The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program in Health Education and Promotion (HEDP) is designed to enable individuals to pursue their diverse interests in the field while addressing the competencies essential to the professional development of health educators.
Before sophomore Honors College student Jesse Thompson came to Kent State in 2022 from Cincinnati, Ohio, he often watched HGTV with his father– a handy man around the house who was often building things. With that influence, Jesse decided to major in construction management. He chose to complete his required internship last summer and had the opportunity to work for Meyers Brothers & Sons, a contractor in Millville, Ohio. The company specializes in residential custom design, build and remodel projects. Here, Jesse utilized his knowledge gained from his coursework, including the construc...
While “Adopt a Disability for a Day” wasn’t featured in this October’s Disability Awareness Month event lineup, it was offered at the first “Understanding Disability and Physical Difference Month” celebrated on campus in November of 1971. Students, faculty, and staff were “encouraged to adopt a physical disability of blindness or being in a wheelchair” (Challenge Newsletter November 1972). Participants were assigned a student who was blind or a wheelchair user and were then required to navigate a marked-out course while wearing a blindfold or using a wheelchair. “Dine Blind” from 1972’s event ...
EHHS grad Michael Daniels, Ph.D.,’22, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, has been named one of Crain’s Cleveland Business 40 Under 40 for 2023. Daniels serves as the director of Kent State's E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, where he leads an institution that cultivates a sense of belonging and cultural affirmation for students. Daniels has focused his academic research on men of color, identity development and leadership. --Photo courtesy Crain's Cleveland Business ...
Our athletic training programs specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses. We offer a challenging curriculum and our dedicated faculty prepare students for rewarding careers in the athletic training profession and related fields.
The School of Health Sciences offers a wide selection of undergraduate majors and concentrations to prepare you for a successful career. Gain access to hands-on research opportunities and dedicated faculty to support you every step of the way.
FAFSA® Simplification Act: On Dec. 27, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act.
The law includes provisions that amend the Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act and includes the FAFSA Simplification Act—a sweeping redesign of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. Specifically, the law makes it easier for students and families to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and expands access to federal student aid.
Kent State University is a credentialed training provider of educational courses for Ohio's TechCred Program, which launched in September 2019 to give employers the chance to upskill current and future employees in today’s tech-infused economy. Through TechCred, businesses can identify the specific quali
