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The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree is offered through the Regional College. It is designed for students who are beginning their academic study or for students who hold an associate degree or have completed some college-level coursework; the program will accommodate varied educational backgrounds, develop competencies needed for success in a variety of work settings and offer major courses in schedules attractive to traditional students and to time- and place-bound adults.

Students may declare one of the ten optional concentrations within the Technical and Applied Studies major listed below, or select the major without a concentration.

• Applied Business Concentration
• Computer Technology Application Development Concentration
• Computer Technology Applied Computer Security and Forensics Technology Concentration
• Computer Technology General Concentration
• Computer Technology Internet/Multimedia Concentration
• Computer Technology Networking Concentration
• Fire and Emergency Services Administration Concentration
• Fraud Examination Concentration
• Industrial Security Concentration
• Nonprofit-Human Services Concentration

The Technical and Applied Studies major (with no concentration) offers a flexible and robust core of skills/knowledge-based courses, which bridge multiple disciplines in multiple colleges. The skills/knowledge provided by this program are civic engagement, computer literacy, critical thinking, diversity/internationalization, ethics, information literacy, leadership, self-management, oral and written communication and mathematics. Students construct a meaningful plan for using the curriculum in Technical and Applied Studies to explore and prepare for their preferred futures by completing a cornerstone course. A capstone course features a synthesizing of learning focused on foundational competencies and developing an electronic portfolio. This enables students to collect artifacts of their learning, which can be used to advance their careers. Offered online.

The Applied Business concentration is an option for Associate degree graduates or students with a business background who choose not to pursue the B.B.A or for students who would like to gain knowledge about financial management; customer service; strategic management; labor students; and leadership. The concentration includes a practicum. Offered online.

The Computer Technology Application Development concentration provides students with the ability to program in languages typically utilized in contemporary business environments. Students will code in applications such as Visual Basic, C++, Java, C# and other industry-standard applications to develop programs employing event-driven and object-oriented techniques. In addition to the required program courses, students can select from a wide range of electives to complement their knowledge and further their interests in the field of application development including courses in web/multimedia development, IT support, databases, security, forensics and networking. Offered 100 percent online.

The Computer Technology Applied Computer Security and Forensics Technology concentration places an emphasis on security of desktops and local area networks, which often includes forensic work to prevent and/or determine and correct security issues. In addition to the required program courses, students can select from a wide range of electives to complement their knowledge and further their interests in the field of security, including courses in programming, web/multimedia development, IT support, databases and networking. Offered 100 percent online.

The Computer Technology General concentration provides the flexibility to prepare students for positions that require IT staff to perform a wide range of technical duties. In many organizations, it is common for an employee to function in a broad capacity using a multitude of skills to support both the technology and those who use it. In addition to the required program courses, students can select from a wide range of electives to complement their knowledge and further their interests in the field of IT support, including courses in programming, application software, databases, networking, security and forensics. Offered 100 percent online.

The Computer Technology Internet/Multimedia concentration focuses on scripting, server-side form handling, web database integration, and interactive and dynamic multimedia Internet development. In addition to the required program courses, students can select from a wide range of electives to complement their knowledge and further their interests in the field of internet/multimedia including courses in programming, IT support, databases, networking, security and forensics. Offered 100 percent online.

The Computer Technology Networking concentration focuses on configuring and maintaining local area networks in various network operating system environments. The emphasis is on entry-level network administration (i.e. managing active directory and network services), desktops, troubleshooting, installation and maintenance. In addition to the required program courses, students can select from a wide range of electives to complement their knowledge and further their interests in the field of networking, including courses in programming, web/multimedia development, databases, security and forensics. Offered 100 percent online.

The Fire and Emergency Services Administration concentration provides the education and training to advance in the field of fire and emergency service; administration; risk reduction; fire protection; fire dynamics; disaster planning, etc.

The Fraud Examination concentration prepares students, with a business background, to work in the field of detection and prevention of financial fraud and abuse in a company; including understanding ethical dilemmas and applying ethical principles to prevent occupational/financial fraud. This concentration also allows students to review and analyze past and current issues of fraud cases.

The Industrial Security concentration addresses the needs of individuals who currently want increased knowledge of industrial security; charged with ensuring a secure work environment within their organization and meets the needs of individuals who manage businesses.

The Nonprofit-Human Services concentration prepares individuals who fill these positions. The concentration provides students with knowledge and competencies in areas such as grant writing and fundraising, mission and vision, advocacy and lobbying, risk management, board committee development, program planning, leadership and ethics, human resource development, youth and adult development, marketing, financial management and nonprofit management. Offered online.
 

This program is available at all seven Regional Campuses: Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas.

All seven of Kent State’s regional campuses are accessible to students who hold a high school diploma or GED. Admission decisions are based on cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Check with the Regional Campus Admissions Offices to determine application requirements, as they may differ among campuses.

For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

Minimum 120 credit hours. Minimum C (2.000) grade in major coursework designated on the program requirement page and in roadmaps. Minimum 2.000 overall and major GPA.