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• # 12 in Archives and Preservation  (tie)
• # 5 in School Library Media  (tie)
• # 9 in Services for Children and Youth  (tie)

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Library Science at Kent State University at Kent

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Library Science Degrees Available at Kent State

• Master’s Degree in Library Science

Kent State Library Science Rankings

The bachelor's program at Kent State was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for library science list .

Popularity of Library Science at Kent State

In 2021, 173 students received their master’s degree in library science from Kent State. This makes it the #7 most popular school for library science master’s degree candidates in the country.

Library Science Student Diversity at Kent State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the library science majors at Kent State University at Kent.

Kent State Library Science Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 173 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in library science from Kent State. About 17% were men and 83% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Kent State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kent State University at Kent with a master's in library science.

Library Science Majors

Library Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

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Kent State Today is following a group of Golden Flashes for the 2023-'24 academic year chronicling their efforts and successes during the fall and spring semesters. The group includes students, faculty and administrators who are at different places on their Kent State University journeys.

As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending Kent State University. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.

Fender, who will receive her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Commencement on May 10, finished her degree in just three years, thanks to taking 11 AP classes in high school.

As the 2023-'24 academic year sped by, Fender considered several options for next year, but ultimately decided to stay at Kent State to work on her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.

“I just love it here so much,” Fender said. “I didn’t want to go here at first, but once I got here, I was just bombarded with opportunities, and I was so grateful for that.”

Born and raised just 20 miles north of Kent, in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Fender had entertained thoughts of going farther away from home for her university years, but ultimately – and a bit reluctantly – decided to attend Kent State. She was not disappointed.

“The opportunities here are just amazing,” she said. “In terms of the education I received, it’s been top-notch, wonderful.”

She also fell in love with the city of Kent and its charming downtown and encourages future students to “give it a chance,” as she did.

It has been a busy and successful spring semester for Fender, who studies in Kent State’s Honors College .  

A self-professed research addict, Fender has devoted much of her time at Kent State working on various research projects with psychology professors. For her honors thesis, she studied how declarative memory – memory that allows people to recollect events and facts – plays a role in language development in very young children.

On April 1, Fender successfully defended her honors thesis and recently won the Outstanding Senior in Psychology award. Also in April, she presented her work at both the Undergraduate Research Symposium , where she took second place in the psychology category, and the Honors College Undergraduate Research Symposium, where she took top honors.

“Just being able to be a part of them was really fantastic,” she said.

For the summer, Fender will once again work as an intern at the Cleveland Clinic Summer Treatment Program, a behavioral camp for children with ADHD, where she worked last summer, giving a personal component to her studies outside research.

As she wraps up her undergraduate career, Fender is satisfied and excited about the future.

“I feel really well-prepared,” she said.

Her last final was scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, and later that day, she will put on her cap and gown and walk the stage to accept her diploma.

“I can’t wait,” she said. “I feel so excited for what the future holds.”  

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University Catalog 2023-2024

Psychological science - ph.d..

About This Program

The Psychological Science Ph.D. program offers a rigorous curriculum, expert faculty and hands-on research opportunities that will prepare you for a successful career in academia or industry. Whether your interests lie in cognitive psychology, neuroscience or social psychology, you'll receive personalized guidance and support to help you achieve your goals. Read more...

Contact Information

• Program Coordinator: Jen Taber | [email protected] | 330-672-8536
• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

• Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Psychologists, all other.

• 2.3% slower than the average
• 19,800 number of jobs
• $105,780 potential earnings

Psychology teachers, postsecondary

• 8.8% much faster than the average
• 46,800 number of jobs
• $78,180 potential earnings

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook . Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website . For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website .

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Minimum junior-senior 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• 18 credit hours in psychology, including a course in statistics
• Broad background in psychology
• Official transcript(s)
• GRE scores (effective for fall 2024 admission term, GRE scores will no longer be required)
• Goal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• Minimum 587 TOEFL PBT score
• Minimum 94 TOEFL IBT score
• Minimum 82 MELAB score
• Minimum 7.0 IELTS score
• Minimum 65 PTE score
• Minimum 120 Duolingo English score

Admission to the Ph.D. degree is limited to students whose records clearly indicate both scholarly and research potential to do doctoral-level work.

Admitted students to the Ph.D. who would like to declare the Quantitative Methods of Psychology concentration must meet the following admission requirements:

• Good academic standing
• Written approval of the student’s primary advisor
• Completion of PSYC 61651  and PSYC 61654 with an A grade or an approved waiver of this criterion based on equivalent prior coursework
• Identification and written acceptance of a quantitative mentor from the list of department quantitative faculty

Application Deadlines

• Application deadline: December 1

Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Program Requirements

Graduation requirements, major requirements.

PSYC 71894 is required for students who teach starting their third year.

All doctoral students (regardless of area of specialization) select additional courses and seminars with the aid of a faculty advisor. A limited number of graduate courses outside the department may be credited toward graduation. No 50000-level psychology courses may be applied to the degree program. PSYC 81498 can be used to partially satisfy additional program electives.

Doctoral candidates, upon admission to candidacy, must register for PSYC 81199 for a total of 30 hours. It is expected that doctoral candidates will continuously register for PSYC 81199 , and thereafter PSYC 81299 , each semester, until all requirements for the degree have been met.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Quantitative methods of psychology concentration requirements.

Psychologists with strong quantitative skills often are expected to disseminate statistical knowledge to their colleagues; thus, students who pursue the concentration must have at least one practicum experience. This teaching experience can be as an instructor of an undergraduate course ( PSYC 21621 , PSYC 31684 ) or becoming the teaching assistant for the first-year graduate sequence.

Students must demonstrate mastery of quantitative methodology through the inclusion of an advanced technique as part of a milestone or independent project that has been approved by the student’s quantitative mentor. Students should either (a) complete a thesis/dissertation that has a strong quantitative component or (b) publish a first-authored quantitative-focused paper or a first-authored content paper with sophisticated analyses, as determined by the student’s quantitative mentor. Specifically, students should demonstrate that they are able to appropriately conduct and interpret sophisticated statistical analyses. Note, however, that this requirement does not necessarily suggest that students need to develop a new statistical technique or methodology.

Candidacy Requirements

• Students who have been admitted into the doctoral program will be considered for Ph.D. candidacy after they have met all requirements for the M.A. degree and have passed a qualifying examination in a major area of specialization in psychology.
• The Department of Psychological Sciences reserves the right to separate from the program a student who, in the opinion of a duly constituted departmental committee, is not likely to succeed professionally despite earning acceptable grades.
• Proficiency in a foreign language is not a requirement for the Ph.D. degree.
• The program requires full-time continuous enrollment.
• Post-baccalaureate students are required to complete a minimum of four years of full-time attendance.
• Doctoral program aspirants who do not hold a master's degree upon starting the program must complete all the requirements for the master’s degree.
• Students must complete a first-year project and present it to faculty and graduate students during the fall of their second year.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of the current theories and significant empirical findings in a major area of psychological science. Mastery includes acquiring both an understanding of these materials as well as the ability to think critically about them.
• Teach courses in psychological science.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students in both research settings and in the classroom.
• Design, execute, analyze and report empirical studies that make a significant contribution in a major area of psychological science.

Full Description

The Ph.D. degree in Psychological Science offers doctoral education and training in psychological science, with specializations in behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology and health psychology. The curriculum and other aspects of training offered by the Department of Psychological Sciences prepare students for careers in research and teaching. The program is strongly research-oriented.

The Psychological Science major includes the following optional concentration:

• The Quantitative Methods of Psychology optional concentration trains individuals in some of the more recent developments of statistical science and, particularly, the application of these developments to real-world psychological data. One unique feature of the concentration is the focus on the application of quantitative methods in psychological research; although department faculty members have expertise in an area of statistics, they also conduct research in a substantive area of psychology. The concentration is intended for those students who intend to pursue academic careers, wherein the use of advanced quantitative methods in one’s own program of research is highly valued, and who also intend to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in statistical methods.

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What is the difference between Geographic Information Science (GISc) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

Even if you’re considering enrolling in a GIS program and pursuing a GIS master’s degree, you may not realize how prevalent Geographic Information Science (GISc) is in our world.

It is the science behind the devices that are woven into our daily lives. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are everywhere, from the mapping applications on our phones to systems that monitor our health, manage communications networks, plan disaster responses, and study environmental sustainability. 1

The online master’s degree in Geographic Information Science and the online graduate certificate in Geographic Information Science at Kent State University prepares students with skills that extend beyond simply understanding software features or capabilities.

What is Geographic Information Science (GISc)?

Geographic Information Science, also known as GIScience or GISc, is the scientific study of the methods and techniques used to research, process, and analyze geographic or spatial data.

Learn more about GISc .

In this field, scientists study geographic concepts and their function within GIS applications. They also investigate the impact of these systems on individuals and society. GISc research incorporates and plays an important role in the diverse fields of geography, computer science, mathematics, engineering, geostatistics, psychology, cognitive science, and social science. 2

GISc relies on research and analysis to solve problems relating to multiple topics and industries. GISc professionals use, create and improve geographic information systems. Consequently, people in informational science fields have an in-depth understanding of computational languages and may specialize in various aspects of GIS. The main areas of study include:

• Urban and regional planning
• Cartography
• Anthropology
• Political science
• Market research and analysis

What is Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

Geographic information systems refer to software, hardware, and processes for gathering, storing, manipulating, analyzing, managing, and visualizing spatial information. Analysts use raster and vector data types during the process.

Along with geographic data, GIS looks at attribute data, also called tabular data. This information provides details about a location, such as a site name, type, number of people who go there, or other qualities that further define a spatial area. In short, GIS describes the “where” and “what” of geographical data.

Corporations use GIS in marketing and business decision-making.

How is GISc Different from Geographic Information Systems (GIS)?

While GIS focuses on the hardware and software that captures, manipulates, and represents geographic information, GIScience examines the conceptual ideas behind the systems—it is the foundation upon which these systems are built and operated.

Geographic Information Systems look at the “what” and the “where” (the tools and procedures), while GIScience also delves into how this technology works and the science behind it.

Getting an online master’s degree in Geographic Information Science (GISc)

A master’s degree in geographic information science is the best way to acquire the skills necessary for a career as a geographic information scientist. In these programs, you will learn about cartography, geovisualization, programming, and data analysis to develop practical skills that will set you up for a successful career in GIS or GISc.

Upon graduation, students will have an advanced understanding of theories and techniques for working with geographic information systems. They will also understand how to build and use maps and how to incorporate algorithms and software tools to analyze geospatial data.

Getting an online certificate in Geographic Information Science (GISc)

Kent State’s Online Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science (GISc) offers a great way to grow skills within a shorter timeframe than a master’s degree. This can help gain a quicker entry into a GISc career.

Online certificates provide the same quality and flexibility as online master’s programs and might take place in the same learning management system. Certificates typically focus more on the practical skills of a discipline, while a master’s will also give you time to dig into theory.

Additionally, earning an online GISc certificate might be a great jump-start for earning your master’s in GISc later down the line. Many institutions allow you to apply the credits of a certificate to credits necessary to attain a Master of Science in the same discipline.

Kent State University’s Online Master of Geographic Information Science (GISc)

Kent State’s Online Master of Geographic Information Science (GISc) helps students develop a more robust understanding of how GISc functions across different sectors and have a positive impact on some of the greatest global challenges of our age, including climate change, and transportation, public health and more.

The online graduate program in GISc is designed for busy working professionals and students seeking graduate education. With one of the lowest tuition rates in the nation and no GRE requirement or on-campus visits, students can invest in their education without the financial burden and advance their careers on their schedule.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Master of Geographic Information Science (GISc), visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/geography/geographic-information-science/ .

Kent State University’s Online Geographic Information Science (GISc) Graduate Certificate

Kent State’s Online Geographic Information Science (GISc) Graduate Certificate combines the quality and flexibility of the Online Masters of Geographic Information Science degree with the agility of a short-term, targeted professional skills-development program. You can prepare for analytical and managerial roles utilizing geospatial technologies in just 15 courses that can be completed in as few as 12 months.

• Complete the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in as little as a year
• Choose from two certificates: Environmental GISc or General GISc
• No GRE requirement

For more information on Kent State’s Online Geographic Information Science (GISc) Graduate Certificate, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu/geography/geographic-information-science/certificate .

1 Retrieved on August 1, 2022, from https://www.esri.com/en-us/what-is-gis/overview

2 Retrieved on August 1, 2022, from https://gisgeography.com/giscience-geographic-information-science