Whether you’re an experienced educator looking to expand your expertise, a teacher preparing for a leadership role, or a professional interested in shaping the future of education, choosing the right graduate program can open new opportunities for career growth.
Kent State University’s 100% online Education and Leadership programs are designed for today’s educators—professionals who want the flexibility to continue working while earning an advanced degree or certificate. With programs focused on leadership, curriculum, technology, research, special education, and more, Kent State Online helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to make a lasting impact in classrooms, schools, districts, higher education, and beyond.
Flexible Online Programs Built for Working Educators
Education is constantly evolving. New technologies, changing student needs, evolving instructional practices, and increased leadership expectations require educators to continue learning throughout their careers.
Kent State Online makes it possible to advance your education without putting your career on hold.
Designed for working professionals, online programs allow you to balance coursework with your teaching schedule, family responsibilities, and professional commitments while learning from the same expert faculty who teach on campus.
Find the Right Program for Your Career Goals
Whether you’re looking to become a technology leader, strengthen your instructional practice, or prepare for educational leadership, Kent State Online offers programs that align with a variety of professional goals.
Educational Technology
Help shape the future of teaching and learning through technology. The online Master of Education in Educational Technology prepares educators to integrate emerging technologies, instructional design, artificial intelligence, and digital learning strategies into classrooms and organizations. Graduates pursue careers in K–12 education, higher education, corporate training, and instructional design.
Music Education
For music educators looking to deepen their expertise while continuing to teach, Kent State’s 100% online Master of Music in Music Education (MMME) offers a flexible pathway to professional growth. Designed specifically for practicing music teachers, the fully online program combines advanced study in music education, pedagogy, curriculum, and contemporary teaching practices with the convenience of online learning. Students learn from nationally recognized faculty in Kent State’s School of Music while engaging with fellow music educators from across the country. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your classroom instruction, expand your leadership opportunities, or continue your professional development, the MMME program allows you to earn a respected graduate degree without stepping away from your career.
Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies
Educators interested in improving teaching practices, developing curriculum, and supporting student achievement can explore programs focused on curriculum development, instructional leadership, literacy, educational psychology, and teaching and learning.
These programs prepare professionals to create engaging learning experiences, evaluate educational outcomes, and lead instructional improvement initiatives across diverse educational settings.
Educational Leadership
Today’s schools need leaders who can guide change, foster collaboration, and improve student outcomes.
Kent State’s education and leadership programs prepare current and aspiring administrators, instructional leaders, and higher education professionals with practical leadership skills grounded in research, equity, and evidence-based decision making.
Specialized Education Programs
Kent State Online also offers opportunities to specialize in areas such as:
- Special Education
- Cultural Foundations
- Educational Psychology
- Research, Measurement, and Statistics
- Literacy Specialization
- And more!
These programs allow educators to deepen their expertise while preparing for specialized or leadership-focused roles throughout their careers.
Learn from a Nationally Recognized University
When you choose Kent State Online, you’re earning more than an online degree.
You’ll learn from faculty who are active scholars, researchers, and practitioners committed to helping students apply evidence-based practices to real-world educational challenges. Courses are designed to help you immediately apply what you learn in your classroom, school, or organization.
As one of Ohio’s leading public research universities, Kent State combines academic excellence with the flexibility working professionals need.
Why Educators Choose Kent State Online
Students choose Kent State Online because it offers:
- Flexible online coursework designed for working professionals
- The same respected Kent State degree earned by on-campus students
- Expert faculty with real-world educational experience
- More than 90 online degree and certificate programs across multiple disciplines
- Student support from enrollment through graduation
Explore Online Education and Leadership Programs
Whether your goal is to improve instruction, lead educational innovation, prepare for administrative roles, or expand your expertise in a specialized area, Kent State Online offers programs designed to help you reach the next stage of your career.
Explore our full collection of online Education and Leadership programs to find the degree or certificate that aligns with your professional goals and begin building the future you want.
