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College of Applied
Engineering, Sustainability
and Technology
College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology
The College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology (CAEST) at Kent State University offers Bachelor of Science degrees in
the following areas: Aeronautics, Applied Engineering, Construction and Technology.
OVERVIEW
In an effort to provide easier access to high-quality, technology-based
education, Kent State University’s College of Applied Engineering,
Sustainability and Technology provides academic programs in a variety
of technological fields. The college, with its talented faculty and flexible
class schedules that include evenings, weekends and online, offers a
program to match every student’s needs and interests.
Academic Programs
At the Kent Campus, the College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability
and Technology offers programs accredited by these agencies: the
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the
National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), the Accreditation
Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), Aviation Accreditation
Board International (AABI) and the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) in the following areas:
Bachelor of Science
MAJORS
•Aeronautics
Aeronautical Studies
Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology
Air Traffic Control
Aviation Management
Flight Technology
• Applied Engineering
Computer Engineering Technology
Liquid Crystal and Display Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechatronics
Applied Engineering Technology Management
• Construction Management
• Technology
Technology Education Licensure
MINORS
• Aviation Management
• Aircraft Dispatch
• Aviation Weather
• Flight Technology
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Construction Management
• Electronic Technology
• Innovation
• Liquid Crystal and Display Engineering
• Safety, Quality and Lean in Manufacturing
• Sustainability
• Technology
Aeronautics offers the largest flight training program in Ohio and
has a solid articulation agreement with seven local high schools
and two technical career centers. It has bridge agreements with
two regional airlines to ease the transition to its graduates from
academics to the workforce.
Applied Engineering is the application of engineering, design,
technical and management skills for the design, manufacturing
and integration of products and systems, the improvement of
manufacturing processes, and the management of physical and/or
technical functions of the organization.
Construction management is a management-oriented academic
program with a technical curriculum that uses a professional-service
approach to apply effective management techniques to all phases of
the construction process; from the planning, design, cost estimating
and project scheduling, to the oversight and management of the
construction project through completion.
Technology emphasizes liberal education with a focus on technology.
Coursework includes technology and general electives, making it
possible for students to design a significant portion of their curriculum.
This degree is a good choice for transfer students since previous
courses often satisfy program electives.
Career Opportunities
College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability and Technology students have access to various academic opportunities.
The cooperative education course gives students the opportunity to work in a business or industry related to their major.
This gives students real-world experience, making them more
attractive to prospective employers. The college also has
active student chapters of various professional organizations,
which provide the opportunities to network with professionals in industry and interact with other students. Career
opportunities available to graduates are:
• Administrative positions in
aviation-related industries
• Air Traffic Controllers
• Construction Management
• Manufacturing/Electronics
Technologist
• Network Administrators
• Pilots
• Program Managers
• Teachers
• Technical Sales
Representative
• Web Designers
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College of Applied
Engineering, Sustainability
and Technology
Facilities
The College of Applied Engineering,
Sustainability and Technology is located in
the Aeronautics and Technology Building
on the Science Mall of the Esplanade. The
college maintains student laboratories, 2
computer labs, classrooms and a student
services office. Key facilities include an ATC
lab, three flight simulators, laboratories for
computer-aided manufacturing, automation,
analog and digital electronics, microprocessor
systems development and foundry and the
university-owned airport located four
miles west of campus.
INTERNSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Although internships are not required for all
majors, students are encouraged to complete
an internship to gain on-the-job experience.
Internships allow students to apply what they
have learned in the classroom to nonacademic
situations. Internships are great as résumé
builders and, in many cases, students are
hired by the companies for which they have
interned. Some companies where students
have interned include:
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
BGI
Delta Airlines
Express Jet, LLC
GPO Group
Mercury Plastics
OMNI Construction Company
Quality Resources
A. Schulman Inc.
Tri-C Construction
JOB OUTLOOK
FOR GRADUATES
All areas of study are developed with
students’ job and careers in mind. While
the employment outlook for a graduate is
dependent on the economy and market
demands (which vary for different areas of
study), in a good economic environment many
students can find a job in their area before or
immediately after graduation, and the majority
can find a job within a year of graduation.
The salary range is dependent on the job. The
average salary for new graduates from all areas
of the college is in the range of $40 to $80K.
The cooperative education course gives
students the opportunity to work in a
business or industry related to their major.
This gives students real-world experience,
making them more attractive to prospective
employers. The college also has active student
chapters of various professional organizations,
which provide the opportunities to network
with professionals in industry and with
other students.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND
FINANCIAL AID
The college has nine departmental, meritbased scholarships for which students
can apply. In addition, students have
the opportunity to be selected for other
competitive scholarships at local, state and
national levels contingent upon their program
of study. Students are encouraged to apply
for financial aid to assist with tuition, room
and board and other fees associated with the
various programs offered by the college.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Student organizations provide the opportunities for students to develop specialty
skills, teamwork and leadership. Students
are encouraged to be involved in the
following organizations:
• Alpha Eta Rho International
Fraternity for aviation students
• American Association of
Airport Executives
• American Foundry Society (KSU-AFS)
• American Institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics (AIAA)
• Construction Management
Student Organization
• Epsilon Pi Tau (EPT)
• Flying Club
• Precision Flight Team
• Robotics Club
• Society of Manufacturing
Engineers (SME)
• Student Air Traffic Controllers Association (SATCA)
• Women in Aviation International (WAI)
College of Applied
Engineering, Sustainability
and Technology
127 Aeronautics and
Technology Building
330-672-2892
E-mail:cotinfo@kent.edu
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Admissions Office
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001
330-672-2444
1-800-988-KENT
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University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is
committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and
retention of a diverse workforce.
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