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Technical and Applied Studies - B.T.A.S.

Unlock your career potential with 蜜桃视频 State's Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies program. Designed for students with an associate degree or equivalent credits, this program provides a flexible path to earn a bachelor's degree and advance your career. Enroll now and take the first step toward achieving your professional goals.

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Program Information for Technical and Applied Studies - B.T.A.S.

Program Description

Program Description

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The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree is a completer program designed for students with an associate degree or some college-level coursework who wish to matriculate into a bachelor's degree. The program accommodates varied educational backgrounds, develops competencies needed for success in a variety of work settings and offers flexibility and scheduling attractive to working students and to time- and place-bound adults.

The B.T.A.S. degree integrates the practical application of technical skills and knowledge with the professional skills instilled in a bachelor’s degree program. Students focus on career paths in technical and applied areas of specializations, leading to breadth and depth in a particular discipline.

The program provides a foundation for further graduate education and benefits students who need additional workplace and professional skills beyond their technical education with hands-on learning, experiential learning opportunities, internships and research projects. Employers are searching for professionals with a combination of technical expertise and business soft skills; this program provides the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to transition from student to professional.

Many at 蜜桃视频 align well with the B.T.A.S. degree.

Admissions for Technical and Applied Studies - B.T.A.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Students who wish to declare the B.T.A.S. degree must meet with an academic advisor prior to admission or changing their major to discuss their future academic and career goals and to develop an approved program of study. Ideally, students should begin the process for evaluation and program review at or near the time they have a minimum of 12 earned credit hours of college-level coursework.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 蜜桃视频 State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

This degree program may not be earned as a double major or dual degree with another major and cannot be earned as an additional degree after another degree at the same or higher level has been earned previously.

This degree program may not be earned as a double major or dual degree with another major and cannot be earned as an additional degree after another degree at the same or higher level has been earned previously.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Interpret and communicate discipline specific information via written, verbal and/or visual or digital representations.
  2. Demonstrate effective written, oral and digital communication skills in multiple contexts, for a variety of audiences.
  3. Demonstrate application and evidence of skills and knowledge via presentation of artifacts in an electronic portfolio.
  4. Analyze ethical issues in the context of the profession or discipline to produce reasoned evaluations and solutions.
  5. Integrate applied skills and theoretical knowledge in a specific technical field with opportunities for experiential learning in a workplace environment.
  6. Develop self-awareness about identity and culture, diversity, sensitivity and respect for differences.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Program Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
TAS 37900TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CORNERSTONE (min C grade) 23
TAS 40092INTERNSHIP FOR TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES (ELR) 13
TAS 47999TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) (min C grade) 33
Additional Program Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Specialization Areas 436
6
3
9
6
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)38
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

The internship or practicum allows students to gain workplace skills and real-world experience in their chosen field. Students with prior work, internship, practicum, student teaching and/or field experience may be waived the internship/practicum requirement with approval by the program coordinator. Students may earn a maximum of 6 credit hours.

2

In TAS 37900, students construct a meaningful career management plan to explore and prepare for their preferred professional goals.

3

TAS 47999, taken near the end of the program, synthesizes learning and focuses on foundational competencies in the form of service or experiential learning, a discipline-specific research project and the development of an academic/career e-portfolio. A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

4

In collaboration with an advisor, students develop a plan of study for two to three specializations that draw on transferred, completed and available 蜜桃视频 State coursework. Students select from a flexible and robust core of skills- and knowledge-based courses - bridging multiple disciplines - to develop a tailored option to best benefit and further professional goals. A faculty member approves the student’s specializations to ensure they meet the student's needs. Two of the three specialization areas may be from the same discipline. One specialization must be distinct.

Progression Requirements

Students must meet with an advisor for a plan of study for each specialization. Any changes made to the program of study must also be approved by an advisor, or the student may not be allowed to graduate.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
    • In Person (Leavittsburg and Lisbon locations only)
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Leavittsburg, Ohio 
    • Lisbon, Ohio

Integrative Studies - B.I.S.

Customize your education with the Integrative Studies program. Our Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree allows you to design a curriculum tailored to your unique interests and career goals. With a flexible program structure that allows you to combine courses from various disciplines, you will gain a broad range of knowledge and skills that are highly valued in today's job market.

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Program Information for Integrative Studies - B.I.S.

Program Description

Program Description

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The Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree provides a path to degree completion utilizing an integrative approach while maintaining a focus on career and professional goals. Students consult with an advisor to research and develop a plan of study.

The Integrative Studies major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Integrative Studies-General concentration allows students to choose a minimum of 30 credit hours from a minimum of two interrelated programs that support their career aspirations.
  • The Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration allows students to complete two university-recognized minors and/or certificates. Students select courses from a minimum of two academic departments and develop a rationale for the ways in which these courses support their career goals.

Students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the  policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for Integrative Studies - B.I.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Students who have completed 30 credit hours (excluding credit earned while in high school, e.g. College Credit Plus) may declare the Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree. Students should schedule an appointment with a B.I.S. advisor to evaluate completed coursework, discuss future academic and career goals and determine which concentration will be reflected on the degree audit.

This degree program may not be earned as a double major or dual degree with another major and cannot be earned as an additional degree after another degree at the same or higher level has been earned previously.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 蜜桃视频 State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Integrate theoretical and empirical material from across traditional disciplines.
  2. Design, research and execute a scholarly project of high quality.
  3. Articulate connections between their chosen coursework at 蜜桃视频 State and their plans to make a contribution to their community after graduation.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IGST 40099SENIOR PROJECT (ELR) (WIC) 11-3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
6
3
9
6
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 20-52
Concentrations
Choose from the following:30-82
Integrative Studies-General 3
Integrative Studies-Two Minors 4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

2

Students are encouraged to complete internships or utilize individual investigations for more nuanced work; the total hours that can be completed in internship (xxx92) and/or individual investigation (xxx96) courses can not total more than 15 hours.

3

The Integrative Studies-General concentration allows students to choose a minimum of 30 credit hours from a minimum of two interrelated programs that support their career aspirations. 

4

The Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration allows students to complete two university-recognized minors and/or certificates. Students select courses from a minimum of two academic departments and develop a rationale for the ways in which these courses support their career goals.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 2.000
  • The B.I.S. degree requires a minimum total of 120 earned credit hours, of which 39 credit hours must be at the upper-division (30000-40000) level.
  • Students in both the Integrative Studies-General concentration and the Integrative Studies-Two Minors concentration are required to complete IGST 40099, as well as all university requirements and college requirements.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • 蜜桃视频 Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

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Information Technology - B.S.I.T.

Join the fast-growing field of IT with 蜜桃视频 State's B.S.I.T. program. This program equips you with the skills needed to succeed in a range of IT roles, from software engineering to data analytics. With hands-on experience and expert faculty, you'll be well-prepared for a successful career.

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Program Information for Information Technology - B.S.I.T.

Program Description

Program Description

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The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree in Information Technology provides students with an applied approach that focuses on supporting end-users in a variety of workplace settings by utilizing a range of computing technologies. The degree program gives students the tools to support computing and network infrastructures and the needs of individuals and organizations; write programs necessary to help them render their tasks more efficiently on their desktop or mobile devices; utilize databases and write the web-based interfaces to pull the data; and code and deploy applications across the cloud.

Graduates are qualified to work in a wide range of computer and network infrastructures in small- to large-sized enterprises in such positions as web or software developer; hardware, network, cloud, virtualization technician or engineer; IT support specialist or consultant; help desk, network or IT project manager; security or forensic analyst; and systems, network or database administrator in all sectors of business, education, manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit and government.

The Information Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Application Development concentration provides students with the ability to program in languages typically utilized in contemporary business environments. Students 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.
  • The Cloud and Virtualization Technologies concentration gives students hands-on practice and competency in virtualization and cloud computing. In addition to gaining core IT skills, students focus on cloud technologies, virtual computer hardware platforms, networking, storage devices, security, scripting, emerging technologies, server administration and storage and infrastructure services. This concentration is for students who want to pursue a professional career in virtualization and cloud computing and prepare for industry-recognized certificates in the IT field.
  • The Cybersecurity and Forensics concentration places an emphasis on security of computer and network systems, including forensic work to prevent and/or determine and correct security issues utilizing cybersecurity devices, procedures, tools and solutions.
  • The Database Design and Administration concentration focuses on skills needed to become a database manager. Topics include relational database design; working with database servers, users and permissions; SQL statements used for queries and reports; and incorporating databases into programming used in web-based and desktop forms.
  • The Health Information Technology concentration provides students with the tools to install, manage, troubleshoot and secure hardware and software systems in healthcare environments. The course of study includes health IT privacy, security, EHR Implementation and support, mobile device management, technology and application life-cycle management, organizational behavior, medical business operations and regulatory requirements.
  • The Integrated Information Technology concentration is ideal for students who want a flexible course of study for positions that require IT staff to perform a wide range of technical duties.
  • The Networking concentration focuses on configuring and maintaining network information systems and components in various network operating system and cloud computing environments that are prevalent in today's businesses. The emphasis is on network administration (i.e. managing Active Directory and network services), servers, workstations, virtualization, security, troubleshooting, installation and maintenance.
  • The Web Development concentration focuses on scripting; server-side form handling; web database integration; and interactive and dynamic multimedia Internet development.

Admissions for Information Technology - B.S.I.T.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the 蜜桃视频 Campus: First-year admission policy on the 蜜桃视频 Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the 蜜桃视频 Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 蜜桃视频 State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 蜜桃视频 State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former 蜜桃视频 State students who have not attended another institution since 蜜桃视频 State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving 蜜桃视频 State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify and evaluate current technologies and assess their applicability to address individual and organizational needs.
  2. Develop a product, process or solution by applying knowledge of programming, scripting, web, digital media, database, human computer interaction, networking, cloud, virtualization and security tools.
  3. Perform end-user support, including identifying and implementing solutions to user requests.
  4. Explain implementation, integration and maintenance for IT applications to a wide range of audiences.
  5. Work in diverse project teams to develop and/or implement IT-based solutions.
  6. Apply professional ethics in IT solutions.
  7. Engage in continuous learning, as well as research and assess new ideas and information to provide the capabilities for lifelong learning.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 11004SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11005INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11006INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 12000INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
IT 13000APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS 3
IT 15000FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21002NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21003SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS 3
IT 21007CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21009SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21010WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE 3
IT 36308ERGONOMICS AND USABILITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36314SEMINAR IN EMERGING COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 3
IT 36318SURVEY OF INFORMATION SECURITY, INTERNET FRAUD AND COMPUTER FORENSICS (WIC) 13
IT 36339CLOUD AND VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36340HELP DESK SUPPORT 3
IT 42000SOCIAL MEDIA SECURITY 3
TAS 37900TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CORNERSTONE 3
TAS 47999TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 13
Additional Program Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
6
3
9
6
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)5
Concentrations
Choose from the following:18
Application Development
Cloud and Virtualization Technologies
Cybersecurity and Forensics
Database Design and Administration
Health Information Technology
Integrated Information Technology
Networking
Web Development
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Minimum C grade required to satisfy the writing-intensive requirement.

Application Development Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 20030VISUAL AND OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 30000PYTHON PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36304C++ PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36305C# PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36306JAVA PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36309PROGRAMMING MOBILE APPLICATIONS 3
or IT 46315 SQL WITH ORACLE
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Cloud and Virtualization Technologies Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 36355COMMAND LINE UTILITIES 3
IT 41002CLOUD TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 46311TECHNOLOGY OF NETWORKING 3
IT 46313VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Cybersecurity and Forensics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21200ETHICAL HACKING 3
or IT 46313 VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION
IT 36320COMPUTER FORENSICS 3
IT 36321NETWORK FORENSICS 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
IT 40000
CYBERSECURITY
IT 46300
ADVANCED COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION
IT 46313
VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION
IT 46320
CLOUD FORENSICS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Database Design and Administration Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21006DATABASE PROGRAMMING 3
IT 36350PROGRAMMING OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPLICATIONS 3
IT 46315SQL WITH ORACLE 3
IT 46340DATA DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION 3
IT 46350DATABASE ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING TOOLS 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
IT 36330
NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS
IT 41010
MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT 41002
CLOUD TECHNOLOGY
IT 43000
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Health Information Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 31002HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 41010MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 43000HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
IT 36396
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1
IT 40000
CYBERSECURITY
IT 41002
CLOUD TECHNOLOGY
IT 46311
TECHNOLOGY OF NETWORKING
IT 46313
VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION
IT 46340
DATA DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students may repeat IT 36396 for a maximum of 6 credit hours toward the concentration.

Integrated Information Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 41010MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Information Technology (IT) Electives15
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Networking Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21110NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 46311TECHNOLOGY OF NETWORKING 3
IT 46314ADVANCED SERVER CONFIGURATION 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
IT 36355
COMMAND LINE UTILITIES
IT 36396
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1
IT 46300
ADVANCED COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION
IT 46313
VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Students may repeat IT 36396 for a maximum of 6 credit hours toward the concentration.

Web Development Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21006DATABASE PROGRAMMING 3
IT 21011TECHNIQUES OF MULTIMEDIA WEB DESIGN 3
IT 36303DIGITAL IMAGE EDITING 3
IT 36309PROGRAMMING MOBILE APPLICATIONS 3
IT 46303DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING 3
IT 46315SQL WITH ORACLE 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students may declare more than one concentration in the Information Technology major, provided that they complete minimum 12 credit hours of coursework unique to each concentration.
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
IT 11004 SURVEY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11005 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 12000 INTERMEDIATE OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
IT 11006 INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 11009 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 13000 APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS 3
IT 15000 FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
IT 21002 NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21003 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS 3
IT 21010 WORKGROUP PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE 3
Concentration Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
IT 21007 CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21009 SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
IT 36308 ERGONOMICS AND USABILITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36318 SURVEY OF INFORMATION SECURITY, INTERNET FRAUD AND COMPUTER FORENSICS (WIC) 3
TAS 37900 TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CORNERSTONE 3
Concentration Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
IT 36339 CLOUD AND VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Requirements 6
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
IT 36340 HELP DESK SUPPORT 3
IT 42000 SOCIAL MEDIA SECURITY 3
Concentration Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
IT 36314 SEMINAR IN EMERGING COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 3
TAS 47999 TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CAPSTONE (ELR) (WIC) 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
General Elective 5
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Information Technology - B.S.I.T.

Database administrators and architects

9.7%

much faster than the average

132,500

number of jobs

$98,860

potential earnings

Network and computer systems administrators

4.3%

about as fast as the average

373,900

number of jobs

$84,810

potential earnings

Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers

21.5%

much faster than the average

1,469,200

number of jobs

$110,140

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Cloud solutions architect
  • Information security analyst
Concentration-specific careers
  • Application Development
    • 芒聙聥Full-stack developer
    • Mobile application developer
  • Cloud Visualization Technologies
    • Cloud engineer
    • Virtualization administrator
  • Cybersecurity and Forensics
    • Digital forensics analyst
    • Security consultant
  • Database Design and Administration
    • Data analyst
    • Business intelligence developer
  • Health Information Technology
    • Electronic health records (EHR) manager
    • Health IT specialist
  • Integrated Information Technology
    • IT project manager
    • Systems analyst
  • Networking
    • 芒聙聥Infrastructure manager
    • Network engineer
  • Web Development
    • Front-end engineer
    • UI/UX designer
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Business Management - B.B.A.

Our Business Management B.B.A. program offers a comprehensive education in business fundamentals, management principles and leadership strategies to help you succeed in a wide range of industries. With experienced faculty, real-world opportunities and a strong focus on hands-on learning, you'll develop the skills needed to tackle complex business challenges and achieve your career goals. Enroll now and take the first step towards a successful career in business management. 

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Program Information for Business Management - B.B.A.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Management gives students credentials important to getting their first job as an entry-level manager or manager-trainee. Every organization of any size and type depends on and needs managers, including, as examples, the small corner store, department stores, accounting firms, healthcare centers, manufacturing firms or a business-to-business type of organization.

Business Management students may apply early to the and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the policy in the University Catalog for more information.

Admissions for Business Management - B.B.A.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students.

First-Year Students on the 蜜桃视频 Campus: First-year admission policy on the 蜜桃视频 Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the 蜜桃视频 Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the .

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to 蜜桃视频 State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at 蜜桃视频 State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former 蜜桃视频 State students who have not attended another institution since 蜜桃视频 State and were not academically dismissed will complete the re-enrollment process through the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center. Former students who attended another college or university since leaving 蜜桃视频 State must apply for admissions as a transfer or post-undergraduate student.

Transfer Students: Students who attended an educational institution after graduating from high school or earning their GED must apply as transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's .

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Transfer Student: A minimum 2.000 overall GPA is required for admission into the major. Students who have previously attended 蜜桃视频 State and have completed (or the equivalent of) COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163 must have earned a minimum C grade in the courses.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Assess and suggest appropriate solutions to human resource-related business problems.
  2. Assess and suggest appropriate solutions to business concerns in global markets.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of basic principles of project management.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of leadership principles and theories.

蜜桃视频's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship students earning a BBA are expected to have developed skills in the following critical areas of business:

  1. Core Business Knowledge - Recall the strategic frameworks that are used to make business decisions.
  2. Analytical Skills - Use analytical methodologies and critical thinking skills to evaluate and solve business problems. 
  3. Digital Technology – Demonstrate the technological skills necessary to analyze business problems and develop solutions.
  4. Written Communication - Write effective business communications.
  5. Oral Communication - Make effective business presentations, using appropriate technologies.
  6. Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose.
  7. Business Ethics – Recognize ethical business dilemmas and use ethical decision making to resolve the dilemma.
  8. Global - Analyze the key global factors when making business decisions.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BA 44152PROJECT MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
MGMT 34165DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP (min C grade )3
MGMT 34185ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR (min C grade)3
MGMT 44163GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WIC) (min C grade) 13
MGMT 44392BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PRACTICUM (ELR) (min C grade)3
Major Electives, choose from the following: (min C grade)6
BUS 30189
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR)
or MGMT 44189
 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR)
CIS 34054
USING INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR SOLVING BUSINESS PROBLEMS
HRM 44183
DEVELOPING AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES IN ORGANIZATIONS
HRM 44185
STAFFING HUMAN RESOURCES
MGMT 34157
INTRODUCTION TO THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
MGMT 34158
HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
MGMT 34159
MANAGING HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS
MGMT 34164
ORGANIZATIONAL MENTORING
MGMT 34175
LEARNING TO LEAD
MGMT 44009
THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
MGMT 44192
INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT (ELR)
College Electives, choose from the following:6
ACCT 33063
COST CONTROL AND ANALYSIS FOR MANAGEMENT 3
ECON 32082
INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS
FIN 36040
PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
MKTG 35046
PROFESSIONAL SELLING
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ACCT 23021INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 63
BA 34156BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
BA 44062SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 43
BUS 30062ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) (min C grade)3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
ECON 22061PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade)3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (min C grade)3
MGMT 44285STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
UC 10162INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 53-5
MATH 10051
QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR)
MATH 11012
INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR)
MATH 12002
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR)
PHIL 21002
INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR)
76
9
3
6-7
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 810
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade is required to fulfill the writing intensive requirement.

2

Students who study abroad may use BUS 30234 as a college elective for the major.

3

Students who change their major from Accounting to Business Management, or who have declared both the Accounting and Business Management majors or have declared the Accounting minor, may substitute ACCT 33010 in place of ACCT 33063.

4

A student changing to a program in the college, transferring, or incoming students with college credits may be waived out of BUS 10123 if:

  1. 30 or more credit hours have been earned and any two classes (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, CIS 24053, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163 or MKTG 25010) have successfully been completed.
  2. 60 or more credit hours have been earned and the student has successfully completed one course (from ACCT 23020, ACCT 23021, FIN 26074, MGMT 24163, MKTG 25010 or CIS 24053)
  3. At the discretion of the dean's office, the student has sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in a business field (as demonstrated by a CLEP score or Credit by Exam) but does not meet the requirements listed above.
5

Taking MATH 10051 or PHIL 21002 will not replace a low grade in either MATH 11012 or MATH 12002. Students are required to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002 if they change their major to, or want to double major with, the Economics major or Finance major and/or intend to declare the Data Analytics minor. Students who intend to enroll in certain graduate programs and/or are working toward Phi Beta Kappa status are highly encouraged to take MATH 11012 or MATH 12002.

6

Students who have taken MATH 10041 for another program may use it as a substitute for BA 24056.

7

Minimum C grade required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.

8

A maximum of 4 credit hours of Physical Activity, Wellness and Sport (PWS) courses may be applied toward the degree program.

Progression Requirements
  • Minimum 2.000 overall GPA
  • Minimum C grade required in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163.
  • Minimum C grade in all major requirements.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of business credit hours (required for the business degree) in-residence on a 蜜桃视频 campus.
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a 蜜桃视频 campus.
  • Students must complete two measures of outcomes assessment as specified by the college for complete satisfaction of the B.B.A. degree.
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS 3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
UC 10162 INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective 3-5
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
ECON 22061 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 3
MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ACCT 23021 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BA 24056 BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 3
BUS 30062 ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Required for progression in the major: minimum 2.000 overall GPA, minimum C grade in COMM 15000, ENG 21011, MATH 11010 and MGMT 24163  
BA 44062 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
FIN 36053 BUSINESS FINANCE 3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
MGMT 34165
or MGMT 34175
 DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
or LEARNING TO LEAD
3
Major Elective 3
College Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
BA 44152 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44163 GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WIC) 3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA and completion of The Assurance of Learning Assessment given in MGMT 44285  
MGMT 34185 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR 3
MGMT 44285 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MGMT 44392 BUSINESS CONSULTING AND PRACTICUM (ELR) 3
College Elective 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • 蜜桃视频 Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Accreditation for Business Management - B.B.A.

Accreditation

AACSB, International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Business Management - B.B.A.

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

potential earnings

Management analysts

10.7%

much faster than the average

876,300

number of jobs

$87,660

potential earnings

Project management specialists and business operations specialists, all other

5.9%

faster than the average

1,361,800

number of jobs

$77,420

potential earnings

Sales managers

3.5%

about as fast as the average

433,800

number of jobs

$132,290

potential earnings

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

3.5%

about as fast as the average

139,400

number of jobs

$96,390

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Associate of Science

The Associate of Science degree is a generalist program with a versatile design to support a range of educational and career goals, with options to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. This degree is ideal for students seeking a broad education that can prepare them for further study in a bachelor’s program or enhance their qualifications for career advancement. With its flexible curriculum, students have the opportunity to sample various disciplines or focus on a specific area to meet their individual educational needs. In addition, students who complete this degree satisfy the full 蜜桃视频 Core requirement.

Program Information for Associate of Science

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
  3. Explain diverse cultural worldviews and social distinctions.
  4. Apply scientific methods and models to solve problems across multiple fields of study.

Admissions for Associate of Science

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

蜜桃视频 State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
6
3
9
6
6-7
6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • ​In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts degree is a generalist program that provides students with the flexibility to explore a broad range of disciplines, including the arts, humanities and social sciences. This degree serves students who wish to experience a well-rounded education, plan to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program, or seek to enhance their career qualifications. With its adaptable structure, the program allows students to sample various subject areas or focus on a specific field of interest to meet their unique educational goals. In addition, students who complete this degree satisfy the full 蜜桃视频 Core requirement.

Program Information for Associate of Arts

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual presentations.
  2. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills across disciplines.
  3. Recognize how varying societal and community perspectives shape knowledge across various disciplines.
  4. To utilize concepts and findings of the specific social and behavioral discipline to make informed decisions and predictions.

Admissions for Associate of Arts

Admissions

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Electives Chosen in Students' Area of Interest23
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
6
3
9
6
6-7
6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center
    • Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil

Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

The Associate of Applied Science in Criminology and Justice Studies program provides a strong foundation for a career in criminal justice. With a focus on practical skills and real-world experience, this program prepares you for a wide range of entry-level positions in law enforcement, corrections and related fields.

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Program Information for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminology and Justice Studies prepares graduates for para-professional positions in the field of criminal justice studies. The program can serve as a foundation for advanced study in several areas, including retail security, industrial security, forensics, law and corrections. Graduates typically seek employment in probation offices, social service agencies, courts, local law enforcement offices and crime labs.

The Criminology and Justice Studies major includes the following optional concentration:

  • The Peace Officers Training Academy concentration is open only to students admitted to the 蜜桃视频 State Basic Police Academy. The coursework covers the basics of defensive tactics, firearms, driving, traffic, patrol, civil disorders and first aid. In addition, students learn investigative methods and the fundamentals of policing, the criminal justice system, constitutional law and homeland security.

Students may declare the Criminology and Justice Studies major without a concentration. That course of study is ideal for students interested in the structure, functions and issues within the criminal justice system, as well as those who want a pathway to complete 蜜桃视频 State’s B.A. degree in Criminology and Justice Studies.

Admissions for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

蜜桃视频 State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration: Admission to this program is selective. Applicants must meet all admission criteria for acceptance into the 蜜桃视频 State Basic Police Academy. Criteria includes a valid driver’s license, high school diploma or GED, be age 20 or turning age 20 at time of enrollment, good physical condition and no felony or drug convictions or arrests for domestic violence.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Explain the structure and function of the criminal justice system, namely police, courts and corrections.
  2. Explain criminal law and how it intersects with and impacts society.
  3. Explain and compare the theories on crime, criminality and criminal justice practices.
  4. Communicate the experiences of marginalized populations within the criminal justice system.

In addition, graduates of the Peace Officers Training Academy concentration will be able to:

  1. Identify the components and legal processes of the criminal justice system, and apply basic criminal laws to various situations.
  2. Explain the different types of police procedures and their effective uses in law enforcement.
  3. Use ethical, analytical and critical-thinking skills toward situations typical to criminal justice settings.
  4. Safely and properly conduct a traffic stop and respond to a domestic disturbance, dispatched call or crime in progress.
  5. Properly carry out comprehensive criminal investigations and write various reports.
  6. Proficiently provide first aid at the level of a first responder.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 12000INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
CRIM 27311VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200CRIMINAL LAW 3
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
3
3
3
3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 60 credits hour)7
Concentration Requirements
Choose from the following:25
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22300POLICE ROLE 3
CRIM 26701CORRECTIONS 3
CRIM 36702CRIMINOLOGY 3
CRIM 37311MINORITIES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD) 3
or CRIM 37411 WOMEN IN CRIME AND JUSTICE (DIVD)
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Electives9
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
General Electives4
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
CRIM 22200INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
POTA 11001PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:25

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
CRIM 22300 POLICE ROLE 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 11-12
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
Additional or Concentration Requirements 9
General Elective 3-4
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Peace Officers Training Academy Concentration Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Two
CRIM 22200 INTERPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS 3
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
蜜桃视频 Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Three
CRIM 27311 VICTIMOLOGY 3
CRIM 33200 CRIMINAL LAW 3
General Electives 7
 Credit Hours13
Semester Four
POTA 11001 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY I 6
POTA 11002 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY II 5
POTA 11003 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY III 6
POTA 11004 PEACE OFFICERS ACADEMY IV 5
 Credit Hours22
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:60

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration not offered)
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus (Peace Officers Training Academy concentration)
    • Tuscarawas Campus
    • Twinsburg Academic Center

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Criminology and Justice Studies - A.A.S.

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

-7.8%

decline

48,700

number of jobs

$60,910

potential earnings

Miscellaneous first-line supervisors, protective service workers

1.6%

slower than the average

85,700

number of jobs

$52,650

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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