Kent State University at Kent
Kent State University at Kent
Executive Office, 2nd Floor LibraryKent, OH 44242-0001
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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Kent State University at Kent.
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Kent State University at Kent.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 15 Reviews-
Alumni
nursing BSN, Class of 1983educational content related to potential career
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Alumni
Journalism, Class of 1981None that applies to today
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Alumni
BS Flight Technology and BS Aviation Management, Class of 2006Everything-world class education, faculty, and facilities
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Alumni
English PHD, Class of 2006Multiple opportunities in many fields.
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Alumni
Journalism & Mass Communication, Class of 2000A self-funded independent daily newspaper run by students with faculty advisers. Membership to the National Scholastic Press Association. Faculty are mostly former writers and editors of newspapers and magazine.
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Alumni
Paralegal Studies, Class of 2010Their job website help me get my current position.
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Alumni
Architectural Studies, Class of 2013Studio courses, business minors, job fairs
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 15 Reviews-
Alumni
MSA Engineering Geology, Class of 1991been too long to remember
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Alumni
English PHD, Class of 2006Working class, first generation students at a public university.
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Alumni
Education, Class of 1993various cultures, many students from other countries
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Alumni
Journalism & Mass Communication, Class of 2000This is 15-19 years ago, but I would assume the culture would be similar to most other universities - go and discover it yourself!
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Alumni
Architectural Studies, Class of 2013Everyone's nice but a little cliquey
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 15 Reviews-
Alumni
nursing BSN, Class of 1983they have changed a great deal since I was there
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Alumni
Journalism, Class of 1981all the usual for a major state school
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Alumni
BS Flight Technology and BS Aviation Management, Class of 2006Very nice/new/state of the art
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Alumni
Human Development and Family Studies, Class of 2003new...they spend a lot of our money on improvements consistently. A little too much!
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Alumni
B.A. (2), Class of 1990it's been a long time since I've been there
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Alumni
Education, Class of 1993computer labs in housing units and library, classrooms large and bright, many different dining areas with numerous food choices, great rec center and pool, campus bus service to take you around campus plus in to town and other areas
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Alumni
Pyschology, Class of 2006very up to date and progressive.
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Alumni
Journalism & Mass Communication, Class of 2000I haven't been back in over 15 years, so I do not know.
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Alumni
Architectural Studies, Class of 2013Mostly great! One of my classes didn't have enough chairs because broken ones weren't being replaced. Other than that, great facilities.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 15 Reviews-
Alumni
BS Flight Technology and BS Aviation Management, Class of 2006Has a lot of everything
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Alumni
Pyschology, Class of 2006End of days townhomes party
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Alumni
Intervention Specialist, Class of 2009there are many clubs, groups, and sports to be apart of
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Alumni
Journalism & Mass Communication, Class of 2000I don't remember. Greek life was big. Basketball games were well attended. The bar scene was popular.
Questions & Answers
“ Who are the notable alumni? ”
1 Answer-
Actor and comedian Arsenio Hall, “Funky Winkerbean” cartoonist Tom Batiuk, Broadway actress and singer Alice Ripley, and classical record producer Robert Woods all graduated from Kent State. The school also has seen its share of future sports greats, including legendary college football coach Lou Holtz, NFL linebacker James Harrison, and golfer Ben Curtis. Price is Right host Drew Carey, writer David Sedaris, and actor Michael Keaton all spent time at Kent but did not graduate.
“ What is the campus setting like? ”
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The main campus covers more than 860 acres on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in Kent, Ohio, about 40 miles south of Cleveland. A massive campus transformation effort in recent years has resulted in many new buildings, substantial facility upgrades, and more continuous green space in which students can casually hang out. The Kent Student Center remains at the heart of campus. Along with meeting and conference rooms, the popular building houses a bookstore, charging stations, and a cyber café. And rest assured, alumni, “The Nest” still contains rockers, soft couches, and beanbag chairs to chill on.
“ What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities? ”
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In line with its commitment to providing quality education throughout Ohio, Kent operates seven regional facilities in addition to the main campus. The institution also conducts a variety of online undergraduate programs designed to help healthcare professionals advance their careers, including an RN to BSN program for nurses. Other online offerings at the associate or bachelor level include computer technology, insurance studies, and environment management. Online graduate and certificate programs span many disciplines, from art education to geographic information science.
“ What are the athletic highlights? ”
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The Kent State Golden Flash compete in NCAA Division I in the Mid-American Conference. The baseball team made its first trip to the College World Series tournament in 2012, while the football team received national attention by playing in the GoDaddy.com Bowl in 2013. The school takes particular pride in winning the Cartwright Award for excellence in athletics, academics, and citizenship. For the 2012-13 school year, 62 percent of Kent State student-athletes achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
“ What are the school's academic highlights? ”
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Enjoy watching an LCD television? You can thank Kent State, a leader in the field of liquid crystals. The university also holds the distinction of being the only school in Ohio with an air traffic control program. Its state-of-the-art simulation laboratory enables students to practice skills necessary for every phase of a flight, from takeoff through landing. Nationally, Kent receives high marks for its graduate programs in audiology and rehabilitation counseling.