Program Structure

Below is an overview of our four-semester program. All first and second year students register for the Proseminar (PHIL 69101). Although this course extends through the Spring Semester, students register for it in the Fall only. The program also leaves room for each student to tailor a unique course of study through elective choices. The table below is for a student completing the Thesis option; students who choose other capstone options will have slightly different schedules in Year Two.

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Event Planning - Minor

The Event Planning minor prepares students to assume leadership roles within the industry. Through innovation, research, knowledge dissemination and the enhancement of educational and practical opportunities, this minor affords students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses across disciplines to procure knowledge and practical skills pertaining to the process of event planning.

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Program Information for Event Planning - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply the event planning process in the design, implementation and evaluation of special events.
  2. Integrate event planning principles in a variety of settings including hospitality, sport, recreation and tourism.

Admissions for Event Planning - 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.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
HEM 33129CATERING AND BANQUET MANAGEMENT 3
RPTM 36075EXPERIENCE DESIGN IN RECREATION, PARK AND TOURISM SETTINGS 13
SPAD 45022EVENT PLANNING AND PRODUCTION 13
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
HEM 20160
SAFETY AND SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT
HEM 23030
HOTEL OPERATIONS
HEM 30110
FUNDRAISING AND PHILANTHROPIC EVENT MANAGEMENT
HEM 30120
WEDDINGS AND SPECIAL EVENT PROTOCOL
HEM 33140
CONVENTION SALES AND MANAGEMENT
HEM 33270
GLOBAL CUISINE
HEM 41095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
HEM 43143
HOSPITALITY MEETINGS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
HEM 43092
PRACTICUM IN HOSPITALITY AND EVENT MANAGEMENT (ELR) 2
HEM 43231
FOOD, WINE AND BEVERAGE PAIRING
RPTM 26030
LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION, PARKS AND TOURISM
RPTM 26060
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL TOURISM (DIVG)
RPTM 36040
INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN LEISURE SERVICES (DIVD)
RPTM 36060
ENTREPRENEURIAL APPROACHES TO LEISURE AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES
RPTM 45047
GLOBAL ISSUES OF TOURISM TRADE
RPTM 46000
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL
RPTM 46095
SELECTED TOPICS IN RECREATION 3
SPAD 25092
PRACTICUM I IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 2
SPAD 35092
PRACTICUM II IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (ELR) 2
SPAD 35025
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
SPAD 45023
SPORT MARKETING
SPAD 45024
SPORT IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
SPAD 45026
SPORT AND THE MEDIA
SPAD 45027
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PROMOTION IN SPORT
SPAD 45030
SPORT ENTERPRISE (WIC)
SPAD 46080
LEGAL ISSUES IN SPORT AND RECREATION
SPAD 46095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

With permission, students may register for HEM 33129, RPTM 36075 and SPAD 45022 without completion of the prerequisite courses.

2

A maximum of 3 credit hours of practicum may be used to fulfill minor requirements with advisor approval.

3

Students may select a special topic with advisor approval.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

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