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ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
By and Between
Cuyahoga Community College District
Associate of Applied Science in Sport and Exercise Studies
and
Kent State University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Exercise Specialist Concentration
THIS ARTICULATION AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into on this __, _____ 2014 (the
“Effective Date”) by and between Cuyahoga Community College District (the “College”), with an address of 700
Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44115-2878; and Kent State University (“Kent State”), with an address of Kent,
Ohio 44242. The College is an institution of higher education established pursuant to Section 3354 of the Ohio
Revised Code, and Kent State is an Ohio institution of higher learning and a member of the Ohio University System.
The College and Kent State desire to enter into a contract pursuant to which students of the College would be
eligible for articulated course credits at Kent State, according to the terms contained in this Agreement.
ACCORDINGLY, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained in this Agreement,
and of other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Description of Articulation Program.
a. Definitions. Articulation Criteria and Articulation Benefits are defined in Attachment A.
b. Articulation Benefits to Students. Kent State will provide the Articulation Benefits at no charge to
past and present students of the College who meet the Articulation Criteria. Articulation Criteria
for which the student is eligible to receive transfer credit will be based upon the articulation
agreement in place the term the student is admitted to KSU.
c. Accreditation of the College. The College warrants that it is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The College will notify
Kent State if such accreditation ceases to exist.
d. Accreditation of Kent State. Kent State warrants that it is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kent State will notify the
College if such accreditation ceases to exist.
e. Admissions Processing. For those past or present students who meet Articulation Criteria 1(a-e),
Kent State will consider their applications for admission in accordance with standard Kent State
admission application evaluation criteria, while favorably recognizing students’ accomplishments
at the College.
f. Non-Exclusivity. This Agreement is not exclusive, and either party may enter into similar
agreements with any other party.
2. Term and Termination.
a. Term. This Agreement will run from the Effective Date until the end of the last day of the Fall
2017 academic term of the College, at which time this Agreement will automatically expire.
b. Termination.
i. Either party may terminate this Agreement in the event of a material breach by the
other party, effective upon the later date to occur of (i) the end of the next admissions application
and review period of University, or (ii) the date that is 90 days after the notice that includes a
description of the breach; provided in either case that the breaching party shall be allowed until
said effective date to cure said breach, and if the breach is so cured the termination notice will be
of no effect.
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ii. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any or no reason, effective
one year after providing written notice of its intent to terminate to the other party.
c. Post-Termination. Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any or no reason,
College students previously accepted by or admitted to Kent State shall continue to receive the
benefits contemplated by this Agreement.
3. Miscellaneous.
a. Severability. If any Section or provision of this Agreement be held illegal, unenforceable, or in
conflict with any law by a court of competent jurisdiction, such Section or provision of this
Agreement shall be deemed severed from this Agreement and the validity of the remainder of this
Agreement shall not be affected thereby.
b. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws
of the State of Ohio applicable to contracts made and to be enforced wholly within Ohio.
c. Jurisdiction. The parties to this Agreement each specifically consent to jurisdiction in Ohio in
connection with any dispute between the parties arising out of this Agreement or pertaining to the
subject matter hereof.
d. Survival. Sections 2(c) and this Section 3 will survive termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
e. Notices. All notices or other written communications relating to termination, expiration, or any
other legal matter relating to this Agreement will be effective when received in accordance with
this Section 3(e) and must be given in writing by courier or reputable overnight delivery service,
or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to either party at the following address (or to such
other address as such party may substitute, by providing a written notice in the manner specified in
this Section) with, in the case of the College, an additional copy addressed to “General Counsel”:
For Cuyahoga Community College District: For Kent State University:
Lisa Williams Dr. Todd A. Diacon
Vice President for Learning and Engagement Provost and Senior Vice President
700 Carnegie Avenue Library, Executive Suite
Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Kent, OH 44242
With a copy to:
Office of General Counsel and Legal Services
Cuyahoga community College
700 Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2878
f. Waivers and Amendments. The waiver by either party of any provision of this Agreement on any
occasion and upon any particular circumstance shall not operate as a waiver of such provision of
this Agreement on any other occasion or upon any other circumstance. This Agreement may be
modified or amended only via a writing signed by both parties.
g. Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this Agreement. Any
attempted assignment or delegation in violation of this Section would be null and void.
h. Complete Agreement; Integration. This Agreement contains the complete understanding of the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements,
understandings, communications and promises of any kind, whether oral or written, between the
parties with respect to such subject matter.
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i. Counterparts; Facsimile Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, all
of which shall be originals and which together shall constitute a single agreement. For the purpose
of interpreting this Agreement, facsimile signatures shall be considered equivalent to original
signatures.
j. Independent Contractors. The parties are independent contractors, and no agency, partnership,
franchise, joint venture, or employment relationship is intended or created by this Agreement.
Neither party shall make any commitment, or give the impression that it has authority to make any
commitment, on behalf of the other party.
k. Compliance with Laws. The parties will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in
performing their obligations hereunder. When taking actions (or failing to act) in any way relating
to this Agreement, each party agrees that it will not unlawfully discriminate against any person on
the basis of race, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, color, ancestry, genetic information,
military status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
l. Data Exchange. As permitted and in accordance with the requirements of the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. §1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99, and other applicable privacy laws
including without limitation, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the
federal regulations adopted to implement that Act (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 & 164 "the HIPAA Privacy
and Security Rules"), collectively referred to as "HIPAA", and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Public
Law No: 106-102 the parties shall exchange information regarding student success related to this
agreement. The College will provide upon request a directory list of graduates from the College
following each graduation. Kent State will provide the College with information regarding the success
of a student transferring to Kent State while utilizing the benefits of this agreement, provided that that
student has provided written consent to Kent State to share such information beyond the available
directory information. Kent State will participate in exchange of information with the College in all
aspects, and during the duration, of the Cleveland Compact and the Ohio Board of Regents’ Reverse
Transfer Initiative. For research purposes, the following data will be requested from Kent State:
1.) SSN (social security number for tacking purposes (if possible)
2.) Currently enrolled (yes/no)
3.) Major as of the most recent term enrolled
4.) Hours earned (cumulative)
5.) GPA (cumulative)
6.) Degree completed (if completed)
7.) Major for which degree was awarded (or expected)
8.) Number of terms or credit hours required to complete degree
Institutional Research Departments of both institutions will be expected to meet within ninety days of
signing of this agreement to determine processes to share information.
m. All promotion and advertising of the Articulation of the Agreement must conform to the
provisions provided for in Attachment B.
INTENDING TO BE LEGALLY BOUND, by signing below, each party acknowledges its agreement with the
terms and conditions of this Agreement and each signatory represents and warrants that he/she is authorized to sign on behalf
of and to bind his/her party to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement as of the Effective Date.
CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT:
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY:
By:_________________________________
By:______________________________________
Lisa Williams Dr. Todd A. Diacon
Vice President for Learning and Engagement Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Attachment A
To The
Articulation Agreement Dated _______ __, 2014
By and Between
Cuyahoga Community College District and Kent State University
Articulation Criteria and Articulation Benefits
1. The standard articulation criteria (“Articulation Criteria”) are:
a. Completion of an Associate Degree.
b. Achieving a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
c Submission of an official College transcript.
d. Fulfillment of residence requirements for the baccalaureate at Kent State University.
The requirement for the degree is completion of a minimum thirty (30) credit hours of
coursework (of which nine are upper-division credit hours in the major) at Kent State
University. Credit earned by means of transfer courses does not count toward residence.
2. The articulation benefits (“Articulation Benefits”) are:
a. Facilitate transfer of courses between the College, Associate of Applied Science degree in Sport
and Exercise Studies; and Kent State, Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science (see
Appendix 1).
b. Benefitting Northeast Ohio by infusing the job market with qualified graduates.
c. Students with 3.0 GPA will be eligible to apply for Kent State scholarships.
d. A student who completes all of the requirements in the Associate of Applied Science degree in
Sport and Exercise Studies at Tri C (see Appendix 2) will be admitted into Kent State’s Bachelor
of Science degree in Exercise Science with junior status.
ATTACHMENT B
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Marketing and Advertising Restrictions
Promotion of Partnership to
Domestic and International Students
In order for Cuyahoga Community College and Kent State University to reach out to partners and the community
effectively, it is important to monitor the impression conveyed through all forms of communication such as
advertising, publications and signage. The sum total of all impressions generated by these communications must be
effective and meaningful to the audiences with which the College and Kent State University communicate.
Therefore, the College Integrated Communications Department and the Kent State University’s University Relations
Department carefully monitor how the respective institutions are promoted. The Cuyahoga Community College logo
and tagline are registered service marks. Use of the Cuyahoga Community College logo or tagline is prohibited
without the express written permission of the College Integrated Communications Department. Likewise, use of the
Kent State University logo (always containing wordmark, icon, and motto) is prohibited without the express written
permission of the University Relations Department. Cuyahoga Community College and Kent State University will
each designate a person authorized to review and approve all promotional materials created to promote any credit
agreements.
1. Any and all promotional materials: written, presented verbally, and/or via mass media; must be reviewed
and mutually agreed upon by both organizations prior to any distribution.
2. Use of materials representing the partnership: may use the Cuyahoga Community College District logo, the
College name, or refer to the agreement; but, must prominently state (verbally or in bold print in a
conspicuous location on printed materials) the following:
a. Degrees within the Agreement.
b. Additional average credit hours required to complete the degree.
3. Time limitations on articulation and award of credit must be prominently presented in all promotional
materials.
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APPENDIX 1 ARTICULATION AND TRANSFER TABLE
Cuyahoga Community College: Associate of Applied Science degree in Sport and Exercise Studies
Kent State University: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Exercise
Specialist concentration
EQUIVALENCIES CURRENTLY ON THE TRANSFER TABLES (AND U.SELECT)
Cuyahoga Community College Credits KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Credits
Ohio Transfer Module English Composition
Kent Core Composition (6 credits)
ENG 1010 College Composition I 3 ENG 11011 College Writing I 3
ENG 1020 College Composition II 3 ENG 21011 College Writing II 3
Ohio Transfer Module Mathematics, Statics and Logic Kent Core Math/Critical Reasoning (3 credits)
Recommend MATH 1521 College Algebra (4) or higher
3-4 MATH 11010 Algebra for Calculus (3) or higher-level MATH course
3-4
Ohio Transfer Module Arts and Humanities Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts (9 credits)
Numerous course options available* - see CCC Transfer Module
9 Minimum one course each from fine arts & humanities 9
Ohio Transfer Module Social and Behavioral Sciences Kent Core Social Sciences (6 credits)
PSY 1010 or 101H General Psychology 3 PSYC 11762 General Psychology 3
PSY 2100 Introduction to Aging 3 GERO 14029 Introduction to Gerontology 3
Ohio Transfer Module Natural Sciences Kent Core Basic Sciences (6-7 credits)
CHEM 1300 General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 10060 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 130L General Chemistry I Lab 1 CHEM 10062 General Chemistry I Lab 1
CHEM 1310 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 10061 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 131L General Chemistry II Lab 1 CHEM 10063 General Chemistry II Lab 1
Ohio Transfer Module (additional) Kent Core Additional (6 credits)
DIET 1200 Basic Nutrition 3 NUTR 23511 Science of Human Nutrition 3
Fulfilled with science course above
Fulfilled with science course above
Program Requirements Program Requirements
BIO 1050 Human Biology or BIO 1100 Introduction to Biological Chemistry or BIO 1500 Principles of Biology I
3-4
BSCI 10001 Human Biology or BSCI 1X*** (fulfills EXSC general elective) or BSCI 10120 Biological Foundations (fulfills Kent
Core Basic Sciences lab)
3
BIO 2331 Anatomy & Physiology I (4) and BIO 2341 Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
8 BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function (5) but fulfills EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy/Physiology II (3);
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HLTH 1100 Personal Health Education 3 HED 11570 Personal Health (general elective) 3
HLTH 1310 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or HLTH 1230 Standard First Aid and Personal Safety
1 HED 1X*** (general elective) 1
SES 1001 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Studies 2 EXSC 15010 Introduction to Exercise Science 2
SES 1040 Teaching Exercise Training Techniques 3 PEB 1X*** (general elective) 3
SES 1100 Fundamentals of Fitness and Sport Mgmt. (SES Technical Elective)
3 EXSC 1X*** (general elective) 3
SES 1201 Fitness and Wellness Coaching 3 PEB 12424 Exercise/Weight Control (general elective) 1
SES 2100 Sport & Exercise Physiology 3 EXSC 45080 Physiology of Exercise 3
SES 2130 Kinesiology Skills (Program Requirement) or SES 2340 Analysis of Motor (Technical Elective)
3 EXSC 35054 Biomechanics 3
SES 2300 Personal Training Certification (SES Technical Elective)
3 EXSC 35023 Personal Training Certification Prep. 2
SES 2310 Advanced Training Concepts/Techniques 3 ATTR 35040 Strength and Conditioning 2
SES 2320 Group Fitness Instructor (SES Technical Elective)
3 EXSC 35022 Exercise Leadership 3
SES 2330 Motor Learning & Development (SES Technical Elective)
3 PEP 25033 Lifespan Motor Development 3
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SEES 2350 Exercise for Special Populations (SES Technical Elective)
3 EXSC 2X*** (general elective) 3
SES 2400 Sports Coaching: Principles and concepts (SES Technical Elective)
3 EXSC 2X*** (general elective) 3
SES 2840 Practicum: Sport and Exercise Studies 2 EXSC 2X*** (general elective) 2
Exercise Physiology Concentration
CHEM 2300 Organic Chemistry I 5 CHEM 20481 Basic Organic Chemistry I 4
SES 2000 Essentials of Sports Injury Care 3 ATTR 25036 Principles of Athletic Training 3
Exercise Specialist Concentration
SES 2210 Exercise Testing, Measurement & Eval 3 EXSC 45065 Exercise Testing 3
SES 2220 Exercise Prescription & Program Design 3 EXSC 35075 Exercise Programming 3
* Students should select one course that is designated global diversity and one that is designated domestic diversity
APPROVED NEW / REVISED EQUIVALENCIES TO BE PUT ON THE TRANSFER TABLES (AND U.SELECT)
(Community College Name) Credits KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Credits
BIO 2331 Anatomy & Physiology I (4) and BIO 2341 Anatomy & Physiology II (4) WITH SUBMISSION OF AN EXCEPTION FORM, WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER because this is already listed as an equivalency to BSCI 20020
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EXSC 25057 Human Anatomy/Physiology I (3) and EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy/Physiology II (3) WITH SUBMISSION OF AN EXCEPTION FORM, WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFER because this is already listed as an equivalency to BSCI 20020
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SES 2XXX 3 EXSC 2X*** (general elective) 3
COURSES WITH NO APPROVED EQUIVALENCIES – TO BE TAKEN AT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
ATTR 45039 Therapeutic Rehabilitation (Exercise Specialist)
3
ATTR 45040 Pathology and Pharmacology (Exercise Specialist)
3
EXSC 35068 Statistics for the Exercise Scientist 3
EXSC 40612 Exercise Leadership for the Older Adult (Exercise Specialist)
3
EXSC 45070 Electrocardiography for the Exercise Physiologist (Exercise Specialist)
3
EXSC 45096 Individual Investigation in Exercise Science (Exercise Physiology)
3
EXSC 45480 Internship Seminar in Exercise Science (Exercise Specialist)
1
EXSC 45481 Seminar in Exercise Physiology (Exercise Physiology)
1
EXSC 45492 Internship in Physical Fitness/Cardiac Rehabilitation (Exercise Specialist)
3
NUTR 33512 Nutrition (Exercise Physiology) 3
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APPENDIX 2 SUGGESTED SEMESTER SEQUENCE
Cuyahoga Community College: Associate of Applied Science degree in Sport and Exercise Studies
Kent State University: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Exercise Specialist concentrations
Course Subject and Title Credit Hours
Upper Division
Notes on Transfer Coursework to Kent State
Semester One: [16-17 Credit Hours] Cuyahoga Community College
BIO 1100 Introduction to Biological Chemistry or #BIO 1500 Principles of Biology I
3-4 Fulfills BSCI 1X***, general elective or #fulfills BSCI 10120 Biological Foundations, Kent Core Basic Sciences Lab
ENG 1010 or ENG 101H College Composition I 3 #Fulfills ENG 11011 College Writing I, Kent Core Comp
HLTH 1100 Personal Health Education 3 Fulfills HED 11570 Personal Health, general elective
HLTH/EMT 1310 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or HLTH 1230 Standard First Aid and Personal Safety
1 HLTH courses fulfill HED 1X***, general elective
SES 1001 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Studies 2 Fulfills ESXC 15010 Introduction to Exercise Science
SES 1040 Teaching Exercise Training Techniques 3 Fulfills PEB 1X***, general elective
Semester Two: [16-17 Credit Hours] Cuyahoga Community College
**BIO 2331 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 With BIO 2341, fulfills BSCI 20020 Biological Structure & Function, which may fulfill EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy & Physiology II; **see important note below
MATH 1XXX 1000 level MATH course or higher Recommend #MATH 1521 College Algebra (4)
3-4 #Fulfills Kent Core Mathematics & Critical Reasoning #MATH 11010 Algebra for Calculus
SES 1201 Fitness and Wellness Coaching 3 Fulfills PEB 12424 Exercise/Weight Control, gen elective
SES 2000 Essentials of Sports Injury Care 3 Fulfills ATTR 25036 Principles of Athletic Training, fulfills EXPH requirement; EXSP general elective
SES 2310 Advanced Training Concepts/Techniques 3 ▪ Fulfills ATTR 35040 Strength and Conditioning
Semester Three: [16 Credit Hours] Cuyahoga Community College
Recommend #ENG 1020/102H College Composition II (or SPCH 1000, 1010 or 101H)
3 #Fulfills ENG 21011 College Writing II, Kent Core Composition
**BIO 2341 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 With BIO 2331, fulfills BSCI 20020 Biological Structure & Function, which may fulfill EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy & Physiology II; **see important note below
PSY 1010 or PSY 101H General Psychology 3 #Fulfills PSY 11762 General Psychology, Kent Core Social Science
SES 2100 Sport & Exercise Physiology 3 ▪ Fulfills EXSC 45080 Physiology of Exercise, fulfills writing intensive requirement with a minimum C
SES 2210 Exercise Testing, Measurement & Evaluation 3 ▪
Fulfills EXSC 45065 Exercise Testing, fulfills Exercise Specialist requirement; Exercise Physiology general elective
Semester Four: [14 Credit Hours] Cuyahoga Community College
DIET 1200 Basic Nutrition 3 #Fulfills NUTR 23511 Science of Human Nutrition, Kent Core Additional
SES 2130 Kinesiology Skills 3 ▪ Fulfills EXSC 35054 Biomechanics**
SES 2220 Exercise Prescription & Program Design 3 ▪ Fulfills EXSC 35075 Exercise Programming**, fulfills EXSP requirements; EXPH general elective
SES 2840 Practicum: Sport and Exercise Studies 2 Fulfills EXSC 2X***, general elective
SES 2XXX (Technical Elective)* 3 Several fulfill EXSC requirements, check transfer table
62 Total Credit Hours to Graduate with the AAB Degree from Cuyahoga Community College
#Course will fulfill Kent State University’s Kent Core (general education) requirement. *Students should not choose SES 2340 as electives as it will result in duplicate credit which cannot be counted toward the BS **BIO 2331 + BIO 2341 fulfills BSCI 20020 Biological Structure & Function, which fulfills EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy &
Physiology II. However, WITH SUBMISSION OF AN EXCEPTION FORM, BIO 2331 + BIO 2341 may fulfill EXSC 25057 and
25058 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II
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Course Subject and Title Credit Hours
Upper Division
Notes on Transfer Coursework to Kent State
Semester Five: [16 Credit Hours] Kent State University
CHEM 10060 General Chemistry I 4 @CHEM 1300 General Chemistry I, fulfills Kent Core Basic Science requirement
CHEM 10062 General Chemistry I Lab 1 @CHEM 130L General Chemistry I Lab, fulfills Kent Core Basic Science Lab requirement
EXSC 35068 Statistics for the Exercise Scientist** 3 ▪
Kent Core Humanities 3 @See CCC Transfer Module
Kent Core Fine Arts Requirement 3
@See CCC Transfer Module
General electives (lower or upper division)* 2
Semester Six: [14 Credit Hours] Kent State University
CHEM 10061 General Chemistry II 4 @CHEM 1310 General Chemistry II, fulfills Kent Core Additional requirement
CHEM 10063 General Chemistry II Lab 1 @CHEM 131L General Chemistry II Lab, fulfills Kent Core Basic Science requirement
EXSC 35022 Exercise Leadership** 3 ▪ @SES 2320 Group Fitness Instruction
GERO 14029 Introduction to Gerontology 3 @PSY 2100 Introduction to Aging, fulfills Kent Core Social Science requirement
Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement 3 @See CCC Transfer Module
Semester Seven: [16 Credit Hours] Kent State University
CHEM 20481 Basic Organic Chemistry** 4 @CHEM 2300 Organic Chemistry I, fall only
EXSC 35023 Personal Training Certification Prep.** 2 ▪ @SES 2300 Personal Training Certification
EXSC 45481 Seminar in Exercise Physiology** 1 ▪ Fall only
General electives (upper division)* 9 ▪
Semester Eight: [16 Credit Hours] Kent State University
PEP 25033 Lifespan Motor Development** 3 @SES 2330 Motor Learning Development
EXSC 45096 Individual Investigation in Exercise Sci** 3 ▪ Fulfills experiential learning requirement
NUTR 33512 Nutrition** 3 ▪
General electives (lower or upper division)* 7 ▪
121-124 Total Credit Hours (including transfer coursework) to Graduate with the BS from Kent State University
#Course will fulfill Kent State University’s Kent Core (general education) requirement. @Course may be taken at Cuyahoga Community College and transferred to Kent State. However, please be aware of Kent State’s residence policy (http://www.kent.edu/catalog/2013/info/policies?policy=resreq)
*Electives should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor **Must obtain a minimum 2.25 GPA in major coursework for graduation Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Total Hours
Minimum Upper- Division Hours
Minimum Kent Core Hours
Global / Domestic Diversity Course
Writing-Intensive
Experiential Learning
Minimum
Major GPA Overall GPA
121 39 36 Kent Core or General
Electives / PSYC 11762 EXSC 45080 EXSC 45096 2.250 2.000
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Kent Core Summary
Kent Core Categories Important Notes Remaining
Credit Hours Composition (6-8 credit hours) ENG 11002, 11011, 21011; HONR 10197, 10297
Enrollment based on placement test 6-8
Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (3-5 credit hours) Fulfilled in this major with MATH 11009 or MATH 11010 0
Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credit hours) Minimum one course from humanities in Arts and Sciences and minimum one course from fine arts
May fulfill global diversity requirement
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Social Sciences (6 credit hours)
Must be selected from two curricular areas
Fulfilled in this major with GERO 14029 and PSYC 11762
0
Basic Sciences (6-7 credit hours) Must include one laboratory
Fulfilled in this major with CHEM 10060, CHEM 10062, CHEM 10063 0
Additional (6 credit hours) Fulfilled in this major with NUTR 23511 and CHEM 10061 0
Note 1: It is highly recommended that the Exercise Science major take the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist and/or Certified Personal Trainer exams upon completion of their degree program. Note 2: Students who have successfully completed BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function may use that course in place of ATTR/EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. They are still required to take ATTR/EXSC 25057 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Students who have successfully completed BSCI 11010 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I and BSCI 11020 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health II may use those courses in place of ATTR/EXSC 25057 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and ATTR/EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.
Kent Core Students must complete a minimum 36 credit hours of the Kent Core. Certain courses required in programs and in student’s major field may also fulfill the Kent Core. Honors equivalents shall satisfy the Kent Core. None of the courses on the Kent Core list may be taken with a pass/fail grade. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/kent-core for course list. Diversity Course Requirement Students must complete a two-course diversity requirement, consisting of one with a domestic (U.S.) focus and one with a global focus. One course must come from the Kent Core. The second course may be taken as a second Kent Core, within a major or minor, or as a general elective; or, with dean’s approval, by completing one semester of study in another country. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/diversity for course list. Writing-Intensive Course Requirement Students must complete a one-course writing-intensive requirement in their major and earn minimum C (2.00) grade. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/wic for course list. Experiential Learning Requirement To provide students with direct engagement in learning experiences that promote academic relevance, meaning and an understanding of real-world issues, students must complete this requirement at Kent State, either as a for-credit course or as a non-credit, non-course experience approved by the appropriate faculty member. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/elr for course list. Upper-Division Requirement Students must complete a minimum 39 upper-division (numbered 30000 to 49999) credit hours of coursework. Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences require a minimum of 42 hours of upper-division coursework.
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Course Subject and Title Credit Hours
Upper Division
Notes on Transfer Coursework to Kent State
Semester Five: [16 Credit Hours] Kent State University
CHEM 10060 General Chemistry I 4 @CHEM 1300 General Chemistry I, fulfills Kent Core Basic Science requirement
CHEM 10062 General Chemistry I Lab 1 @CHEM 130L General Chemistry I Lab, fulfills Kent Core Basic Science Lab requirement
GERO 14029 Introduction to Gerontology 3
@PSY 2100 Introduction to Aging, fulfills Kent Core Social Science requirement
Kent Core Humanities 3
@See CCC Transfer Module
Kent Core Fine Arts Requirement 3
@See CCC Transfer Module
General electives (lower or upper division)* 2
Semester Six: [16 Credit Hours] Kent State University
CHEM 10061 General Chemistry II 4 @CHEM 1310 General Chemistry II, fulfills Kent Core Additional requirement
CHEM 10063 General Chemistry II Lab 1 @CHEM 131L General Chemistry II Lab, fulfills Kent Core Basic Science requirement
EXSC 35068 Statistics for the Exercise Scientist** 3 ▪ @See CCC Transfer Module
EXSC 45480 Internship Seminar in Exercise Science** 3 ▪
Kent Core Humanities or Fine Arts Requirement 3
@See CCC Transfer Module
General electives (lower or upper division)* 2
Semester Seven: [15 Credit Hours] Kent State University
ATTR 45039 Therapeutic Rehabilitation** 3 ▪
ATTR 45040 Pathology and Pharmacology** 3 ▪
EXSC 40612 Exercise Leadership for the Older Adult** 3 ▪ EXSC 45070 Electrocardiography for the Exercise Physiologist**
3 ▪
EXSC 35022 Exercise Leadership** 3 ▪ @SES 2320 Group Fitness Instruction
Semester Eight: [17 Credit Hours] Kent State University
PEP 25033 Lifespan Motor Development** 3 @SES 2330 Motor Learning Development
EXSC 45492 Internship in Physical Fitness/Cardiac Rehabilitation**
3 ▪
EXSC 35023 Personal Training Certification Prep.** 2 ▪ @SES 2300 Personal Training Certification
General electives (lower or upper division)* 9
121-126 Total Credit Hours (including transfer coursework) to Graduate with the BS from Kent State University
# Course will fulfill Kent State University’s Kent Core (general education) requirement. @Course may be taken at Cuyahoga Community College and transferred to Kent State. However, please be aware of Kent State’s residence policy (http://www.kent.edu/catalog/2013/info/policies?policy=resreq)
*Electives should be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor **Must obtain a minimum 2.25 GPA in major coursework for graduation Graduation Requirements Summary
Minimum Total Hours
Minimum Upper- Division Hours
Minimum Kent Core Hours
Global / Domestic Diversity Course
Writing-Intensive Experiential
Learning Minimum
Major GPA Overall GPA
121 39 36 Kent Core or Guided Electives
/ PSYC 11762 EXSC 45080 EXSC 45492 2.250 2.000
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Kent Core Summary
Kent Core Categories Important Notes Remaining
Credit Hours Composition (6-8 credit hours) ENG 11002, 11011, 21011; HONR 10197, 10297
Enrollment based on placement test 6-8
Mathematics and Critical Reasoning (3-5 credit hours) Fulfilled in this major with MATH 11009 or MATH 11010 0
Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credit hours) Minimum one course from humanities in Arts and Sciences and minimum one course from fine arts
May fulfill global diversity requirement
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Social Sciences (6 credit hours) Must be selected from two curricular areas
Fulfilled in this major with GERO 14029 and PSYC 11762
0
Basic Sciences (6-7 credit hours) Must include one laboratory
Fulfilled in this major with CHEM 10060, CHEM 10062, CHEM 10063 0
Additional (6 credit hours) Fulfilled in this major with NUTR 23511 and CHEM 10061 0
Note 1: It is highly recommended that the Exercise Science major take the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist and/or Certified Personal Trainer exams upon completion of their degree program Note 2: Students who have successfully completed BSCI 20020 Biological Structure and Function may use that course in place of ATTR/EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. They are still required to take ATTR/EXSC 25057 Human Anatomy and Physiology I. Students who have successfully completed BSCI 11010 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health I and BSCI 11020 Anatomy and Physiology in Allied Health II may use those courses in place of ATTR/EXSC 25057 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and ATTR/EXSC 25058 Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Kent Core Students must complete a minimum 36 credit hours of the Kent Core. Certain courses required in programs and in student’s major field may also fulfill the Kent Core. Honors equivalents shall satisfy the Kent Core. None of the courses on the Kent Core list may be taken with a pass/fail grade. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/kent-core for course list. Diversity Course Requirement Students must complete a two-course diversity requirement, consisting of one with a domestic (U.S.) focus and one with a global focus. One course must come from the Kent Core. The second course may be taken as a second Kent Core, within a major or minor, or as a general elective; or, with dean’s approval, by completing one semester of study in another country. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/diversity for course list. Writing-Intensive Course Requirement Students must complete a one-course writing-intensive requirement in their major and earn minimum C (2.00) grade. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/wic for course list. Experiential Learning Requirement To provide students with direct engagement in learning experiences that promote academic relevance, meaning and an understanding of real-world issues, students must complete this requirement at Kent State, either as a for-credit course or as a non-credit, non-course experience approved by the appropriate faculty member. Visit www.kent.edu/catalog/elr for course list. Upper-Division Requirement Students must complete a minimum 39 upper-division (numbered 30000 to 49999) credit hours of coursework. Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences require a minimum of 42 hours of upper-division coursework.