Statistics indicate that at the start of the 21st century, employment opportunities will be the greatest in high-technology fields. Kent State University’s College of Technology, part of Kent State’s eight-campus network, offers nationally accredited technology-based programs that provide students with the skills needed to compete in today’s job market.

More than 25 programs are offered at the certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree levels throughout Kent’s eight-campus network. With a talented faculty and flexible schedules that include evening, weekend, distance-learning and Web-based classes, the College of Technology has a program to match students’ needs and interests. Academic programs are divided into three areas: aeronautics, applied business technologies and applied science and technology.

On the Kent Campus, the College of Technology offers four-year programs in aeronautics, industrial technology, technology education teacher preparation, construction management and technology. At Kent State’s seven Regional Campuses, the college offers the following two-year degrees: Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Applied Science and the Associate of Technical Studies. Programs in these areas include technology, computer technology, business technology, industrial technology, engineering technology and environmental technology. These programs are described under Regional Campuses.

Many of the credits earned in the associate degree programs can be applied toward the “2+2” program for a B.S. in technology or industrial technology. These programs are described under “2+2” Concentration for Associate Degree Graduates.

Note: To receive a baccalaureate degree from the College of Technology, students must, in addition to other requirements, satisfy the 36-hour minimum stipulated in the Liberal Education Requirements.