Distance & Online Learning

Distance Learning Degrees & Programs: Earn Your Degree Online

Earn your degree online with Kent State University’s distance learning graduate degrees and certificate programs. For more information about these online programs, please use the links on the left.

There are also a number of courses available through distance technologies that are part of a degree or certificate that is not completely online. We are adding new courses and degree programs every semester, so please check back frequently to see what is new. All courses are listed in the Schedule of Classes.

Distance Learning Degrees
These quality degree programs offer an alternative to campus based programs. They allow you more flexibility in both time and space. All KSU degree programs are accredited by a national accrediting body and provide a high level of excellence in teaching and learning experiences.

Degree Program	Entirely Online	Details
Computer Technology (AAB)	Yes
Computing/Technology Endorsement	Yes
Cultural Foundations	No	75% online
Evaluation and Measurement (M.Ed.)	Yes
Instructional Technology	Yes
Insurance Studies (BS)	Yes
Journalism Educator (MA)	Yes
Knowledge Management (MS)	Yes
Library Media	No	Some of the courses are still delivered using compressed video.
Master of Library and Information Science eDegree	Yes
Music Education (MM)	Yes
Nursing (RN to BSN)	Yes
Reading Endorsement	No	40% online
School Library Media Licensure	Yes
Technology (MT)	No	A few courses are offered via video.
Public Administration (MPA)	Yes
Public Health (BSPH)	Yes	Available concentrations: Health Promotion and Education, Health Sciences Administration, and Allied Health.
Master of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, with a concentration in Public Relations (MA)	Yes
Certificate Program	Entirely Online	Details
Autism Spectrum Intervention Specialist	Yes
Behavior Intervention Specialist	No	66% online
Career Based Intervention	No	75% online plus a one-week workshop for 2 credit hours.
Community College Leadership	Yes
Health Informatics	Yes
Integrating Technology Into the Classroom	Yes
Knowledge Management	Yes
Nonprofit/Human Service Management	Yes
Online Learning and Teaching	Yes
Post Masters Nursing Education	No	Not 100% online yet
Superintendent's Online Licensure Cohort	Yes
Transition Specialist	No	70% online
Public Health (Undergrad)	Yes	Full- and Half-semester classes are available.

Distance Learning Courses
There are a number of individual undergraduate and graduate courses offered through distance technologies that are part of a degree or certificate, and you can earn your degree online through any of them. We also offer continuing education workshops via the web. A variety of technologies are used to deliver courses. All courses are listed in the Schedule of Classes. Use Video Conference, and web-based courses to search for a distance learning course or workshop.