Early Childhood (PK–5) Additional Licensure Plan of Study (PDF)

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This document outlines the Special Education Early Childhood Intervention (PK-5) non-degree plan of study at Kent State University, designed for licensed teachers seeking additional Ohio Intervention Specialist certification. It details the 41-credit core curriculum, field experience requirements, and additional state-mandated coursework in reading and academic content.

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Early Childhood Intervention (PK–5) Initial Licensure Plan of Study (PDF)

File Summary:

This document outlines the Special Education Early Childhood Intervention (PK-5) Initial Licensure plan of study at Kent State University. It details the 63 credits of required SPED core and academic content coursework, field-based experiences, and administrative procedures necessary for non-degree students to obtain an Ohio Intervention Specialist license.

Upload: April 2026

Students gather around a poster presentation in a hallway in White Hall.

The energy inside White Hall’s Read Room was electric, a palpable hum of intellectual curiosity that signaled something above and beyond a typical academic gathering. At the annual EHHS Research Gallery, the air was thick with the spirit of discovery as Kent State University faculty and students took their place as definitive leaders in their fields. With 14 posters and 15 talks spanning in-person and virtual platforms, the event wasn't just a showcase—it was a testament to the rigorous research culture that defines the College of Education, Health and Human Services.Students stood confid...

Adam Nathaniel Furman and KSU faculty roundtable discussion

This past semester, the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and College of the Arts at Kent State University hosted Adam Nathaniel Furman as part of the 2025-2026 Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series where he worked extensively with fashion and architecture students to produce a vibrant gateway exhibit that is now on display at the Armstrong Gallery in the John Elliot College of Architecture and Environmental Design. This workshop was guided by faculty members, Sue Hershberger Yoder and Kristen Mimms Scavnicky, who provided a direct link between the fashion and architecture progr...

Harbourt Hall Renovated into an EcoFriendly Building  The newly reconstructed Harbourt Hall building is recognized as a Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) building, developed to provide sensible and measurable solutions for green building.  youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=0vvMtcC1MQ0  ...

A new Kent State University graduate celebrates after receiving his diploma during the spring 2025 commencement ceremony. (Photo credit: Bob Christy, Kent State University)

The Kent State University alumni family will grow by nearly 5,000 new graduates from its eight-campus system across Ohio as the university holds its spring commencement ceremonies. The accomplishments of the Spring Class of 2026 will be recognized with commencement ceremonies on May 7-9 and May 15. All of the commencement ceremonies will be livestreamed on the commencement website.In total, 4,987 degrees will be conferred this spring, consisting of 643 associate degrees, 3,332 bachelor’s degrees, 835 master’s degrees, 162 doctoral degrees, and 15 educational specialist degrees. More than ...

Uncork the excitement of the seasons ahead with Kent State Athletics. Join us at Lost Trail Winery for the first stop on the 2026 Coaches Caravan presented by Green Lending and hear the latest updates directly from Golden Flash coaches.

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Ashtabula Campus graduates adjust their tassels at the Fall 2025 commencement ceremony

Kent State University at Ashtabula celebrated the end of the academic year and honor the spring graduating class by holding the campus’s 82nd commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Susan J. Stocker Hall gymnasium.“Commencement is a major milestone in the lives of our students,” said Dean and Chief Administrative Officer R. William (Bill) Ayres IV, Ph.D. “It’s such a special night to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of these graduates here on campus and in the familiar and intimate environment the event deserves.”Nearly 100 graduates and special honorees were recog...

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