Adolescent and Young Adult Education
The Adolescent and Young Adult Education (ADED) program, formerly the Secondary Education Program, dates back to the early years of the university. Our faculty includes full-time college and adjunct faculty with recent 7-12 teaching experience. Our program prepares students for careers as educators for grades 7-12.
Professional Licensure Disclosure: This program area includes courses of study that are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
The undergraduate program in ADED is fully accredited to provide teacher licensure in eight major academic areas: Earth Science, Integrated Language Arts, Integrated Mathematics, Integrated Science, Integrated Social Studies, Life Sciences, Life Science/Chemistry, and Physical Sciences. Read more about Advanced Study in the undergraduate program.
Contact the Adolescent and Young Adult Education program coordinator
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree (MAT) provides initial certification/licensure to persons who already have a bachelor's degree in a certifiable subject area.
The graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction offers master's degrees (M.Ed.) with emphases in Mathematics Education, English Language Arts Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education and Secondary Education through which teachers may expand their pedagogical base, increase their instructional skills, and further develop their expertise in their subject area. An Ed.S. and a Ph.D. program are also offered through the C&I program. Depending on your interests, these advanced degrees may be for you.
Contact Information
Kristine Pytash, Ph.D.
Program Coordinator
330-672-0641 (phone)
330-672-3246 (fax)
kpytash@kent.edu