What does a User Experience Designer Do?

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Have you ever considered a career as a User Experience Designer (UXD)? UXD is one of the fastest-growing career fields in the United States. Check out these facts about a career as a UXD professional!

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In today’s interconnected world, where cyber threats are constantly evolving, there is a growing demand for professionals who can understand and address both the technical and social aspects of cybercrime. Kent State University is excited to announce its new 100% online Bachelor of Science in Cybercriminology, one of the few programs in the U.S. that combines information technology with criminology to meet the needs of this rapidly expanding field.

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Earn credits with flexible online workshops at Kent State University!

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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.

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Exploring Career Transitions in Music Education: Dr. Jay Dorfman Presents at NAfME Conference

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Dr. Jay Dorfman, professor and coordinator of Music Education at Kent State University, recently shared his insights at the 2024 NAfME Biennial Music Research and Teacher Education Conference, shedding light on the complex career transitions that music teacher educators (MTEs) experience. His presentation explored the phases and decisions that MTEs face, particularly in the middle and late stages of their careers, using the Push-Pull-Moor (PPM) Model as a framework.

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NEW ONLINE PROGRAM – Disability Studies and Community Inclusion – Start Anytime!

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Offered 100% online, the Disability Studies and Community Inclusion graduate certificate is designed to empower students with a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and political dimensions of disability.

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NEW! Design, Build, Teach Pathways

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Attention Kent State faculty! Get ready to elevate your online teaching with the new Design, Build, Teach Pathways, introduced by Lydia, Senior Instructional Designer at Kent State Online. This exciting series of self-paced Canvas courses is designed to help you master the art of online course creation. With the Kent State Online to Teach Framework as your guide, you’ll explore innovative strategies to make your online courses both effective and enjoyable. Dive in and see how these resources can transform your teaching experience!

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The online Medical Librarianship graduate certificate prepares students to work in medical and health sciences libraries, in the community, and as part of a health system, hospital, clinician office, academic center, government research agency, or medical specialty organization.

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Essentials for Business Decision Making | Undergraduate Certificate

The online Essentials for Business Decision Making undergraduate certificate provides a background for both experienced and aspiring business managers. For the business manager who may already have a degree in a field other than business, the program offers professional certification. For the person who aspires to be in a management position, the certificate articulates well into the Associate of Applied Business degree or the Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

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The online Computer Forensics and Information Security undergraduate certificate provides an introduction to information security and incident response, forensic preparation, and data recovery and analysis.

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The online Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Media provides students with the freedom to explore media-based career paths. This skills-based, hands-on degree consists of a flexible and individualized coursework plan that prepares students for the rapidly changing professional media landscape. Courses come from the wide range of professional undergraduate programs across the College of Communication and Information and include mediated communication, advertising and strategic communication, visual storytelling (including photography, graphics, video, and audio production), journalism, media-related technology, data, and information. Students also learn how to work in teams and analyze and solve problems.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Kent State University on Monday, touring the College of Aeronautics and Engineering and telling students that “the future of aviation leadership is in your hands.”

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Take a Shortened Summer Elective in Music – Part of the Online Master of Music in Music Education

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Join us this summer! Kent State University’s School of Music offers summer electives that can be applied to Kent State Online’s 100% Online Master of Music degree in Music Education. This online degree can be completed in as few as 23 months and is created for you, the music teaching professional.

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Kent State Online’s Master of Geographic Information Science is College Rank’s 10th-best GIS online master’s degree

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In today’s digital age, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) have become an indispensable tool across various industries, from urban planning and homeland security to environmental management and beyond.

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