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Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

The Reading Endorsement Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain the Ohio K-12 Reading endorsement. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for this endorsement; and endorsements are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

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Program Information for Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

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 Reading Endorsement 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)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • 9-12 credit hours in reading coursework, depending on licensure
  • 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. Articulate the foundations of reading development and instruction.
  2. Plan effective lessons for students using appropriate methods, texts, strategies and goals.
  3. Assess and evaluate students’ literacy achievement.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Endorsement Requirements 1
CI 67692CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CORRECTIVE READING 3
TLCS 67310THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING 3
TLCS 67319DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING 3
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
TLCS 67396INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13
1

Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.

Graduation Requirements
  • Candidates seeking Ohio teaching endorsement are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Literacy Education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to endorsement.
  • Students who do not apply for endorsement within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on standards in force at the time of application.

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.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

0.0%

little or no change

72,200

number of jobs

$78,270

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

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.

Literacy Specialization - M.Ed.

The Master of Education in Literacy Specialization equips educators to inspire confident readers and writers through innovative, research-based literacy practices. Through hands-on learning and advanced study, you’ll gain the skills to support diverse learners and lead meaningful literacy improvement in classrooms, schools and communities.

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Program Information for Literacy Specialization - M.Ed.

Program Description

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in Literacy Specialization develops practical and professional knowledge that is essential for educators concerned with the improvement of literacy at all instructional levels. Students study the nature of the reading and writing processes; the interrelationships between language, literature and literacy; literacy learning and teaching; the nature and needs of students who find reading and writing difficult; reading and writing as vehicles for learning and enjoyment; and the role of research in literacy instruction.

The program's curriculum is aligned with the Science of Reading, which is large body of interdisciplinary research showing how people learn to read and identifying the most effective, evidence-based practices for teaching literacy.

Admissions for Literacy Specialization - 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

  • 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
  • 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 may be considered for conditional 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. Demonstrate outstanding or satisfactory knowledge of the foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction.
  2. Use a wide range of instructional practices, approaches, methods and curriculum materials to support reading and writing instruction.
  3. Use of a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading instruction.
  4. Create and engage their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect and valuing of differences in society.
  5. Create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, use of instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials and the appropriate use of assessments.
  6. View professional development as a career long effort and responsibility.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements
CULT 69521MULTICULTURAL EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE AND POLICY 3
or CULT 69522 ETHICS IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
or TLCS 67353 TEACHING LITERATURE, GRADES K-12
MCED 50005EFFECTIVE USE OF PHONICS IN READING 13
TLCS 60169UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES 3
or TLCS 60171 TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
TLCS 67310THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING 13
TLCS 67312TEACHING WRITING AS A PROCESS 3
TLCS 67319DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING 13
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
TLCS 67351PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH 3
TLCS 67352INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING 3
TLCS 67396INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS 1-5
Culminating Requirement
CI 67692CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CORRECTIVE READING 13
TLCS 67399TEACHER AS EDUCATIONAL RESEARCHER 3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:34
1

Courses must be taken in sequence and are required for reading endorsement. MCED 50005 may be waived for students who completed a phonics course in their undergraduate program. Students who have MCED 50005 waived may graduate with 31 credit hours.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
- 3.000
  • 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.

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:
    • Fully online

Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Theme

Nationally, Sept. 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year, Kent State University is celebrating the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month as Avanzando Juntos: Moving Forward Together with numerous events and celebrations.   Ilianna Velez, assistant director of the Kent State E. Timothy Moore Student Multicultural Center, expressed the significance of this celebration.    “The theme places focus on the importance of unity within the Latina/o/e/x community" “We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month,” Velez said. “The theme places focus on the import...

Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

The Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 Years) Endorsement Preparation program is designed for educators who want to specialize in early childhood education and gain the necessary skills and knowledge to teach young children effectively. You will learn about child development, curriculum design, and instructional strategies specific to this age group.

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Program Information for Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

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The Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation non-degree program is designed for teaching learners ages three through five and is limited to those with a Resident Educator or Professional Kindergarten-Primary, Elementary, Family and Consumer Sciences or a valid State of Ohio special certificate for the education of the handicapped.

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 the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

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 Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement 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
  • Evidence of a valid Resident Educator or Professional Kindergarten-Primary, Elementary, Family and Consumer Sciences or a valid State of Ohio Special Certificate for the Education of the Handicapped

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. Apply early childhood learning standards, including
    1. knowing and understanding characteristics of young children
    2. creating safe and appropriate environments for learning
    3. working with diverse families
    4. performing appropriate assessments
    5. understanding and applying ethical principles within the profession

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C grade in all courses)
ECED 60103SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL 3
ECED 60113PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 3
ECED 60151SOCIOMORAL ENVIRONMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
ECED 67392PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 11-10
Program Elective, choose from the following:3
ECED 50302
TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY
ECED 60152
APPLICATION OF SELECTED THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN
TLCS 60169
UNDERSTANDING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
TLCS 60171
TEACHING EMERGENT BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13
1

Required credit hours based upon prior coursework and teaching experience, and current employment. All coursework for the license must be current. For candidates employed full time in a teaching capacity, an individualized plan for completing the practicum will be developed with the faculty advisor. This may include observations, partnering with a preschool teacher and development of a portfolio to demonstrate competency for teaching in the preschool years.

Progression Requirements
  • Must maintain a minimum 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements
  • Minimum C grade is required in each course for endorsement.
  • The preschool internship may be completed during the summer session.

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 endorsement are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for an endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Early Childhood Education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to endorsement.

Students who do not apply for endorsement within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online
    • Mostly online
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Childhood Education Pre-Kindergarten (3-5 years) Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

-2.0%

decline

1,422,700

number of jobs

$62,340

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

-1.6%

decline

117,200

number of jobs

$61,430

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

4.1%

about as fast as the average

555,100

number of jobs

$37,120

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

-1.5%

decline

1,422,800

number of jobs

$35,240

potential earnings

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.
Enrollment in College of Aeronautics and Engineering Ascends to Higher Heights

Enrollment in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering Soars

Enrollment in Kent State University's College of Aeronautics and Engineering has significantly increased this fall, as demonstrated by students like freshman Michael Marr of Philadelphia, who is in the college’s professional pilot program.  Students like Marr represent a 22% increase in new full-time freshmen in the college, which rose from 278 in 2022 to 340 in 2023.  Marr heard of the program through his cousin, a Pittsburgh resident, who is a Kent State graduate and now works for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Marr earned his private pilot lic...

Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

The Early Childhood Education PK-5 Additional Licensure Preparation program provides aspiring educators with the necessary training to succeed in today's rapidly evolving educational environment. Through comprehensive coursework and practical training, you'll be equipped to address the unique challenges of working with young learners, developing their cognitive and emotional skills while promoting social and emotional growth.

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Program Information for Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

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Full Description

The Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation non-degree program is designed to provide licensure to teachers who hold an active resident educator or professional State of Ohio teaching license.

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 the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

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 Early Childhood Education (P-5) 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. Apply PreK-5 learning standards to classroom experiences with students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate standards in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies related to learning environments.
  3. Assess student learning and demonstrate effective home, school and community partnerships through assessment sharing.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Licensure Requirements (min C grade in all courses) 1
ECED 50301TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN K-5 CLASSROOMS 3
ECED 50302TEACHING PHONICS AND WORD STUDY 3
ECED 50303TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS I 3
ECED 50304TEACHING SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 50402TEACHING READERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 50403TEACHING WRITERS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS 3
ECED 50404TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN THE ELEMENTARY YEARS II 3
ECED 60103SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE ARTS IN PRESCHOOL 3
ECED 60113PRESCHOOL EDUCATION 3
ECED 60115SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS FOUNDATIONS FOR EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
ECED 60151SOCIOMORAL ENVIRONMENT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3
ECED 60201TEACHING EARLY READERS 3
ECED 63333FAMILY-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS IN DIVERSE SETTINGS 3
ECED 67392PRACTICUM AND INTERNSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 21-10
Minimum Total Credit Hours:40
1

Students must have an advising appointment with the graduate program coordinator to review former licenses, teaching experiences, employment, as well as field experiences, to determine the necessary courses and field experiences to compliment the student's existing valid Ohio license. All coursework for the license must be current. Additionally, a program of study must be filed in the Office of Graduate Student Services, 418 White Hall, prior to application for the licensure.

2

Internship will be determined by the faculty advisor, based on the student's transcript evaluation, prior employment and work history. For candidates employed full time in a teaching capacity, an individualized plan for completing the internship will be developed with the faculty advisor. This may include observations, partnering with a primary teacher, and development of a portfolio to demonstrate competency for teaching in the primary grades. The preschool internship may be completed during the summer I session. It should precede the primary internship.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Minimum C grade required in each course for licensure.

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 early childhood education 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.

Students who do not apply for license within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on Ohio licensure standards in force at the time of application.

Program Delivery

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

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Early Childhood Education (P-5) Additional Licensure Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

Elementary school teachers, except special education

-2.0%

decline

1,422,700

number of jobs

$62,340

potential earnings

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

-1.6%

decline

117,200

number of jobs

$61,430

potential earnings

Preschool teachers, except special education

4.1%

about as fast as the average

555,100

number of jobs

$37,120

potential earnings

Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

-1.5%

decline

1,422,800

number of jobs

$35,240

potential earnings

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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