Why Kent State?
- Employers seek out our graduates.
- Most graduates have several job offers.
- Training grant opportunities related to children with severe and multiple disabilities.
- Over 100 near-by sites for externships and student teaching experiences.
- Consistently high scores on the national Praxis examination.
- Supportive faculty with strong national reputations.
- Small, quiet town near large metropolitan areas with extensive cultural opportunities.
EMPLOYMENT RATE
Academic Year
Employment Rate in Profession
Number of graduates (#)
Percent of graduates (%)
2011/2012
39
100
2010/2011
32
100
2009/2010
37
97
PRAXIS PASS RATE
Academic Year
Praxis Examination Pass Rate Data (ETS Data)
Number of students taking the exam
Number of students passed
Pass rate (%)
2011/2012
35
35
100
2010/2011
35
35
100
2009/2010
22
22
100
PROGRAM COMPLETION RATE
Program completion rates are below. Our typical expected time frame for completion is two calendar years. However, some students shorten their program by a semester and others choose to extend their program (e.g., go part-time) for personal reasons.
Academic Year
Number completed program within expected time frame
Number completed later than expected time frame
Number not completing
Percentage completing (%)
2011/2012
38
1
0
100
2010/2011
28
4
7
82
2009/2010
35
2
1
97
Three-year average
34
2
3
93
EQUITABLE TREATMENT
Students, faculty, staff, and persons served in the program’s clinic are treated in a nondiscriminatory manner, that is, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, participation restriction, age, sexual orientation, or status as a parent. The institution and program comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders pertaining thereto.
STRATEGIC PLAN
In a continual effort to improve the quality of our programs, a strategic plan for near-term changes has been approved and can be accessed by clicking here.