Kent State University is one of the largest regional universities in the country and in 2010 will celebrate 100 years of enriching student lives and serving as a vital resource for the state of Ohio and beyond. From its roots as one of Ohio's original four-corner universities, Kent State University focuses on teaching and research excellence to serve the public good. Kent State University distinguishes itself as a magnet for high-achieving students.
Kent State University is a traditional, selective, residential public research university with eight campuses which serve all of Northeast Ohio. Kent State provides extensive access to degree programs from the associate to doctoral level, including medical degrees. The university's academic programs and facilities attract students, faculty and visitors from across the nation and around the world.
Today, Kent State University is the engine for economic, cultural and workforce development in the region and is one of the premiere universities in Ohio. Kent State is ranked among the nation's top 80 public research universities demonstrating high-research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
RN/BSN
The College of Nursing at Kent State University, considered the "Home of Nursing Leaders" is pleased to offer Registered Nurses (RNs) an online program dedicated to the advancement of nursing and continued improvement in overall health care.
This CCNE-accredited RN/BSN online program teaches RNs not only leadership and management skills, but increases their knowledge in health promotion, disease prevention, risk reduction with the expectation of developing highly sought after nurse leaders equipped to take on roles of greater responsibility and can influence the future of health care procedures and policy.
Kent State University College of Nursing RN/BSN program can offer you:
- Personalized advising
- An individualized academic plan
- Online nursing courses
- Individualized clinical capstone project to enhance your nursing career
- Full-time and part-time flexible scheduling
- Rolling admissions – you may start fall, spring or summer
- All courses are seven weeks except for the 15-week capstone course
- Updated curriculum that reflects critical competencies for contemporary nursing practice as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Master of Music - Music Education
Kent State University's Master of Music in music education degree assists choral, instrumental and general music teachers develop and refine their professional teaching skills. The Master of Music in music education degree is the professional standard required in public school teaching and is also an opportunity for music education enhancement and specialization. Music teachers gain in-depth comprehensive and practical knowledge that builds upon your current teaching experience.
Kent State's Master of Music focuses on the music education curriculum in choral, instrumental, and general music. Courses in technology, music theory and history, and world music are geared to their contemporary application in the K-12 music classroom. You'll also benefit from:
• A comprehensive understanding of music education from the perspectives of sociology, psychology, philosophy, history and comparative curricula.
• Knowledge and application of methodology in quantitative and qualitative music research.
• Capstone curricular project applicable to your area of teaching.
One of the goals of Kent State's Master of Music in music education is to strengthen your current music education skills and ultimately enhance your professional path. Potential career outcomes may include:
• Increase in salary.
• Promotion in current position or to a new position.
• College-level teaching potential.
• New career opportunities.
The Kent State University Hugh A. Glauser School of Music has built this degree around your lifestyle and learning needs. Integral to this degree is the online collaboration among you, your small group, your instructor and the outstanding faculty members - all from the privacy and convenience of your home or office. We are here to support you every step of the way to ensure that your experience is as fulfilling as possible.