Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree programs can become the foundation for baccalaureate programs.

Many credits earned in a technical associate degree program are also applicable to baccalaureate degrees both at Kent State and at other colleges and universities. Which credits apply depend upon the associate degree earned and the baccalaureate degree toward which students wish to work. Working closely with an advisor is strongly suggested as students explore options for majors and plan their schedules.

The baccalaureate completion program permits students who hold an associate degree in an appropriate field to complete the Bachelor of Science in approximately two years of additional study.  

Baccalaureate Study on Regional Campuses
Each Regional Campus offers programs designed to complete the freshman and sophomore years of most of the baccalaureate degrees offered by the university. The intention of such programs is to provide students interested in eventually obtaining a four-year degree the opportunity of remaining at home while beginning their degree. It is expected that such students eventually will complete their degree at a regional campus, transition to the Kent Campus or transfer to another baccalaureate degree-granting institution to complete the degree. Some baccalaureate degrees may be completed at each Regional Campus.

Completion of the freshman and sophomore years of a baccalaureate degree program leads to the award of the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees.