Academic Regulations and Information
In addition to the college regulations explained below, students should carefully read the General Requirements and Regulations section of this Catalog. Pre-enrollment program advising is required of all students admitted as freshmen to the college.
Admission
Students admitted to the College of Education, Health, and Human Services as freshmen must have been fully admitted to the university. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to a major and/or admission to professional coursework for a selective admission program. To be admitted directly into a teacher education program and Community Health, it is required that new freshmen have a 2.75 high school GPA and 16 units of college preparatory curriculum or a 21 ACT or 980 SAT score. Students who do not meet the GPA requirements of their intended major may enroll as pre-majors for selected programs or EHHS General until which time they have the required 2.75 GPA.
Admission to Health and Human Services Programs and Educational Studies
Students are admitted to health and human services programs and educational studies using the university admission criteria (see the Entering the University section of this Catalog), with the exception of the sport administration program, which requires a 2.75 high school GPA for entering freshmen and a 21 ACT or 980 SAT score. Selective admission criteria are used in some programs in the college. Students who do not meet the GPA requirements of their intended major may enroll as pre-majors for selected programs or EHHS General until which time they have the required GPA. Students desiring to major in human development and family studies or speech pathology and audiology are admitted as pre-majors and later are accepted into the appropriate program only after specific requirements have been met. It is imperative that the student contact the individual school for detailed information.
EHHS General
The EHHS General category is intended for students who are exploring programs in EHHS and are not yet ready to declare a major or do not meet the criteria for their intended major. Because a degree cannot be earned while in EHHS General, it is important that students declare a major before earning 60 semester hours to facilitate timely progress toward a degree. Students will not be permitted to continue in EHHS General after accumulating 60 semester hours.
Transferring to the College
The following regulations apply to students who have had some college work either at Kent State University or elsewhere and who seek to transfer into the College of Education, Health, and Human Services:
previous college coursework. They must meet with an academic advisor in 304 White Hall as soon as possible to review specific
requirements for admission to advanced study.
2. Students are accepted by transfer in the following programs if they have achieved a 2.50 or better GPA in previous college coursework:
Sport Administration
Educational Studies
3. Students are accepted by transfer in the following programs if they have achieved a 2.00 or better GPA in previous college coursework:
Athletic Training
Exercise Sciences
Gerontology
Hospitality Management
Integrated Health Studies
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physical Education—Human Movement Studies
Pre-Human Development and Family Studies
Pre-Speech Pathology and Audiology
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management
4. Some programs require a higher minimum GPA to advance into the professional phase of the program. See the specific major in this
Catalog for more information.
5. Graduates of other colleges wanting to pursue an undergraduate education program for teacher licensure must have an undergraduate
GPA of 2.75 or better to be eligible for admission to the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. They must also satisfy
the professional requirements for admission to advanced study. Appropriate course substitutions will be allowed within the general
education and specialized education requirements. A 2.75 average GPA is required for admission to advanced study, student teaching,
registration or failure to maintain a 2.75-average GPA in subsequent semesters may result in dismissal from the postundergraduate
program.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is a purposeful, developmental and collaborative teaching and learning process integral to the educational experience at all Kent State University campuses. Through relationships with professional and faculty advisors, students have access to information, resources and sustained support, which contribute to self-discovery and personal growth. Academic advisors work in partnership with students to help them develop and pursue meaningful educational plans and activities compatible with their values, abilities, career aspirations and life goals. In addition, academic advisors work within the academic community to enhance the overall learning environment.
As a requirement of the First Year Experience course, students are required to meet with an academic advisor during the first semester of the freshman year to discuss requirements for their program. Students are expected to meet with an academic advisor a minimum of one time per year to review his/her file until completion of the degree program. Failure to do so may result in delay in program completion and graduation. Academic advisors are seen by appointment which can be made online at www.ehhs.kent.edu/OSS/.
Academic advisors responsibilities include, but are not exclusive to, the following:
• Provide information about policies and procedures, curriculum and graduation requirements and available resources.
• Assist in selecting appropriate courses and complementary educational experiences.
• Provide students with information about alternatives, program changes and the consequences of academic decisions.
• Advocate on behalf of the student to find the best possible solutions and options within established policy.
It is the responsibility of the faculty advisor to initiate course substitutions or waiver approval, provide special information regarding coursework and provide counseling in choosing and scheduling major and professional education courses. Students also meet with their faculty advisor to discuss potential employment in their chosen field, explore career alternatives or options as they may relate to their major and find out what publications and organizations relate to their field. Regular consultation with a faculty advisor is an essential aspect of all students’ personal academic management and planning. Failure to do so may result in a delay in program completion and graduation.
Student Responsibilities
The College of Education, Health, and Human Services views advising as an equal partnership between the students, faculty advisors and academic advisors. Although advisors provide the necessary support and guidance to students throughout a degree program, it is expected that students will take responsibility for the following:
Developing Skills and Abilities
Students will develop the skills and abilities necessary to navigate the university structure.
• Understand the role of the academic advising process in the university experience.
• Become familiar and comfortable utilizing necessary technology.
• Check Kent e-mail account on a regular basis.
• Create and maintain an advising portfolio to organize official documents from the university and assist in assessing progress toward academic
goals.
• Come prepared to advising appointments by bringing advising portfolio so that progress can be assessed and courses for future semesters can
be selected.
• Commit to developing and using effective academic success skills.
• Develop life management skills, balancing school, work and other responsibilities.
• Become knowledgeable about university Liberal Education Requirements (LER), programs, policies and procedures.
• Be able to accurately read and effectively use a KAPS report in educational planning.
• Interact with faculty both in the classroom and at other university activities.
• Understand the definition of good academic standing and university honors.
• Review all requirements for graduation and understand it is their responsibility to meet those requirements as listed for their catalog year.
• Join the listserv.
• Read VOSS Web site/newsletter.
• Read and understand course syllabi.
Developing Independence
Students will develop independence as demonstrated by making effective decisions regarding their academic careers.
• Communicate goals, needs, wants and concerns to an advisor in a respectful, professional manner.
• Schedule appointments with an advisor once each year (once each semester for selective programs) and arrive on time to appointments. Students
should call if they are not going to be able to make the appointment. Come prepared with advising portfolio.
• Inform an advisor of changes in plans and/or circumstances that might impact academic performance.
• Use campus resources and services to assist in achieving academic, personal and career goals.
• Follow through when referred to appropriate campus resources and learn to accept help when it is needed.
• Ask questions if they do not understand an issue or have a specific concern.
• Accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Go to class.
• Understand the registration process—knowing their day to register, registering on the assigned day and knowing the withdrawal dates.
• Make responsible decisions regarding their academic careers.
Developing Purpose
Students will develop an understanding of their importance within the university and society.
• Develop and define major and career goals.
• Develop an educational plan for successfully achieving their goals.
• Become an active citizen in the university community.
• Embrace intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning.
• Understand and value differences in the global society.
Transfer Advising
Students transferring into the college from another university should make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor in the Vacca Office of Student Services to determine applicability of transfer credits to their program before registering for classes. In some cases, students then are referred to the appropriate department or school for a determination on specialized courses. Please be aware that most programs are highly sequential and transferring from another university may delay graduation.
Professional Education Warning for Teacher Licensure Programs and Community Health
Students in teacher licensure programs and Community Health must have a 2.75 GPA in order to progress in their programs and ultimately graduate (some programs may require a higher GPA). Unless other factors are present, students who do not meet the prescribed conditions are required to transfer out of their declared major. An appeal of this decision is directed to the associate dean of undergraduate student services, College of Education, Health, and Human Services, 304 White Hall.
Academic Probation for Health and Human Services Programs and Educational Studies
Please refer to Academic Probation in the General Requirements and Regulations section of this Catalog.
Transient Work at Another University
If undergraduate students wish to take coursework as transient students at another university, they must meet the following requirements:
• Be in good academic standing.
• Obtain prior approval from the chairpersons of the appropriate Kent State University departments and from the dean’s representative in
304 White Hall.
• No more than 18 semester hours of transient coursework may be approved. Additional information on transient work can be found under the
General Requirements and Regulations section of this Catalog.
• Students are discouraged from taking transient courses during their last semester because of the time necessary to receive and process
transcripts, which may result in a delay of clearing for graduation.