History - M.A.

The Master of Arts in History program builds on your undergraduate studies and allows you to specialize in a particular historical period, region or theme. With rigorous coursework, research opportunities and close mentorship from faculty, you will develop the skills needed to succeed in a wide range of careers.

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Program Description

Program Description

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The Master of Arts degree in History offers students the opportunity for advanced study in a variety of areas. Coursework emphasizes interpretation, methodology and original research. A student's program of study allows for the opportunity to conduct historical inquiry, research and analysis at the highest level. While students will be able to develop a core competence in their chosen field study, they will also study the histories of regions and times far removed from their central interests. Students may also pursue interdisciplinary work in cognate fields composed of courses in outside disciplines.

Students who anticipate continuing their graduate study beyond the M.A. degree should pursue one of the thesis tracks. Those who choose the thesis option, which is required of students on graduate assistantships, will produce a thesis based on original primary source research that engages a historiographically significant research question. Non-thesis options are available for those who do not expect to go on to doctoral work.

The program develops graduates who are educated scholar-citizens committed to historical empathy and in possession of critical thinking and communication skills honed by rigorous training.

The History major includes the following optional concentration:

  • The History for Secondary School Teachers concentration is for educators interested in the advanced study of history. Coursework is focused on current scholarship and approaches to history. While the concentration's focus is not in history pedagogy, it is designed to encourage the application of current historical scholarship to the work responsibilities of the practicing teacher. The program provides school professionals with a structured but flexible approach to analyzing and teaching history while permitting interdisciplinary work in related fields or areas particularly relevant to students' professional objectives.

Admissions for History - 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

  • Bachelor's degree in history from an accredited college or university1
  • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • GRE scores
  • Goal statement describing professional objectives and proposed field of study
  • Significant piece of written work that integrates primary and secondary sources
  • Three letters of recommendation (preferably academic)
  • 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

Students who have not earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History are eligible to apply for admission if they have completed 12 credit hours of upper-division history courses (with a minimum 3.300 GPA).

2

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

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadline: February 1
      Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Analyze primary sources (texts, artifacts, images); locate, assess and analyze primary sources and incorporate those sources into original historical research projects with a high level of proficiency.
  2. Conceptualize, research and write book reviews, annotated bibliographical essays, historiographical essays and research papers.
  3. Dissect secondary sources in a variety of areas of historical specialization, and participate actively and positively in class discussions of those sources.
  4. Understand that interpretation is one of the foundations of graduate-level study in the discipline, and offer their own interpretations of work both orally and in writing.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
HIST 61002HISTORIOGRAPHY (min B- grade)3
Seminars and Colloquia in History (min B- grade) 19
Additional Requirements or Concentrations 2
Choose from the following:18
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
History for Secondary School Teachers Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Students must complete at least one research seminar (HIST 61070) no matter their specific program choice.

2

Students can count no more than 3 credit hours of HIST 60092 toward their degree no matter their specific program choice.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements
Thesis or Non-Thesis Option, choose from the following:18
Thesis Option 1
HIST 69199
THESIS I
History (HIST) Electives 2
Non-Thesis Option
HIST 69399
CAPSTONE IN HISTORY
History (HIST) Electives 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students selecting the thesis option must demonstrate a reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages if their advisers determine that it is necessary for research.

2

Students may elect to take two graduate-level courses in fields outside of history. Students who choose to pursue outside field coursework must take history graduate courses in two of the following three areas: American history, European history and global history (non-Western). Students who do not take outside field coursework must complete 12 credit hours of graduate coursework in history, and they must include coursework in each of the following areas: American history, European history and global history (non-Western).

3

Students may elect to take two graduate-level courses in disciplines outside of history. Students who choose to pursue outside discipline course work must take history graduate courses in two of the following three areas: American history, European history and global history (non-Western). Students who do not take outside discipline coursework must complete 15 credit hours of graduate coursework in history and they must include coursework in each of the following areas: American history, European history and global history (non-Western).

History for Secondary School Teachers Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
HIST 69499INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT IN HISTORY 3,6
History (HIST) Electives (min B- grade) 13-6
Education Electives, choose from the following: (min B- grade) 26-9
CI 50093
VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI 57503
TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN EARLY AND MIDDLE GRADES
CI 61125
ISSUES AND TRENDS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION
CI 61126
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING AND LEARNING
CI 61127
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL STUDIES
CI 67001
FUNDAMENTALS OF CURRICULUM
CI 67095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CI 67105
IMPROVING CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Electives are to be approved by faculty advisor and may include courses from other disciplines, if appropriate. Maximum 3 credit hours of pre-approved workshops for teachers.

2

Students may petition the graduate coordinator to count other courses in pedagogy, regardless of department, toward the electives for this concentration.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • The culmination of the program's writing component for those students intending to go on to doctoral work is the completion of a substantial thesis based on original primary-source research and the oral defense of that thesis.
  • Minimum B- grade is required in all specified courses.
  • 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

History - Minor

The History minor offers students an overview of the major themes and developments in the history of the globe, as well as the opportunity for students to study the time periods, themes and geographical areas they find most interesting. At all levels, the minor prepares students to develop the ability to read analytically, think critically and write effectively. The History minor is an excellent complement to many of the degree programs offered at the university.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe and apply some of the main methodologies historians employ to study the past.
  2. Think critically about the varieties of evidence left by those in the past, including an understanding of the omissions, silences and agendas that often appear in primary sources.
  3. Relate one's understanding of past time periods, places and themes to the circumstances of the present day.
  4. Conduct basic research in both primary and secondary sources and analyze those sources in an argumentative essay.

Admissions for History - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

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

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Minor Requirements

Minor Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
HIST 11050WORLD HISTORY: ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL (DIVG) (KHUM) 3
or HIST 11051 WORLD HISTORY: MODERN (DIVG) (KHUM)
HIST 12070EARLY AMERICA: FROM PRE-COLONIZATION TO CIVIL WAR AND RECONSTRUCTION (DIVD) (KHUM) 3
or HIST 12071 MODERN AMERICA: FROM INDUSTRIALIZATION TO GLOBALIZATION (DIVD) (KHUM)
Area Studies Electives, choose from the following:6
HIST 31022
THE GREAT POWERS IN WAR AND PEACE, 1792-1914
HIST 31023
THE GREAT POWERS IN WAR AND PEACE, 1914-1945
HIST 31032
SEVENTEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE
HIST 31036
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY WORLD
HIST 31040
AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH POPULAR MUSIC
HIST 31053
MODERN EUROPE, 1815 TO PRESENT
HIST 31055
POLITICS, CULTURE AND SOCIETY OF 20TH-CENTURY EUROPE
HIST 31056
EUROPE IN THE RENAISSANCE
HIST 31057
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND NAPOLEON
HIST 31061
HISTORY OF OHIO
HIST 31082
HISTORY OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND BLACK POWER MOVEMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31084
THE INVENTION OF AMERICA: 1492-1714 (DIVD)
HIST 31085
ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S WORLD: 18TH-CENTURY AMERICA (DIVD)
HIST 31087
SECTIONAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL WAR
HIST 31100
RECONSTRUCTION AND THE LATER SOUTH
HIST 31106
PROGRESSIVE AMERICA - REFORMERS, CRUSADERS AND RADICALS: AMERICA, 1893-1929
HIST 31107
NEW ERA THROUGH WORLD WAR: THE UNITED STATES, 1920-1945
HIST 31108
RECENT AMERICA: THE UNITED STATES, 1945-PRESENT
HIST 31112
CHINESE CIVILIZATION
HIST 31113
HISTORY OF JAPAN
HIST 31115
INDIA SINCE 1526
HIST 31126
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
HIST 31130
HISTORY OF PRE-COLONIAL AFRICA TO 1880
HIST 31131
HISTORY OF COLONIAL AFRICA, 1880-1994
HIST 31132
HISTORY OF POST-COLONIAL AFRICA
HIST 31140
MODERN LATIN AMERICA (DIVG)
HIST 31141
EARLY MODERN LATIN AMERICA (C. 1450-1820) (DIVG)
HIST 37001
FLORENCE THE MYTH OF A CITY
HIST 38495
SPECIAL TOPICS IN AREA STUDIES
HIST 41003
HISTORY OF ANCIENT GREECE
HIST 41006
ROMAN HISTORY
HIST 41020
NINETEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE
HIST 41024
MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY, 1914-1945
HIST 41025
MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY:1945-PRESENT
HIST 41041
HISTORY OF GERMANY, 1871-PRESENT
HIST 41058
JEFFERSON-JACKSON ERA, 1789-1848
HIST 41077
NEW DEAL AMERICA AND BEYOND
HIST 41085
THE SIXTIES IN AMERICA
HIST 41112
HISTORY OF MODERN CHINA
HIST 42297
COLLOQUIUM: CHINA AND JAPAN
HIST 43797
COLLOQUIUM ON VICTORIAN ENGLAND
Thematic Studies Electives, choose from the following:6
HIST 31020
POLIS TO METROPOLIS: HISTORY OF THE EUROPEAN CITY
HIST 31024
WORLD WAR II
HIST 31031
REFORMATIONS IN EARLY MODERN CHRISTIANITY
HIST 31033
WITCHES AND EUROPEAN HISTORY, 1500-1800
HIST 31035
THE GLOBAL COLD WAR
HIST 31041
SPORT HISTORY IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31045
A HISTORY OF CRIME IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31071
AMERICA AND THE WORLD THROUGH 1898
HIST 31072
AMERICA AND THE WORLD: 1898-1945
HIST 31073
AMERICA AND THE WORLD SINCE 1945
HIST 31074
HISTORY OF ESPIONAGE: FROM JOSHUA TO EDWARD SNOWDEN
HIST 31075
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31077
HISTORY OF SEXUALITY IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31080
AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY: SLAVERY TO FREEDOM
HIST 31083
THE HISTORY OF WHITENESS IN THE UNITED STATES
HIST 31101
WAR AND SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES FROM 1607 THROUGH 1865
HIST 31102
WAR AND SOCIETY IN THE UNITED STATES FROM 1865 TO THE PRESENT
HIST 31104
MIGRATIONS TO AMERICA, 1607 TO PRESENT (DIVD)
HIST 31114
TRADITION AND REVOLUTION IN SOUTHEAST ASIA (DIVG)
HIST 31118
VIETNAM WAR
HIST 31124
HIGHLIFE HISTORIES: MODERN AFRICAN URBAN EXPERIENCE
HIST 31500
FOUNDATIONS IN THE HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
HIST 31543
THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION
HIST 31550
MEDICINE IN THE MODERN WORLD SINCE 1500
HIST 38595
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEMATIC STUDIES
HIST 41000
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HISTORY
HIST 41034
THE POLITICS OF DRESS IN MODERN EUROPE
HIST 41060
COMPARATIVE FASCISM
HIST 41062
THE UNITED STATES:THE WESTWARD MOVEMENT
HIST 41071
IDEAS IN ACTION: U.S. INTELLECTUAL HISTORY (DIVD)
HIST 41129
THE HOLOCAUST: THE DESTRUCTION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY, 1938-1945
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students can only count a course in one elective list, even though the course may appear in more than one list.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

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Information Technology - A.A.B.

Advance your career in IT with Kent State's A.A.B. in Information Technology. With a blend of technical and business skills, this program prepares you for a range of IT roles. From cybersecurity to software development, the Information Technology program has you covered. Enroll now and take the first step towards a rewarding career.

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Program Description

Program Description

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The Associate of Applied Business degree in Information Technology provides students with a core curriculum of programming, operating systems and networks, website development, hardware, security fundamentals, and workgroup productivity technologies.

The degree program articulates to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree and the certificate in Computer Forensics and Information Security.

The Information Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Application Development Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions such as computer programmer/application developer using industry-standard languages and technologies.
  • The General Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and entry-level positions in which the computer staff are expected to perform a wide variety of technical duties.
  • The Internet/Multimedia Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in Web development, social media and digital media.
  • The Network Technology concentration prepares students for various professional certifications and positions in tech support and networking including the design, installation, and improvement of computer networks and related hardware/software.

Admissions for Information Technology - 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 IT competency in networking and convergence; servers, storage and virtualization; client computing and user support; digital media and immersive technology; database and information management; and programming and application development.
  2. Function effectively as a member of a diverse team to accomplish common goals.
  3. Read and interpret technical information, as well as listen effectively to, communicate orally with, and write clearly for a wide range of audiences.
  4. Engage in continuous learning as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning.
  5. Exhibit professional, legal and ethical behavior.
  6. Demonstrate business awareness and workplace effectiveness.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 11002VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING 3
or IT 13000 APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS
IT 11004SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11006INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 4
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21009SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21010WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ENG 20002INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING 3
or OTEC 26638 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
IT 11000INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
or IT 21007 CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT 12000INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Business Elective, choose from the following:3-4
ACTT 11000
ACCOUNTING I: FINANCIAL
BMRT 11000
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
BMRT 11009
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
OTEC 16625
BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
OTEC 26635
ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OTEC 26640
CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Kent Core Social Sciences3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
Concentrations
Choose from the following:9-10
Application Development Technology
General Technology
Internet/Multimedia Technology
Network Technology
Minimum Total Credit Hours:62-63

Application Development Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21005VISUAL BASIC DATABASE PROGRAMMING 4
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:6
IT 20001
C++ PROGRAMMING
IT 20011
JAVA PROGRAMMING
IT 20021
C# PROGRAMMING
IT 21036
WEB SCRIPTING I
Minimum Total Credit Hours:10

General Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Information Technology (IT) Electives9
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Internet/Multimedia Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21007CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
or IT 21036 WEB SCRIPTING I
IT 21011TECHNIQUES OF MULTIMEDIA WEB DESIGN 3
Information Technology (IT) Elective3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Network Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Information Technology (IT) Elective3
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:6
IT 21100
LOCAL AREA NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING
IT 21110
NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING
IT 21200
ETHICAL HACKING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

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 11000
or IT 21007
 INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS
or CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
3
IT 11002
or IT 13000
 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING
or APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS
3
!IT 11004 SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
!IT 11005 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
ENG 20002
or OTEC 26638
 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL WRITING
or BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
3
!IT 11006 INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY 3
!IT 11009 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 4
!IT 12000 INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
!IT 21002 NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
!IT 21010 WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE 3
Business Elective 3-4
Concentration Requirement or Elective 3-4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15-16
Semester Four
!IT 21009 SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Electives 6
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:62-63

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Information Technology - A.A.B.

Examples of Possible Careers
  • Computer Operations Manager
  • Database Manager
  • E-commerce Network Administrator
  • LAN Manager
  • Manager of Internet/Intranet Technology
  • Manager of Voice and Data Communications
  • Network Administrator
  • Technical Support Manager
  • Web Architect/Developer

Individualized Program - A.T.S

The Associate of Technical Study degree, Individualized Program, is open to students who need a specially designed course of study in a technical field. The program consists of courses that suit students' career goals. Course requirements are planned with the help of a faculty advisor and must be approved by the dean of the College of Applied and Technical Studies.

Program Information for Individualized Program - A.T.S

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Interpret and communicate discipline specific information via written, verbal and/or visual or digital representations.
  2. Participate in effective written, oral and digital communication skills in multiple contexts, for a variety of audiences.
  3. Integrate applied skills and theoretical knowledge in a specific technical field or focus area to solve problems or perform tasks.
  4. Develop self-awareness about identity and culture, diversity, sensitivity and respect for differences.

Admissions for Individualized Program - A.T.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.

This degree program may not be earned as a double major or dual degree with another major and cannot be earned as an additional degree after another degree at the same or higher level has been earned previously.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Course Requirements Approved by Faculty Advisor and College Dean30
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
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)14
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must ​successfully complete 15 credit hours of graded Kent State coursework required for the A.T.S. degree before receiving any college credit for industry recognized licensures, certifications, or diplomas.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

Early Years Education and Care - A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science in Early Years Education and Care prepares you to work in a variety of early childhood settings with a focus on using technology to enhance learning experiences. With hands-on experience and expert faculty, you'll gain the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

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Program Description

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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Years Education and Care prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices as they engage with young children. Coursework focuses on the unique needs and development of infants, toddlers and preschool children. Students who wish to pursue this degree program must possess a commitment to valuing all children, regardless of ability or background. In addition, they must have the ability to work collaboratively with the child's home and community.

Graduates of the degree program are eligible to apply for pre-kindergarten licensure through the State of Ohio. Graduates will be qualified for job positions as teacher assistants, child caregivers and family child-care providers in a variety of settings; including child-care centers, early intervention programs, hospitals, Head Start programs, home-based early childhood programs, private schools and public preschool and special needs programs.

The degree program articulates to the B.S.E. degree in Early Childhood Education, from which graduates are eligible to apply for Ohio licensure to teach children in preschool to grade five. Completion of the associate degree does not guarantee admission to the bachelor's degree. Admission to the B.S.E. degree is selective.

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 Early Years Education and Care - 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.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate skills in self-assessment, reflection and self-advocacy; mastery and application of foundational concepts from general education; and written and verbal communication skills.
  2. Apply prior knowledge/experience to new learning environments.
  3. Identify and use professional resources.
  4. Integrate reflective and critical self-assessment with one’s own practice in early education.
  5. Engage in informed advocacy for children and families.
  6. Describe strategies to build positive, respectful and supportive relationships with families.
  7. Support self-advocacy of the families in their communities through respectful and reciprocal relationships.
  8. Identify young children’s typical and atypical developmental characteristics and needs.
  9. Describe the multiple influences on child development and learning.
  10. Create a healthy, respectful and challenging learning environment to meet the educational needs of all students in an equitable manner so all students may achieve their full potential.
  11. Develop plans that build positive relationships and supportive interactions with children and their families.
  12. Practice positive interpersonal communication with all constituencies involved in the education, development and care of young children.
  13. Identify the goals, benefits and appropriate uses of various informal and formal assessment tools and approaches.
  14. Identify and practice responsible assessment of learning and development.
  15. Discuss the importance of core knowledge in the academic disciplines and how this relates to the education, development and care of young children.
  16. Identify ways to engage in self-reflection in continuous and purposeful professional development.
  17. Identify and uphold confidentiality, ethical standards and other professional and regulatory guidelines.
  18. Engage in ongoing and collaborative relationships to enhance one’s own learning and practice.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CULT 29535EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY (min C grade)3
ECED 10120INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES (min C grade)1
ECED 20101UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT (min C grade)3
ECED 30202MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN THE EARLY YEARS (min C grade)3
EPSY 29525EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (min C grade)3
EYEC 10121EARLY YEARS FIELD PREPARATION AND TRAININGS 1
EYEC 10192PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I (ELR) 1
EYEC 20192PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II (ELR) 1
EYEC 21005COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE OF THE YOUNG CHILD (min C grade)3
EYEC 21010INFANT AND TODDLER CURRICULUM AND SERVICES (min C grade)3
EYEC 22000PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM (min C grade)3
EYEC 22130EMERGING LITERACIES (min C grade)3
EYEC 22140PRESCHOOL SEMINAR: SUPPORTING A CULTURALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGY (ELR) (min C grade)2
EYEC 22192PRESCHOOL STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) (min C grade) 12
SPED 23000INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) (min C grade)3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
MATH 14001BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS I (KMCR) 24
MATH 14002BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS II (KMCR) 24
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition 2, 36
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 43
Kent Core Social Sciences 43
Kent Core Basic Sciences 2,43
Minimum Total Credit Hours:62
1

Students must complete training in ALICE training, child safety training and CPR/AED before student teaching.

2

A minimum C grade in these courses is not required for the A.A.S. degree in Early Years Education and Care; however, a minimum C grade is required in these courses to earn the B.S.E. degree in Early Childhood Education.

3

3 credit hours are required for the Kent Core. This program requires a total of 6 credit hours to earn the associate degree.

4

Students continuing on to the B.S.E. in Early Childhood Education have specific Kent Core courses that are required under additional coursework. Students should meet with an advisor every semester.

Progression Requirements

Students must successfully pass ECED 10120,  ECED 20101, EYEC 10121,  and the preschool block of coursework (EYEC 21005, EYEC 21010, EYEC 22000 and EYEC 22130) and related field experiences (EYEC 10192 and EYEC 20192) in order to register for preschool student teaching and related seminar  (EYEC 22140 and EYEC 22192).

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • A minimum grade of C grade is required in most courses; view the program requirements to see specific courses.
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
!CULT 29535 EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY 3
!ECED 10120 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES 1
EYEC 10121 EARLY YEARS FIELD PREPARATION AND TRAININGS 1
MATH 14001 BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS I (KMCR) 4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECED 20101 UNDERSTANDING YOUNG CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT 3
EPSY 29525 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
EYEC 10192 PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I (ELR) 1
EYEC 21010 INFANT AND TODDLER CURRICULUM AND SERVICES 3
MATH 14002 BASIC MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS II (KMCR) 4
 Credit Hours17
Semester Three
EYEC 20192 PRESCHOOL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II (ELR) 1
EYEC 21005 COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS IN THE EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE OF THE YOUNG CHILD 3
EYEC 22000 PRESCHOOL CURRICULUM 3
EYEC 22130 EMERGING LITERACIES 3
SPED 23000 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES (DIVD) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
ECED 30202 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN THE EARLY YEARS 3
EYEC 22140 PRESCHOOL SEMINAR: SUPPORTING A CULTURALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGY (ELR) 2
EYEC 22192 PRESCHOOL STUDENT TEACHING (ELR) 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:62

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Salem Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Years Education and Care - A.A.S.

Preschool teachers, except special education

2.5%

slower than the average

540,400

number of jobs

$31,930

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

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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