Kent State's Nurse Educator program will prepare you to teach, mentor, and develop both nursing students and practicing nurses.

The Nurse Educator concentration allows students to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in selected areas of nursing practice and the role of the nurse educator. Emphasis of the nurse educator role focuses on best practices in curriculum development, instruction, and evaluation that will prepare students for teaching within a variety of learning environments in academic and staff professional development settings.

Kent State's Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership concentration will prepare you for mid- to upper-level management, administrative, and leadership positions in a variety of healthcare settings.

The 100% online Nursing Administration & Health Systems Leadership MSN/Post-graduate Certificate concentration integrates management and nursing knowledge for students to develop skills and competencies in management, health care leadership, and advanced nursing.

Kent State’s Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) program will prepare you to provide the highest level of primary nursing care for women involving health promotion and disease prevention. 

Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) students gain competency in advanced nursing management of common acute and chronic conditions.

Kent State's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner master's concentration will prepare you to provide advanced psychiatric nursing care to individuals, families, and groups across the lifespan.

Today, many Americans do not have access to mental health services, in part due to a lack of qualified mental health professionals. Nurses who become Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) help bridge this gap and provide holistic care to those who are struggling with mental illnesses and addictions.

2022-2023 Staff Salary Increases

President Diacon announces staff salary increases. (8/4/22)

We Are Blue, Gold and Grateful

We are Blue, Gold and Grateful that we will have everyone together on our campuses beginning Aug. 2. I am so pleased to welcome back those returning from remote work and extend my thank you to those who continued to work on our campuses during the pandemic.
(7/29/21)

Update on Kent State University Fall Sports 

President Diacon's communication to Kent State Student-Athletes (8/8/20)

We’re All in This Together 

President Diacon's communication to faculty and staff addressing the new academic year (8/6/20)

Kent State is a globally recognized, nationally ranked university. Over 33,000 students are enrolled in our eight campus system including approximately 1,300 international students who represent nearly 100 countries, a higher-than-average percentage compared to other US universities. With one of the safest campuses in America and a supportive, diverse environment, you’ll have countless opportunities to develop your strengths and expand your horizons. And thanks to our average faculty-to-student ratio of 19:1, you’ll find support and services are always available.