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The Autism Spectrum Disorder graduate certificate prepares participants for understanding and addressing the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan and in varied contexts, including general and special education classrooms and community settings.

When employers are asked what they look for in new hires, communication skills top the list every time. The key to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies is flexibility. The curriculum allows students to design an individual communication-based program of coursework that prepares them for the future. The Communication Studies major provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed across professional industries - from the government to business to nonprofits and education. The program’s mission is to teach students to communicate effectively, lead responsibly, understand how communication affects identities, communities, and cultures, think analytically, and reason critically.

The Community College Leadership graduate certificate prepares and enhances the skills of administrators, staff and faculty in community colleges and regional campuses to meet the leadership challenges posed by social, political and economic changes. The program provides knowledge and skills development in the areas of administration; curriculum; contemporary issues; student development and learning; community college purpose and roles; and workforce, economic and community development. This certificate is designed in alignment with the competencies for community college leaders established by the American Association of Community Colleges.

The Master of Education degree in Cultural Foundations explores education through a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives: philosophy of education, history of education, sociology of education, comparative/international education, anthropology of education, gender studies, multicultural studies, and religious studies. Students examine the social contexts of education, with particular emphasis on structural inequalities, issues of access and the distribution of educational opportunity, normative considerations about the purposes of education, and the transformative potential of education.

The Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction provides a wide range of graduate study opportunities in the progressive, research-based curriculum and teaching practices. The program prepares educators for continuing professional development, education in a multicultural society, and leadership for curriculum reform and renewal.

The Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology provides advanced study for students interested in the application of psychological principles to learning and instruction. It encompasses a variety of different disciplines, including cognitive psychology, human development, and learning theory. Students are exposed to the latest research findings regarding how people learn most effectively and efficiently. They also apply these principles to the design of instruction and study how to most accurately assess different types of learning.

The Master of Education degree in Educational Technology is appropriate for teachers who wish to develop greater sophistication with technologies and use them effectively in their classrooms. It is also an excellent choice for those who want to develop skills in instructional design, corporate training, multimedia production, web development, administration of technology centers, and other positions that involve the instructional application of information and communications technologies. This is an entirely online degree program.

Offered 100% online, the cohort-based Ed.D. program in Interprofessional Leadership is structured with the working professional in mind.

The Doctor of Education degree in Interprofessional Leadership promotes the study of leadership from an interprofessional perspective. Our approach is framed around questions of equity, ethics, and social justice and focuses on developing solutions to complex problems of practice. The program prepares leaders who can construct and apply knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

The online Master of Arts degree in Journalism Education is intended for those seeking to teach or advise student journalists. The program is affiliated with Kent State’s Center for Scholastic Journalism, and its faculty includes some of the most recognized high school journalism educators in the country.

The Leadership and Management graduate certificate prepares participants to serve as responsible leaders in the public, private and, nonprofit organizations. Because the need for leadership and management competence is ubiquitous across all organizations, this certificate program welcomes participants from all fields and undergraduate degree backgrounds.

The online Master of Library and Information Science degree prepares students for professional positions in public, academic, special, and school libraries; archives; museums; and other types of information agencies, organizations, and companies. Many MLIS graduates go on to positions in other areas of the information field besides libraries—in research, for example, publishing, information management, competitive business intelligence, and other fields. An accredited MLIS degree is the basic requirement for professional employment in most libraries and information centers.

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.

The Master of Music degree in Music Education is designed to offer music teachers the opportunity to develop and refine their professional skills. The degree program allows for enhancement and specialization relative to music teaching and learning in contemporary school contexts. The program does not provide licensure and is constructed for those who have a music education background and the desire to improve the student and teacher experience in music classroom settings.

The Online and Blended Learning graduate certificate provides the skills people need to teach effectively in online and blended environments, 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 instructional modules and develop effective strategies for delivering online and blended instruction.

The Master of Education degree in Research, Measurement, and Statistics develops educators and specialists in the areas of assessment, measurement, research design, and program evaluation. The program serves teachers and administrators seeking applied measurement, research, and evaluation skills for use in schools (pre-kindergarten to grade 12) and in higher education. The program also serves professionals seeking careers in the areas of evaluation, research, and psychometrics.

The Master of Library and Information Science degree in School Library Media K-12 prepares students to apply for multi-age licensure in school library media. The program curriculum is based on both practice and theory and includes library science and educational technology courses. The theoretical content is aligned with the American Library Association, the American Association of School Librarians national standards, and the Ohio state standards for school libraries.

The Master of Education degree in Special Education provides students with advanced understanding of contemporary research and practice issues in special education. Students in the program are typically interested in pursuing enhanced professional competence, career advancement, leadership roles, advocacy and systems change, or preparing for doctoral-level study. Students do not need to have an undergraduate degree in special education (or education) to be successful in the master’s degree, but should be motivated to develop a deeper understanding of the field of special education.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology provides students, athletes, and those preparing for careers as coaches and sports practitioners with the knowledge of psychological theory and skills to enhance human behavior in the sport and exercise settings and the performing arts. The major differs from existing sport-related bachelor’s degree programs due to its focus on psychological processes related to sports performance, as opposed to existing programs that focus on pedagogical, physiological, or business aspects of sports performance.

The Teaching and Learning with Technology undergraduate certificate provides students with the tools to acquire the knowledge and concrete skills to deploy educational technology theories and strategies in multiple fields while working at educational institutions, communication-related companies, public health entities, and other industries.

Creative writing is more than just putting words on a page; it’s the art of giving voice to imagination, emotion, and perspective. For students and lifelong learners alike, it builds critical thinking, strengthens communication skills, and fosters empathy by inviting writers to see the world from different viewpoints. Whether through poetry, short stories, or reflective essays, creative writing creates space for authentic self-expression and nurtures a deeper understanding of the human experience.

The start of a new school year is always a moment of both excitement and anxiety. The quiet hum of freshly waxed hallways, the anticipation of meeting a new group of students, and the scent of dry-erase markers mark the return to the classroom. But alongside these rituals are the very real pressures educators face, such as new curriculum mandates, shifting expectations, and the ever-present desire to make a lasting impact.

Earning a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education is a transformative journey that allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with disabilities. But what if your undergraduate degree isn’t in special education or even in education at all? At Kent State University, you don’t need a background in special education to excel in our 100% online M.Ed. in Special Education program. With the right mindset and strategies, you can thrive in this program and prepare for a fulfilling career in this impactful field.