Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts - Exploratory Pre-Sport, Recreation and Hospitality

Discover your path with the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Kent State. Ideal for international students exploring careers in sports & hospitality. Apply now!

The Exploratory pre-major affords a tremendous opportunity for students to discover, create, and learn about themselves, majors, and careers. Students benefit from the guidance, advising and support offered in the Exploratory Advising Center. Beginning with the required course during the first semester of classes, academic advisors assist students in choosing a focus of study. The Exploratory pre-major does not lead to a degree. Students must declare a degree major by the time they have earned 45 credit hours at Kent State University. Sport, Recreation and Hospitality pre-major: Students competitive, persistent nature will serve them well on the athletic field, as well as in sports management or marketing/promotion. Students may also consider the hospitality industry and event planning or community-based park and wellness facilities. The ability to plan activities, motivate and involve participants is critical.