The B.A. in Computer Science at Kent State University is a program designed to equip students with a balanced blend of practical and theoretical knowledge in Computer Science. The program courses cover areas including data structures, computer organization, discrete structures, algorithms, and software engineering. The curriculum also emphasizes teamwork, communication skills, and the need for lifelong learning. Throughout the degree, students will develop technological capabilities and understand how to apply these abilities to solve complex challenges. The program also offers opportunities for research and cooperative education experiences.

Kent State University (KSU), established in 1910 and located in Kent, Ohio, is a public research university and part of the University System of Ohio. With an endowment of $301.4 million as of 2021, it spans over 866 acres on its main campus and has a total enrollment exceeding 34,000 across its eight campuses. KSU is the third-largest university in Ohio, offering over 300 degree programs, including baccalaureate, associate, master's, and doctoral programs. Notable fields of study include nursing, business, history, library science, aeronautics, journalism, architecture, and fashion design. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The campus boasts blue and gold colors, with its sports teams known as the Golden Flashes and their mascot Flash the Golden Eagle participating in NCAA Division I within the Mid-American Conference??.