Dance Studies - B.A.

Explore dance studies with Kent State's B.A. program. Study the cultural, historical and social aspects of dance and gain an understanding of how it shapes society.

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Program Description

Program Description

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Studies allows students who have previous dance experience and a strong interest in another subject area, within or outside of the arts, the opportunity to combine the two into one plan of study. The curriculum provides students with a solid foundation in dance techniques and dance academics while allowing flexibility to incorporate another area or minor.

The B.A. degree program encourages exploration of areas that can be combined with dance to enhance opportunities for future employment.

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Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning a minimum 525 TOEFL score (71 on the Internet-based version), minimum 75 MELAB score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score or minimum 48 PTE Academic score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive Program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Transfer Students: Students who have attended any other educational institution after graduating from high school must apply as undergraduate transfer students. For more information, visit the admissions website for transfer students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the program's Coursework tab.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Perform a wide range of dance works within Western and non-Western dance forms.
  2. Articulate and communicate an embodied understanding of diverse dance forms; their histories, including the role of oppression; and their relationship and representation in the contemporary era of dance.
  3. Articulate and demonstrate dance theory, aesthetics, pedagogy and choreography.
  4. Create, revise, reflect and present choreography.
  5. Articulate a relationship between their dance studies and a secondary concentration, minor or double major, as applicable.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
DAN 17051MODERN 3 1,24
DAN 17054BALLET 3 1,24
DAN 27070JAZZ STYLES I 22
DAN 27071MODERN 4 1,24
DAN 27073BALLET 4 1,24
DAN 27074DANCE COMPOSITION I 3
DAN 27150KINESIOLOGY FOR DANCERS 3
DAN 27170JAZZ STYLES II 22
DAN 37010DANCE PEDAGOGY 3
or DAN 37020 TEACHING DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR NONTRADITIONAL POPULATIONS
DAN 37035DANCE COMPOSITION II 2
DAN 37072DANCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2
DAN 37092KENT DANCE ENSEMBLE (ELR) (taken three times) 33
or DAN 37192 DANCE PRACTICUM - PERFORMANCE (ELR)
DAN 37392DANCE PRACTICUM - CHOREOGRAPHY (ELR) 1
DAN 47063DANCE HISTORY I 3
DAN 47163DANCE HISTORY II (WIC) 43
DAN 47199BACHELOR OF ARTS CAPSTONE (ELR) 1-3
MUS 22111UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA) 3
or MUS 22121 MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA)
NUTR 23511SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
THEA 11732FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION II: COSTUMES, LIGHTING AND PROJECTIONS 2
THEA 11733FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY III: COSTUMES 1
or THEA 11734 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY IV: LIGHTING, SOUND AND PROJECTIONS
Additional Technique Elective, choose from the following: 21-3
DAN 17007
TAP 1
DAN 17008
TAP 2
DAN 17009
TAP 3
DAN 17013
AFRICAN DANCE 1
DAN 17019
HIP HOP 1
DAN 17020
HIP HOP 2
DAN 27073
BALLET 4
DAN 27080
MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ AND TAP I
DAN 37068
MODERN 5
DAN 37069
BALLET 5
DAN 37080
MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ AND TAP II
DAN 37100
POINTE 1
DAN 37150
POINTE 2
DAN 47070
JAZZ STYLES III
DAN 47081
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE STYLES II
DAN 47095
SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE
DAN 47170
JAZZ STYLES IV
DAN 47196
INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN DANCE
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)6
Kent Core Social Sciences (must be from two disciplines)6
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)3-4
Kent Core Additional6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 535
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students may substitute a different level of modern or ballet.

2

Promotion to the next level of technique is at the discretion of the dance faculty.

3

Maximum 8 credit hours of DAN 37192 may be applied toward the major.

4

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

5

Students must complete a minimum 15 elective credit hours of courses related to a secondary area of inquiry or minor.

Progression Requirements
  • Promotion to the next level is at the discretion of the dance faculty.
  • All students in the major must audition for all Dance Division concerts. To perform in the concert, students must be enrolled in a minimum of one dance technique course during the semester of the concert.
  • Students enter on a probationary status and must maintain GPA requirements and professional standards as indicated in the student handbook in order to be allowed to audition for concerts and progress through to graduation.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
  • All majors must participate in dance faculty juries and an annual review.
  • All graduates must successfully complete a course of study that includes a minimum of 15 credit hours related to a subject or minor chosen by the student.
  • All graduates must complete a project or presentation through DAN 47199 that demonstrates knowledge of dance and the additional subject chosen by the student.
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
DAN 27070 JAZZ STYLES I 2
DAN 37092
or DAN 37192
 KENT DANCE ENSEMBLE (ELR)
or DANCE PRACTICUM - PERFORMANCE (ELR)
1
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Ballet or Modern 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Two
DAN 47063 DANCE HISTORY I 3
THEA 11732 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION II: COSTUMES, LIGHTING AND PROJECTIONS 2
THEA 11733
or THEA 11734
 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY III: COSTUMES
or FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY IV: LIGHTING, SOUND AND PROJECTIONS
1
Ballet or Modern 4
General Electives 5
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
DAN 27074 DANCE COMPOSITION I 3
DAN 37092
or DAN 37192
 KENT DANCE ENSEMBLE (ELR)
or DANCE PRACTICUM - PERFORMANCE (ELR)
1
MUS 22111
or MUS 22121
 UNDERSTANDING WESTERN MUSIC (KFA)
or MUSIC AS A WORLD PHENOMENON (DIVG) (KFA)
3
Ballet or Modern 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Four
DAN 27150 KINESIOLOGY FOR DANCERS 3
DAN 27170 JAZZ STYLES II 2
DAN 37035 DANCE COMPOSITION II 2
Ballet or Modern 4
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Five
Additional Technique Elective 1-3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
Requirement: present choreography at Student Dance Festival  
DAN 37010
or DAN 37020
 DANCE PEDAGOGY
or TEACHING DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR NONTRADITIONAL POPULATIONS
3
DAN 37072 DANCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2
DAN 37392 DANCE PRACTICUM - CHOREOGRAPHY (ELR) 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
DAN 47163 DANCE HISTORY II (WIC) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
DAN 37092
or DAN 37192
 KENT DANCE ENSEMBLE (ELR)
or DANCE PRACTICUM - PERFORMANCE (ELR)
1
DAN 47199 BACHELOR OF ARTS CAPSTONE (ELR) 1-3
General Electives 12
 Credit Hours14
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Accreditation for Dance Studies - B.A.

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Dance Studies - B.A.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

5.6%

faster than the average

116,300

number of jobs

$69,690

potential earnings

Choreographers

14.0%

much faster than the average

5,500

number of jobs

$43,680

potential earnings

Dancers

2.3%

slower than the average

11,400

number of jobs

$N/A

potential earnings

Tutors and teachers and instructors, all other

7.4%

faster than the average

406,200

number of jobs

$40,590

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
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Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

The Reading Endorsement Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain the Ohio K-12 Reading endorsement. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for this endorsement; and endorsements are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

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Program Information for Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Program Description

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 Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

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 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • 9-12 credit hours in reading coursework, depending on licensure
  • Evidence of valid teaching license from the State of Ohio (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Effective with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

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

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Articulate the foundations of reading development and instruction.
  2. Plan effective lessons for students using appropriate methods, texts, strategies and goals.
  3. Assess and evaluate students’ literacy achievement.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Endorsement Requirements 1
CI 67310THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING 3
CI 67319DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING 3
CI 67330READING IN CONTENT AREAS 3
CI 67396INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS 1
CI 67692CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CORRECTIVE READING 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13
1

Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.

Graduation Requirements
  • Candidates seeking Ohio teaching endorsement are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Literacy Education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to endorsement.
  • Students who do not apply for endorsement within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on standards in force at the time of application.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

81,300

number of jobs

$69,000

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

3.6%

about as fast as the average

627,100

number of jobs

$60,810

potential earnings

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Reading Specialization - M.Ed.

The Master of Education degree in Reading Specialization develops practical and professional knowledge that is essential for educators concerned with the improvement of literacy at all instructional levels. Students study the nature of the reading and writing processes; the interrelationships between language, literature and literacy; literacy learning and teaching; the nature and needs of students who find reading and writing difficult; reading and writing as vehicles for learning and enjoyment; and the role of research in literacy instruction.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate outstanding or satisfactory knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
  2. Use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction.
  3. Use of a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction.
  4. Create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect and valuing of differences in society.
  5. Create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials and the appropriate use of assessments.
  6. View professional development as a career long effort and responsibility.

Admissions for Reading Specialization - 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 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • 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 may be considered for conditional admission.

Application Deadlines

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

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
CI 50093VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION 1
or CI 67096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
or CI 67396 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
CI 67310THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING 13
CI 67319DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING 13
CI 67320TEACHER AS LITERACY RESEARCHER 3
CI 67330READING IN CONTENT AREAS 3
CI 67351PERSPECTIVES ON LITERACY RESEARCH 3
CI 67352LITERACY COACHING 3
CI 67353MULTICULTURAL VOICES IN TEACHING CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE 3
or CULT 69521 MULTICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE AND POLICY
or CULT 69522 ETHICS IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
CI 67396INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS 1
CI 67692CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CORRECTIVE READING 13
Major Electives, choose from the following:6
CI 67312
TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS
CI 67517
NEW LITERACIES IN PRACTICE
MCED 50005
EFFECTIVE USE OF PHONICS IN READING
MCED 50007
TEACHING READING WITH LITERATURE IN MIDDLE CHILDHOOD
Minimum Total Credit Hours:32
1

Courses must be taken in sequence and are required for reading endorsement. MCED 50005 may also be required for reading endorsement if the student has not taken a phonics course.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • 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.

Licensure information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

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Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

The Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 Years) Endorsement Preparation program is designed for educators who want to specialize in early childhood education and gain the necessary skills and knowledge to teach young children effectively. You will learn about child development, curriculum design, and instructional strategies specific to this age group.

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Program Information for Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

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The Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation non-degree program is designed for teaching learners ages three through five and is limited to those with a Resident Educator or Professional Kindergarten-Primary, Elementary, Family and Consumer Sciences or a valid State of Ohio special certificate for the education of the handicapped.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

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 Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

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 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Evidence of a valid Resident Educator or Professional Kindergarten-Primary, Elementary, Family and Consumer Sciences or a valid State of Ohio Special Certificate for the Education of the handicapped (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Effective with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid elementary certificate, special certificate for education of the handicapped or early childhood or intervention specialist license from the State of Ohio.

Application Deadlines

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

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply early childhood learning standards, including
    1. knowing and understanding characteristics of young children
    2. creating safe and appropriate environments for learning
    3. working with diverse families
    4. performing appropriate assessments
    5. understanding and applying ethical principles within the profession

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Endorsement Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C grade in all courses)
ECED 60103SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL 3
ECED 60113PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 3
ECED 60151SOCIOMORAL ENVIRONMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
ECED 67292PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 11-3
Program Elective, choose from the following:3
CI 60169
UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
CI 60171
TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
ECED 50302
TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY
ECED 60152
APPLICATION OF SELECTED THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13-15
1

Required credit hours based upon prior coursework and teaching experience, and current employment. All coursework for the license must be current. For candidates employed full time in a teaching capacity, an individualized plan for completing the practicum will be developed with the faculty advisor. This may include observations, partnering with a preschool teacher and development of a portfolio to demonstrate competency for teaching in the preschool years.

Progression Requirements
  • Must maintain a minimum 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements
  • Minimum C grade is required in each course for endorsement.
  • The preschool internship may be completed during the summer session.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching endorsement are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for an endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Early Childhood Education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to endorsement.

Students who do not apply for endorsement within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

3.5%

about as fast as the average

1,452,100

number of jobs

$60,940

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

3.7%

about as fast as the average

127,700

number of jobs

$57,860

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

2.5%

slower than the average

540,400

number of jobs

$31,930

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

potential earnings

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Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Early Childhood Education PK-5 Additional Licensure Preparation program provides aspiring educators with the necessary training to succeed in today's rapidly evolving educational environment. Through comprehensive coursework and practical training, you'll be equipped to address the unique challenges of working with young learners, developing their cognitive and emotional skills while promoting social and emotional growth.

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Program Information for Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

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The Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed to provide licensure to teachers who hold an active resident educator or professional State of Ohio teaching license.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

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 Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

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 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • Evidence of valid teaching license from the State of Ohio — either the four-year Resident Educator or the five-year Professional Intervention Specialist, Elementary Education or Middle Childhood Education (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
  • Effective with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

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

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Apply PreK-5 learning standards to classroom experiences with students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate standards in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies related to learning environments.
  3. Assess student learning and demonstrate effective home, school and community partnerships through assessment sharing.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C grade in all courses) 1
ECED 50125INQUIRY INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
ECED 50203CRITICAL INQUIRY: THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE FRAMEWORK 3
ECED 50301TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN K-5 CLASSROOMS 3
ECED 50302TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY 3
ECED 50303TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS I 3
ECED 50304TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 50402TEACHING READERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 50403TEACHING WRITERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 50404TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS II 3
ECED 54444DEVELOPMENT AND PEDAGOGY IN UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3
ECED 60103SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL 3
ECED 60113PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 3
ECED 60115SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS FOR EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
ECED 60151SOCIOMORAL ENVIRONMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
ECED 60152APPLICATION OF SELECTED THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN 3
ECED 60201TEACHING EARLY READERS 3
ECED 63333FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN DIVERSE SETTINGS 3
ECED 67292PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 21-5
Minimum Total Credit Hours:52-56
1

Students must have an advising appointment with the graduate program coordinator to review former licenses, teaching experiences, employment, as well as field experiences, to determine the necessary courses and field experiences to compliment the student's existing valid Ohio license. All coursework for the license must be current. Additionally, a program of study must be filed in the Office of Graduate Student Services, 418 White Hall, prior to application for the licensure.

2

Internship will be determined by the faculty advisor, based on the student's transcript evaluation, prior employment and work history. For candidates employed full time in a teaching capacity, an individualized plan for completing the internship will be developed with the faculty advisor. This may include observations, partnering with a primary teacher, and development of a portfolio to demonstrate competency for teaching in the primary grades. The preschool internship may be completed during the summer I session. It should precede the primary internship.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Minimum C grade required in each course for licensure.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the early childhood education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Students who do not apply for license within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on Ohio licensure standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

4.8%

about as fast as the average

77,300

number of jobs

$65,440

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

3.5%

about as fast as the average

1,452,100

number of jobs

$60,940

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

3.7%

about as fast as the average

127,700

number of jobs

$57,860

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

2.5%

slower than the average

540,400

number of jobs

$31,930

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

3.6%

about as fast as the average

1,395,900

number of jobs

$28,900

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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