College of Education, Health and Human Services
Online and Blended Learning
Kent State’s Certificate in Online and Blended Learning offers specialized training for educators and professionals interested in creating engaging digital learning experiences. This online program explores instructional design, digital tools, and best practices in online education, preparing graduates to develop effective online and blended learning environments. It’s an ideal choice for educators looking to expand their teaching methods in the growing field of online education.
Online and Blended Learning Graduate Certificate Program Overview
The Online and Blended Learning graduate certificate provides the skills people need to teach effectively online, whether they are teaching an entire course online or integrating web-based activities into a traditionally taught class. Students examine recommendations from research, design their own online modules and develop effective strategies for delivering instruction online.
Online and Blended Learning Graduate Certificate Program Admissions Requirements
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Goal statement of personal and professional objectives
- Two letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
- Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 DET score
1International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.
Important Dates
Aug
19
Classes Begin
Fall 2024 Semester
Jan
13
Classes Begin
Spring 2025 Semester
May
12
Classes Begin
Summer 2025 Semester
Aug
18
Classes Begin
Fall 2025 Semester
Jan
12
Classes Begin
Spring 2026 Semester
May
11
Classes Begin
Summer 2026 Semester
Aug
24
Classes Begin
Fall 2026 Semester
Program Courses
Online and Blended Learning Graduate Certificate Program Tuition and Fees
Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $594.78 | $1,784.34 | $5,300 part-time1 |
Non-Ohio Residents
| Per Credit Hour | Per 3-Credit Course | Approximate Tuition Cost |
| $604.78 | $1,814.34 | $5,400 part-time2 |
1The $594.78 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time Ohio resident graduate students taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester.
2The $604.78 per-credit-hour tuition rate applies to part-time non-Ohio resident graduate students enrolled in a fully online degree program and taking fewer than 11 credit hours per semester, PLUS a surcharge of $10 per credit hour.
An additional Distance Learning fee for all students enrolled in a distance learning course is $15 per credit hour. Program tuition and costs are estimated and subject to change.
Actual tuition costs may vary based on a student’s chosen academic plan. For a complete listing of tuition rates for approved online programs, please contact Kent State’s Financial, Billing & Enrollment Center at 330-672-6000 or via our website Contact Us link.
The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. Kent State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.
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- 11,400 number of jobs
- $90,340 potential earnings
Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary
- 4.4% about as fast as the average
- 7,200 number of jobs
- $89,220 potential earnings
Architecture teachers, postsecondary
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- 8,500 number of jobs
- $90,880 potential earnings
Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary
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- 13,400 number of jobs
- $78,840 potential earnings
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
- 5.6% faster than the average
- 116,300 number of jobs
- $69,690 potential earnings
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary
- 1.9% slower than the average
- 13,100 number of jobs
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Business teachers, postsecondary
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- 11,800 number of jobs
- $62,270 potential earnings
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- 124,100 number of jobs
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- 73,800 number of jobs
- $62,460 potential earnings
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary
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- 26,400 number of jobs
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Communications teachers, postsecondary
- 3.2% about as fast as the average
- 35,600 number of jobs
- $71,030 potential earnings
Computer science teachers, postsecondary
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- 38,500 number of jobs
- $85,540 potential earnings
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
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- 16,800 number of jobs
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Economics teachers, postsecondary
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Education teachers, postsecondary
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- 77,300 number of jobs
- $65,440 potential earnings
Elementary school teachers, except special education
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- 1,452,100 number of jobs
- $60,940 potential earnings
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- 44,600 number of jobs
- $103,600 potential earnings
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
- 2.1% slower than the average
- 81,300 number of jobs
- $69,000 potential earnings
Environmental science teachers, postsecondary
- 3.7% about as fast as the average
- 7,600 number of jobs
- $84,740 potential earnings
Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary
- 1.3% slower than the average
- 2,500 number of jobs
- $72,220 potential earnings
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
- 5.7% faster than the average
- 30,600 number of jobs
- $69,920 potential earnings
Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
- 2.2% slower than the average
- 2,100 number of jobs
- $87,400 potential earnings
Geography teachers, postsecondary
- 2.9% slower than the average
- 4,800 number of jobs
- $82,330 potential earnings
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
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- 254,000 number of jobs
- $99,090 potential earnings
History teachers, postsecondary
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- 26,000 number of jobs
- $76,890 potential earnings
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
- 3.7% about as fast as the average
- 127,700 number of jobs
- $57,860 potential earnings
Library science teachers, postsecondary
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- 5,400 number of jobs
- $71,580 potential earnings
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- 1.3% slower than the average
- 60,100 number of jobs
- $73,650 potential earnings
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.6% about as fast as the average
- 627,100 number of jobs
- $60,810 potential earnings
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- 17.6% much faster than the average
- 72,900 number of jobs
- $75,470 potential earnings
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- 6.7% faster than the average
- 30,900 number of jobs
- $76,160 potential earnings
Physics teachers, postsecondary
- 4.4% about as fast as the average
- 17,100 number of jobs
- $90,400 potential earnings
Political science teachers, postsecondary
- 4.9% about as fast as the average
- 19,800 number of jobs
- $85,760 potential earnings
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- 2.0% slower than the average
- 245,900 number of jobs
- $71,950 potential earnings
Preschool teachers, except special education
- 2.5% slower than the average
- 540,400 number of jobs
- $31,930 potential earnings
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- 8.8% much faster than the average
- 46,800 number of jobs
- $78,180 potential earnings
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- 2.6% slower than the average
- 19,100 number of jobs
- $66,290 potential earnings
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
- 3.8% about as fast as the average
- 1,050,800 number of jobs
- $62,870 potential earnings
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
- -0.3% little or no change
- 19,300 number of jobs
- $69,340 potential earnings
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- 5.7% faster than the average
- 17,300 number of jobs
- $71,570 potential earnings
Sociology teachers, postsecondary
- 3.8% about as fast as the average
- 17,000 number of jobs
- $75,610 potential earnings
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- 8.5% much faster than the average
- 36,600 number of jobs
- $62,820 potential earnings
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- 2.9% slower than the average
- 193,000 number of jobs
- $60,620 potential earnings
Special education teachers, middle school
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- 84,700 number of jobs
- $61,820 potential earnings
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- 23,000 number of jobs
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Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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