ksu excellence in actionFrequently Asked Questions

I'M HAVING TROUBLE NAVIGATING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION WEBSITE. WHERE DO I FIND THE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED, THE CLASSES THAT ARE REQUIRED, AND HOW TO APPLY?

Please view the screencast created to help you navigate the Special Education Website and answer preliminary questions.

CAN I GET AN INTERVENTION SPECIALIST LICENSE IF I DON'T HAVE AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE IN EDUCATION?

The answer is YES....Be sure to be connected to the internet and have speakers or a headset to learn more from a screencast on on how you can receive an intervention specialist license at the graduate level..

is the gre required if i want to get a master's degree in special education or an intervention specialist license?

As of Fall 2009, the GRE is no longer required for the special education master's degree or intervention specialist licenses.

Where can I find information about Student Teaching

Check the Vacca Office of Student Services teaching section .

Where can I find an application for admission?

Undergraduate students will need to make an application for admission through the Kent State Admissions Office. On their site, you can request additional information, learn about financial aid and housing options, and learn more about the university.

Graduate students can apply online through the Research & Graduate Studies (RAGS) homepage.

International students can learn more about the admission requirements and process through the Kent State Admissions home page.

What type of financial aid programs and services are available to students?

Undergraduate and graduate students can learn more about funding the cost of their college experience at Kent State's Student Financial Aid Office.

Certain scholarships are also available for Kent State Students and can be found on the Admission's web site.

Where do I go for advising, assistance with graduation requirements and information about my progress?

In the College of Education and Graduate School of Education, all of this information and more is available through the Vacca Office of Student Services , located in 304 White Hall.

VOSS can also be reached by telephone at (330) 672-2862 1 or by emailing oss@kent.edu

What housing and residence life services

Housing and residence life information can be found by contacting Kent State's Residence Services by clicking the link above or by telephoning (800) 706-8941/(330) 672-7000.

Where can I learn more about student employment, work study, and graduate assistantships?

Kent State provides numerous student employment options. For information about work study, on-campus student work, or graduate assistantships, please contact the Office of Graduate Student Services .

Interested students may also wish to contact Student Financial Aid by telephoning (330) 672-2972 or by visiting SFA at 103 Michael Swartz Center.

Where can I learn about student teaching sites, internships, and professional development centers around the Kent State area?

The Kent State Office of Professional Development and Outreach can answer these questions and many more. You can reach them by telephoning (330) 672-0538 or by visiting their office in 209 White Hall.