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Apr
2023
Meet Dr. Lorenzo!
Benjamin Lorenzo is an associate professor of music and the Director of Bands at Kent State Univer…
Meet Butch!
Dr. Herbert (Butch) Marshall is an Assistant Professor for the
11
Apr
2023
The 100% online Doctor of Education degree in Interprofessional Leadership at Kent State University allows for the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective that is framed around questions of equity, ethics, and social justice to bring about solutions to complex problems of practice.
This degree now has six concentrations, including athletic tra…
Announcing the first book from the OLC press!
Your Degree, Your Time!
Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) offers a portfolio of 100% online graduate degrees in:
Cultural Foundations
Curriculum & Instruction
Educational Psychology
Educational Technology
Hospitality & Tourism Mana…
Meet Jenna!
You may have already received some emails and phone calls from her!
Jennelizabeth Sepúlveda is a Senior Academic Advisor for th…
March is National Athletic Training Month. Kent State Online offers an online Ed.D. in Interprofessional Leadership program with a specialty in athletic training. This concentration blends discipline-specific theory and practice strategies related to athletic training education.
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…
01
Mar
2023
The Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) Professional Development Conference was earlier this month and music educators from all over the state traveled to Columbus for this three-day conference. OMEA is the third largest Music Education Association conference in the nation with over 8,000 total in attendance.
Kent State University’s Glauser School of…
Careers in GIS are in demand more than ever. Equipped with data visualization and spatial analysis skills, GIS professionals qualify for occupations in countless fields.1
The need for GISc experts continues to grow with an expected seven percent increase in jobs from 2020 to 2030.2 GISc professionals with a master’s degree earn salaries, on average, 20 percent higher than those with a bachelor’s degree with the median annual wage for geoscientists coming in at $83,680 i…
Registration is now open at Kent State University for all summer courses. The best way to take a course during the summer is online! Read on for eight reasons to take an online summer course at Kent State University.
1) Graduate soonerTaking an online summer course may help you get ahead and shave some time off a future semester. Remember to always check with your advisor first!
09
Feb
2023
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 Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2023 ranking. Kent State’s Online …
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
04
Jan
2023
Congrats to Tim Culver!
Diane Petrella, dean of the College of the Arts,
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…
Dr. Wendy K. Matthews, the Program Coordinator for the Online Master of Music in Music Education, shares her ideas for motivating your ensemble in her blog post for the National Association for Music Education.
Motivating Your Ensemble: Ignite a Spark!
By NAfME Member Wendy K. Matthews
When making music with others, the ense…
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
Don't miss Kent State's free graduate application week, October 28 - November 7, 2022.
Submit your graduate application during this time, and the application fee will be automatically waived. No special code is required!
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Dr. Wendy K. Matthews, the Program Coordinator for the Online Master of Music in Music Education, shares her ideas for music games for your beginning ensembles in her blog post for the National Association for Music Education.
Strengthen, Motivate, and Play: Music Games for Your Beginning Ensembles!
By NAfME Members Wendy K. Matthews and Joy O’Day-Bianch…
Sitting on my deck on a sunny day as summer begins to fade into fall, I can see a single thread of a web spanning the large opening of the deck stairs from rail post to rail post. I had sat down to write a blog post about National Online Learning Day but instead found myself contemplating the amount of ambition a spider must have to decide to build a 10-foot-wide web. Just as I was about to get back to work, I noticed that this feat was being undertaken by a minuscule spider who was now working on another thread halfway…
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
Dr. Wendy K. Matthews, the Program Coordinator for the Online Master of Music in Music Education, shares her ideas for infusing creativity into next your ensemble rehearsal in her blog post for the National Association for Music Education.
Infusing Creativity into Your Next Ensemble Rehearsal!
By NAfME Members Wendy K. Matthews, BethAnn Hepburn, and Eliz…
Meet Rachael!
Dr. Rachael Fleischaker is now overseeing the capstone research project for the Online Master of Music in Music Educatio…
Kent State has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation for online education & teaching degree programs. Just under 6 percent of postsecondary institutions received this honor in 2022.
Best Online EdD Degree Program - Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership
Meet Wendy!
Dr. Wendy K. Matthews is the new Program Coordinator for the Online Master of Music in Music Education
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…
15
Mar
2022
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…
March 8th, is International Women's Day. A day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. A day to promote gender parity. However, given the context of the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, perhaps also a day to reflect on the terrible consequences of war which often disproportionately impacts women and children.
The Ukrainian people voted to leave the Soviet Union an…
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
Radiologic Technology is a branch of health care delivery that utilizes x-rays to aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions.
Radiography programs educate students to perform radiology procedures through a blend of classroom and lab education at Kent State University.
Radiologic Technology graduates may pursue advanced career mobility into:1
Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist: Performs CT scans using x-rays that ima…
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 …
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Dec
2021
The definition of interprofessional is “occurring between or involving two or more professions or professionals.”1
In regard to education, interprofessional refers to students studying more than one subject area at a time with the objective of the collaboration between the subject areas.
What is Interprofessional Leadership at Kent State University?
The
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…
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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Oct
2021
Let’s all welcome Dr. Jasmine Hines to Kent State University as a new assistant professor in the music education department!
“I’m delighted to welcome Jasmine to the School of Musi…
September 15th is National Online Learning Day. Recognition of online learning is especially relevant this year after the pandemic and resulting school closures exposed many more people to online learning. If the pandemic had happened 20, or even 10 years ago, the quick pivot to online learning would not have been possible. Existing technology, resources, and online pedagogy have advanced to the point that it was possible to provide education…
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Sep
2021
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…
Did you know that Kent State University has 16 fully online undergraduate degrees? Learn more about all our online graduate degrees below.
And keep in mind! This keeps growing all the time. Visit our List of Undergraduate Degrees for the most up-to-date listing.
Kent State University Online Undergraduate Programs
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
Working together to create knowledge is a fundamental Higher Ed goal. Ever since Socrates peppered people with questions instead of just wowing them with his wisdom, we’ve been aware of the importance of being actively engaged in our own learning.
A well-placed question can move us from a passive state of listening to an active state of thinking. Instructors spend a tremendous amount of time trying to develop “good” questions to engage the curiosity of their students and to help students dev…
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…
Did you know that Kent State University has more than 20 fully online graduate and undergraduate certificate programs? Learn more about all our online graduate and undergraduate certificate programs below.
And keep in mind! This list keeps growing all the time. Visit our List of Graduate and Undergraduate Certificate Programs for the most up-to-date listing.
Kent State University Online Graduate and Underg…
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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May
2021
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
07
May
2021
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
W…
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 …
Environmental education connects us with the world. It enhances the community you live in. It empowers you and those around you. Kent State University strives to enhance the quality of life in your region, your state, and your community.1
Environment management, in its most basic sense, is “the management of human impacts on the environment.”2
The process of environmental management involves:3
Ide…
Join Kent State University in celebrating World Health Day on April 7, 2021, to build a fairer, healthier world.
The world of tech can seem daunting. What jobs are there? And what’s the right job for me? Consider a degree in information technology (IT).
Information technology (IT) is much more than just fixing computers. At the very basic level, it’s using computers and technology to solve problems and offer solutions for businesses and organizations.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in information technology jobs is projected to grow 11 percent…
Information technology (IT) is the use of any computers, storage, networking, and other physical devices, infrastructure, and processes to create, process, store, secure, and exchange all forms of electronic data.1 Basically, IT ensures that computers work well for people.
High salaries, low unemployment rates, and the possibility of working from home are some of the biggest draws for these careers.2
Graduates with a degree in
In the movie, 39 Steps, Alfred Hitchcock introduces us to a vaudeville performer, Mr. Memory, who has the plans of an advanced airplane engine committed to memory. Clearly, the plans are something of great concern and central to the plot. Upon reflection, however, although the plans seemed very important and provided an impetus forward from one scene to another, at the conclusion, we don’t know, or really care, what the pla…
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…
Somewhere in the process of navigating COVID19, I latched on to the idea of a 1-hour walk every day. So far, I’ve been pretty consistent. It didn’t take me long to realize that podcasts and audiobooks were wonderful motivators for taking a walk. I am continually amazed at the brilliance of the creative people producing these for my enjoyment. This discovery led me to walk more and write a blog where I could work through the many inspiring ideas.
In