Event: SPCS Spring 2024 Colloquium Series

Spring 2024 SPCS Colloquium Series

Put it on your calendars! The SPCS Colloquium Series has returned for Spring 2024! We will kick off this semester's events on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 with SPCS's own Johanna Solomon, discussing "Finding Identity Complexity Through Dialogue." March will feature renowned peace scholar, Dr. Roger MacGinty of Durham University (UK), whose topic is titled "Two Cheers for Ignorance: Multiple Forms of Everyday Agency in Conflict-Affected Contexts.  April brings SPCS fan fav, Jacquelyn "JB" Bleak, on "Silence and Silencing in Education." All colloquium eve...

Opportunities from Unexpected Places

Summer Job and Internship Fair Spring 2024

Finding a job for the summer can sometimes be a burden, but for students at Kent State University, it’s easier when the employment prospects come to you. Students and professionals gathered on the second floor of the Kent Student Center on Feb. 6 to kickstart their connections and discuss opportunities for this summer.    Organizations like Target, Cedar Point, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, numerous nonprofits, agencies and more were represented at the fair.   “We really want to make sure that students get connected with opportunities that are of interest to t...

Assistive Technology: Part 2 of 4 - Screen Magnifiers

Tools of The Trade

Welcome to another edition of Tools of the Trade: Assistive Technology! Assistive technology enables and promotes inclusion and participation, especially of people with disabilities, aging populations, and people with non-communicable diseases.“The primary purpose of assistive products is to maintain or improve an individual’s functioning and independence, thereby promoting their well-being. WHO estimates that today 2.5 billion people need one or more assistive products such as wheelchairs, hearing aids, or apps that support communication and cognition. With a global ageing population and a ri...

Career and Academic Advising - Graduate Certificate

The Career and Academic Advising graduate certificate meets the needs of students interested in learning more about academic and career advising and/or aspiring to work in academic advising or career services or to become a credentialed career development facilitator. Furthermore, this certificate program is appropriate for professionals currently employed in career services settings, including counseling supervisors, counselors, career advisors, career specialists, school counselors, workforce development specialists and academic advisors.

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Coursework
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Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements
CES 68182CAREER COUNSELING 3
HIED 66653COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
HIED 66679CAREER ADVISING: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:6
CES 67531
COUNSELING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES
HIED 66733
INTERPERSONAL AND GROUP DYNAMICS IN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
HIED 66492
INTERNSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 1
HIED 66677
WORKFORCE, ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES
HIED 66681
ADMINISTRATION OF ADVISING SERVICES
Other course as approved by faculty advisor
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

Students must have completed at least 6 credit hours in the certificate program before applying for an internship. Internships must be in settings suitable for academic and career advising services.

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000
  • Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA is preferred1
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or vita
  • Goal statement
  • Interview
  • Two letters of recommendation

For more information about graduate admission, please visit the Graduate Studies website.

1

Post-baccalaureate work may be taken into consideration when interpreting the GPA for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Education administrators, all other

8.1%

much faster than the average

52,100

number of jobs

$87,580

potential earnings

Education administrators, postsecondary

3.7%

about as fast as the average

190,500

number of jobs

$97,500

potential earnings

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.

Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs - Ed.S.

Advance your career in student affairs with Kent State's Education Specialist degree program. With a focus on student development, diversity and leadership, Kent State's Higher Education Administration-Student Affairs Ed.S. program provides continuing educational opportunities for practitioners who wish to hold or advance in careers as higher education administrators and staff professionals. Read more... 

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Full Description

The Educational Specialist degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs provides continuing educational opportunities for practitioners who wish to hold careers as higher education administrators and staff professionals. The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year and graduate institutions today and in the future.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.250 graduate GPA is recommended)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
    • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
    • Minimum 77 MELAB score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 Duolingo English test score

Applications are assessed holistically, considering applicants' academic credentials, related professional experience, academic or professional references, scholarly and professional activities, among others.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Funding deadline: December 1
      Applications must be submitted by this deadline to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of theories of student and adult development that guide the profession and influence student learning and development within their collegiate environment.
  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding and conversant knowledge of the legal issues facing higher education today, including being familiar with legislation that impacts decision making within higher education and understanding the rights and responsibilities of students, staff, faculty and institutions.
  3. Demonstrate, through practical experience in two or more functional areas within higher education, the potential to succeed in professional leadership positions.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the diverse nature of higher education in the United States, and articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of a diverse, multicultural educational setting.
Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements
HIED 76652LAW AND HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 76653COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
HIED 76657LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS 3
HIED 76671THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 76749ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
Higher Education (HIED) Courses15
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Education administrators, all other

8.1%

much faster than the average

52,100

number of jobs

$87,580

potential earnings

Education administrators, postsecondary

3.7%

about as fast as the average

190,500

number of jobs

$97,500

potential earnings

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.

Higher Education Administration - Ph.D.

The Ph.D. degree in Higher Education Administration prepares students for careers as highly effective higher education administrators and staff professionals. The coursework prepares students for the varied challenges facing two-year, four-year and graduate institutions and communities today, and helps shape educational institutions in the future.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Understand the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus
  2. Understand the complexities of college/university budgeting process and construct a divisional or departmental budget
  3. Understand and commit to the diverse nature of higher education in the United States
  4. Articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of a diverse, multicultural educational setting, including the impact of demographic changes on higher education and familiarity with strategies to diversify higher education
  5. Understand the role of a faculty member and the curriculum development process in an institution of higher education
  6. Understand and have conversant knowledge of the legal issues facing higher education today, including being familiar with legislation that impacts decision making within higher education
  7. Understand the rights and responsibilities of employees and students within institutions of higher education, as well as the responsibilities of the institutions
  8. Understand research methodology to conduct individual research
  9. Understand the internationalization of higher education institutions, including explaining the different rationales for internationalization that may motivate different stakeholders in higher education and analyzing an institution’s internationalization goals and activities in terms of both an institutional strategy and in terms of student learning outcomes
Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 graduate GPA is recommended)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or vita
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
    • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
    • Minimum 77 MELAB score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score

Program faculty will assess applicants holistically, considering academic credentials, related professional experience, academic or professional references and scholarly and professional activities, among others.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Funding deadline: December 1
      Applications must be submitted by this deadline to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Coursework

Program Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements
HIED 76652
LAW AND HIGHER EDUCATION
HIED 76653
COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE
HIED 76671
THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Major Requirements
HIED 76521EMPLOYMENT LAW 3
HIED 76598RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 3
HIED 76656HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM 3
HIED 76662POLITICS AND POWER IN ORGANIZATIONS 3
HIED 76667BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 76670INTERNATIONALIZATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS 3
HIED 80080DISSERTATION PREPARATION SEMINAR 3
HIED 86558ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP 3
RMS 75510STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3
RMS 85515QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 3
RMS 85516QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN 3
Major Electives, choose from the following: 115
CES 78182
CAREER COUNSELING
RMS 78806
HIGHER EDUCATION DATA AND INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
Higher Education (HIED) Doctoral Courses (70000 or 80000 level)
Additional courses as approved
Research Electives, choose from the following:6
RMS 78710
INTRODUCTION TO MEASUREMENT
RMS 78711
MODERN TEST THEORY: ITEM RESPONSE THEORY
RMS 78713
MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
RMS 78714
FACTOR ANALYSIS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
RMS 78716
STATISTICS II: ANOVA AND NONPARAMETRIC TESTS
RMS 78728
MULTIPLE REGRESSION
RMS 78898
COMPARATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
RMS 85517
ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
RMS 85518
ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
RMS 85520
MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
RMS 85540
GROUNDED THEORY AND PHENOMENOLOGICAL RESEARCH
RMS 85560
CRITICAL SOCIAL RESEARCH
RMS 88795
SPECIAL TOPICS: EVALUATION AND MEASUREMENT
Additional courses as approved
Culminating Requirement
HIED 80199DISSERTATION I 230
Minimum Total Credit Hours:84
1

Major elective courses are to be determined by the students and their advisor(s).

2

Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for HIED 80199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter HIED 80299, each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met.

Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Education administrators, all other

8.1%

much faster than the average

52,100

number of jobs

$87,580

potential earnings

Education administrators, postsecondary

3.7%

about as fast as the average

190,500

number of jobs

$97,500

potential earnings

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.

Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs - M.Ed.

Prepare for success in diverse administrative roles with our M.Ed. degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs, as you gain a holistic understanding of the 'big picture' in higher education and develop expertise in areas such as campus life, career services, academic advising, international student services and more. Read more...

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Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs prepares graduates to assume a wide variety of administrative positions within colleges and universities throughout the world, ranging from entry-level to director-level. The curriculum is grounded in theory and focused on practice to reinforce entry-level skills, support diverse student populations in their development and cultivate skills and competencies necessary to lead and administer programs. Focusing on the “big picture,” students gain an understanding of the complex environment in which they will be working.

Graduates are prepared to work as staff and administrators in campus life, career services, judicial affairs, resident services, alumni, admissions, academic success, academic advising, international student services, institutional advancement, upward bound, student disability services, student multicultural center and undergraduate and graduate studies.

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • GRE scores if undergraduate overall GPA is below 3.000 (effective for fall 2024 admission, GRE scores will no longer be required)
  • Résumé or vita
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
    • Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score
    • Minimum 77 MELAB score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 Duolingo English score

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Funding deadline: December 1
      Applications must be submitted by this deadline to be considered for an assistantship or any other funded position.
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of psychosocial and cognitive-structural theories of student and adult development that guide the profession and be able to the impact the college environment has on student learning and development.
  2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of and conversant knowledge of the legal issues facing higher education today, including being familiar with legislation that impacts decision making within higher education and understanding the rights and responsibilities of students, staff, faculty and institutions.
  3. Demonstrate practical experience in two or more functional areas within higher education.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the administrative and financial functions performed on a college or university campus.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the diverse nature of higher education in the United States, and will be able to articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with the provision of a diverse, multicultural educational setting.
Dual Degree

Dual Degree with M.B.A. in Business Administration

Students have the opportunity to complete a dual degree program with the M.Ed. degree in Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs and the M.B.A. degree in Business Administration. A separate application must be submitted for each program. Students can view admission requirements for each program on their respective catalog page.

Major Requirements
ACCT 63037FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
ACCT 63038MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING 2
BA 64005ANALYTICS FOR DECISION MAKING 2
BA 64041OPERATIONS, SERVICE AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 2
CIS 64042GLOBALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY 2
ECON 62021MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS 2
ECON 62022MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS 2
FIN 66050LAW AND ETHICS 2
FIN 66060MANAGERIAL FINANCE 2
HIED 66492INTERNSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 6
HIED 66652LAW AND HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 66653COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
HIED 66657LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS 3
HIED 66662POLITICS AND POWER IN ORGANIZATIONS 3
HIED 66667BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 66671THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 66676INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS 3
HIED 66733INTERPERSONAL AND GROUP DYNAMICS IN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 3
HIED 66749ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HRM 64271HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2
MGMT 68051BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT I 11
MKTG 65051MARKETING MANAGEMENT 2
Higher Education (HIED) Electives3
Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship Elective, choose from the following: 3
Accounting (ACCT) Course
Business (BUS) Courses
Business Analytics (BA) Course
Computer Information System (CIS) Course
Economics (ECON) Course
Finance (FIN) Course
Human Resource Management (HRM) Course
Management (MGMT) Course
Marketing (MKTG) Course
Culminating Requirement
MGMT 64185BUSINESS STRATEGY 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:65
1

MGMT 68051 may be waived for students with at least two years of full-time work experience.

Coursework

Program Requirements

Major Requirements
HIED 66492INTERNSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 6
HIED 66652LAW AND HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 66653COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
HIED 66657LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS 3
HIED 66667BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 66671THE ADMINISTRATION OF MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
HIED 66676INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATORS 3
HIED 66749ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 3
Major Electives, choose from the following:18
CES 68182
CAREER COUNSELING
Higher Education (HIED) master's (50000 or 60000 level) courses
Additional electives as approved
Minimum Total Credit Hours:45
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries

Education administrators, all other

8.1%

much faster than the average

52,100

number of jobs

$87,580

potential earnings

Education administrators, postsecondary

3.7%

about as fast as the average

190,500

number of jobs

$97,500

potential earnings

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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Division of University Communications and Marketing

Hi, Drupalites! Spring semester is here! With it comes our first round of updates that will impact many of your websites and/or your work. A Temporary Editing Outage Is Scheduled for Feb. 10-11 Although it feels like we just shifted from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9, it has been a year! That transition was necessary because Drupal 7 was no longer stable and it was our first step toward Drupal 10, which will be here on Feb. 11. Our web presence group in the Division of Information Technology has been working behind the scenes to position us for the Drupal 10 launch. The two main things...

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