Exercise Physiology - M.S.

Become a leader in exercise physiology with Kent State's master's degree. Our rigorous program is designed to prepare you for a successful career in academia or research. With access to cutting-edge facilities and expert faculty, you will gain the knowledge and experience needed to make an impact in the field.

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Program Information for Exercise Physiology - M.S.

Program Description

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The Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology prepares graduates for a wide variety of career options, including exercise prescription and research, as well as future doctoral study. Representative faculty research includes the areas of body composition, metabolism/nutritional requirements, environment, clinical exercise physiology and the physiology of aging as it is influenced by physical activity and fitness.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Exercise Physiology - M.S.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in exercise science, or equivalent preparation, from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score

Degree applicants are expected to have substantial preparation in the sciences, usually including coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology.

1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Describe physiological responses to exercise for a variety of populations and conditions related to human performance.
  2. Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to assess, motivate and prescribe exercise or strength and conditioning as appropriate for an exercise physiologist.
  3. Utilize statistical methods to analyze and interpret data applicable to the exercise physiology field.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
ATTR 53018ETHICAL LEADERSHIP FOR HEALTH CARE 3
EXPH 63050RESEARCH PROCESS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
EXPH 63051QUANTITATIVE AND RESEARCH METHODS IN ATHLETIC TRAINING AND EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3
EXPH 63091RESEARCH SEMINAR 1
EXPH 65081ENERGY METABOLISM AND BODY COMPOSITION 3
EXPH 65084CARDIOVASCULAR-RESPIRATORY DYNAMICS DURING EXERCISE 3
Major Electives, choose from the following:9
BSCI 50020
BIOLOGY OF AGING
BSCI 50431
NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
EXPH 50612
EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT
EXPH 55065
EXERCISE TESTING
EXPH 55070
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
EXPH 55081
ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE
EXPH 60610
PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING: IMPLICATIONS FOR HUMAN BEHAVIOR
EXPH 63098
RESEARCH
EXPH 65080
PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF EXERCISE AND SPORT
EXPH 65086
NEUROBIOLOGY OF MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE
NUTR 63518
ADVANCED SPORTS NUTRITION
Addtional electives chosen in consultation with advisor
Culminating Requirement
Choose from the following:6
EXPH 63098
& EXPH 65192
RESEARCH
and INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
EXPH 63199
THESIS I
EXPH 65192
INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Minimum Total Credit Hours:31

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Only in rare instances does a student fulfill the educational and research expectations within the minimum credit hour requirement for this degree. Any deficiencies for a doctoral academic preparation must be corrected very early in the approved academic program.
  • Students are required to successfully complete online modules that address the 12 public health competencies required by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This requirement may be waived if students provide documentation that the competencies were satisfied at a lower academic level.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Exercise Physiology - M.S.

The M.S. degree in Exercise Physiology is accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program and the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Exercise Physiology - M.S.

Biological science teachers, postsecondary

7.3%

faster than the average

66,000

number of jobs

$83,460

potential earnings

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists

8.7%

much faster than the average

165,300

number of jobs

$100,590

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Strength and conditioning coaches
Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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Exercise Science - B.S.

The Exercise Science B.S. program focuses on the scientific study of human movement and exercise, preparing students for careers in fields such as sports performance, rehabilitation, fitness and health promotion. You will learn from experienced faculty members and gain hands-on experience through internships, research opportunities and our state-of-the-art exercise science lab.

Program Information for Exercise Science - B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science comprises four concentrations:

  • The Exercise Physiology concentration prepares students for graduate school in exercise physiology or health care professions.
  • The Exercise Specialist concentration enables students to prepare for work in the clinical setting, ranging from a career in wellness to cardiac rehabilitation.
  • The Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine concentration prepares students for subsequent graduate school in these areas. The pre-podiatric medicine track is designed to be a combined program with Kent State University's College of Podiatric Medicine. However, successful completion of this program does not guarantee acceptance into the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Please see the Podiatric Medicine doctoral program in the University Catalog for more information about the application process and acceptance criteria.
  • The Strength and Conditioning concentration is designed to assist those who wish to pursue a career in the field of strength and conditioning. This may include working with all levels of athletes in a strength and conditioning facility.

The goal of the program is to prepare competent entry-level exercise science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (abilities) learning domains. Individual course content, objectives and assessments are structured to achieve this larger goal.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Exercise Science - B.S.

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Current Kent State and Transfer Students: Active Kent State students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State GPA to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Master the scientific and theoretical concepts of physiology critical to an entry-level exercise scientist.
  2. Apply the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to assess, motivate and prescribe exercise or strength and conditioning as appropriate for an entry-level exercise scientist.
  3. Utilize statistical methods to analyze and interpret data applicable to the exercise science field.

Coursework

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ATTR 15003CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES 2
or EXSC 15003 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or IHS 15003 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
ATTR 25057HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 14
or EXSC 25057 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
ATTR 25058HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 14
or EXSC 25058 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
ATTR 35054BIOMECHANICS 3
or EXSC 35054 BIOMECHANICS
EXSC 35068STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST 23
EXSC 35080PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 4
EXSC 45065EXERCISE TESTING 33
or EXSC 45070 ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
EXSC 45081ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC) 43
EXSC 45481SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1
GERO 14029INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS) 3
NURS 20950HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 3
or PEHS 25033 LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
NUTR 23511SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
PH 10004FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH 3
PH 30015UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3
or SPAD 35025 FACILITY MANAGEMENT
SEPP 20026PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
CHEM 10060GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
CHEM 10061GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10062GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
CHEM 10063GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 53
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each) 56-9
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours) 5, 66
Concentrations
Choose from the following:40
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Specialist
Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine
Strength and Conditioning Concentration
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

Students who have successfully completed BSCI 11010/BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21010/BSCI 21020 may use those courses in place of ATTR 25057/ATTR 25058 and EXSC 25057/EXSC 25058.

2

Students who have successfully completed MATH 12022 or PSYC 21621 may use those courses in place of EXSC 35068.

3

EXSC 45065 is strongly recommended for students in the Strength and Conditioning concentration. Students in the Exercise Specialist concentration are required to take both courses; one will fulfill major requirements and the other will fulfill concentration requirements.

4

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

5

If students complete the American Civic Literacy requirement by taking HIST 12061, the course will apply to the Kent Core Humanities category. If they complete it with POL 10101, the course will apply toward general electives.

6

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives. For students in the Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine concentration, a maximum 6 credit hours from the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree can be used to fulfill general electives for students admitted to the combined bachelor's/doctoral degree program.

Exercise Physiology Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ATTR 25036RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 3
CHEM 20481BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4
or CHEM 30481 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
EXSC 35040PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 45022EXERCISE LEADERSHIP 12
or EXSC 45023 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION
EXSC 45096INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) 23
NUTR 33512INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11009MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) 3-4
or MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
General Electives 319
Minimum Total Credit Hours:40
1

In EXSC 45022, the final exam is the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification. This certification requires students to be in their last semester of their last year of the program. In EXSC 45023, the final exam is the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This certification requires students to be in their last year of the program.

2

EXSC 45096 can be taken for 1 to 3 credit hours and is repeatable for maximum 6 credit hours toward the major (45 contact hours per credit hour).

3

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives.

Exercise Specialist Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ATTR 25036RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 3
ATTR 45040PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS 3
or EXSC 34000 EXERCISE SCIENCE FOR ESPORTS
EXSC 35040PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 35075EXERCISE PROGRAMMING 3
EXSC 40612EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT 3
EXSC 45022EXERCISE LEADERSHIP 12
or EXSC 45023 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION
EXSC 45040ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 45065EXERCISE TESTING 23
or EXSC 45070 ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
EXSC 45492INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR) 33
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11009MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) 3-4
or MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
General Electives 411
Minimum Total Credit Hours:40
1

In EXSC 45022, the final exam is the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification. This certification requires students to be in their last semester of their last year of the program. In EXSC 45023, the final exam is the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This certification requires students to be in their last year of the program.

2

EXSC 45065 and EXSC 45070 are both required for students in the Exercise Specialist concentration; one will fulfill major requirements and the other will fulfill concentration requirements.

3

State or federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences. EXSC 45492 can be taken for 1 to 8 credit hours and is repeatable for maximum 8 credit hours toward the major (45 contact hours per credit hour).

4

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives.

Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BSCI 10110BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
BSCI 10120BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
EXSC 43098RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) 13
or EXSC 45492 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)
IHS 14020MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
NUTR 33512INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE 3
PHY 13001GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13002GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) 4
PHY 13021GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
PHY 13022GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB) 1
PSYC 40111PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3
Chemistry Elective, choose from the following (depending on career goals):4-10
CHEM 20481
BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
CHEM 30475
& CHEM 30476
& CHEM 30481
& CHEM 30482
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (ELR)
and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
and ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 2
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
MATH 11022TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:40
1

EXSC 43098 can be taken for 1 to 3 credit hours and is repeatable for maximum 12 credit hours toward the major (45 contact hours per credit hour). EXSC 45492 can be taken for 1 to 8 credit hours and is repeatable for maximum 8 credit hours toward the major (45 contact hours per credit hour). State or federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences.

2

CHEM 30475, CHEM 30476, CHEM 30481 and CHEM 30482 are recommended for students planning to apply to the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.

Strength and Conditioning Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ATTR 25036RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 3
EXSC 35040PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 35075EXERCISE PROGRAMMING 3
EXSC 45023PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION 12
EXSC 45040ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 45492INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR) 26
NUTR 23520SPORTS NUTRITION 3
SEPP 40020HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES IN SPORT 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
MATH 11009MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) 3-4
or MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
General Electives 311
Minimum Total Credit Hours:40
1

The final exam is the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). This certification requires students to be in their last year of the program.

2

State or federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences. EXSC 45492 can be taken for 1 to 8 credit hours and is repeatable for maximum 8 credit hours toward the major (45 contact hours per credit hour).

3

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with faculty advisor when selecting electives.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.250 2.000
  • Admission into physical therapy or occupational therapy graduate programs is competitive by GPA.
Roadmaps

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Roadmaps

Exercise Physiology Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
ATTR 15003
or EXSC 15003
or IHS 15003
 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
2
MATH 11009
or MATH 11010
 MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)
or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
3-4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
PH 10004 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH 3
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
ATTR 25057
or EXSC 25057
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
4
CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
EXSC 45481 SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1
NURS 20950
or PEHS 25033
 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
3
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
ATTR 25058
or EXSC 25058
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
4
EXSC 35068 STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST 3
GERO 14029 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS) 3
SEPP 20026 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
ATTR 25036 RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 3
ATTR 35054
or EXSC 35054
 BIOMECHANICS
or BIOMECHANICS
3
CHEM 20481
or CHEM 30481
 BASIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
4
EXSC 35080 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 4
Kent Core Requirement or General Elective 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Six
EXSC 35040 PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 45065
or EXSC 45070
 EXERCISE TESTING
or ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
3
General Electives 9
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
EXSC 45081 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC) 3
NUTR 33512 INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE 3
PH 30015
or SPAD 35025
 UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
or FACILITY MANAGEMENT
3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
EXSC 45022
or EXSC 45023
 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP
or PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION
2
EXSC 45096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR) 3
General Electives 7
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
 

Exercise Specialist Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
ATTR 15003
or EXSC 15003
or IHS 15003
 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
2
MATH 11009
or MATH 11010
 MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)
or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
3-4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
ATTR 25057
or EXSC 25057
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
4
CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
NURS 20950
or PEHS 25033
 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
3
SEPP 20026 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ATTR 25058
or EXSC 25058
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
4
EXSC 35068 STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST 3
GERO 14029 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS) 3
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
PH 10004 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
ATTR 25036 RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 3
ATTR 35054
or EXSC 35054
 BIOMECHANICS
or BIOMECHANICS
3
EXSC 35080 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 4
Kent Core Requirement or General Elective 3
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
EXSC 35040 PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 45065 EXERCISE TESTING 3
EXSC 45070 ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST 3
EXSC 45481 SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1
PH 30015
or SPAD 35025
 UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
or FACILITY MANAGEMENT
3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Seven
ATTR 45040
or EXSC 34000
 PATHOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
or EXERCISE SCIENCE FOR ESPORTS
3
EXSC 40612 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP FOR THE OLDER ADULT 3
EXSC 45081 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC) 3
General Electives 7
 Credit Hours16
Semester Eight
EXSC 35075 EXERCISE PROGRAMMING 3
EXSC 45022
or EXSC 45023
 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP
or PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION
2
EXSC 45040 ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 45492 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR) 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
 

Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy/Podiatric Medicine Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
ATTR 15003
or EXSC 15003
or IHS 15003
 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
2
BSCI 10120 BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
BSCI 10110 BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY (ELR) (KBS) (KLAB) 4
CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
MATH 11022 TRIGONOMETRY (KMCR) 3
SEPP 20026 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
ATTR 25057
or EXSC 25057
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
4
IHS 14020 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
Chemistry Elective 4-10
 Credit Hours14
Semester Four
ATTR 25058
or EXSC 25058
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
4
GERO 14029 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS) 3
PH 10004 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement or General Elective (may be used to fulfill Organic Chemistry series) 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
ATTR 35054
or EXSC 35054
 BIOMECHANICS
or BIOMECHANICS
3
EXSC 35068 STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST 3
EXSC 45481 SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
PHY 13001 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS I (KBS) 4
PHY 13021 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY I (KBS) (KLAB) 1
 Credit Hours15
Semester Six
EXSC 35080 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 4
NUTR 33512 INTERMEDIATE NUTRITION SCIENCE 3
PHY 13002 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS II (KBS) 4
PHY 13022 GENERAL COLLEGE PHYSICS LABORATORY II (KBS) (KLAB) 1
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours18
Semester Seven
EXSC 45081 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC) 3
NURS 20950
or PEHS 25033
 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
3
PH 30015
or SPAD 35025
 UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
or FACILITY MANAGEMENT
3
PSYC 40111 PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Eight
EXSC 43098
or EXSC 45492
 RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE (ELR)
or INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR)
3
EXSC 45065
or EXSC 45070
 EXERCISE TESTING
or ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Elective (may be used to fulfill Organic Chemistry series) 3
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Strength and Conditioning Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
ATTR 15003
or EXSC 15003
or IHS 15003
 CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
or CAREERS IN HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
2
MATH 11009
or MATH 11010
 MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)
or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
3-4
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Two
CHEM 10060 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (KBS) 4
CHEM 10062 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (KSS) 3
American Civic Literacy Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
ATTR 25057
or EXSC 25057
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB)
4
CHEM 10061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (KBS) 4
CHEM 10063 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (KBS) (KLAB) 1
NURS 20950
or PEHS 25033
 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
or LIFESPAN MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
3
SEPP 20026 PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SPORT AND EXERCISE 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
ATTR 25058
or EXSC 25058
 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
or HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB)
4
EXSC 35068 STATISTICS FOR THE EXERCISE SCIENTIST 3
GERO 14029 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (KSS) 3
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
PH 10004 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC HEALTH 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Five
ATTR 25036 RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES 3
ATTR 35054
or EXSC 35054
 BIOMECHANICS
or BIOMECHANICS
3
EXSC 35040 PRACTICAL AND APPLIED CONCEPTS OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 35080 PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 4
NUTR 23520 SPORTS NUTRITION 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Six
EXSC 45065
or EXSC 45070
 EXERCISE TESTING
or ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY FOR THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
3
EXSC 45481 SEMINAR IN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 1
PH 30015
or SPAD 35025
 UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
or FACILITY MANAGEMENT
3
Kent Core Requirement or General Elective 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours16
Semester Seven
EXSC 45081 ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE (WIC) 3
EXSC 45492 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR) 3
SEPP 40020 HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES IN SPORT 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours13
Semester Eight
EXSC 35075 EXERCISE PROGRAMMING 3
EXSC 45023 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PREPARATION 2
EXSC 45040 ADVANCED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3
EXSC 45492 INTERNSHIP IN PHYSICAL FITNESS AND CARDIAC REHABILITATION (ELR) 3
General Electives 4
 Credit Hours15
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
 

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Locations:
    • Kent Campus

Accreditation for Exercise Science - B.S.

The B.S. degree in Exercise Science is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences; the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Education Recognition Program; and the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Exercise Science - B.S.

Exercise physiologists

9.5%

much faster than the average

23,900

number of jobs

$58,160

potential earnings

Physical therapists

10.9%

much faster than the average

267,200

number of jobs

$101,020

potential earnings

Additional careers
  • Strength and conditioning coaches
  • Exercise specialists
Careers requiring additional education
  • Pre-physical/occupational
  • Therapy/podiatric medicine
  • Exercise physiologists
  • Physical therapists
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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

School Health Education (P-12) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The School Health Education P-12 Additional Licensure Preparation program is designed for those who already have a bachelor's degree in education and want to add a P-12 health education endorsement to their existing Ohio teaching license. With a focus on comprehensive health education, this program will prepare you to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for healthy living.

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The School Health Education (P-12) Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed for professionals who already hold a teaching license and who desire an additional teaching license in school health education. The program meets the national and state professional preparation standards for school health educators that emphasize program planning, implementation and evaluation of accurate and current health education information for diverse learners in PreK-1 2 educational settings.

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for endorsement.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for School Health Education (P-12) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate competency in health education content, health literacy skills and digital literacy skills for the purpose of instilling healthy behaviors in all learners.
  2. Plan relevant, meaningful, age and developmentally appropriate, ability centered and culturally sensitive school health education instruction and programs that are theoretically based, sequential and aligned with the national health education K-12 standards.
  3. Implement a range of school health education instructional strategies equitably and reflectively to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
  4. Use multiple methods of assessment to enhance the acquisition of functional health knowledge and health-related skill proficiency for all learners.
  5. Work collaboratively with various stakeholders in advocating school health education as an integral component of the school experience, demonstrate ethical behavior and engage in and reflect on various professional learning.

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Licensure Requirements

Licensure Requirements
HED 54091SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR 3
HED 64050HEALTH BEHAVIOR 3
HED 64063STRATEGIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3
HED 64550DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3
HED 68092DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACHES IN TEACHING SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:15

Progression Requirements
  • Must maintain a 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • Students must complete a minimum of 50 Ohio Department of Education-required field experience hours. State or Federal background checks may be required for practicum or internship experiences.
  • An analysis of additional content-area coursework required at the post-undergraduate level will be completed before entering into the program, and a Plan of Study will be created based on transcript analysis and current licensure requirements by the Ohio Department of Education. A minimum B grade is required in each of these courses. This coursework would be in addition to requirements for the School Health Education non-degree program.

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). Students should consult the Health Education and Promotion program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for School Health Education (P-12) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-1.6%

decline

1,094,500

number of jobs

$64,580

potential earnings

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Health Education and Promotion - Ph.D.

Elevate your career with the Health Education Ph.D. program. With experienced faculty, a flexible curriculum and opportunities for research and practical experience, you'll be prepared for leadership roles in the field.

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The Ph.D. degree in Health Education and Promotion emphasizes the interaction among the theoretical, empirical and applied nature of health education. Health education borrows from many disciplines, including community organization, education, medicine, biological science, psychology, statistics and communication.

Although the program is designed for health educators, applicants are drawn from a variety of fields, including health education, nursing, nutrition, the medical technologies and social sciences. The program is particularly appropriate for those seeking employment in higher education or career advancement within the broad scope of health education. Graduates work in schools, higher education, government agencies, hospitals and non-profit agencies.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Health Education and Promotion - Ph.D.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion are not being accepted at this time.

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university1
  • Minimum 2.750 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.500 GPA is recommended)
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Résumé or curriculum vitae
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Interview
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:2
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score

The college will assess applicants holistically, considering academic credentials, related professional experiences, academic or professional references, scholarly activities and professional activities, among others.

1

Students who are admitted to the Ph.D. degree without an equivalent master's degree in health education and promotion may be required to complete additional coursework, which will not be counted towards the degree.

2

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Assess needs, assets and capacity for health education.
  2. Plan health education and promotion activities.
  3. Implement health education and promotion programs.
  4. Conduct program evaluation and research in health education.
  5. Serve as health education resource person.
  6. Administer and manage health education.
  7. Communicate and advocate for health and health education.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
HED 80292PRACTICUM IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 13
HED 81100RESIDENCY SEMINAR: SYNTHESIS OF LITERATURE IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3
HED 81150SEMINAR: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3
HED 81200RESIDENCY SEMINAR: RESEARCH PROPOSAL, DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION 3
HED 81400RESEARCH DISSEMINATION AND TECHNICAL WRITING IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3
HED 81450ADVANCED PROGRAM EVALUATION IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3
HED 81550APPLIED THEORY IN HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 3
RMS 75510STATISTICS I FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 3
RMS 85515QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 3
RMS 85516QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN 3
RMS 85517ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH 3
or RMS 85518 ADVANCED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Specialization Courses 26
Culminating Requirement
HED 80199DISSERTATION I 330
Minimum Total Credit Hours:69
1

State/Federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences.

2

Students choose an area of specialization — such as school health, sexuality or substance abuse prevention — as developed with advisory phase committee.

3

Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for HED 80199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter HED 80299, each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the Ph.D. in Health Education and Promotion are not being accepted at this time.

Accreditation for Health Education and Promotion - Ph.D.

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Health Education and Promotion - Ph.D.

Health education specialists

4.5%

about as fast as the average

71,800

number of jobs

$63,000

potential earnings

Community and social service specialists, all other

4.6%

about as fast as the average

119,200

number of jobs

$54,940

potential earnings

Community health workers

11.3%

much faster than the average

65,100

number of jobs

$51,030

potential earnings

Medical and health services managers

23.2%

much faster than the average

616,200

number of jobs

$117,960

potential earnings

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

17.3%

much faster than the average

289,600

number of jobs

$105,620

potential earnings

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary

2.4%

slower than the average

15,400

number of jobs

$75,890

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Community Health Educator
  • Community Health Education Coordinator
  • Diabetes Educator
  • Health Educator
  • Master Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Public Health Educator
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Health Education and Promotion - M.Ed.

Make an impact in health education and promotion with Kent State's program. Develop your leadership, communication and advocacy skills, while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career in this dynamic and rewarding field.

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  • Laurie M. Wagner, MCHES | (Community Health concentration) | lyoo@kent.edu | 330-672-0685
    Donna Bernert | (School Health Licensure concentration) | dbernert@kent.edu | 330-672-0682

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The Master of Education degree in Health Education and Promotion is designed to enable individuals to pursue their diverse interests in the field while addressing the competencies essential to the professional development of health educators.

Students in the program utilize theoretical models of attitude and behavioral change in assessing educational needs, designing educational interventions, evaluating the effectiveness of program efforts and advocating for creative and competent health education opportunities. These skills prepare graduates for various employment positions in local, state and national government; K-12 schools and community colleges; health care facilities; worksite wellness programs; and nonprofit organizations.

The Health Education and Promotion major comprises the following concentrations:

  • The Community Health concentration provides background for those who will be involved in positions of leadership in a wide variety of health-related community settings, as well as for those who plan to pursue doctoral work in fields related to health education and health promotion. Students in the concentration can pursue certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES).
  • The School Health Licensure concentration enables graduates to teach health in schools or pursue diverse interests in the field. Competencies essential to school health education are addressed. Students in the concentration can pursue an additional Ohio teaching license that requires students to already have an initial teaching license.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Health Education and Promotion - M.Ed.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

Applications to the M.Ed. in Health Education and Promotion are not being accepted at this time.

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license School Health Licensure concentration
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Assess needs, assets and capacity for health education.
  2. Plan health education and promotion activities.
  3. Implement health education and promotion programs in schools and communities.
  4. Conduct program evaluation and research in health education.
  5. Advocate for health and health education.
  6. Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences using appropriate theory, methods and channels.
  7. Administer and manage health education.
  8. Serve as an authoritative resource on health education and promotion practices in accordance with established ethical principles.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements
HED 64050HEALTH BEHAVIOR 3
HED 64055NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION 3
HED 64057PROGRAM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION IN HEALTH PROMOTION 3
HED 64063STRATEGIES IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3
Health Education (HED) Electives (50000 or 60000 level)9
Concentrations
Choose from the following:9
Community Health
School Health Licensure
Minimum Total Credit Hours:30

Community Health Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
HED 64030INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS IN HEALTH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION 3
Health Education (HED) Electives (50000 or 60000 level) 16
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9
1

Students are recommended to select courses around a common theme, such as sexuality, substance abuse or other options approved by advisor. Students who plan to pursue a doctorate are recommended to take courses in research and statistics.

School Health Licensure Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements
HED 54091SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR 3
HED 64550DRUG ABUSE AND VIOLENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3
HED 68092DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACHES IN TEACHING SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:9

Field Experience and Licensure Information for the School Health Licensure Concentration

Students in the School Health Licensure concentration will complete a minimum of 50 Ohio Department of Education-required field experience hours. State or Federal background checks may be required for practicum/internship experiences.

Candidates seeking Ohio licensure are required to pass specific assessments in order to apply for licensure. Students should consult their advisors for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education-Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • M.Ed. degree candidates have six years from the term of first enrollment to complete the degree.
  • No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.
  • Grades below C are not counted toward completion of requirements for the degree.
Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the M.Ed. in Health Education and Promotion are not being accepted at this time.

Accreditation for Health Education and Promotion - M.Ed.

The School Health Licensure concentration is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Health Education and Promotion - M.Ed.

Health education specialists

4.5%

about as fast as the average

71,800

number of jobs

$63,000

potential earnings

Community and social service specialists, all other

4.6%

about as fast as the average

119,200

number of jobs

$54,940

potential earnings

Community health workers

11.3%

much faster than the average

65,100

number of jobs

$51,030

potential earnings

Medical and health services managers

23.2%

much faster than the average

616,200

number of jobs

$117,960

potential earnings

Additional Careers
  • Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Community Health Educator
  • Community Health Education Coordinator
  • Diabetes Educator
  • Health Educator
  • Master Certified Health Education Specialist
  • Public Health Educator
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