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U.S. News & World Report has named five Kent State programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2023. Kent State is recognized in the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs, Best Online Master’s in Nursing Education Programs,…
A Master of Public Administration career, and others in the nonprofit sector, present incredible opportunities to identify specific needs in a community and find ways to solve them.
What can you do with a master's in public administration? Regarded as the core professional credential for a management career in public service, this
Health informatics is a vast and rapidly growing field that encompasses many areas of the healthcare industry.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that health occupations should experience job growth of 18% from 2016-2026. About 2.4 million new jobs will be created by 2026, making this a great field to pursue with Kent State University.1
What is Health Informatics?
Health informatics is a science that defines how health information is…
Even if you’re considering enrolling in a GIS program and pursuing a GIS master’s degree, you may not realize how prevalent Geographic Information Science (GISc) is in our world.
It is the science behind the devices that are woven into our daily lives. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are everywhere, from the mapping applications on our phones to systems that monitor our health, manage communications networks, plan disaster responses, and study environmental sustainability.1…
There are many reasons to choose to pursue a career in the public sector rather than in the business world. Often, people are drawn to public or nonprofit careers because doing so gives them an opportunity to do good and enact change for the better.
What is the Difference between Public Administration and Public Policy?
A public administration degree prepares students for management, wher…
Meet Dylan!
Congrats to Dylan for being named
Kent State University offers the only Doctor of Education specializing in Athletic Training in the country!
Are you interested in exploring an advanced degree in Athletic Training? Read on to see why Kent State University could be a choice for you.
What is the Difference Between a Doctor of Education and a Doctor of Athletic Training?
The difference between a Doctor of Education in interprofessional leadership with an athletic training concentration and a Doctor o…
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October 28 - November 7, 2022
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Submit your graduate application during this time, and the application fee will be automatically waived. No special code is required!
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Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that epidemiology occupations should experience job growth of 30% from 2020-2030. About 900 openings for epidemiologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
What is Epidemiology?
For the third consecutive term, the National League for Nursing (NLN) has designated Kent State University’s College of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in the category of Advancing the Science of Nursing Education. This new cycle of designation will extend from 2022-2026.
As an
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of human resource managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 14,800 openings for human resource managers are projected each year.1
Interested in planning, coordinating, or directing administrative functions in an organization? If so, then a career in human resource management might be the right fit for you. Read on for more about the new
U.S. News & World Report ranks six Kent State University programs in the top 100 among public institutions in its 2023 edition of Best Graduate Schools.
Among the top 100 public institution programs, Kent State is recognized in the Best Nursing Schools: Master’s Programs, Best Education Schools, Best Mathemat…
An increasing number of registered nurses have discovered that they need a bachelor's degree in nursing to meet the complex challenges of today's healthcare environment. The RN to BSN at Kent State University does just that. RN to BSN programs help nurses earn a bachelor’s degree and bridge the gap between an Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Why an RN to BSN?…
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the best ways to accelerate one's career, and Kent State University is one of the best places to earn an MBA.
Kent State’s Online MBA program is accessible from anywhere as it is offered 100% online. The curriculum is rigorous yet manageable and provides a host of benefits to dedicated professionals looking to earn an MBA degre…
Have you heard of the term “geographic information science (GISc)”?
This term might be unfamiliar or seem a little obscure, but it’s a rapidly growing profession.
The need for GISc experts continues to grow with an expected five percent increase in jobs by 2019.1 GISc professionals with a master’s degree earn salaries, on average, 20 percent higher than those with a bachelor’s degree.
What is Geographic Information Science?
Public health careers are broad and varied, and for those who are passionate about changing lives for the better, they present an immense opportunity to fill growing needs in the field. A Master of Public Health degree demonstrates your pursuit of advanced knowledge, desire to lead, and a set of professional skills needed to succeed in a variety of healthcare careers and public health roles.
Set yourself apart in a field that’s expected to see unprecedented growth in the next several…
Quality Matters™ (QM) is a nationally recognized, faculty-centric non-profit that looks at how educational institutions measure and guarantee the quality of a course, specifically the course design. Quality is measured through both a rubric and a rigorous peer-review process.
How does Kent State University utilize Quality Matters?
Kent State University is a member of the largest QM state consortium in the n…
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Calling all music teachers!
Built with you the active music educator in mind, our 100% Online Master of Music degree in Music Education can be completed in as few as 23 months and is created for you, the music teaching professional.
Read on to learn about Kent State’s Online Ma…
Did you know that Kent State University offers more than 70 online graduate and undergraduate degrees and online certificate programs? And keep in mind! This keeps growing all the time.
Visit our List of Programs for the most up-to-date listing.
Start scrolling to see our graduate degrees, undergraduate degrees, and certificate programs.
Kent State University is the only institution in the U.S. to offer degrees in translation at all three levels – Bachelor of Science (on-campus), Master of Arts in Translation (Online), and Ph.D. in Translation Studies (on-campus). These pr…
Along with Online Master's in Nursing, Online Graduate Education Programs Recognized as Highest Ranked and Best Online MBA ranked among the Best Online MBA Program
U.S. News & World Report has named three Kent State University programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2022.
These programs include1:
Best
Great news from the Kent State University Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship!
Kent State University's Online Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) ranks No. 12 in the nation in Fortune Magazine's Best Online Master’s in Business Analytics Programs 2022.1
“We worked with industry leaders to develop the Master of Science in Busi…
Three cheers for Kent State University's Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship!
Kent State’s Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship offers one of the nation's most outstanding online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review®. The education services company profiles the College in its list,
At Kent State University, we believe in the power of teachers to be agents of structural and social change, transforming and improving lives. America’s schools need teachers who help develop socially responsible citizens and an educated workforce equipped with life skills.
We believe the visual arts do this most effectively because they are a study of life through visual objects, as well as a natural integrator of ideas.
There are three reasons why you should earn a 100% online Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kent State University:
Gain New Skills
Change Jobs
Advance Your Career
We’d like to focus on those last two, changing jobs or advancing your career, specifically within the frame of our current landscape, The…
Determining what degree field you’d like to explore more, means learning the subtle nuances of that degree. Case in point, what is the difference between criminology and criminal justice? These two terms seem similar in use because the career paths from both can overlap.
In a nutshell, here’s the quick difference between criminology and criminal justice.
Criminology focuses on the sociological and psychological behaviors of criminals to determine why they commit …
As universities, colleges, and additional organizations adopt more facets of online learning, the need for instructional designers is in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected job growth of 10 percent in this field from 2020 to 2030. About 20,400 openings for instructional coordinators are projected each year, on average, over the decade.1
Learn more about online learnin…
What is National Entrepreneur’s Day?
Today, November 16 is National Entrepreneur’s Day, which honors those who encourage entrepreneurship, innovation, business, and new jobs.1
The word Entrepreneur comes from the French “entreprendre” which means “to undertake”. An entrepreneur is someone wh…
Kent State University established itself as a pioneer in online graduate music education by creating the 100% online Master of Music more than a decade ago. Today, it boasts over 700 graduates from 49 states.
Alumni from the Online Master of Music in Music Education program are making a real impact in classrooms across the country. This program has accelerated their careers by helping them obtain promotio…
A translation degree can open doors to many career opportunities.
In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of interpreters and translators is expected to grow 18% from 2016 to 2026. This is much faster than the average for all occupations. In the United …
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Online learning provides convenience and personalization for every learner. Online learners can broaden their horizons and achieve their goals by:
Studying a variety of subjects
Conducting research
Acquiring a new skill or certification
Earning a certificate or degree
Online Learning at Kent State University
Kent State University offers students onlin…
What is Instructional Design and Online Learning?
We asked Drew Shipka, Director of
Did you know that Kent State University has 30 fully online graduate degrees? Learn more about all our online graduate degrees below.
And keep in mind! This keeps growing all the time. Visit our List of Graduate Degrees for the most up-to-date listing.
Kent State University Online Graduate Programs
Kent State is hiring! Have an interest in working with online courses and online learning?
We’re looking for our next Educational Technology Designer to join the team in the Office of Continuing and Distance Education.
Interested? Read the full job description and apply today
Kent State University’s Glauser School is a leader in music education. It is the home to the largest 100% online Master of Music in Music Education program (MMME) in the United States.
Today, the online MMME boasts over 680 graduates from all 50 states.
What is Music Education?
The question of ‘wh…
Get to know Kent State University even more through our vast array of blogs.
These blogs cover online degrees, campus events and news, academic news and information, alumni and student spotlights, and so much more.
Check out the list!
Kent State University Blogs
#IAmKentNursing – The official blog of Kent State University College of Nu…
Way to go Kent State University’s Glauser School!
Ranked No. 1 in Ohio in the Best Music Education Colleges by Universities.com
The Kent State University College of Music’s Online Master of Music in Music Education ranks
On this episode of Kent State University’s College of Business Podcast, Breaking Down Business, hear from Amy Grincewicz, Ph.D., director of instructional designer for the College of Business Administration.
Amy shares about the progress the college has made in seeking Quality MattersTM (QM) Certification for online courses to provide high-quality instruction to students.
Translation and interpretation are both needed to enable communication between cultures and across languages. In a world where communication is key, it is necessary to use the help of interpreters and translators to effectively communicate.
Translation vs. Interpretation
On a general level, the difference between interpretation and translation is that interpretation deals with spoken language in real-time while translation focuses on written content.1
A visual arts education provides academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and equitable opportunity. Art education also leads to increased self-confidence and self-understanding, enhanced communication skills, and improved cognition.1
In a nationwide public opinion survey conducted by Americans for the Arts in …
The School Library Media K-12 online program at Kent State University provides the focus and adherence to ALA, CAEP, and Ohio Department of Education standards for those interested in pursuing a career in K-12 School Librarianship.
In a similar manner to top-level school administrators, librarians, specifically those with school media expertise, interact with every member of the student body and faculty in one w…
Scholarship Funds for all Kent State students who enroll in a Kent State Master’s Program after earning an Undergraduate Degree
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Kent State University announced a massive, first-of-its-kind new student aid program, the Flashes Go Further Scholarship Program. This means eligible students will graduate free of debt for tuition and general fees!
A translation degree can open doors to many career opportunities as translators play an important role in bringing people and companies together.
Interested in working in this field? Let’s look at how you get an Online Master of Arts in Translation from Kent State University.
What is Translation?
Translation interprets the meaning of written content from a source language …
Did you know?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 126,800 librarians in the United States. New York has the most, with 12,360 librarians.
The employment of librarians is also expected to grow 9% by 2026. Some 12,000 jobs are projecte…
Your Degree, Your Time!
Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) offers a portfolio of 100% online graduate degrees.
Now Enrolling for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Terms!
With the working professional in mind, our college is dedicated to providing quality education on an online platform. Read on for more information about
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Always looking for a new podcast to try? Interested in business?
Try Kent State University’s College of Business podcast, Breaking Down Business podcast. Started in 2019, its goal is to provide students with a mobile-first, micro-learning experience.
Available on
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Way to go Kent State!
The Kent State University College of Business Administration’s Online MBA ranks No. 35 in the nation in Fortune’s Best Online MBA Programs 2021 ranking.1
Kent State is the highest-ranked public university in northern Ohio on the list.
A degree in liberal studies allows you to translate skills and interests to match the career you want to make.
Surveys by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) show that most hiring managers care more about a job candidate’s skills than they do about a college major.1 The skills you will learn getting a degree in liberal studies will help make you a most-wanted candidate in the job market.
A liberal studies degree prepares you for a variety of career options. Instead of focusing on one specialization, you can focus on synthesizing many different areas into a holistic view.
Kent State University is one of six institutions in Ohio to offer the Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) degree and the only one that allows students to take courses from any college or school in the university.1
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Beginning this Fall 2021, the Master of Science in Accounting program at Kent State University will be delivered online.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for accountants and auditors is $71,500.1 Accounting jobs are projected to grow by 4 percent from 2019 to 2029 but a…
Calling all music teachers!
Kent State University is synonymous with music education. Some of the leading voices in the field have earned a degree here at Kent State University.
Our 100% Online Master of Music degree in Music Education can be completed in as few as 23 months and is created for you, the music teaching professional.
Read on to learn …
Join Kent State University in celebrating World Health Day on April 7, 2021, to build a fairer, healthier world.
Kent State University’s College of Nursing is one of the nation’s largest and most respected nursing schools, with more than 12,000 alumni worldwide. Designated as a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education in 2013, we partner with over 350 hospitals, clinics, and extended-care facilities to give our students valuable clinical experience and prepare them as future nurse leaders.1 Kent State’s online ma…
Before COVID-19 the hospitality management industry experienced a period of large growth. As we begin our post-COVID-19 recovery, the industry will return to growth.
Here are some recent statistics to keep in mind1:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the number of food service management positions to increase 9% from 2016–2026
Nearly 1.6 million additional jobs are expected in restaurants and food serv…
Professional nurses are in great demand!
A career in nursing can consist of many components, including emotional support, leadership, physical strength, mental agility, and working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing careers in one of the highest-paying fields.
Did you know?
$71,730 is the median yearly pay for RNs
94% of students with a bachelor’s degre…
Kent State University College of Nursing Interim Dean Denice Sheehan knows that healthcare is more in demand than ever.
Dean Sheehan said, “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of nurs…
U.S. News & World Report has named four Kent State University programs as U.S. News Best Online Programs for 2021.
These programs include1:
Best Online MBA Program
Best Onlin…
Educational psychology involves both teaching and learning. But how does that work?
It works because educational psychology is concerned with the scientific study of human learning. How a child or adult learner actually learns, while identifying learning, social or behavioral issues that can also impede learning.
Finding a Specific Definition
Educational Psychology at Kent State University is “a field for those interested in the application of psychologi…