100% Online Degrees from Kent State’s College of Education, Health and Human Service

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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 Management
  • Interprofessional Leadership
  • Research, Measurement, & Statistics
  • Special Education

With the working professional in mind, our college is dedicated to providing quality education on an online platform. Read on for more information about EHHS online degrees.


Kent State University Online Master of Education in Cultural Foundations

The Online Master of Education in Cultural Foundations explores education through a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives: philosophy of education, history of education, sociology of education, comparative/international education, anthropology of education, gender studies, multicultural studies, and religious studies.

The degree program promotes students’ responsibilities as change agents in a range of educational settings, including schools, higher education, cultural and religious institutions, and civic associations.

Graduates of the program have the knowledge and skills to interpret and critique educational policies and practices and to promote innovative practices in a variety of educational settings, domestically and worldwide.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Education in Cultural Foundations, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-cultural-foundations.


Kent State University Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

The Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program prepares educators for continuing professional development, education in a multicultural society, and leadership for curriculum reform and renewal.

This is a professional development degree that strives to enhance each student’s career aspirations, which are frequently tied to a future employment objective. Professional teaching experience is not necessary to apply. A student works closely with an advisor to address his or her professional development goals.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-of-education-in-curriculum-and-instruction.


Kent State University Online Master of Education in Educational Psychology

The Online Master of Education in Educational Psychology provides advanced study for students interested in the application of psychological principles to learning and instruction. It encompasses a variety of disciplines, including cognitive psychology, human development, and learning theory.

This program is appropriate for classroom teachers, professionals in a variety of settings, and students wishing to pursue graduate-level training in educational psychology.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Education in Educational Psychology, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-educational-psychology.


Kent State University Online Master of Education in Educational Technology

The Online Master of Education in Educational Technology prepares students to design, develop and use a variety of technologies in school classrooms, training facilities, or in other educational settings. The program’s Online and Blended Learning Certificate and the Computer Technology Endorsement are also offered online.

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.Ed. degree in Educational Technology and the MLIS degree in School Library Media K-12. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog pages.

The M.Ed./MLIS dual degree program leads to multi-age initial licensure in school library media. This program prepares students to work in all types of libraries, including school libraries. The program of study includes professional educational requirements, along with library science and educational technology courses.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Education in Educational Technology, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-of-education-in-educational-technology.


Kent State University Online Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

The Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management provides an integrated hospitality and tourism graduate education, with an emphasis on regional, national, and global implications of the field. Students will develop critical analysis skills, and research abilities, and understand advanced hospitality and tourism issues.

Students will develop critical analysis skills, and research abilities, and understand advanced hospitality and tourism issues. Graduates will be prepared to successfully secure management positions of leadership in the tourism and hospitality industry.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-of-science-hospitality-tourism-management.


Kent State University Online Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership

The Online Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership 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. The program prepares leaders who can construct and apply knowledge to make a difference for individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

The Ed.D. degree in Interprofessional Leadership is cohort-based, starting in the summer term, with students taking three to five years to complete the degree. Students select a cognate area for specialized study. Examples of cognates include special education, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, athletic training education, and cultural foundations of education.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Doctor of Education in Interprofessional Leadership, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/doctor-of-education-interprofessional-leadership.


Kent State University Online Master of Education in Research, Measurement & Statistics

The Online Master of Education in Research, Measurement & Statistics develops educators and specialists in the areas of assessment, measurement, research design, and program evaluation for careers in schools (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) and in higher education.

OnlineMasters.com, a trusted source for unbiased college rankings and higher education planning, named our program one of their Best Online Master’s in Assessment and Measurement Programs for 2019.

Their research identifies the top programs in the nation based on curriculum quality, program flexibility, affordability, and graduate outcomes.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Education in Research, Measurement & Statistics, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-of-education-in-research-measurement-statistics.


Kent State University Online Master of Education in Special Education

The Online Master of Education in Special Education provides students with an advanced understanding of contemporary research and practice issues in special education. The General Special Education concentration, the Autism Spectrum Disorder graduate certificate, and the Behavioral Intervention Specialist graduate certificate are also offered entirely online.

Students in the M.Ed. Special Education major will develop advanced skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating research-based practices that meet the special education needs of learners with disabilities; understanding the conceptual underpinnings of special education, as well as policies that guide its implementation in school and community settings; analyzing contemporary issues surrounding special education and the impact of exceptionality on individuals and their families; and understanding the roles that research plays in special education theory.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Education in Special Education, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/degrees/master-of-education-in-special-education.

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