Family History for Teachers, Counselors and Social Workers

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Conducting family history research
 
Location Virtual
 
Term Fall, Spring, Summer
 
Cost $961.40 - $1,189.56

Program Overview

Family history research can be used in K-12 and university classrooms, counseling and social work settings, and various other health and human services. This workshop will allow participants the time and resources necessary to research their own family histories, will teach the academic and affective benefits of using genealogy, and will offer practical examples of implementation with children and adults that align with content standards in social studies, language arts, science, technology, and counseling. Family history can provide authentic opportunities for developing research skills and incredible motivation for reluctant learners.

Sessions

Location: Virtual
Cost: $961
Session Type: Undergraduate
Day / Time
TBD
Location: Virtual
Cost: $1,190
Session Type: Graduate
Day / Time
TBD

Credit Workshop Registration Information

Costs and Deadlines

Registration for workshops will be available until two weeks before each workshop start date. Please enroll as soon as possible, as workshops may be cancelled if enrollment is low.

Tuition rates are as follows for classes starting before August 2026:

  • Undergraduate per credit hour $480.70
  • Graduate per credit hour $594.78

As of Fall 2026, tuition will change to the following (you will be charged fall tuition for fall courses no matter when you enroll):

  • Undergraduate per credit hour $540.30
  • Graduate per credit hour $612.62

All for-credit workshops through EHS will be held online. Online courses and workshops have an additional distance learning fee of $15 per credit hour.

Please note: 

  • Tuition prices are subject to change.
Credits Earned and Required Materials

Required Textbook: The required reading for this workshop is provided for you online in the “Course Content” folder.

Fall 2026:

  • 2 undergraduate credits: TLCS 40093, CRN # 18544
  • 2 graduate credits: TLCS 50093, CRN # 18545
Assignments, Grading and Transcripts
  • All credit workshops involve out-of-class assignments and are graded Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). 
  • We cannot issue grades of NA and SA. 
  • A student who “never attends” even one class session will receive a grade of NF (Never attended, F). 
  • A student who “stops attending” prior to the course withdrawal deadline will receive a grade of SF (Stopped attending, F). 
  • Both NF and SF grades will count as an F (zero quality points) in computing the grade point average.
  • To request a transcript reflecting all credits earned, visit the Transcript Request page.
Graduate Students

In workshops offered for both graduate and undergraduate credit, additional work is usually required for graduate credit. If you are enrolled this semester in other courses or workshops as a graduate student, you may enroll in undergraduate courses but you will be assessed graduate-level fees. 

*Non-Ohio Residents: The non-Ohio resident fee is waived if you are taking workshops only this semester. If you are taking classes in addition to workshops, the non-Ohio resident fee is required.

Cancellations, Refunds and Withdrawals

If we have to cancel a program, we will notify you immediately. You may transfer to another workshop or receive a full tuition refund.

Our refund policy conforms to university policy. Refund amount depends on contact time elapsed. 

We will not refund special fees for cancellations received within three business days of the workshop start date. Our withdrawal deadlines may differ from university deadlines; call 330-672-3100 for specific dates or visit the calendar of important dates. To withdraw from a workshop, use FlashLine or write to lifelonglearning@kent.edu.

Tax Credit

Enrollment in a workshop may allow you to claim a Lifetime Learning Tax Credit or other educational deduction. Consult your tax adviser for details.

Professional Teaching License Renewal

You may be able to use the credit hours earned in workshops to renew your license. We recommend checking with your local professional development committee (LPDC).

How to Apply …

 

Register with Your @kent.edu Email Address
Register with Personal Email Address

Register with Your @kent.edu Email Address

Please note: If you are a current Kent State student, follow the steps below to register for a credit workshop. If you are not, follow the steps in our “Register with Personal Email Address" tab.

If you are a current Kent State student, please proceed to the steps below.

To Apply Online:

  1. Log-in to FlashLine.
  2. Select the Student Tools tab, FlashFast and then Add or Drop Classes.
  3. Payment by credit card or checking account can be made through FlashLine:
    1. Select the Student Account tab / My Student Account /  Pay My Bill Using a Check or Credit Card.

Register with Personal Email Address

Please note: If you are not a current Kent State student, follow the steps below to register for a credit workshop. If you are a current Kent State student, follow the steps in our “Register with your @kent.edu Email Address” tab.

To register for credit workshops, follow these steps:


1. Apply and be admitted to Kent State University by clicking the button below:

Apply to Kent State

2. Watch for your admission information (this will take up to 5 business days)

3. Register for the workshop by logging in to FlashLine. To do so:

4. Once you are in FlashLine, select: student dashboard / “Add/Drop courses” and use the CRN(s) (course registration number) of the workshop(s) you want to register for.

5. After you register for your workshop(s), your tuition will be added to your account. You are responsible to pay it per the deadlines as posted.
 

Other reminders

  • The registration deadline for each workshop is two weeks prior to the start date for that workshop; however, we will accept later registrations on a space-available basis.
  • NOTE: Once you have been admitted to Kent State for the semester, you can register for multiple workshops for that semester. However, you will need to reapply each new semester.
  • For questions regarding the application and registration process: lifelonglearning@kent.edu.

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