Overview
Established in 1910, Kent State University is a nationally-recognized residential public research university in Kent, Ohio. With emphasis on research, students are held to a high academic standard in the development of successful professionals. The school offers music education and specialized nursing training via the RN/BSN online program education.
Student Appeal
Kent State is consistently rated as one of the best 100 universities in the country. Students can take advantage of an outstanding faculty and team of researchers whose goal is to deliver the best education possible to their students. A wide number of clubs and organizations are active on campus, as well as a strong athletic program. Students also have the convenience of taking some classes online at Kent State.
Financial
Financial aid is available to those who qualify in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Kent State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Program Offered:
Music Education
*NOTE: Students must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Music and a Diploma/License in Education is required to enter the Master of Music Education programs.
- Master of Music EducationMaster of Music Education
With specialization in:
- Master of Music Education General
- Master of Music Education Choral
- Master of Music Education Instrumental
The Master of Music in Music Education degree is the professional standard required in public school teaching. This degree program fulfills the advanced educational requirement beyond licensure in the State of Ohio. It also provides potential key career outcomes such as:
- Renewal of teaching certificates or licensure
- Higher level of teaching certificate or licensure
- Increase in salary
- Promotion in current position or to a new position
- Preparation for doctoral programs
- College level teaching potential
- Discovering new career directions
Nursing
*NOTE: Students must be a licensed registered nurse (RN) in at least one state to enroll in the RN/BSN program.
- RN/BSN NursingRN/BSN Nursing
The Kent State University College of Nursing has an excellent reputation for providing high-achieving and highly-motivated RNs with the knowledge and skills which will serve them well in their pursuit of professional advancement. This RN to BSN program sets itself apart by offering personalized advising and an individualized academic program.
Students receive:
- Personalized advising
- An individualized academic plan
- Individualized clinical capstone project to enhance your nursing career
- Full-time and part-time flexible scheduling
- Rolling admissions - students may start fall, spring or summer
- All courses are seven weeks except for the 15-week capstone course
- Curriculum that reflects critical competencies for contemporary nursing practice as recommended by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Accrediting Agencies
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
