Kent

The Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program prepares students for successful careers in a variety of leisure service settings. Graduates of the program find work opportunities at resorts, recreation centers, youth programs, parks and recreation departments, state and national parks, and in a wide variety of other fields.

The graduate program in School Psychology prepares professional school psychologists to work as leaders in applied practice in education and mental health settings.

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is the study of how people develop physically, emotionally and socially within the context of the family and society.  HDFS offers an interdisciplinary approach to individual and family development across the lifespan. 

The Counselor Education and Supervision (CES) Program at Kent State University is located in the College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS). CES is a part of the School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences (LDES).

Two types of Master’s degrees are offered. The Master of Education (M.Ed) is the general degree program, appropriate for teachers or trainers. The Master of Arts (M.A.) is a more research-oriented degree for those who intend to write a thesis paper. The Ph.D. program provides extensive expertise in the field of Educational Psychology.

The School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences (LDES) supports programs in American Sign Language/English Interpreting, Counselor Education & Supervision, Educational Psychology, Instructional  Technology, Gerontology, Human, Development & Family Studies, Nonprofit Studies, Nursing Home Administration, Rehabilitation Counseling and School Psychology, and Special Education.