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The Computer Science Endorsement Program at Kent State University is proud to announce the continuation of a vital funding initiative through the generous support of the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The program has been awarded a $1,121,951 grant for the “Choose Ohio First CS Scholarships: Building High-Demand 21st-Century Workforce Development in Big Data, Cybersecurity & Privacy, AI, Smart Systems and Devices, and other cutting-edge Computer Science fields” for 2025–2029.
He is an Associate Professor in the Evaluation and Measurement program within the College of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University. He is also the program coordinator for the online Master of Education degree in Research, Measurement, and Statistics.
Dr. Astrid N. Sambolín Morales is an Assistant Professor in Kent State Online’s 100% Online Master of Education degree in Cultural Foundations. She received her PhD in Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity from the University of Colorado Boulder and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research provides a more nuanced picture of the agency, resistance, and empowerment enacted by displaced Puerto Rican m(others) in the U.S., and her work was funded by several grants, including the University of Colorado Natural Hazards Center, the BUENO Center for Multicultural Education, the URBAN Research Network, and the NAEd Spencer Foundation.
Author: Katherine Jurak, Kent State University
Lashonda puts her family first while pursuing the high reaches of education and career.
Justin serves as Executive Director for Career Exploration & Development at Kent State University and has experience in career counseling, academic advising, career exploration, development, staff development, and leadership.
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
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.
Health informatics is a vast and rapidly growing field that encompasses many areas of the healthcare industry.
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
UX designer jobs are part of the fastest-growing career fields in the United States for reasons that should come as little surprise. Quality user experience design (UXD) can lead to an increase in site conversions of up to 400 percent,1 which can greatly impact brand loyalty and sales, and most web users say they won’t recommend a business with a poor mobile experience.
The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is one of the core professional journals for the field, reflecting the profession’s diversity and addressing current public health issues.1 If you’re seeking growth and advancement in a public health role, you’ll want to become familiar with this journal and other professional development resources. Read more here about the American Journal of Public Health, other notable professional resources, current issues in public health, and public health careers.
The scientific field of sport and exercise psychology has increasingly received attention in the last two decades. National and regional labor market demands in a sport exercise and psychology field will be expected to grow 7% from 2020 to 2030.
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
Knowing how to write a design brief can help drive an overall understanding of a project’s needs. A truly excellent design brief, however, bridges the terrain between a good idea and making it into reality. By effectively communicating all the essential environmental factors, requirements, constraints and needs of a design project, a brilliant design brief can energize all parties involved.
Nationwide, there are more than 300,000 job openings for substance abuse treatment providers.
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.
Have you heard of the term “geographic information science (GISc)”?
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.
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 programs are run through the Institute of Applied Linguistics.1
Radiologic Technology is a branch of health care delivery that utilizes x-rays to aid in the diagnosis of medical conditions.
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.
There are three reasons why you should earn a 100% online Master of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Kent State University:
Public health experts have never been more important than they are in the world today. From cancer to Ebola to COVID-19, major health events affect us all. As globalization, climate disasters and economic and social disruptions expand, we need trained professionals to help mitigate those threats. To meet health needs, public health professionals continue to serve and protect through research, policymaking and administration in the field of infectious disease preparedness and prevention. Specialists in the field of epidemiology are responsible for some of today’s most important public health research and data analysis.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in media and communication occupations to grow 14% through 2030, fast than the average for all occupations, and result in about 151,500 new jobs.1
The definition of interprofessional is “occurring between or involving two or more professions or professionals."1
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.
A translation degree can open doors to many career opportunities.
Millions of people apply for a master’s degree program in the hopes of getting advanced education to improve their careers. In some career fields, a master’s degree is required for certain positions. In others, it’s good to have but not essential.
If you’re looking for a graduate degree that could help you on your way to establishing yourself as a leader in a compelling field, have you looked into the Master of Public Administration (MPA)? While it might not be as common as its private sector counterpart, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), it can help you build comparable skills for leadership in nonprofit organizations, the government as well as many for-profit businesses.