Cleveland State University

Master's Degree Programs

Cleveland State University's Partnership Office is located in the University Center building room 113.

Toll-free phone number: (800) 995-5222 extension 4850.

Direct-dial phone number: (440) 366-4850.

• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Technology
• Adult Learning and Development Certificate
• Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement 

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Technology

Computer  and Technology Teaching Endorsement

These program offers teachers the opportunity to learn technology skills with flexible scheduling and course offerings that will permit them to continue to work while pursuing their Master's Degree or Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement.

The Master Degree with a Specialization in Educational Technology is a 33 credit hour degree program.  The Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement is a 19 credit hour program, which can be accomplished independently or as a part of the Master's program.

Admission Requirements
Students with a baccalaureate degree from a fully accredited college or university who have an Ohio Teaching Certificate or License, and who present satisfactory evidence of the ability to pursue graduate study can be considered for admission.  Admission requirements include submission of:

1. A completed application form. 
2. Official transcripts from all colleges/universities where degrees were previously received.
3. An official score report showing a score of at least 47 on the Miller Analogies Test or a score of at least the 50th percentile on the General Section of the Graduate Record Examination; students are exempt from these test requirements if:

• Baccalaureate degree is less than six years old at time of application AND undergraduate cumulative grade point average was at least 2.75 out of 4.00; OR
• Baccalaureate degree is six years old or older at the time of application and your cumulative grade point average was at least 3.00 out of 4.00; OR
• You complete the equivalent of 12 semester hours of Cleveland State University graduate course work (including EDB 601) and receive a grade of B or better in each course.

Endorsement Program Admission Requirements
CSU provides an opportunity for individuals who hold a baccalaureate or higher degree and an Ohio Teaching License or Certificate to pursue the Computer and Technology Teaching Endorsement by enrolling in the appropriate graduate courses without admittance to a degree program.  Such students are admitted in non-degree status and register, on a space-available basis, two weeks later than degree-seeking students.  Non-degree students must meet all course prerequisites unless waived by the instructor.

For further information refer to the Educational Technology web site at: http://www.csuohio.edu/edtech/ or contact Dr. Ronald J. Abate, Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education at Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Avenue, RT 1310, Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214: telephone (216) 523-7116 or email r.abate@csuohio.edu.

Adult Learning & Development Certificate

The Certificate in Adult Learning and Development (ALD) program provides adult educators the exciting opportunity to learn how to plan, teach and administer programs that respond to the needs of adult learners and to the issues facing adult learners while enhancing learning environments in the workplace and other adult learning venues. Learning is a lifelong process. Businesses, agencies, and institutions need well-prepared professional adult educators to help the employees learn in a variety of settings. Qualified adult educators are also in demand to assist adult learners as they cope with the challenges of new technologies, organizational changes, and career requirements.

The certificate program consists of a total of 18 semester hours, a 15-hour core of required coursework and three elective hours. Theories and practice of adult learning and development, practical applications, teaching methods, program planning and organizational development are emphasized throughout the course work. Additionally, this program presents a challenging, relevant course of study for educators who work with adult learners in various capacities and who desire further education but not necessarily a degree.

Certificate Program Admission Requirements
Any student who qualifies for regular admission to the College of Graduate Studies may be admitted to this program. Simply check the box for certificate programs on the graduate application.

GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION:
Graduate catalogs and applications can be obtained at Cleveland State's Partnership Office at Lorain County Community College in the University Center building, room 113, or on-line at:  http://www.csuohio.edu/admissions/gradForm.html.  The application can be mailed to the Cleveland State University Office of Graduate Admissions, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Rhodes Tower West, room 204, Cleveland, OH 44115.

FORWARDING PREVIOUS COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS:
Next, applicants should forward any undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate transcripts to the Office of Graduate Admissions, Rhodes Tower West, room 204.

STANDARDIZED TESTING:
All applicants to the adult learning and development program who do not already possess a master's degree must take one of two standardized exams for entrance to graduate school. Applicants must take either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Applicants should forward their results to the College of Education at Cleveland State University. A score of at least 47 on the Miller Analogies Test, or a score in the 50th percentile on the General section of the Graduate Record Examination is required. However, a student is exempt from this requirement if:

• The baccalaureate degree is less than six years old at time of application AND the undergraduate cumulative grade-point average was at least 2.75 OR
• The baccalaureate degree is more than six years old at the time of application AND the undergraduate cumulative grade-point average was at least 3.00; OR
• The student has completed the equivalent of 12 semester hours of CSU graduate course work AND received a grade of B or better in each course; OR
• The student has successfully completed a master's degree from an accredited institution.

Registration and Scheduling Information
Students may register online via CampusNet at www.csuohio.edu/registrar. Registration instructions can be found both on-line at the above website and at the CSU Partnership Office at Lorain County Community College (UC 113).