School Psychology - Ed.S.

The School Psychology Ed.S. program provides the comprehensive training you need to become a skilled and compassionate practitioner. Through coursework and supervised practical experiences, you'll develop the skills and knowledge necessary to engage in assessment and intervention to support the academic success, social-emotional needs, mental health and well-being of students in a variety of educational settings.

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The Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology is committed to a scientist-practitioner model of training, which conceptualizes school psychologists as data-oriented problem solvers. The program operates from an eco-behavioral orientation and emphasizes the delivery of school psychological services from a consultative framework to prevent and remediate learning, behavioral and social-emotional concerns in individuals from birth to 22 years.

Students in the program gain competencies, not only in the provision of services to individual children in schools, but also in the promotion and implementation of systemic educational reform. Graduates of the Ed.S. degree are highly prepared to be leaders and innovators of comprehensive support services in a variety of educational settings.

Students who do not hold a master's degree in school psychology must apply to the M.Ed. degree in School Psychology. After completing the M.Ed. degree, students may then matriculate into the Ed.S. degree.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is 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.

Admissions for School Psychology - Ed.S.

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 in school psychology from a NASP-approved college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum graduate 3.250 GPA is recommended)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Sample of written work
  • School Psychology Supplemental Data form (online document)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score

Program faculty evaluate applicants' background, evidence of high scholastic achievement, a high level of verbal ability and positive letters of recommendation

1

Students who do not have a prior NASP-approved master's degree must apply to the Kent State's M.Ed. degree in School Psychology. Students' applications will still be reviewed for admission into the Ed.S. degree. If admitted, students will matriculate into the Ed.S. degree following successful completion of the M.Ed. degree within the first year.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.
      Applications submitted by May 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the summer. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the fall semester.
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 1
      Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the fall semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the spring semester.
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the National Association of School Psychologist's (NASP) Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice, which allows them to gain the credential of 'school psychologist' at the state and national levels (i.e., through both the Ohio Department of Education and NASP's national certification program [Nationally Certified School Psychologist, NCSP]).
  2. Demonstrate positive impact on students in applied settings as related to assessment, planning/supports and implementation of interventions related to academic and behavioral needs as identified by key stakeholders in a variety of internship placement settings (i.e., within public schools).

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
CI 77319DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING 3
EDLE 76542PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF SUPERVISION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION 3
or SPED 63101 ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
SPSY 70162DEVELOPMENTAL ASSESSMENT 3
SPSY 77792PRACTICUM II IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 16
SPSY 77926INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 1
SPSY 77928GROUP COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 77965INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 77970LEGAL, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
SPSY 77971ISSUES AND APPROACHES IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 26
SPSY 77973CONSULTATION IN THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 3
SPSY 77975HOME, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION 3
SPSY 77992SPECIALIST INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 312
Major Electives, choose from the following:6
EPSY 75520
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
or EPSY 75523
 LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT
RMS 75510
STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
SPSY 77912
ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Minimum Total Credit Hours:55
1

Students must complete SPSY 77792 for two semesters, 3 credit hours each.

2

SPSY 77971 is required for students who complete an internship in the State of Ohio. If taken, students must complete two semesters, 3 credit hours each, for a total of 6 credit hours. All other students complete 6 credits of faculty-approved coursework.

3

Student must complete SPSY 77992 for two semesters, 6 credit hours each. Students are required to undertake an academic year of internship under supervision of the faculty and a qualified school psychologist in public schools. Course requirements need to be successfully completed prior to the internship.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Upon admission to the Ed.S. degree program, students will be assigned an advisor.
  • Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking School Psychologist licensure are required to pass the ETS Praxis II School Psychologist test or the domain specific School Psychology Ohio Assessment for Educators test.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for School Psychology - Ed.S.

Accreditation

The Ed.S. degree in School Psychology is recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Psychology - Ed.S.

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

3.1%

about as fast as the average

171,500

number of jobs

$79,820

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.

School Psychology - Ph.D.

The School Psychology Ph.D. program prepares you for a professional career in school psychology with a focus on improving children's academic performance, social-emotional development, mental health and overall well-being. With a combination of comprehensive coursework, research experience and supervised on-site training experiences, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the lives of children and adolescents in a variety of applied settings.

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The Ph.D. degree in School Psychology is committed to a scientist-practitioner model of training, which conceptualizes school psychologists as data-oriented problems solvers and transmitters of psychological knowledge and skill. As such, students draw upon the scientific literature as a primary basis for professional practice and focus their research agendas so as to have meaningful implications for practice. In addition, functioning as a scientist-practitioner meas that professional practice is conducted in ways that are consistent with the scientific method.

Emphasis in training is placed on the provision of services through research-based practice and data-based decision making. Doctoral students gain competencies, not only in the provision of school psychological services to individual children and youth, but also in the promotion and implementation of systemic, preventative educational and mental health systems. Since the program's emphasis is on the application of psychology in applied educational and mental health settings, students are required to demonstrate competence in the substantive content areas of psychological and educational theory; the scientific, methodological and theoretical foundations of practice in school psychology; data-based decision making; intervention design and evaluation; and cultural and individual diversity.

The school psychology doctorate prepares students to work as leaders in applied practice in educational and mental health settings.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is 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.

Admissions for School Psychology - Ph.D.

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

Applications to the Ph.D. in School Psychology are not being accepted starting with the summer 2025 admission term.

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Sample of written work
  • School Psychology Supplemental Data Form (online document)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.
      Applications submitted by May 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the summer. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the fall semester.
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 1
      Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the fall semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the spring semester.
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate adequate knowledge and skills associated with both the National Association of School Psychologists' Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice and those domains related to advanced psychological foundations knowledge and research skills as identified by the American Psychological Association (APA).
  2. Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional deportment.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
PSYC 70413COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY 3
or PSYC 70453 INTRODUCTION TO COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC 70604 COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
PSYC 70615SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT 3
or PSYC 71260 THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
PSYC 70950HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY SYSTEMS 3
PSYC 71054LEARNING AND CONDITIONING 3
or PSYC 71350 PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 71580SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 3
PSYC 71651QUANTITATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS I 3
or RMS 85515 QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
PSYC 71654QUANTITATIVE STATISTICAL ANALYSIS II 3
or RMS 85517 ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
or RMS 85518 ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
RMS 85516QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN 3
SPSY 77892ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 6
SPSY 77998INDIVIDUAL RESEARCH IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 4
SPSY 80090DOCTORAL RESIDENCY SEMINAR 3
SPSY 87987PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
SPSY 87987PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
or SPSY 87998 RESEARCH SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY
SPSY 87992DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 12
SPSY 87998RESEARCH SEMINAR IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Psychology (PSYC) Elective3
Culminating Requirement
SPSY 80199DISSERTATION I 130
Minimum Total Credit Hours:91
1

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

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • The total number of required credit hours in each student's Plan of Study/Residency Plan will vary based on previous graduate coursework, point of entry into the program, program area advisor input and the school psychology program requirements. The minimum requirement for a doctoral degree is 60 credit hours beyond the master's degree. Given the requirements of the accreditation bodies governing Kent State's school psychology degree program, the typical number of required credit hours for the doctoral degree will exceed that of the minimum college requirements.
  • Students who enter the program without recent and comprehensive training in school psychology (from a NASP-approved program) and without a school psychology license must complete relevant coursework. The total number of required hours will vary based on point of entry into the program, previous coursework and program advisor input.
  • State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Candidacy

Once the student has successfully completed and orally defended their comprehensive exams, they are recommended for doctoral candidacy in line with all other program and college requirements.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking School Psychologist licensure are required to pass the ETS Praxis II School Psychologist test or the domain specific School Psychology Ohio Assessment for Educators test.

Accreditation for School Psychology - Ph.D.

Accreditation

The Ph.D. degree in School Psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and recognized by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Psychology - Ph.D.

Psychologists, all other

2.3%

slower than the average

19,800

number of jobs

$105,780

potential earnings

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

3.1%

about as fast as the average

171,500

number of jobs

$79,820

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.

School Psychology - M.Ed.

Our School Psychology programs equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact on the lives of Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade students. With experienced faculty, applied learning opportunities, and a focus on evidence-based practices, you'll be prepared to address the social-emotional, behavioral and academic needs of diverse student populations.

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Program Information for School Psychology - M.Ed.

Program Description

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The Master of Education degree in School Psychology provides a focus on the core principles and foundations of the practice of school psychology. The M.Ed. degree is not considered a terminal degree and is not sufficient for earning the Ohio state license in school psychology.

Additional training beyond the M.Ed. (e.g., an Ed.S. or Ph.D.) is required in order to gain the credential of 'school psychologist' at the state (i.e., Ohio Department of Education) and national (i.e., through the National Association of School Psychologists national certification program) levels as well as for licensure and practice in most states.

Admissions for School Psychology - M.Ed.

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)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Sample of written work
  • School Psychology Supplemental Data form (online document)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Priority deadlines: January 15 and May 1
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.
      Applications submitted by May 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the summer. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the fall semester.
  • Spring Semester
    • Priority deadline: October 1
      Applications submitted by October 1 will be considered for interviews taking place during the fall semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during the spring semester.
  • Summer Term
    • Priority deadline: January 15
      Applications submitted by January 15 will be considered for interviews taking place during the spring semester. If admitted, students may begin coursework during either the summer or fall semester.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with the National Association of School Psychologist's Domains of School Psychology Training and Practice.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
SPSY 67920DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD DISORDERS IN SCHOOLS 3
SPSY 67929INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING TECHNIQUES FOR REHABILITATION COUNSELORS AND SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67951COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS 3
SPSY 67955INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67960INTERVENTIONS WITH CULTURALLY DIVERSE STUDENTS 3
SPSY 67972SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS 3
SPSY 67974SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 3
Major Elective, choose from the following:3
EPSY 65520
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
EPSY 65523
LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENT
RMS 65510
STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
SPSY 67912
ROLE OF THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Culminating Requirement
SPSY 67692PRACTICUM I IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30
1

Students must complete SPSY 67692 in two semesters, 3 credit hours each for a total of 6 credit hours. Annual State/Federal background checks are required for all field-based experiences.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Minimum 30 credit hours of graduate coursework required for the M.Ed. degree.
  • Depending on students' background/experience, students may be required to complete additional coursework in the first and second years of the program.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Psychology - M.Ed.

Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists

3.1%

about as fast as the average

171,500

number of jobs

$79,820

potential earnings

Gerontology - Graduate Certificate

The Gerontology graduate certificate program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively serve the growing aging population. Our expert faculty will guide you through coursework covering topics like age-related changes, eldercare policy and more.

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Program Information for Gerontology - Graduate Certificate

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The Gerontology graduate certificate is offered jointly with the University of Akron to offer students specialized training within the interdisciplinary field of gerontology that goes beyond what is rooted in their selected professional discipline or academic major. Coursework completed at either institution may be applied to the certificate. The certificate program is flexible; students can tailor the courses taken toward completion of the certificate to meet their unique professional interests.

The Gerontology certificate is based on the recommended standards of excellence established by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. The faculty at both Kent State University and the University of Akron are nationally and internationally recognized scholars in gerontology. Many are fellows of the Gerontological Society of America. Faculty are available to assist students with course selection, research projects and other matters of interest in the field of gerontology.

Admissions for Gerontology - Graduate Certificate

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 university1
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Two letters of recommendation (students currently enrolled in graduate degree programs at either Kent State University or the University of Akron may use the letters of recommendation submitted for admission into their degree program)
  • Goal statement and professional objectives
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

Student must be matriculated in a graduate degree program or hold a graduate degree from an accredited institution. Students may be admitted with non-degree status, but they must complete a graduate degree prior to being awarded the certificate.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply gerontological knowledge and skills to their professional career pursuits, whether of an applied or research orientation.
  2. Interface with professionals from other disciplines within the interdisciplinary context of gerontology.
  3. Understand aging from a broad bio-psych-social prospective, ranging from cell to society in scope.

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
BSCI 50020BIOLOGY OF AGING 3
GERO 50656PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 13
or SOC 52010 DEATH AND DYING
GERO 61191INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY 3
Gerontology Research or Practicum3
Gerontology Elective3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15
1

Course meets the psychosocial requirement of the certificate.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
  • A thesis or dissertation may be applied toward certificate requirements if it involves an aging-related topic. Students may also apply a practicum/internship course within their degree program as a capstone experience in the certificate program.
  • Minimum 12 credit hours must be at the 600 level (University of Akron), 60000 level (Kent State University) or above designation.
  • Maximum 3 credit hours is transferable from outside the university.
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Gerontology - Graduate Certificate

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

20.5%

much faster than the average

254,000

number of jobs

$99,090

potential earnings

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

6.1%

faster than the average

138,300

number of jobs

$91,510

potential earnings

Social scientists and related workers, all other

0.8%

little or no change

38,800

number of jobs

$87,260

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.

International Family Science - Minor

The International Family Science minor provides a comprehensive understanding of family structures across cultures and how they affect individuals and society.

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Program Information for International Family Science - Minor

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Program Description

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The International Family Science minor provides students the opportunity to learn about the field of family science as it currently exists in the United States. The knowledge gained from the foundational courses in the minor is then explored in an international setting in Florence, Italy.

In Italy, students have the opportunity to critically assess the differences in how family science is viewed and implemented internationally compared to the United States. During their time in Florence, students will gain deeper cultural competence through experiential learning activities designed to foster critical thinking, mastery of content and self-reflection.

Admissions for International Family Science - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.500 overall Kent State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe the field of family science compared to other social sciences. 
  2. Discuss the influences on the modern family from historical and cultural contexts.
  3. Identify and analyze family policies in the United States and international settings.
  4. Design research-informed educational programming for families that is preventative in nature for domestic and international settings.
  5. Compare and contrast social service organizations from domestic and international settings.
  6. Articulate cultural and socioeconomic differences and the significance of these differences in human development.

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
HDF 24011INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES (DIVD) 3
HDF 34031CULTURAL DIVERSITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS 3
HDF 44089FAMILIES IN FLORENCE, ITALY: LOVE, PARENTING AND POLICY (DIVG) (ELR) 13
HDF 45089LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES AND OUTCOMES: THE ITALIAN EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR) 13
Minor Electives, choose from the following:6
COMM 35852
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DIVG)
COMM 45766
COMMUNICATION IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY
HDF 24014
BRIDGING CROSS-NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
HDF 41095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE
HDF 42089
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR)
HDF 44021
FAMILY INTERVENTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
HDF 44023
BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS (WIC)
HDF 44028
PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
HDF 44029
FAMILY POLICY
HDF 44033
COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (ELR)
PH 44003
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES
PSYC 31532
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSYC 40445
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
RPTM 26060
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL TOURISM (DIVG)
RPTM 46000
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND RECREATIONAL TRAVEL
SOC 32560
SOCIOLOGY OF FAMILIES (DIVD)
SOC 43200
SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND INDIVIDUAL LIVES
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

Courses are offered in Florence, Italy, only. Students may substitute other courses offered in Florence, with approval

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.500
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus*
    • Stark Campus*

* International travel to Florence, Italy, required.

Nonprofit Studies - Minor

The Nonprofit Studies minor offers a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector, including legal and financial frameworks, strategic planning, fundraising, and program evaluation. With experiential learning opportunities, you'll develop leadership skills to become an effective nonprofit leader.

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Program Description

Program Description

Full Description

The Nonprofit Studies minor prepares students for careers in a variety of nonprofit organizations at the local, state, national and international level. The curriculum provides students with knowledge and competencies in areas such as grant writing and fundraising, mission and vision, advocacy and lobbying, risk management, board development, program planning, leadership and ethics, human resource development, youth and adult development, marketing, financial management and non-profit management. Students gain real world experience with local nonprofit agencies through a practicum experience.

The Nonprofit Studies minor may be beneficial for students pursuing any major.

Admissions for Nonprofit Studies - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe the principles and practices of nonprofit management.
  2. Construct a grant proposal appropriate for submission to a grant funder in the nonprofit sector.
  3. Apply community outreach skills through successful completion of a community inventory as well as practicum and field experiences.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
HDF 44032NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING 3
HDF 44033COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3
HDF 44034PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT 3
Methods/Analysis Elective, choose from the following:3-4
ACCT 23020
INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
AFS 37010
RESEARCH METHODS IN AFRICANA STUDIES (ELR)
ANTH 38490
QUANTITATIVE ANTHROPOLOGY
ATTR 45292
INTERNSHIP IN ATHLETIC TRAINING I (ELR)
COMM 30000
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS
ECON 22060
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS)
EXSC 35068
STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST
IHS 44010
RESEARCH DESIGN AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
MDJ 20008
RESEARCH AND MEASUREMENT IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
NURS 31010
APPLICATIONS FOR STATISTICAL FINDINGS FOR EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE
PH 30002
INTRODUCTORY BIOSTATISTICS
POL 30001
RESEARCH METHODS (ELR)
PSYC 21621
QUANTITATIVE METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY I
SOC 32220
& SOC 32221
DATA ANALYSIS
and DATA ANALYSIS LABORATORY
Internship/Practicum Elective, choose from the following: 13
CCI 45091
SEMINAR IN MEDIA AND MOVEMENTS (ELR)
ENG 41096
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION
ENG 49095
SENIOR AND GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPICS
GERO 44092
PRACTICUM IN GERONTOLOGY (ELR)
HDF 44092
PRACTICUM IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE (ELR)
HED 34060
SMALL GROUP PROCESS
NURS 40045
INTEGRATION OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING (ELR)
PH 40196
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN PUBLIC HEALTH
POL 41990
COLUMBUS PROGRAM IN STATE ISSUES (ELR)
POL 42990
WASHINGTON PROGRAM IN NATIONAL ISSUES (ELR)
Any other internship or practicum course (course number ends in 92)
Development Elective, choose from the following:3
COMM 36505
COMMUNICATION, AGING AND CULTURE
COMM 46605
COMMUNICATION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN (DIVD)
EPSY 29525
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
GERO 14029
INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS)
GERO 40656
PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
GERO 44030
ADULT DEVELOPMENT AND AGING (WIC)
HDF 24012
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
HDF 24013
EARLY ADOLESCENCE
HDF 44020
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
HDF 44022
CHANGING ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN
NURS 20950
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
PACS 31002
GENDER, POWER AND CONFLICT
PH 30005
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE THEORIES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
PSYC 20651
CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS)
PSYC 30651
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
RPTM 36010
RECREATION, LEISURE AND AGING
SOC 42421
CHILDHOOD IN SOCIETY
SOC 42478
ADOLESCENCE IN SOCIETY
SOC 42879
AGING IN SOCIETY (DIVD)
SPA 44112
AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN COMMUNICATION
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
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An internship/practicum is required at a non-profit organization; students must make prior arrangements with the program director. Before taking the internship/practicum course, students must have taken (or will take concurrently) HDF 44033 and HDF 44034.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  •  After declaring the Nonprofit studies minor, students are required to meet with the program director to discuss course selection and procedures for completing the minor.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
 
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus

Gerontology - Minor

The Gerontology minor provides a comprehensive understanding of aging's impact on individuals and society. Through coursework and practical experiences, you'll learn about health, social policy and end-of-life issues.

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Program Information for Gerontology - Minor

Program Description

Program Description

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The Gerontology minor provides students with knowledge of the aging process and prepares students for professional positions in the diverse field of aging. Current predictions indicate that a "baby boomer" will turn 60 every seven seconds for the next 18 years. By 2050, it is estimated that one in five people will be over the age of 65, leading to an increase in demand for individuals with an understanding of the aging process.

The minor benefits students with a major or an interest in psychology, sociology, business, English, nursing, education, interior design, political science, speech pathology, audiology and recreation, parks and tourism management.

Admissions for Gerontology - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe age-related changes in biological systems, social relationships, social roles (e.g., retirement), cognitive abilities and health and well-being.
  2. Explain how gender identity, race, ethnicity, history, cohort, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status contribute to the experience of aging.
  3. Describe the implications of population aging for individuals, families and society.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
GERO 14029INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
GERO 40656PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3
SOC 42879AGING IN SOCIETY (DIVD) 3
Minor Electives, choose from the following:12
ARCH 45640
DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
BSCI 40020
BIOLOGY OF AGING
GERO 44031
SOCIAL POLICY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR OLDER ADULTS
HDF 44035
ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIES IN CASE MANAGEMENT
LTCA 44032
LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I
NUTR 23511
SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS)
or NUTR 33512
 INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE
PHIL 40005
HEALTH CARE ETHICS
RPTM 36010
RECREATION, LEISURE AND AGING
SOC 42010
DEATH AND DYING
SOC 42563
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE
SPA 44130
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS OF THE AGING
Minimum Total Credit Hours:21

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Students are required to meet with the human development and family science program coordinator to discuss course selection and procedures for completing the minor.
  • Some courses require prerequisites, please see course descriptions for details.
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Human Development and Family Science - Minor

The Human Development and Family Science minor provides students with knowledge of biopsychosocial development, family relationships and processes across the lifespan. This minor is particularly suitable for students with a major or interest in education, nursing, psychology, sociology, public health, communications, community health education, recreation management and speech pathology and audiology.

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Program Information for Human Development and Family Science - Minor

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Identify physical, cognitive, emotional and social dimensions of human development and family relationships.
  2. Identify the reciprocal influences of family, school, work and community contexts on human development
  3. Recognize the unique strengths and needs of individuals and families.

Admissions for Human Development and Family Science - Minor

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare this minor, students must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State GPA. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Coursework

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Program Requirements
Minor Requirements
HDF 24011INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES (DIVD) 3
Development Electives, choose from the following:6
GERO 14029
INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS)
GERO 40656
PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING
HDF 24012
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
HDF 24013
EARLY ADOLESCENCE
HDF 44020
ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
Minor Electives, choose from the following:9
HDF 24014
BRIDGING CROSS-NATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
HDF 34031
CULTURAL DIVERSITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HELPING PROFESSIONS
HDF 42089
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE (DIVG) (ELR)
HDF 44021
FAMILY INTERVENTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN
HDF 44022
CHANGING ROLES OF MEN AND WOMEN
HDF 44023
BUILDING FAMILY STRENGTHS (WIC)
HDF 44028
PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS
HDF 44029
FAMILY POLICY
HDF 44032
NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING AND GRANTWRITING
HDF 44033
COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT (ELR)
HDF 44034
PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
HDF 44039
BEREAVEMENT, TRAUMA AND OTHER LOSSES
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Minor GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
  • Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
  • Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).
Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Geauga Campus
    • Kent Campus
    • Salem Campus
    • Stark Campus

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