requirements to graduate with the BS degree program: To graduate, students must have minimum 120 credits hours, 39 upper-division credits hours of coursework, a minimum 2.250 major GPA and minimum 2.000 cumulative GPA. They must also fulfill an approved experiential learning experience, a two-course diversity requirement (domestic and global), complete a writing intensive course with a minimum C (2.000) grade. More specific graduation requirement information can be found in the Academic Policies section of the Kent State University Catalog (www.kent.edu/catalog).

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It is recommended that students intending to pursue the B.S. in Human Development and Family Science, Gerontology Concentration through Kent State University consult with academic advisors at both Stark State College and Kent State University.

Stark State College Shari Shiepis Department Chair, Professor, Human Services, Justice Studies, and Occupational Therapy Assistant 330-494-6170 ext. 4474 sshiepis@starkstate.edu

Kent State University Academic Partnerships pathways@kent.edu

Last Updated July 2025