College of Education, Health and Human Services
Kent State University’s College of Education, Health, and Human Services offers an array of innovative, 100% online programs tailored to support professional growth in education and human services. Highlights include the Alternative Licensure Professional Development Institute, which helps teachers advance their Ohio licensure, and the updated Master of Education in Cultural Foundations, which explores education through interdisciplinary lenses. Faculty such as Dr. Marian Maxfield and Dr. Jason Schenker provide exceptional online learning experiences, earning national recognition for their dedication. Flexible online workshops and specialized programs, like the Master’s in Research, Measurement, and Statistics, empower students to achieve their academic and career aspirations from anywhere.
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At Kent State University, our faculty members are the heart of our academic excellence, and Dr. Marian Maxfield exemplifies this every day. Teaching 100% online workshops in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, Dr. Maxfield has been named an EHHS MVP—an honor awarded by student nomination. This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to creating engaging, high-quality online learning experiences that inspire and empower her students.
Mary Ann Devine is a Professor at Kent State University in the Cultural Foundations and Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management programs and also directs the Disability Studies and Community Inclusion Graduate Certificate program, an online graduate certificate focused on inclusive practices and accessibility.
As an educator, you know the importance of finding effective ways to deepen your professional learning and understanding. In an age where information is abundant and technological distractions are ever-present, one time-tested method for professional development is to engage with a book study. Whether you do book studies individually, in groups, online, or in person, this type of learning can yield benefits far beyond mere reading.
The field of cultural foundations of education conceptualizes education as a broad and complex undertaking that is best understood through a range of disciplines and fields of study.
Whether you are a current student, an in-service educator, or a community member looking to engage in continuous learning and professional development, online workshops offer an invaluable opportunity to enhance your skills, explore teaching strategies, or learn a new technology—all from the comfort of your home.
The Kent State University’s Alternative Licensure Professional Development Institute (ALPDI) program is intended for teachers holding an Alternative License. ALPDI provides ODHE-approved coursework leading to eligibility to advance to an Ohio 5-year Professional License.
Elizabeth “Lisa” Testa is an associate professor in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate coursework on teaching and learning, as well as English education and literacy courses. She works closely with many local K-12 partners, providing opportunities for pre-service teachers to gain clinical field experiences in secondary schools. Her research interests include studying teacher education and pre-service teachers’ conceptions of teaching writing.
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.