

5

Students who have completed the Applied Studio Musicianship and Applied Music requirement on piano may replace requirement with Music (MUS) electives.

Audio Recording Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 31221AUDIO RECORDING III 3
MUS 31222AUDIO RECORDING IV 3
MUS 41181ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
MUS 41221AUDIO RECORDING V 3
MUS 41222AUDIO RECORDING VI 3
MUS 41240AUDIO ELECTRONICS I 3
MUS 41250LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 1,24
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23
1

Applied studio musicianship (four semesters and 8 credit hours): Students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency Threshold after two semesters and the Senior Proficiency Threshold for graduation.

2

Students who choose to complete more than one concentration may apply Applied Studio Musicianship hours toward all concentrations.

Music Production Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 21213CLASS COMPOSITION I 2
MUS 21214CLASS COMPOSITION II 2
MUS 31113MUSIC PRODUCTION III 3
MUS 31114MUSIC PRODUCTION IV 3
MUS 41113MUSIC PRODUCTION V 3
MUS 41114MUSIC PRODUCTION VI 3
MUS 41181ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
MUS 41255MUSIC PRODUCTION SEMINAR 1
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 1,24
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23
1

Applied studio musicianship (four semesters and 8 credit hours): Students must pass the Sophomore Proficiency Threshold after two semesters and the Senior Proficiency Threshold for graduation.

2

Students who choose to complete more than one concentration may apply Applied Studio Musicianship hours toward all concentrations.

Performance Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA) (min C grade required in all courses)
MUS 41250LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship, choose from the following: 1,216
MUS 36913
APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36914
ELECTRIC GUITAR APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36915
ELECTRIC BASS APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36916
DRUM SET PERCUSSION APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36917
KEYBOARD APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36918
CONTEMPORARY VOICE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36919
FLUTE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36920
CLARINET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36921
SAXOPHONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36922
TRUMPET APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36923
HORN APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
MUS 36924
TROMBONE APPLIED STUDIO MUSICIANSHIP
Concentration Electives, choose from the following: 5
MUS 20295
SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSIC 3
MUS 31113
MUSIC PRODUCTION III
MUS 31114
MUSIC PRODUCTION IV
MUS 31221
AUDIO RECORDING III
MUS 31222
AUDIO RECORDING IV
MUS 31230
GUITAR TECHNOLOGY
MUS 31260
VOCAL PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUES
MUS 41341
JAZZ IMPROVISATION I
Minimum Total Credit Hours:23
1

Students must take four semesters of 4 credit hours of Applied Studio Musicianship courses. Students must meet the Senior ASM Proficiency Threshold and complete one full senior recital and register for applied music courses during a degree recital semester.

2

Students who choose to complete more than one concentration may apply Applied Studio Musicianship hours toward all concentrations.

3

Integrated study and special topic courses may be applied toward concentration electives with approval.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Minimum C grade required in all music (MUS) courses
  • Minimum eight semesters of major ensemble courses and six semesters of applied studio musicianship and applied music courses. Applied music courses are available during the summer on selected instruments. Composition may also be taken during the summer.
  • Attendance at minimum 84 concerts or recitals for students who begin the program as first-semester freshmen (students who transferred from a non-music program or university must attend an average of 10 music concerts or recitals for semesters of full-time enrollment)
  • Students pursuing the Audio Recording and Music Production concentration simultaneously can take the Audio Recording and Music Production III, IV, V, and VI classes concurrently.
Roadmaps

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Roadmaps

Audio Recording Concentration

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
CS 10051 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 21113 MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 1-2
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 21221 AUDIO RECORDING I 3
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
Major Ensemble 1
Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 0-1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
MUS 21222 AUDIO RECORDING II 3
MUS 21341 CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21114 MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 32230 NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
!MUS 31221 AUDIO RECORDING III 3
!MUS 32211
or MUS 42131
or MUS 42161
 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I
or MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
3
MUS 41250 LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!MUS 31222 AUDIO RECORDING IV 3
!MUS 41181 ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
!MUS 41240 AUDIO ELECTRONICS I 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Seven
BUS 10123
or ENTR 27056
or MGMT 24163
 EXPLORING BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
MUS 41221 AUDIO RECORDING V 3
MUS 42165 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 3
Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
!MUS 40092 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
!MUS 41222 AUDIO RECORDING VI 3
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Music Production Concentration

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
!CS 10051 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 21113 MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 1-2
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
!MUS 21221 AUDIO RECORDING I 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 0-1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
!MUS 21222 AUDIO RECORDING II 3
!MUS 21341 CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) (music major section) 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21114 MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) (music major section) 3
MUS 32230 NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
!MUS 21213 CLASS COMPOSITION I 2
!MUS 31113 MUSIC PRODUCTION III 3
!MUS 32211
or MUS 42131
or MUS 42161
 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I
or MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
!MUS 21214 CLASS COMPOSITION II 2
!MUS 31114 MUSIC PRODUCTION IV 3
!MUS 41181 ACOUSTICS AND TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC 2
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
BUS 10123
or ENTR 27056
or MGMT 24163
 EXPLORING BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
!MUS 41113 MUSIC PRODUCTION V 3
!MUS 41255 MUSIC PRODUCTION SEMINAR 1
!MUS 42165 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 3
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Eight
!MUS 40092 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
!MUS 41114 MUSIC PRODUCTION VI 3
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Performance Concentration

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
CS 10051 COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (KMCR) 4
!MUS 11121 THEORY I 4
!MUS 21113 MUSIC PRODUCTION I 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 1-2
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
!MUS 11122 THEORY II 4
MUS 21221 AUDIO RECORDING I 3
Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
!Piano Class or Applied Music Piano 0-1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
!MUS 21222 AUDIO RECORDING II 3
!MUS 21341 CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC THEORY 3
MUS 22111 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
!MUS 21114 MUSIC PRODUCTION II 3
MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA) 3
MUS 32230 NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 2
!Major Ensemble 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
!MUS 32211
or MUS 42131
or MUS 42161
 WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY I
or MUSIC OF THE UNITED STATES
or HISTORY OF JAZZ (DIVD)
3
MUS 41250 LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION 2
Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Concentration Elective 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Concentration Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
BUS 10123
or ENTR 27056
or MGMT 24163
 EXPLORING BUSINESS
or INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
MUS 42165 HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY POPULAR MUSIC (DIVD) (WIC) 3
!Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Concentration Elective 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
MUS 40092 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP (ELR) 2
!Applied Studio Musicianship 4
!Major Ensemble 1
Music (MUS) Elective 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours17
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for Music Technology - B.S.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Music Technology is approved by the National Association of Schools of Music.

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