Full Description

The Master of Education degree in School Counseling prepares students for employment as professional school counselors in K-12 schools. This program is designed to fulfill the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed School Counselor in the state of Ohio.

The program may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis, although some full-time study is urged.

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.

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 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
• Supplemental Interview form
• 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:¹
  • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
  • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
  • Minimum 58 PTE score
  • Minimum 110 DET score

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

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Priority deadline: December 15
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Application deadline: February 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring Semester
  • Priority deadline: September 1
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Application deadline: October 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Summer Term
  • Application deadline: February 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge in assessment; groupwork; career development; helping relationships; human growth and development; social and cultural diversity; research and program evaluation; and professional orientation and ethical practice.
2. Meet the academic components required by the Ohio Department of Education to be eligible to sit for the current licensure assessments.
3. Understand legal and ethical standards and practice in a legal and ethical manner.
4. Understand and demonstrate multicultural responsiveness.
5. Demonstrate a strong counselor identity.
6. Demonstrate strong skills in identifying affect, behavior and cognition that contributes to mental health issues.
7. Understand and demonstrate sound counseling skills and techniques within a theoretical framework in both individual and group counseling.
8. Demonstrate valuable skills in conceptualizing student success and growth.
9. Understand the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession, including how to critique research to inform counseling practice.
10. Work with crisis, trauma, suicide and at-risk students.
11. Design and evaluate school counseling programming.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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State and Federal background checks are required for field-based experiences. See the practicum and internship coordinator for more information.

Progression Requirements

• Students who earn a C+ grade or lower in any course for the degree must repeat the course for a better grade.
• All prerequisites for courses must be completed with a minimum B- grade.

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.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum B- (or Satisfactory) grade in all courses
• Minimum 60 credit hours, including a 600 clock-hour internship
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.

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

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

Full Description

The Master of Education degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares students for employment as counselors in community-based human service agencies (e.g., substance abuse facilities, mental health centers, child and family service agencies) and private counseling facilities.

This program is designed to fulfill the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Ohio. The program may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis, although some full-time study is encouraged.

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.

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 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
• Supplemental Interview form
• 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: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
  • Priority deadline: December 15
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Application deadline: February 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring Semester
  • Priority deadline: September 1
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Application deadline: October 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Summer Term
  • Application deadline: February 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Effectively work with clients from a multicultural and pluralistic society.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in assessment, group work, career development, helping relationships human growth and development, social and cultural diversity, research and program evaluation and professional orientation and ethical practice.
3. Meet the academic components required by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board to be eligible to sit for the current licensure assessments.
4. Understand legal and ethical standards and practice in a legal and ethical manner.
5. Understand and demonstrate multicultural responsiveness.
6. Demonstrate a strong counselor identity.
7. Demonstrate strong clinical skills in case conceptualization, diagnosis and treatment planning.
8. Understand and demonstrate sound counseling skills and techniques within a theoretical framework in both individual and group counseling.
9. Understand the importance of research in advancing the counseling profession, including how to critique research to inform counseling practice.
10. Effectively work with crisis, trauma, suicide and at-risk clients.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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State and Federal background checks are required for internship experiences and to apply for Counselor Trainee status. See the practicum and internship coordinator for more information.

Progression Requirements

• Students who earn a C+ grade or lower in any course for the degree must repeat the course for a better grade.
• All prerequisites for courses must be completed with a minimum B- grade.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum B- (or Satisfactory) grade in all courses
• Minimum 60 credit hours, including a 600 clock-hour internship
• No more than one-half of a graduate student’s coursework may be taken in 50000-level courses.

Licensure Information

Candidates seeking Ohio license 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 Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapy Board website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

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

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

Full Description

The Educational Specialist degree in Counseling can be highly individualized to meet the needs of students having interests in a variety of school or community settings. The degree is an advanced-level practitioner's degree, and the focus is on practical knowledge and skill.

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

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale (minimum 3.250 graduate GPA is recommended)
• Official transcript(s)
• Goal statement
• Supplemental Interview form
• 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: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
  • Priority deadline: December 15
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Application deadline: February 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Spring Semester
  • Priority deadline: September 1
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.
  • Application deadline: October 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Summer Term
  • Application deadline: February 1
    Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge in professional identity, social and cultural diversity; human growth and development, career development; helping relationships; group work, assessment; and research and program evaluation.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the foundations of clinical mental health counseling or school counseling.
3. Demonstrate curricular experiences in the contextual dimensions of community and school.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and skill requirements for clinical mental health counselors or school counselors.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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State and Federal background checks are required for practicum/internship experiences and to apply for Counselor Trainee status. See the practicum and internship coordinator for more information.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 30 credit hours are needed beyond a counseling master's degree.

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

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

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.500 graduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Goal statement
• Supplemental form
• Completion of the Questions Regarding Legal and Ethical Issues form
• Preliminary written exam
• Two letters of recommendation
• Interview (individual and group)
• 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

Students are expected to have completed curricular experiences equivalent to CACREP entry-level standards and curricular requirements of a specific CACREP program area before beginning doctoral-level counselor education coursework. Any missing content can be completed before or in some cases (e.g., if minimal content is needed) concurrently with initial doctoral-level counselor education coursework.

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

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Priority deadline: February 1
    Applications submitted by this deadline will receive the strongest consideration for admission.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and legal considerations, and multicultural responsiveness, in counselor education and supervision.
2. Demonstrate a specific focus on knowledge and skill/practice in the following areas: counselor supervision; teaching/pedagogy of counselor education; research and scholarship; advanced counseling theory and techniques; leadership and advocacy; and professional identity as a counselor.
3. Assume the role of instructor with the ability to understand and apply: teaching methods; instructional and curriculum design; and evaluation methods of teaching.
4. Provide high quality counseling supervision which enhances supervisees' ability to conceptualize clients from multiple theoretical perspectives; nurtures supervisees' counseling skills; evaluates the effectiveness of supervisees' counseling; uses multiple theories of supervision; and demonstrates knowledge and skills related to evaluative, gatekeeping and remediation practices of supervision.
5. Conduct quantitative and qualitative research, along with understanding and applying the recommended practices for professional writing.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling in a diverse and ever-changing society.
7. Demonstrate a firm grasp of leadership theory, and provide leadership and advocacy to the counseling profession.
8. Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate current issues in the profession.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Before taking any field-based experiences, students must complete state and Federal background checks. See the program coordinator for more information.

²

Students will complete 3 credit hours of CES 88292 per semester for two consecutive semesters, for a total of 6 credit hours of internship.

³

Elective courses must be relevant to counselor education and supervision. Students must consult with and obtain approval from their advisors about registering for electives.

⁴

Upon admission to candidacy, each doctoral candidate must register for CES 80199. It is expected that a doctoral candidate will continuously register for Dissertation I for a total of 30 credit hours, and thereafter CES 80299, each semester until all requirements for the degree have been met. Students will be expected to be familiar with data entry and interpreting computer generated analysis.

Progression Requirements

• Students who earn a C+ grade or lower in any course for the degree must repeat the course for a better grade.
• All prerequisites for courses must be completed with a minimum minimum B- grade.

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum B- (or Satisfactory) grade in all courses
• After admission to the Ph.D. degree program, students plan a program of study with their respective faculty advisory committee. Please refer to the program doctoral handbook and graduate student handbook for more information about requirements for graduation.
• Successful completion of written and oral comprehensive exams is required before students can be registered for dissertation credit hours.

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

Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)

Full Description

Career and Community Studies is a 4-year, non-degree college experience designed to prepare students  (ages 18 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism for adult life. Throughout this transformative journey, students will learn and practice social skills and independent living skills, exploring, identifying and preparing for a career aligned with their strengths and interests. The program places a particular emphasis on addressing the challenges they may encounter, fostering a holistic approach to personal and professional development. Participants emerge as self-determined individuals who can figure out what they want to do with their lives.

During the program, students discover who they are, prepare for jobs they'll enjoy, and learn how to speak up for themselves while understanding their rights. The curriculum not only imparts vital employment skills but also guides students about the responsibilities that come with being an adult.

Students will engage in a curriculum that seamlessly integrates Career and Community Studies (CCS) with courses from other units, offering diverse opportunities to practice and master the skills crucial for employment. For those seeking a more immersive experience, the option to reside on campus is available, providing a platform to develop home management skills. The goal is for students to become independent individuals who can decide what they want, speak up for themselves, and use resources to succeed in adult life.

Admission Requirements

• The program is limited to 10-12 students each fall.
• Students participating in the program experience intellectual and developmental disabilities that may affect some intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.
• Other qualifications include documentation of past successful work, academic, leadership, and community participation.
• Also required for admission are a completed application, reference letters, and an in-person interview with the CCS admission committee.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Become more self-determined persons who are better prepared for independent living and the achievement of career goals.
2. Gain confidence in critical and independent thinking, and use their own voice and vision in order to be active and informed citizens.
3. Understand basic concepts of the academic disciplines, and apply imagination and creativity as they begin a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical implications of their own actions, and be positive role models who contribute to societal views concerning inclusion, community, and tolerance for diversity.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

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Students enrolled in special topics courses also will attend sessions of Kent State courses selected in consultation with an advisor. 

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

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

Full Description

Career and Community Studies-Employment Readiness non-degree program offers a college experience meticulously designed to prepare individuals aged 18 and older, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as autism, for the transition into adult life and the workforce. Students will learn and practice social skills, independent living skills and employment skills tailored for entry-level jobs. Participants emerge as self-determined individuals who can figure out what they want to do with their lives.

In the first year, the program helps individuals figure out their strengths, likes and what's challenging for them. It covers self-advocacy, understanding rights, personal development, health, and being aware of job skills. The second year builds on this, with more job opportunities and experiences on campus to boost awareness and success in both work and social skills. The goal is not just job readiness but also helping individuals become confident decision-makers in life and work.

Admission Requirements

The program is limited to 10-12 students each fall. Students participating in the program experience intellectual and developmental disabilities that may affect some intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. Other qualifications include documentation of past successful work, academic, leadership, and community participation. Also required for admission are a completed application, reference letters, and an in-person interview with the CCS admission committee.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Become more self-determined persons who are better prepared for independent living and the achievement of employment goals.
2. Become critical and independent thinkers and use their own voice and vision in order to be active and informed citizens.
3. Identify basic concepts of the employment and life disciplines and apply concepts to preparing for employment post graduation.
4. Speak to awareness of ethical implications of their own actions and be positive role models who contribute to societal views concerning inclusion, community, and tolerance for diversity.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

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