The interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in Learning Sciences (partnered with Psychological Sciences) provides an advanced and interdisciplinary study in the principles of human cognition, learning and development. The program provides rigorous training in the theoretical foundations of cognition, learning and development, as well as research design, instrumentation, quantitative analysis and research application.
The Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology provides advanced study for students interested in the application of psychological principles to learning and instruction. It encompasses a variety of different disciplines, including cognitive psychology, human development and learning theory. The M.Ed. degree program is appropriate for classroom teachers, professionals in a variety of settings and students wishing to pursue graduate-level training in educational psychology.
The Educational Psychology major includes the following optional concentration:
The Master of Arts degree in Learning Science provides advanced study for students interested in the application of psychological principles to learning and instruction. The M.A. degree program is appropriate for classroom teachers, professionals in a variety of settings and students wishing to pursue doctoral-level training in learning sciences.
“The stories we tell about the significant and life-changing impact our alumni and donors can make for our students, their families and their communities are remarkable, and it’s our honor to share those stories.”
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The student initiative, Sister Circle, recently won the gold 2023-2024 NASPA Excellence Award for the category “Fraternity and Sorority Life, Leadership, Student Activities, Student Union, and related.” Sister Circle, housed under the E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center (The Moore Center), supports the personal, social, cultural, and professional development of women of color at Kent State University. Michael Daniels, Ph.D., the center’s director; Alice Fermaintt, program coordinator; and Annika Bragg, graduate assistant and Sister Circle’s advisor, will attend the ceremony i...
The mission of the School Counseling program at Kent State University is to prepare research-informed, ethically sound, and multiculturally responsive licensed professional school counselors in K - 12 institutions who are responsible for implementing comprehensive school counseling programs and delivering individual and group counseling within diverse school systems.
