KENT STATE UNIVERSITY MASTER'S PROGRAM

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

PROGRAM STATEMENT

The Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel M.Ed. program at Kent State University consists of a community of students, faculty, student affairs professionals, and alumni working together to foster learning and professional development through courses, field experiences, and interaction with professionals on and off campus. It is a 45-hour program that meets the preparation standards for as outlined by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. Students are able to personalize their programs through electives and two practicum experiences. This is an academically rigorous and experientially intense program, where students are challenged to excel. In addition to rigor, we also pride ourselves on a personal and supportive approach from admissions and orientation, through graduation and the job search, to continued contact as alumni.

PROGRAM MISSION

PROGRAM UNIQUENESS

Three things make Kent's M.Ed. program unique. The first is the institutional diversity of Northeast Ohio. More than twenty colleges and universities are within an hour's drive of Kent, and a great variety of types of institutions require only a short trip for exploration.In this way, students can experience first-hand environments such as a comprehensive university or college, community college,women's college, small private liberal arts college, religious institution, branch campus, art or music institute, medical college, corporate college, urban university, technical college,or research university. In addition to those available on Kent's campus, assistantships and practica are available at area universities and colleges. Recent assistantships have included those in residence life, new student orientation, campus life, student activities, career services, financial aid, academic advising, alumni relations, registration and records, and admissions. Interviews for assistantships are held in March. Students graduate with multiple on-site work experiences, often from multiple institutions, giving them a richly diverse portfolio of work settings.

Second, the program provides students with an opportunity to earn certificates in conjunction with the M.Ed. Currently, a certificate in the Internationalization of Higher Education and a certificate in College Teaching are available.

Third is the sense of community in the program, among students, faculty, supervisors, alumni, and friends. The program has an established network of community members in Northeast Ohio, the state of Ohio, and, increasingly, beyond. In addition, students have the opportunity to be involved in the student organization, GRASSP, which sponsors social and professional programs and events, and KSU students have been leaders in professional organizations and conferences at the state and regional level.

Kent, Ohio, is a community of 29,000 located on the Cuyahoga River. It provides the comfort, safety, and familiarity of a small town, yet benefits from the amenities of the nearby cities of Akron and Cleveland, which provide world-class cultural events, museums, professional sports teams, downtown entertainment and dining, and shopping opportunities. Also in the area are the Cuyahoga National Recreation Area, Blossom Music Center, and many hiking and biking trails.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Application form and $30 fee
• GPA: 3.0 undergraduate (those with lower GPAs may be considered, but must submit GRE scores.)
• 2 letters of reference
• Transcripts from former institution(s)
• Personal statement of career goals and resume
• GRE recommended but not required if undergraduate GPA is above 3.0
• Interview with admissions coordinator
• If applying for assistantships, application and $30 interview days fee
• Deadline: For fall admission and full consideration for graduate assistantships, apply by February 1.
  Applications accepted at other times on a space-available basis.

CURRICULUM INFORMATION

Program Curriculum:

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION - Students in student affairs or higher education administration programs  (2005-2006):

PROGRAM FACULTY (Faculty members with areas of specialization and percentage of time devoted to the program.)

Ludmilla Cravcenko, Ph.D., international higher education, administration, adjunct
Marlene Dorsey, Ph.D., community and junior colleges, adjunct administrator
Janice J. Gerda, Ph.D., student affairs profession, history of student affairs, 100%
Eunsook Hyun, Ph.D., multicultural and diversity issues, internationalism in higher education, 50%
Susan Iverson, Ph.D., diversity, service learning, women's issues, 100%
Mark Kretovics, Ph.D., student affairs, business in higher education, higher education administration, 100%
Steve Michael, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Diversity and Academic Initiatives, adjunct
Randi Schneider, Ed.D., student affairs, adjunct
Stephen Thomas, Ed.D., law, disability services, the professorate; 50%
Autumn Tooms, Ph.D., leadership; 25%
Robert Zuckerman, Ph.D., Greek life, learning communities, one course

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