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Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology is a pre-professional program focusing on the basic sciences of human communication, as well as the evaluation and treatment of communication disorders. This program provides a firm foundation for continuing to the master's degree in speech-language pathology or doctorate in audiology.

The curriculum integrates a sequence of coursework designed to provide a strong liberal arts background and understanding of normal and disordered aspects of the human communication process. Specific coursework includes anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms, hearing and speech science, neurology, phonetics, normal speech and language development, speech and language disorders, audiometry and aural rehabilitation.

Speech-language pathologists are required to hold a master’s degree, while audiologists hold a doctorate in audiology. Both are employed in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation centers, hospitals, schools, community clinics, private practice, research laboratories and colleges and universities.

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.

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.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent 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 Kent 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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Current ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and Transfer Students: Active ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and meet all admission criteria listed above to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

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

Admission to the combined bachelor's/master's degree program: A minimum 3.000 GPA (after 90 earned credit hours) and three letters of recommendation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech, language and hearing processes and disorders in children and adults.
2. Demonstrate the skills necessary to be successful speech-language pathologists, audiologists or other health and human services professionals.
3. Gain entry into graduate programs in speech pathology, audiology and/or related fields, or obtain positions in health and human services-related professions.

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.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

The B.S. degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Full Description

The Sports Medicine: Orthopedic Patient Care minor focuses on orthopedic and rehabilitation classes and is designed for students interested in fields such as athletic training, orthopedics (orthotists, prosthetist), orthopedic physician, chiropractic, physical and occupational therapy.

The program's curriculum covers musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment techniques for common musculoskeletal injuries.

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of different professions and their scope of practice in the medical and health care fields.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of required patient documentation and administrative policies and procedures associated in the medical and health care fields.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of social cultural issues associated with the care and treatment of patients.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical skills required for first responds when responding to emergencies.
5. Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of fundamental neuromuscular and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology as it relates to injury and illnesses commonly seen in the fields of sports medicine.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of patient history, evaluation differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis musculoskeletal and general medicine conditions.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Full Description

The Sports Medicine: General Medical and Emergency Care minor focuses on general medical, pharmaceutic and EMT skills and is designed for students interested in medical or pharmacy school.

The minor's curriculum includes general anatomy and physiology of the head, neck, thorax, abdomen and neurologic structures; and organs associated with general medical pathologies scene in the sports medicine field (including, but not limited to, diabetes, respiratory, digestive and cardiovascular conditions).

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of different professions and their scope of practice in the medical and health care fields.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of required patient documentation and administrative policies and procedures associated in the medical and health care fields.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of social cultural issues associated with the care and treatment of patients.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical skills required for first responds when responding to emergencies.
5. Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of fundamental neuromuscular and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology as it relates to injury and illnesses commonly seen in the fields of sports medicine.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of:
   1. emergency medical management of injury and medical conditions;
   2. general medical and acute and chronic injuries sustained to the head, neck, thorax and abdomen;
   3. the role of neurology structure and function in healthy and affects patient populations; and
   4. the role of pharmaceutical interventions in the treatment of common pathologies.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Full Description

The Sports Medicine: Administration minor focuses on administrative and academic information and skills for students who want to enter into sports medicine administration positions in hospitals, clinics, physician offices and academic research.

The minor's curriculum provides the common skills, techniques and knowledge associated with administrative responsibilities in medical and health care, as well as academic careers, including, but not limited to, evidence-based research, medical and healthcare ethics and administration in health care.

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of different professions and their scope of practice in the medical and health care fields.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of required patient documentation and administrative policies and procedures associated in the medical and health care fields.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of social cultural issues associated with the care and treatment of patients.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical skills required for first responds when responding to emergencies.
5. Demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of fundamental neuromuscular and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology as it relates to injury and illnesses commonly seen in the fields of sports medicine.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of
   1. professional roles and administrative responsibilities of individuals in the medical and health care professions;
   2. the professional role in establishing and maintaining professional ethical standards in the care and treatment of patients; and
   3. an appreciation for the standards for developing and using evidence-based research into clinical practice in medical and health care fields.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Full Description

The Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine focuses on the knowledge and skills that are required for sports medicine and athletic training professionals with specific coursework in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, chemistry, physics, basics of sports medicine, strength and conditioning, first aid, pathologies of injury and illness, pathologies of general medical conditions, pharmacology, therapeutic intervention in health care (including modality application and rehabilitation), healthcare organization and management, emergency medical skills, documentation and record keeping in health care and psychology.

Students completing this program gain experience in direct patient care and patient care skills, preparing them for their specific career path. Direct patient care skills taught and evaluated include, but are not limited to, first aid and CPR; assessment of biomechanics; gait analysis; goniometry; manual muscle testing; postural assessment; palpation; auscultation; emergency management; and obtaining medical and family histories through patient encounters.

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.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent 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 Kent 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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’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 ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Current ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and Transfer Students: Active ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and earned a minimum 2.000 overall ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì GPA to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Develop foundational knowledge for admission to advanced studies in graduate athletic training programs or employment in associated sports medicine fields.
2. Demonstrate sound decision making through analysis and application in the prevention, management and resolution of health-related issues associated with sports medicine issues.
3. Engage in comprehensive sports medicine care while integrating disciplined-specific, synthesized, creative, respectful and ethical elements.
4. Develop confidence and competence to successfully transition into practice and/or higher education programs in sports medicine.

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.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

The B.S. degree in Sports Medicine is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at ÐÔ¸£ÎåÔÂÌì's website for professional licensure disclosure.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Previous degree in exercise science or equivalent preparation
• Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Goal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Interview
• English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

¹

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Execute original research within the field of exercise physiology for publication or presentation.
2. Understand physiological responses to exercise for a variety of populations and conditions.
3. Statistically analyze and interpret research in the field of exercise physiology.

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

The Ph.D. degree in Exercise Physiology is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).