Chemistry Facilities
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kent State University maintains outstanding research and instrumentation facilities to support the research mission of its faculty and students.
As a 2017 graduate of Kent State University’s College of Public Health, Emily Speck puts her education and skills to work as a registered environmental health specialist in Portage County, testing stormwater and making sure private water systems are safe. During the COVID-19 pandemic Speck, who works for the Portage County Combined General Health District, and many others in her field throughout the state and across the country, took on added duties related to the crisis. The shortage of environmental health specialists accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic but had beg...
Addictions Counseling Certificate Program (ACCP) Graduate/Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The Addictions Counseling Certificate Program (ACCP) provides students at the graduate level who are enrolled in the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with the educational content necessary to apply for chemical dependency counselor licensure in Ohio issued by Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.
Biological Sciences Facilities
The Department of Biological Sciences has modern and well-equipped research laboratories in four buildings and associated support facilities.
Exercise Science Facilities
The Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology Programs have nine laboratories that are dedicated to research and classes. These laboratories vary in focus from behavioral science to environmental physiology, as well as motor control and cardiovascular health.
Athletic Training Facilities
Kent State offers two athletic training rooms: the Athletic Training Education Center in the MACC Annex, and the John Faulstick Athletic Training Facility in Dix Stadium.
Welcome to Flash Friday! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Virginia Doherty, a junior triple major of history, art history and economics with minors in marketing and ancient, medieval and renaissance studies. Doherty is from Pittsburgh, but she also has dual citizenship in the U.S. and Australia.Originally a nursing student, Doherty started working with a couple of historical sites that awakened a strong interest in art and art history, which led to her history-related majors.“The combination of academia, education and creativity being ...
Graduate Study
Following a degree in Integrated Health Studies, students may wish to pursue graduate study in many areas, including:
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Medicine, Dentistry
- Nonprofit Management
- Gerontology
- Business Administration
- Health Care Administration
- Public Health
- Health Education
- Social Work
- Exercise/Leisure/Sport Administration
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Students completing the IHS Health Services concentration will be prepared to assume a role in the service delivery sector of the health care industry. Others may wish to pursue graduate study leading to advanced professional credentials.
AboutMajor: TechnologyGraduated: 2013Although Dexter's journey to Kent State was shaped by his athletic talent— he was recruited from Redkey, Ind., to join the Men’s Varsity Track and Field team—he credits his career success to the education he received at the College of Aeronautics and Engineering. “There are not many colleges where you get the hands-on experience like you do at KSU.”Dexter credits the hands-on learning experiences for preparing him for the real-world challenges of his career. In particular, the Materials and Processes class provided him with essential skills in machini...