Earn your degree online with Kent State University’s distance learning graduate degrees and certificate programs.  For more information about these online programs, please use the links on the left.

There are also a number of courses available through distance technologies that are part of a degree or certificate that is not completely online. We are adding new courses and degree programs every semester, so please check back frequently to see what is new.  All courses are listed in the Schedule of Classes.

Distance Learning Degrees
These quality degree programs offer an alternative to campus based programs. They allow you more flexibility in both time and space. All KSU degree programs are accredited by a national accrediting body and provide a high level of excellence in teaching and learning experiences.

Degree Program

Entirely Online

Details

Computer Technology (AAB)

Yes

Computing/Technology Endorsement

Yes

Cultural Foundations

No

75% online

Evaluation and Measurement (M.Ed.)

Yes

Instructional Technology

Yes

Insurance Studies (BS)

Yes

Journalism Educator (MA)

Yes

Knowledge Management (MS)

Yes

Library Media

No

Some of the courses are still delivered using compressed video.

Master of Library and Information Science eDegree

Yes

Music Education (MM)

Yes

Nursing (RN to BSN)

Yes

Reading Endorsement

No

40% online

School Library Media Licensure

Yes

Technology (MT)

No

A few courses are offered via video.

Public Administration (MPA)

Yes

Public Health (BSPH)

Yes

Available concentrations: Health Promotion and Education, Health Sciences Administration, and Allied Health.

Master of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, with a concentration in Public Relations (MA)

Yes

Certificate Program

Entirely Online

Details

Autism Spectrum Intervention Specialist

Yes

Behavior Intervention Specialist

No

66% online

Career Based Intervention

No

75% online plus a one-week workshop for 2 credit hours.

Community College Leadership

Yes

Health Informatics

Yes

Integrating Technology Into the Classroom

Yes

Knowledge Management

Yes

Nonprofit/Human Service Management

Yes

Online Learning and Teaching

Yes

Post Masters Nursing Education

No

Not 100% online yet

Superintendent's Online Licensure Cohort

Yes

Transition Specialist

No

70% online

Public Health (Undergrad)

Yes

Full- and Half-semester classes are available.

Distance Learning Courses
There are a number of individual undergraduate and graduate courses offered through distance technologies that are part of a degree or certificate, and you can earn your degree online through any of them. We also offer continuing education workshops via the web.  A variety of technologies are used to deliver courses. All courses are listed in the Schedule of Classes. Use Video Conference, and web-based courses to search for a distance learning course or workshop.