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Criminology and Justice Studies - B.A.

The Criminology and Justice Studies undergraduate major combines coursework in law, psychology, sociology and other fields to provide a comprehensive understanding of crime and justice. With experienced faculty and opportunities for research and practical experience, this program prepares you for a successful career in a wide range of criminal justice roles.

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

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Justice Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of crime, law and justice. The curriculum provides a firm understanding of the basic institutions of the criminal justice system. Students are also exposed to criminological theory and diversity courses, which help them understand the complex relationship between the individual, society and the criminal justice system. The program stresses effective writing and analytical skills. Students are afforded the opportunity to earn credit through internship placements.

Consultations with faculty and advisors enable students to make informed choices about which combination of courses will maximize their preparation for future careers and graduate education. Such specializations include policing; corrections; victimology; law and society; criminology and deviance; and justice and human relations.

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

Admissions for Criminology and Justice Studies - B.A.

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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Communicate orally and in writing.
  2. Develop skills through experience.
  3. Have substantive knowledge in specific areas of the discipline, namely law, law enforcement, corrections, courts and diversity.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of ethics.
  5. Describe theoretical issues related to the causes of crime and development of justice practices.
  6. Find and explain research in the field.
  7. Develop critical thinking skills.

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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 36702CRIMINOLOGY 3
CRIM 37311MINORITIES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE 3
or CRIM 37411 WOMEN IN CRIME AND JUSTICE
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
SOC 32210RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC) 13
SOC 32220DATA ANALYSIS 23
SOC 32221DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY 21
39
9
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
43
6
3
46-9
6-7
43-6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)39
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

Students declared in both the Psychology major and Criminology and Justice Studies major may substitute PSYC 21621 in place of SOC 32220 and SOC 32221.

3

POTA 11001 may count as a lower-division Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) elective.

4

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Additional category.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  1. Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
  2. Receiving credit through one of the offered by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
  3. Demonstrating comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

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
!CRIM 12000 INTRODUCTION TO JUSTICE STUDIES 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
CRIM 26704 ISSUES IN LAW AND SOCIETY (KSS) 3
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Elective 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Elective 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
CRIM 36702 CRIMINOLOGY 3
CRIM 37311
or CRIM 37411
 MINORITIES IN CRIME AND JUSTICE
or WOMEN IN CRIME AND JUSTICE
3
!SOC 32210 RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC) 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
!SOC 32220 DATA ANALYSIS 3
!SOC 32221 DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY 1
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Elective 3
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Criminology and Justice Studies (CRIM) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 14
 Credit Hours17
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

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

First-line supervisors of correctional officers

-2.8%

decline

57,100

number of jobs

$76,310

potential earnings

First-line supervisors of police and detectives

2.9%

slower than the average

160,800

number of jobs

$105,980

potential earnings

Public safety telecommunicators

3.5%

about as fast as the average

105,200

number of jobs

$50,730

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.

Information Technology - B.S.I.T.

Join the fast-growing field of IT with ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology provides an applied, hands-on education focused on supporting end users and organizations across a variety of workplace settings. Students learn to administer computing and network infrastructures; develop desktop, web and mobile applications; integrate databases and data-driven interfaces; and build and deploy solutions in modern cloud environments. Foundational coursework includes project management and collaboration practices and an introduction to relational databases. Across the curriculum, students also learn when and how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools responsibly for tasks like code assistance, documentation, testing, data analysis and troubleshooting.

Graduates are prepared for roles across business, education, manufacturing, healthcare, non-profit, and government, including web or software developer; systems, network or cloud administrator; cybersecurity or digital forensics analyst; database administrator; IT support specialist or consultant; and IT project coordinator or manager.

The Information Technology major offers concentrations in Application Development, Cloud and Virtualization Technologies, Cybersecurity and Forensics, Database Design and Administration, Health Information Technology, Integrated Information Technology, Networking (including systems administration) and Web Development.

The Information Technology major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Application Development concentration prepares students to design and build software for desktop, web, and mobile; apply testing and deployment practices; incorporate AI thoughtfully for code review, refactoring and documentation.
  • The Cloud and Virtualization Technologies concentration prepares students to plan, deploy, and administer virtualized and cloud resources; use automation and scripting; learn when to apply AI for documentation and capacity insights.
  • The Cybersecurity and Forensics concentration prepares students to secure systems and networks and support digital investigations; practice incident response and evidence handling; leverage AI carefully for monitoring, logging, triage and reporting.
  • The Database Design and Administration concentration prepares students to design, implement, secure, and administer relational databases; write SQL for queries and reporting; explore AI-assisted query drafting and documentation with verification.
  • The Health Information Technology concentration prepares students to manage and secure IT systems in healthcare environments, including EHR support and compliance; discuss responsible AI uses in documentation and data review with privacy safeguards.
  • The Integrated Information Technology concentration allows students to create a flexible plan spanning multiple IT domains tailored to career goals; encourages cross-functional projects and measured use of AI tools across disciplines.
  • The Networking concentration prepares students to plan, configure, and maintain network infrastructures across on-prem and cloud; practice systems administration, identity, and security hardening; introduce AI-assisted monitoring where appropriate.
  • The Web Development concentration prepares students to create dynamic, data-driven web applications with client- and server-side frameworks, APIs and deployment practices; evaluate AI for design ideation, code review and content drafts.

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

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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Analyze emerging and existing information technologies and design integrated IT solutions that address individual, organizational, and societal needs.
  2. Manage and optimize IT infrastructures, applications, and services to meet requirements for performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
  3. Communicate and collaborate effectively as a member or leader of multidisciplinary teams, using appropriate documentation, standards, and project management practices to deliver IT initiatives.
  4. Apply professional, ethical, legal, and social principles, and engage in research and lifelong learning, to guide the responsible adoption, governance, and evaluation of information technologies.
  5. Exhibit career readiness by curating a professional portfolio of authentic IT artifacts, experiential learning evidence, and reflections that showcase technical proficiency, impact, and readiness for employment or advancement.

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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 21004INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21007CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21009SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21015PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36314SEMINAR IN EMERGING COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES 3
IT 36319GENERATIVE AI AND ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (WIC) (min C grade) 33
IT 36339CLOUD AND VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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
43
6
3
6-9
3-6
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 2, 52
Concentrations
Choose from the following:24
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.

2

Students may earn up to 6 credits for IT 21095. 

3

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

4

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

5

 may be repeated for credit when the topic changes.

Application Development Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 20030VISUAL AND OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21006DATABASE PROGRAMMING 3
IT 30000PYTHON PROGRAMMING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36308ERGONOMICS AND USABILITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 46309ASP.NET WEB PROGRAMMING 3
or IT 46315 SQL AND RELATIONAL DATABASES
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:9
IT 36304
C++ PROGRAMMING
IT 36305
C# PROGRAMMING
IT 36306
JAVA PROGRAMMING
IT 36309
PROGRAMMING MOBILE APPLICATIONS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

Cloud and Virtualization Technologies Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 36355COMMAND LINE UTILITIES 3
IT 38000AI IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY 3
or IT 38001 CYBER WARFARE
IT 40000CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 41002CLOUD TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 46302IT SERVER AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES 3
IT 46313VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

Cybersecurity and Forensics Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21200ETHICAL HACKING 3
IT 36320COMPUTER FORENSICS 3
IT 36321DIGITAL AND NETWORK FORENSICS 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 38000AI IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 38001CYBER WARFARE 3
IT 40000CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

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 AND RELATIONAL DATABASES 3
IT 46340DATA DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION 3
IT 46350DATABASE ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING TOOLS 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:6
IT 36308
ERGONOMICS AND USABILITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT 36396
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT 38000
AI IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY
IT 38001
CYBER WARFARE
IT 41002
CLOUD TECHNOLOGY
IT 43000
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS
IT 46309
ASP.NET WEB PROGRAMMING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

Health Information Technology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 31002HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 41010USING MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 43000HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
IT 40000CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 41002CLOUD TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
IT 36396
CERTIFICATION PREPARATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1
IT 46302
IT SERVER AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES
IT 46313
VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION
IT 46340
DATA DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24
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 41010USING MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Information Technology (IT) Electives21
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

Networking Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
IT 21110NETWORK ROUTING AND SWITCHING 3
IT 36330NETWORK SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS 3
IT 36355COMMAND LINE UTILITIES 3
IT 40000CYBERSECURITY 3
IT 38000AI IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND CYBERSECURITY 3
or IT 38001 CYBER WARFARE
IT 46302IT SERVER AND NETWORK TECHNOLOGIES 3
IT 46313VIRTUAL MACHINE CONFIGURATION AND ADMINISTRATION 3
IT 46331NETWORK SECURITY AND FIREWALLS 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24
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 36308ERGONOMICS AND USABILITY IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 46303DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING 3
IT 46309ASP.NET WEB PROGRAMMING 3
IT 46315SQL AND RELATIONAL DATABASES 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:24

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

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
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
IT 11009 COMPUTER ASSEMBLY AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 13000 APPLIED SECURITY ESSENTIALS 3
IT 15000 FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21004 INTRODUCTION TO DATABASE FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
IT 11006 INTRODUCTION TO WEB SITE TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21002 NETWORK SETUP AND CONFIGURATION 3
IT 21003 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS 3
IT 21007 CYBER ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 21015 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
IT 21009 SEMINAR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
IT 36319 GENERATIVE AI AND ETHICS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (WIC) 3
Concentration Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
TAS 37900 TECHNICAL AND APPLIED STUDIES CORNERSTONE 3
Concentration Requirement 6
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
IT 36339 CLOUD AND VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3
Concentration Requirements 6
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
IT 42000 SOCIAL MEDIA SECURITY 3
Concentration Requirement 6
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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
Concentration Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 2
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

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

Database administrators

-0.7%

little or no change

78,000

number of jobs

$104,620

potential earnings

Network and computer systems administrators

-4.2%

decline

331,500

number of jobs

$96,800

potential earnings

Software developers

15.8%

much faster than the average

1,693,800

number of jobs

$133,080

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Cloud solutions architect
  • Information security analyst
Concentration-specific careers
  • Application Development
    • ​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
    • ​Infrastructure manager
    • Network engineer
  • Web Development
    • Front-end engineer
    • UI/UX designer
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Sociology - B.A.

The Sociology major provides you with a deep understanding of the social factors that shape our world. With a focus on critical thinking and problem solving, you will gain the skills needed to analyze complex social issues and develop effective solutions. Enroll now and become a change agent in society.

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Program Information for Sociology - B.A.

Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology provides broad training in the theories and methods that sociologists use to understand contemporary social issues and problems. Students are encouraged to think critically as they examine issues ranging from small group behavior to global social movements. The core curriculum focuses on social inequalities, social psychology and health and illness. In addition, the program offers courses on a variety of topics that include urban living, deviant behavior, religion and family.

Sociology students are increasingly interested in courses that prepare them for meaningful careers that change the world (Seemiller & Grace, 2016). One only needs to look at Black Lives Matter or the Sunrise Movement to see evidence of this generational disposition. Sociology, as a discipline, provides students with rigorous coursework on social inequality and social change and helps students find careers in government, teaching, community organizing, non-governmental organizations and social work.

Students may work with faculty and advisors to pursue their own individualized specialization in such areas as medical sociology; social inequalities; sociological social psychology; social change and social justice; family and life course sociology; and social problems, deviance and crime.

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

Admissions for Sociology - B.A.

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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe how sociology is similar to and different from other social sciences.
  2. Show how one’s personal life is shaped by the time and place in which one lives.
  3. Demonstrate how institutions of family, education, religion, medicine and the economy are interrelated.
  4. Understand the interrelationships between social structures and individuals in society.
  5. Distinguish between individualistic, cultural and structural explanations of social events.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
SOC 12050INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
SOC 32210RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC) 13
SOC 32220DATA ANALYSIS 23
SOC 32221DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY 21
SOC 42126SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES 3
36
315
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
43
6
3
46-9
40-3
6-7
6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)42
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

Students who have declared majors in both Sociology and Psychology may substitute PSYC 21621 for SOC 32220 and SOC 32221.

3

Students may earn a maximum of 12 credit hours of SOC 42092; however, only 6 credit hours will count toward major requirements.

4

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  1. Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
  2. Receiving credit through one of the offered by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
  3. Demonstrating comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

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
SOC 12050 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
Sociology (SOC) Elective 3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
Sociology (SOC) Elective 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
Sociology (SOC) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
!SOC 32210 RESEARCHING SOCIETY (ELR) (WIC) 3
Sociology (SOC) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
!SOC 32220 DATA ANALYSIS 3
!SOC 32221 DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY 1
Sociology (SOC) Upper-Division Electives (30000 or 40000 level) 6
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
!SOC 42126 SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
General Electives 14
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Stark Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Sociology - B.A.

Social science research assistants

4.4%

about as fast as the average

40,600

number of jobs

$58,040

potential earnings

Sociologists

3.6%

about as fast as the average

3,400

number of jobs

$101,690

potential earnings

Sociology teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

15,400

number of jobs

$82,540

potential earnings

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* 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

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.

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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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

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.

ºìÐÓÊÓƵ'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.

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BUS 30234INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (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 44153STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT (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)9
BUS 30189
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (ELR)
or MGMT 44189
 INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE (ELR)
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 34280
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT
MGMT 44154
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF INNOVATION
MGMT 44192
INTERNSHIP IN MANAGEMENT (ELR)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 33
ACCT 23021INTRODUCTION TO MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING 33
BA 24056BUSINESS ANALYTICS I 23
BA 34156BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
BA 44062SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
BUS 10123EXPLORING BUSINESS 33
BUS 30062ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
CIS 24053INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 33
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 33
FIN 36053BUSINESS FINANCE 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) (min C grade)3
MGMT 24163PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (min C grade) 33
MGMT 44285STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
MKTG 25010PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 33
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
UC 10162INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
Mathematics or Critical Reasoning Elective, choose from the following: 43-5
MATH 10051
QUANTITATIVE REASONING (KMCR) 4
MATH 11012
INTUITIVE CALCULUS (KMCR) 4
MATH 12002
ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I (KMCR) 4
PHIL 21002
INTRODUCTION TO FORMAL LOGIC (KMCR) 4
73
56
6-9
0-3
6-7
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 610
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

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

2

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

3

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.
4

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.

5

Minimum C grade required in ENG 21011 or HONR 20197.

6

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

7

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ campus.
  • Students must complete at least 50 percent of their major credit hours in residence on a ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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

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
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
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
BA 34156 BUSINESS ANALYTICS II 3
BUS 30234 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3
MGMT 34165
or MGMT 34175
 DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
or LEARNING TO LEAD
3
Major Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Required: minimum overall 2.000 GPA  
MGMT 44153 STRATEGIC 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
Major Elective 3
General Elective 1
 Credit Hours13
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Accreditation for Business Management - B.B.A.

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

4.4%

about as fast as the average

3,712,900

number of jobs

$102,950

potential earnings

Management analysts

8.8%

much faster than the average

1,075,100

number of jobs

$101,190

potential earnings

Project management specialists

5.6%

faster than the average

1,046,300

number of jobs

$100,750

potential earnings

Sales managers

4.7%

about as fast as the average

619,500

number of jobs

$138,060

potential earnings

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

6.1%

faster than the average

216,700

number of jobs

$102,010

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.

Psychology - B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program applies the science of understanding and explaining thoughts, emotions and behavior to solving real-world problems, preparing you for graduate study or a wide range of career opportunities. With experienced faculty, hands-on learning opportunities and access to cutting-edge research facilities, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to make an impact in the field.

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Program Description

Full Description

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology prepares students to apply the science of understanding and explaining thoughts, emotions and behavior to solving real-world problems. Topics include stress, biological influences on behavior, growth and development of children and diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Elective courses may be used to specialize in a number of areas of psychology and gain hands-on experience in research labs. The degree prepares students for graduate school and employment in a range of fields, including clinical, applied and experimental areas of psychology and related fields such as education, law, human resources and health care.

The Psychology major includes the following optional concentrations:

  • The Child Psychology concentration is designed for students who are interested specifically in children and adolescents. Topics include child development, psychological disorders of childhood and adolescence, children's cognitive processes, personality development and child-related research experience. The concentration prepares students for graduate study and employment in a range of fields, including counseling for children, clinical psychology, school psychology and school counseling, and employment in settings such as child development centers and related agencies.
  • The Counseling Careers concentration is designed to prepare students for employment in a range of fields and master's-level study in all fields of counseling and clinical psychology. Topics include human adjustment, stress and coping, human development, personality, psychological disorders, treatment and intervention techniques, psychometrics, psychopharmacology and clinical or counseling-related research experience.

Students interested in other career paths within psychology may pursue the major without a concentration.

Students who wish to pursue the Ph.D. degree in or will want to plan their coursework and hands-on activities (research and internships) carefully to increase their chances of admission to the Ph.D. degree.

Admissions for Psychology - B.A.

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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus: First-year admission policy on the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State students who have not attended another institution since ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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 ºìÐÓÊÓƵ 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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe the basic theoretical perspectives, principles, concepts, empirical findings and historical trends of psychology.
  2. Understand and use fundamental data analysis techniques.
  3. Understand and apply basic research methods/tools in psychology and evaluate the adequacy of research designs.
  4. Write effectively in the discipline.
  5. Recognize, understand and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
PSYC 21621QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 13
PSYC 31574RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Social/Personality Course
PSYC 31282PERSONALITY 3
or PSYC 31532 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Cognitive Psychology Course
PSYC 31141PERCEPTION 3
or PSYC 40445 COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 40446 COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning Course 2
PSYC 41043BASIC LEARNING PROCESSES 3
or PSYC 41363 BIOPSYCHOLOGY
Writing-Intensive Elective, choose from the following: 31-3
PSYC 41573
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH: SOCIAL/CLINICAL (WIC)
PSYC 41574
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH: COGNITIVE/LEARNING (WIC)
PSYC 41901
WRITING IN PSYCHOLOGY (WIC)
PSYC 41980
RESEARCH WRITING IN PSYCHOLOGY (WIC)
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language (see Foreign Language College Requirement below)10-16
43
6
3
46-9
40-3
6-7
3
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)42
Additional Requirements or Concentrations
Choose from the following:18
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Child Psychology Concentration
Counseling Careers Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students in a double major with either Sociology or Criminology and Justice Studies may substitute SOC 32220 and SOC 32221 for PSYC 21621.

2

These courses are more advanced and recommended for juniors and seniors.

3

On the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus, students take PSYC 41980 — or one of the lab courses (PSYC 41573 or PSYC 41574) when offered — all of which have a pre/corequisite of PSYC 31574. Students on a regional campus should take PSYC 41901 and contact the course's instructor for further instructions; this course is often paired with an upper-division psychology course as a corequisite. That course cannot be any of the following: PSYC 31498, PSYC 41496, PSYC 41573, PSYC 41574 or PSYC 41993. A minimum C grade must be earned in one course to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

4

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply to the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Social Sciences category.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
Developmental Course
PSYC 20651CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
or PSYC 30651 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 30656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
Clinical/Counseling Course
PSYC 21211PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS) 3
or PSYC 40111 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
19
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

A maximum 6 credit hours of PSYC 31498, PSYC 41492 and PSYC 41496 combined may be applied toward major requirements in psychology.

Child Psychology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PSYC 20651CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Clinical/Counseling Course
PSYC 21211PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS) 3
or PSYC 40111 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
Concentration Electives, choose from the following:12
PSYC 30651
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 30652
SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
PSYC 30655
CHILDREN'S THINKING
PSYC 40112
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
PSYC 40382
PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 41395
SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

A maximum 9 credit hours of PSYC 41395 may be applied toward concentration requirements.

Counseling Careers Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
PSYC 21211PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS) 3
PSYC 40111PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3
PSYC 40231PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 3
PSYC 40383INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Developmental Course
PSYC 20651CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
or PSYC 30651 ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 30656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:3
PSYC 30111
FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 30651
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 30655
CHILDREN'S THINKING
PSYC 40112
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
PSYC 40382
PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 41364
DRUGS AND BEHAVIOR
PSYC 41581
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 41595
SPECIAL TOPICS IN COUNSELING CAREERS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000

Foreign Language College Requirement, B.A.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree* in the College of Sciences and Humanities must complete the following:

  1. Elementary I and II of any language (or equivalent) and
  2. One of the following options:
    1. Intermediate I and II of the same language
    2. Elementary I and II of a second language
    3. Any combination of two courses from the following list:
      1. Intermediate I of the same language
      2. One to two college-level course(s) completed outside the United States
      3. Courses: ARAB 21401, ASL 19401, CHIN 25421, MCLS 10001, MCLS 20001, MCLS 20091, MCLS 21417, MCLS 21420, MCLS 22217, MCLS 28403, MCLS 28404

*The Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is exempt from the foreign language requirement until fall 2028 due to its previous longstanding academic placement in the College of Communication and Information, which does not have a foreign language requirement.

All students with prior foreign language experience should take the foreign language placement test to determine the appropriate level at which to start. Some students may start beyond the Elementary I level and will complete the requirement with fewer courses. This may be accomplished in one of three ways:

  1. Passing a course beyond Elementary I through Intermediate II level
  2. Receiving credit through one of the offered by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ
  3. Demonstrating comparable to Elementary II of a foreign language

Certain programs may require specific languages, limit the languages from which a student may choose or require coursework through Intermediate II. Students who plan to pursue graduate study may need a particular language proficiency.

Roadmaps

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Roadmaps

Psychology Major (No Concentration)

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
!PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
Clinical/Counseling or Developmental Course 3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
PSYC 21621 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
PSYC 31574 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Clinical/Counseling or Developmental Course 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Social/Personality Course 3
Psychology (PSYC) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
Writing-Intensive Elective 1-3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 8
 Credit Hours14
Semester Seven
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Psychology (PSYC) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Psychology (PSYC) Upper-Division Elective (30000 or 40000 level) 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Child Psychology Concentration

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
!PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
PSYC 20651 CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
PSYC 21621 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
PSYC 31574 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Clinical/Counseling or Social/Personality Course 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Clinical/Counseling or Social/Personality Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
Writing-Intensive Elective 1-3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
Concentration Elective 3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Counseling Careers Concentration

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
!PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
PSYC 21211
or PSYC 40111
 PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS)
or PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
3
Foreign Language 4
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Composition 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Three
PSYC 21211
or PSYC 40111
 PSYCHOLOGY OF EVERYDAY LIFE (KSS)
or PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
3
PSYC 21621 QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
PSYC 31574 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (ELR) 3
Developmental or Social/Personality Course 3
Foreign Language and/or General Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Five
Developmental or Social/Personality Course 3
Writing-Intensive Elective 1-3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Electives 8
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
PSYC 40383 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
Concentration Elective 3
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
PSYC 40231 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 3
Behavioral Neuroscience/Learning or Cognitive Psychology Course 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
General Electives 15
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • East Liverpool Campus
    • Geauga Campus
    • ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus
    • Trumbull Campus
    • Tuscarawas Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Psychology - B.A.

Clinical and counseling psychologists

11.2%

much faster than the average

76,300

number of jobs

$95,830

potential earnings

Human resources specialists

6.2%

faster than the average

944,300

number of jobs

$72,910

potential earnings

Industrial-organizational psychologists

6.3%

faster than the average

5,600

number of jobs

$109,840

potential earnings

Market research analysts and marketing specialists

6.7%

faster than the average

941,700

number of jobs

$76,950

potential earnings

Marriage and family therapists

12.6%

much faster than the average

77,800

number of jobs

$63,780

potential earnings

Psychologists, all other

4.3%

about as fast as the average

55,300

number of jobs

$117,580

potential earnings

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

52,500

number of jobs

$80,330

potential earnings

School psychologists

0.7%

little or no change

67,200

number of jobs

$86,930

potential earnings

Social science research assistants

4.4%

about as fast as the average

40,600

number of jobs

$58,040

potential earnings

Survey researchers

-5.2%

decline

8,800

number of jobs

$63,380

potential earnings

Therapists, all other

11.5%

much faster than the average

56,100

number of jobs

$65,010

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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