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Students obtaining an AP exam score of 3 or above will be awarded the aligned course(s) and credits for the AP exam area(s) successfully completed. General education courses and credits received will be applied towards graduation and will satisfy a general education requirement (Kent Core) if the course to which the AP area is equivalent fulfills a requirement. If an equivalent course is not available for the AP exam area completed, elective or area credit will be awarded in the appropriate academic discipline and will be applied towards graduation where such elective credit options exist within the academic major. Additional courses or credits may be available when a score of 4 or 5 is obtained.

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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Communication, General

Computer Support specialist

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English Language and Literature, General

Human Development and Family Studies, General

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

Greenhouse Operations and Management

Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management

Insurance

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Psychology, General

Human Services, General

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

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Kent State University at Salem is located at 2491 State Route 45 just south of the City of Salem. The campus sits on nearly 100 acres of wooded property with a pond and nature trails. The main campus building includes the James and Coralie Centofanti Hall, a multi-million dollar health and sciences wing that includes dedicated spaces for nursing and radiology/imaging instruction, a biology lab, chemistry lab, research lab, classroom space, a bookstore and faculty offices. Renovations that converted a former gymnasium into a modern learning environment were completed in phases that began in 2010 and finished in 2015. The main building opened in 1971 and includes an academics learning commons area, lecture hall, greenhouse, a virtual reality lab and updated classrooms with technology to enhance learning for students on campus and/or online. The Flash Bistro offers students and employees a variety of food and drink options. Known for its highly successful Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Radiologic Technology degree programs, the Salem Campus also boasts a strong early childhood education program, as well as quality English, psychology and human development and family studies programs. The Salem Campus is the only Kent Campus to offer an associate degree in horticulture technology, strongly supported by the Ohio green industry and a physical campus that provides plenty of outdoor classroom and learning spaces. KSU Salem also includes the City Center, the former local junior/senior high school located in downtown Salem that now houses classrooms and an auditorium. Combined, the Kent State Salem and Kent State East Liverpool campuses make up Kent State University of Columbiana County. Together, the two campuses offer 28 degrees, 13 of which are bachelor's degrees. Between the two campuses, nearly 230 faculty members are employed, the majority of whom hold the highest degree in their fields. More than 50 percent of the full-time faculty members hold doctorate degrees. Numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities exist for students of the Columbiana County campuses. The average financial aid package for a full-time undergraduate determined to have financial need was more than $7,200 at each Columbiana County campus (2020).

Kent State University: Salem

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