Online Learning
Kent State University offers a robust online learning platform with fully online degree and certificate programs, providing flexible and high-quality education options. Students can engage in online summer courses, benefit from resources like Quality Matters™ for ensuring academic excellence, and access tips for navigating online applications. With tailored programs and a commitment to innovation, Kent State supports diverse learning needs and professional goals.
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Success in an online degree program starts with clear, achievable goals. Whether you’re balancing classes with a full-time job, caring for family, or returning to school after time away, setting realistic goals based on your course expectations can help you stay focused, motivated, and on track.
Earning your degree online offers the flexibility to learn on your schedule—but it also requires discipline, planning, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once. Whether you’re balancing school with work, family, or both, it’s common to feel overwhelmed at times. The good news? You’re not alone—and there are practical strategies you can use to stay on track without burning out. Here’s how to navigate the workload of an online degree program while protecting your time, energy, and peace of mind.
Balancing school, work, and life is one of the biggest challenges—and benefits—of earning your degree online. Flexibility allows you to study on your schedule, but without clear routines and time management strategies, it’s easy to fall behind or feel overwhelmed. At Kent State Online, we understand that our students are busy professionals, parents, and lifelong learners. That’s why mastering your time is just as important as mastering your coursework. Here are the time management tips every online learner should know to stay on track and thrive.
In online learning, your environment matters. Having a dedicated, comfortable, and distraction-free study space can make a huge difference in how focused and productive you feel. It’s not about creating a Pinterest-perfect office—it’s about building a space that works for you. Whether you’re earning your degree from home, a shared space, or a small apartment, here’s how to create a study environment that sets you up for online learning success.
Starting an online degree program is an exciting step toward reaching your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re returning to school after a break or beginning your academic journey for the first time, preparation is key.
Online learning opens the door to flexibility, accessibility, and opportunity—but to make the most of your experience, you need the right tech setup. Whether you’re preparing for your first course or looking to improve your current workflow, having the right tools (and knowing how to use them) can set you up for success from day one.
Starting an online degree program is exciting—but it’s also a shift in mindset. Unlike traditional classrooms, online education requires greater self-motivation, time management, and personal accountability. That’s why mental readiness is just as important as having the right tech or textbooks.
Online learning offers the flexibility to pursue your degree on your own terms—but flexibility doesn’t mean it’s easy. To succeed in a digital classroom, it’s not just about having the right tech or time management tools. It starts with the right mindset.
If you’re considering earning your degree online, one of the biggest questions on your mind might be: How much work is this going to be—and can I fit it into my life?
Embarking on a new academic journey is an exciting milestone, and choosing an online degree program that fits your goals and lifestyle is a critical decision. At Kent State Online, students experience a streamlined, supportive, and engaging educational journey from enrollment to graduation. Whether you’re a working professional, a parent balancing responsibilities, or someone seeking career advancement, Kent State Online provides the flexibility, resources, and expert guidance needed to succeed.
Online learning offers incredible flexibility—but with that flexibility comes the need for structure, discipline, and strong study habits. Whether you’re starting your first fully online degree or returning to school after time away, building effective study skills is one of the best ways to position yourself for success.
One of the greatest benefits of online learning is flexibility—but that freedom also makes it easy to fall behind without a solid routine. The key to thriving in an online program is developing a study schedule that works for your life and helps you stay focused, organized, and on track. Whether you’re new to online education or looking to improve your current habits, here’s how to build a productive study routine that supports your success at Kent State Online.
You log in. You check the assignment. You tell yourself you’ll start later. Sound familiar?
Balancing career aspirations with personal and professional commitments can be challenging, especially for those looking to advance in the criminal justice field. However, the rise of online learning has made it more accessible than ever for individuals to pursue higher education while managing their busy lives. Kent State University’s 100% online Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice program offers the flexibility and convenience needed to help working professionals achieve their goals without compromising their current responsibilities.
Kent State University has a rich history of providing accessible education to students through innovative approaches. While today’s students benefit from more than 90 online degree and certificate programs, the university’s journey in distance learning began much earlier than you might think.
Registration is now open at Kent State University for all summer courses. The best way to take a course during the summer is online!
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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.
Applying to Kent State University is easy, and we’re here to help guide you through the process.
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 across this immense expanse. I watched for a while, torn between being impressed that such a tiny arachnid could accomplish this amazing feat and feeling sad for this little guy because somebody was clearly going to walk through this web before the end of the day.
“What’s Juneteenth?” asked my granddaughter on our trip to Washington D.C., as I mentioned having a holiday off from work. This was but one of many questions generated by my nine and ten-year-old granddaughters on our first grandparent-grandchild road trip sans parents. I felt sure I knew the answer to each question regarding the sights and history we were introducing to them. Still, upon offering explanations, again and again, I found myself questioning my conceptual grasp of history.
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.
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.
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.
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 to most students and to keep them from missing a year of schooling.
Online learning provides convenience and personalization for every learner. Online learners can broaden their horizons and achieve their goals by:
We asked Drew Shipka, Director of Kent State Online, to tell us more about instructional design and online learning.
Did you know that Kent State University has 16 fully online undergraduate degrees? Learn more about all our online graduate degrees below.
Did you know that Kent State University has 30 fully online graduate degrees? Learn more about all our online graduate degrees below.
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.