Department of Doctoral Studies

"The urban educational leader - effecting change in the urban educational environment."

Cleveland State University's College of Education and Human Services offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Urban Education designed to prepare persons to apply current research and knowledge to the problems of education in contemporary urban society. Concepts from education, urban policy planning, law, economics, psychology, public administration, sociology, political science, and organizational development establish the framework within which learning and learning environments are examined.

Applicants with a variety of educational roles within diverse professional settings are welcome. Graduates of the program will play leadership roles as instructors, administrators, or other professional personnel in:

• Schools
• Community Colleges
• Colleges and Universities
• Business or Industry
• Allied Health Organizations
• Social and Community Agencies