October is Kent State University’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Though the national health observance is in May, the university chooses October to promote mental health awareness as the need for mental health support on campus peaks during this time. The goal behind making October Kent State’s Mental Health Awareness Month is to increase awareness about the mental health support that Kent State provides to both students and faculty. This support includes counseling services, workshops as well as programs to encourage general well-being, like Meditation Across Campus ...
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is not designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you wish to become licensed in Ohio, you must also register for and complete all requirements for the Minor in Education and sit for licensing exams.
Bachelor of Professional Studies
The Bachelor’s of Science degree in Professional Studies is designed for those who want to work in education, health and human services settings or continue their studies in a related graduate program.
Bachelor of Integrative Studies
The Bachelor of Integrative Studies degree allows you to design a curriculum tailored to your unique interests and career goals. This flexible program lets you combine courses from various disciplines to gain a broad range of knowledge and skills that are valued in today’s job market. This degree program provides a path to degree completion that focuses on career and professional goals by allowing you to select courses from interrelated programs or academic departments that support your career aspirations.
Summit County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kani H. Hightower is on a mission to make the justice system in Summit County, Ohio, more accessible for underprivileged and underrepresented citizens. Whether it’s related to transportation challenges or helping them sort through the red tape of documentation, Hightower, a Kent State University graduate, is creating solutions to streamline the process for Summit County residents.“I ran for domestic relations court judge because I wanted to serve on the bench where I could make the greatest impact,” Hightower told Akron Legal News. “Our court ...
Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
The Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies degree (B.T.A.S.) is a program designed for students with an associate degree or some college level coursework. The program accommodates varied educational backgrounds, develops competencies needed for success in a variety of work settings and offers flexibility and scheduling attractive to working adults and time- and place-bound adults.