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Technical and Applied Studies - B.T.A.S. Program Requirements PDFDownload to print

Attribute Legend: DD Diversity–Domestic; DG Diversity–Global; ELR Experiential Learning; KAD Kent Core Additional; KBS Kent Core Basic Sciences; KCM Kent Core Composition; KFA Kent Core Fine Arts: KHU Kent Core Humanities; KMC Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning; KSS Kent Core Social Sciences; WIC Writing Intensive

Please read the sections in the University Catalog on Kent Core, diversity, writing-intensive and the experiential learning requirements.

DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE (1 credit)
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  UC 10097 Destination Kent State: First Year Experience 1 1  
MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (18 credits)  Courses count in major GPA 
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  TAS 37900 Technical and Applied Studies Cornerstone 3 C
ELR TAS 47900 Technical and Applied Studies Capstone 3 C
  Choose from the following: 9 C
  BMRT 11009 Introduction to Management Technology (3) 2    
  BMRT 36401 Applications of Technology Management Software (3) 3    
WIC COMM 35864 Organizational Communication (3) 4    
  ENG 20002 Introduction to Technical Writing (3)    
  ENG 30063 Professional Writing (3)    
  ITAP 26638 Business Communications (3)    
  LIB/LIS 30010 Information Fluency in the Workplace and Beyond (3)    
DD SOC 32570 Inequality in Societies (3)    
WIC/DD TECH 31000 Cultural Dynamics of Technology (3) 4    
  Choose from the following: 3  
  COMT 11000 Introduction to Computer Systems (3)    
  COMT 12000 Personal Productivity Software (3)    
  MIS 24053 Introduction to Computer Applications (3)    
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (67-72 credits)  
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  Kent Core Composition 6  
  Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3  
  Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 9  
  Kent Core Social Sciences (courses from two curricular areas) 6  
  Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory) 6-7  
  Kent Core Additional 6  
  Applied Courses 5
Total hours needed depend on meeting minimum 120 credit hours and minimum 39 upper-division hours.		 31-35  
MAJOR ELECTIVES OR CONCENTRATIONS (30-34 credits) 
  Major Electives (not declaring a concentration) (30-33)  
  Applied Business Concentration (30)  
  Computer Technology Application Development Concentration (31-34)  
  Computer Technology Applied Computer Security and Forensics Technology Concentration (30)  
  Computer Technology General Concentration (31)  
  Computer Technology Internet/Multimedia Concentration (31-32)  
  Computer Technology Networking Concentration (30)  
  Fire and Emergency Services Administration Concentration (31)  
  Fraud Examination (33)  
  Industrial Security Concentration (33)  
  Nonprofit-Human Services Concentration (31)  
MINIMUM TOTAL
120
  
  1. UC 10097 is not required of transfer students with 25 credits (excluding College Credit Plus) or students age 21+ at time of admission.
  2. Students enrolled in the Industrial Security Concentration concentration are not permitted to choose this course as it is required in the concentration. It is recommended for students in the Applied Business concentration. Equivalent to MIS 24163.
  3. Recommended for students in the Applied Business concentration.
  4. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
  5. Applied courses should be chosen from the major in an associate degree program, a declared minor or individualized specialization selected in consultation with an advisor.

Notes: 

Students enrolled in the Technical and Applied Studies major within the Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree may declare more than one concentration, provided that there are minimum 12 credit hours of coursework unique to each concentration. Students enrolled in the Computer Technology General concentration may not select another Computer Technology concentration. Students who elect to declare more than one concentration must complete all concentration requirements, and they must meet with an advisor for a plan of study that meets these requirements before additional concentrations can be declared. Any changes made to the program of study must also be approved by an advisor, or the student may not be allowed to graduate with multiple concentrations.

PSYC 11762 and SOC 12050 are prerequisites for multiple courses in the TAS major.

 

Major Electives (not declaring a concentration)

 MAJOR ELECTIVES (30-33 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  Choose from the following courses: 30-33  
DG ANTH 38240 Culture and Personality (3)    
  ANTH 48210 Culture and Communication (3)    
  BMRT 21000 Business Law and Ethics I (3)    
  BMRT 21006 Human Resource Management (3)    
  BMRT 21020 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3)    
  BMRT 36401 Application of Technical Management Software (3)    
  BMRT 36415 Customer Service (3)    
  BMRT 46409 Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (3)    
  BMRT 46418 Labor Studies in Technology (3)    
  CACM 32020 Strategic Planning (3)    
  CES 37800 Small Group Process (2)    
 DG COMM 35852 Intercultural Communication (3)    
WIC COMM 35864 Organizational Communication (3)   C 1
  COMT 21007 Internet Ethics and Policies (3)    
  COMT 36308 Ergonomics in Computer Sytems (3)    
  COMT 36314 Seminar in Emerging Computer and Information Technologies (3)    
WIC COMT 36318 Survey Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics (3)   C 1
  COMT 42000 Social Media Security (3)    
  DSCI 10010 Society, Culture and the Digital Sciences (3)    
  DSCI 10310 My Story on the Web (3)    
  DSCI 10410 Information Ethics and Social Responsibility (3)    
  DSCI 13210 Design Processes and Principles (3)    
  DSCI 15310 Computational Thinking and Programming (3)    
  DSCI 33310 Human-Computer Interaction (3)    
  DSCI 34410 Digital Information Management and Processing (3)    
  ECON 42075 International Economic Relations (3)    
  ENG 20002 Introduction to Technical Writing (3)    
  ENG 30063 Professional Writing (3)    
  ENTR 27056 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3)    
DD HDFS 24011 Interpersonal Relationships and Families (3) 2    
  HDFS 24012 Child Development (3)    
  HDFS 44032 Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant-Writing (3)    
  HDFS 44033 Community Outreach in Nonprofit Management (3)    
  HDFS 44034 Principles and Practices of Nonprofit Management (3)    
  HED 46052 Stress: Recognition and Management (2)    
  INS 29000 Introduction to Insurance and Risk (3)    
  ITAP 26638 Business Communications (3)    
  JMC 21001 Principles of Advertising (3)    
  JMC 28001 Principles of Public Relations (3)    
  LIB/LIS 30010 Information Fluency in the Workplace and Beyond (3)    
KMC MATH 10041 Introductory Statistics (4)    
KMC MATH 11009 Modeling Algebra (3)    
KMC MATH 11010 Algebra for Calculus (3)    
  MATH 30011 Basic Probability and Statistics (3)    
  MIS 24163 Principles of Management 3 (3)    
  MIS 34054 Using Information Systems for Solving Business Problems (3)    
  MIS 34060 Operations Management (3)    
  MIS 34165 Dynamics of Leadership (3)    
  MIS 34180 Human Resource Management (3)    
  MIS 34185 Individual and Group Behavior in Organizations (3)    
  MIS 34280 Social Responsibility in the Workplace (3)    
  MKTG 35035 Consumer Behavior (3)    
  PH 30006 Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety (3)    
  POL 30301 Introduction to Public Administration (3)    
  PSYC 30111 Forensic Psychology (3)    
  PSYC 30445 Cognitive Psychology (3)    
  PSYC 30656 Psychology of Aging (3)    
  PSYC 31532 Social Psychology (3)    
  PSYC 31773 Industrial Psychology (3)    
  PSYC 41581 Health Psychology (3)    
  SOC 32400 Individuals and Society (3)    
  SOC 32510 Sociology of Work (3)    
DD SOC 32570 Inequality in Societies (3)    
  SOC 42421 Childhood in Society (3)    
  SOC 42478 Adolescence in Society (3)    
  SOC 42558 Wealth, Poverty and Power (3)    
  SOC 42563 Sociology of Health and Health Care (3)    
DG SOC 42575 Family Patterns: A World Perspective (3)    
  SOC 42577 Sociology of Family Violence (3)    
  TECH 31010 Engineering and Professional Ethics (3)    
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 30-33  
  1. A minimum C (2.000) grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.
  2. Equivalent to SOC 24011
  3. Equivalent to BMRT 11009
     

 Applied Business Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (30 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  Applied Business Requirements    
  BMRT 21011 Fundamentals of Financial Management 3 C
  BMRT 31005 Purchasing and Supply Management 3 C
  BMRT 31006 Human Resource Management 3 C
  BMRT 31009 Seminar in Management Technology 3 C
  BMRT 36415 Customer Service 3 C
  BMRT 46409 Strategic Management and Technology 3 C
  BMRT 46418 Labor Studies in Technology 3 C
  Applied Business Electives, Choose from the following: 9 1 C
  ACTT 31063 Introduction to Cost Accounting (3)    
  BMRT 21008 Case Studies in Management Technology (3)    
  BMRT 21020 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3)    
  BMRT 36410 Security for Business Students (3)    
ELR BMRT 40092 Practicum in Applied Business and Technology (3)    
  BMRT 40096 Individual Investigation in Business and Technology (1-3)    
  BMRT 46295 Special Topics in Applied Business (2-3)    
WIC COMT 36318 Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics (3)    
  ECON 32082 Introduction to Managerial Economics (3)    
  ENGT 22003 Supervision and Labor Relations (3)    
  ENGT 22006 Economic Decision Analysis (3)    
  INS 29000 Introduction to Insurance and Risk (3)    
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 30  
  1. A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper-division.

 

Computer Technology Application Development Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (31-34 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  COMT
COMT
COMT		 36301
36302
36311		 Advanced C++ Programming (4)   or
Advanced C Sharp Programming (3)
Advanced Java Programming (4)		 3-4 C
WIC COMT  36318  Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  COMT 46308 Advanced Visual Basic Programming 3 C
  COMT 46340 Data Design and Implementation 3 C
  ACTT, BMRT, COMT, INS or ITAP electives 7  
  COMT upper-division courses 6 C
  Choose from the following: 6-8 C
  COMT 36301 Advanced C++ Programming (4)    
  COMT 36302 Advanced C Sharp Programming (3)    
  COMT 36308 Ergonomics in Computer Systems (3)    
  COMT 36309 Programming Mobile Applications (3)    
  COMT 36311 Advanced Java Programming (4)    
  COMT 36350 Programming Office Productivity Applications (3)    
  COMT 46309 Visual Basic Web Programming (3)    
  COMT 46315 SQL with Oracle (3)    
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 31-34  



 

Computer Technology Applied Computer Security and Forensics Technology Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (30 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
WIC COMT  36318  Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  COMT 36320 Computer Forensics 3 C
  COMT 36321 Network Forensics  3 C
  COMT 36330 Local Area Network Security Fundamentals 3 C
  COMT 46331 Local Area Network Security and Firewalls 3 C
  ACTT, BMRT, COMT, INS or ITAP electives 3  
  COMT upper-division courses 6 C
  Choose from the following: 6 C
  ACTT 36110 Principles of Fraud Examination (3)    
  BMRT 36410 Security for Business Students (3)    
  BMRT 36430 Security Management (3)    
  BMRT 36440 Security Investigation (3)    
  COMT 36355 Command Line Utilities (3)    
  COMT 40000 Cybersecurity (3)    
  COMT 46300 Advanced Computer Assembly and Configuration (3)    
  COMT 46310 Technology of Operating Systems (3)    
  COMT 46311 Technology of Networking (3)    
  COMT 46313 Virtual Machine Configuration and Administration (3)    
  COMT 46320 Cloud Forensics (3)    
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 30  



 

Computer Technology General Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (31 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  BMRT 36401 Applications of Technology Management Software 3 C
WIC COMT 36318 Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  COMT 36340 Help Desk Support 3 C
  ACTT, BMRT, COMT, INS or ITAP electives 7  
  COMT upper-division courses 15 C
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 31  



 

Computer Technology Internet/Multimedia Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (31-32 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  COMT 36310 Multimedia Development Tools 3 C
WIC COMT 36318  Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  COMT 36336 Web Scripting II 3 C
  COMT 46321 Web Database Integration 3 C
  ACTT, BMRT, COMT, INS or ITAP electives 7  
  COMT upper-division courses 6  
  Choose from the following: 6-7 C
  COMT 36303 Digital Image Manipulation (3) 1    
  COMT 36308 Ergonomics in Computer Systems (3)    
  COMT 36309 Programming Mobile Applictions (3)    
  COMT 36311 Advanced Java Programming (4)    
  COMT 46303 Digital Video Editing (3)    
  COMT 46340 Data Design and Implementation (3)    
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 31-32  
  1. VCD 37000 may be taken in place of COMT 36303; minimum C (2.000) grade required.



 

Computer Technology Networking Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (30 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
WIC COMT  36318  Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  COMT 36330 Local Area Network Security Fundamentals 3 C
  COMT 36340 Help Desk Support 3 C
  ACTT, BMRT, COMT, INS or ITAP electives 3  
  COMT upper-division courses 6 C
  Choose from the following: 12 C
  COMT 36331 Internetworking II (3)    
  COMT 36355 Command Line Utilities (3)    
  COMT 41002 Cloud Technology (3)    
  COMT 46300 Advanced Computer Assembly and Configuration (3)    
  COMT 46310 Technology of Operating Systems (3)    
  COMT 46311 Technology of Networking (3)    
  COMT 46312 Scripting for Network Administrators (3)    
  COMT 46313 Virtual Machine Configuration and Administration (3)    
  COMT 46314 Advanced Server Configuration (3)    
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 30  



 

 Fire and Emergency Services Administration Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (31 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  FESA 31000 Fire and Emergency Services Administration 3 C
  FESA 31003 Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection 4 C
  FESA 31006 Community Risk Reduction for the Fire and Emergency Services 3 C
  FESA 31009 Fire Prevention, Organization and Management 3 C
  FESA 31011 Political and Legal Foundations for Fire Protection 3 C
  FESA 31013 Personnel Management for the Fire and Emergency Services 3 C
  FESA 41000 Fire Protection Structures and Systems 3 C
  FESA 41002 Fire Dynamics 3 C
  FESA 41004 Fire Investigation and Analysis 3 C
  FESA 41006 Disaster Planning and Control 3 C
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 31  

 

 

 Fraud Examination Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  ACTT 36110 Principles of Fraud Examination 3 C
  ACTT 36120 Ethical Issues Relating to Fraud Examination 3 C
  ACTT 46170 Case Studies in Fraud Examination 3 C
  ACTT 46191 Seminar in Fraud Examination 3 C
WIC COMT 36318 Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  CRIM 12000 Introduction to Criminology and Justice Studies 3 C
  CRIM 22100 Basic Interviewing 3 C
  CRIM 22301 The Investigative Process 3 C
  CRIM 34200 Criminal Procedures and Evidence 3 C
  MIS 34165 Dynamics of Leadership 3 C
  MIS 34180 Human Resource Management 3 C
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 33  

 

 
Industrial Security Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (33 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  BMRT
MIS		 11009
24163		 Introduction to Management    or
Principles of Management		 3 C
  BMRT 21000 Business Law and Ethics I 3 C
  BMRT 36410 Security for Business Students 3 C
  BMRT 36420 Physical Security 3 C
  BMRT 36430 Security Management 3 C
  BMRT 36440 Security Investigation 3 C
  BMRT 46410 Crisis and Disaster Management Planning 3 C
  BMRT 46420 Legal Issues in Security 3 C
WIC COMT 36318 Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  MIS 34165 Dynamics of Leadership 3 C
  MIS
MIS		 34185
34280		 Individual and Group Behavior in Organizations    or
Social Responsibility in the Workplace		 3 C
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 33  

 


Nonprofit-Human Services Concentration

 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS (31 credits) Courses count in major GPA
Attribute Course Title Credits Min. Grade
  ACTT

SOC
SOC		 11000

32220
32221		 Acccounting I-Financial (4)
or
Data Analysis (3)   and
Data Analysis Laboratory (1)		 4 C
  BMRT 11000 Introduction to Business 3 C
WIC COMT 36318 Survey of Information Security, Internet Fraud and Computer Forensics 3 C
  HDFS 44032 Nonprofit Fundraising and Grantwriting 3 C
  HDFS 44033 Community Outreach in Nonprofit Management 3 C
  HDFS 44034 Principles and Practices of Nonprofit Management 3 C
  Choose from the following: 12 C
KSS/DG ANTH 18210 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)    
DG ANTH 38240 Culture and Personality (3)    
  BMRT
MIS		 11009
24163		 Introduction to Management Technology (3)   or
Principles of Management (3)		    
  BMRT 21006 Human Resources Management (3)    
  BMRT 36401 Application of Technical Management Software (3)    
  BMRT 46409 Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (3)    
  BUS 10123 Exploring Business (3)    
KSS/DD CACM 11001 Introduction to Conflict Management (3)    
  ENG 20002 Introduction to Technical Writing (3)    
  ENG 30063 Professional Writing (3)    
KSS/DD GERO 14029 Introduction to Gerontology (3)    
  GERO 40656 Psychology of Aging (3)    
DD HDFS 24011 Interpersonal Relationships and Families (3) 1    
  HDFS 24013 Early Adolescence (3)    
  HDFS 34031 Cultural Diversity: Implications for the Helping Professions (3)    
  IHS 10000 Careers in Health Sciences and Human Services (3)    
  MKTG 25010 Principles of Marketing (3)    
  NURS 20950 Human Growth and Development for Health Professionals (3)    
  PH 30005 Social and Behavioral Science Theories in Public Health (3)    
  PH 44000 Health Disparities (3)    
  POL 30301 Introduction to Public Administration (3)    
DD  PSYC 20651 Child Psychology (3)    
  PSYC 30651 Adolescent Psychology (3)    
  PSYC 30656 Psychology of Aging (3)    
  RPTM 36010 Recreation, Leisure and Aging (3)    
  SOC 22570 Understanding Differences and Inequality (3)    
  SOC 32569 Minorities in America (3)    
DD  SOC 32570 Inequality in Society (3)    
  SOC 42421 Childhood in Society (3)    
  SOC 42478 Adolescence in Society (3)    
  SOC 42558 Wealth, Poverty and Power (3)    
  SOC 42563 Sociology of Health and Health Care (3)    
DG SOC 42575 Family Patterns: A World Perspective (3)    
DD SOC 42879 Aging in Society (3)    
MINIMUM SUBTOTAL
 31  
  1. Equivalent to SOC 24011.