Kent
College of the Arts
Empowering global leaders to transform lives through the arts.
Welcome to Kent State’s College of the Arts where you can experience leaders in their fields as your professors in the visual, performing and design arts from our nationally and internationally recognized faculty and Schools.
Exploring our wide variety of program offerings is what makes Kent State’s College of the Arts so attractive. We offer you 28 majors as well as over 20 minors from which to choose, including our unique Arts Entrepreneurship Minor.
Department of Africana Studies
Welcome to Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Department of Africana Studies (DAFS). The Department of Africana Studies (DAFS) is located in Oscar Ritchie Hall (ORH), an academic building named in honor of one of the first African Americans to hold a tenured position in the state of Ohio’s system of Higher Education.
College of Arts & Sciences
Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences, the intellectual heart of Â鶹´«Ã½! The undergraduate and graduate programs in the College encompass humanities, social sciences, natural and mathematical sciences. These programs are offered through 18 academic departments and schools. We offer associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degree programs in a wide range of fields. Students can enhance their academic experience in a number of ways by digging deeply into research, field experiences, studying abroad, or participating in a learning community, just to name a few.
Summer Sessions
Take Summer Classes Wherever You Are! Whether you’re a current Kent State student, or attend a different college, Summer Sessions at Kent State are a great way to catch up and get ahead. Hundreds of summer classes are available—including many you can take online. See how far you can advance – when you see yourself at Kent State this summer!
College of Nursing
Athletic Training
Athletic trainers are health care professionals that work with physicians and other health care professionals to help individuals return safely to sport, recreational, or work activity. Athletic trainers work in places where physically active people are found, such as high schools, colleges and universities, professional sports, and many more.
College of Communication & Information
Explore a unique mix of Â鶹´«Ã½ majors, minors and graduate programs in design, media, technology, communication and information.
Department of Philosophy
The Philosophy Department at Â鶹´«Ã½ is located in 320 Bowman Hall. Our department includes 13 dedicated full-time faculty on two campuses (Kent and Trumbull), all committed to our unique pluralistic curriculum.
Wick Poetry Center
The Wick Poetry Center encourages new voices by promoting opportunities for individuals and communities locally, regionally and nationally. Wick engages emerging and established poets and poetry audiences through readings, publications, workshops and scholarship opportunities.