Special Educational Opportunities
See also Biotechnology Certificate Program
- Community College Articulation Agreement for B.S. in Health Science degree
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Partnership for Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree
- Pre-Pharmacy Program, Consortium University with Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy for Doctor of Pharmacy degree
- Certificate Programs
- Credit by Examination
- Online and IVDL Courses
- Independent Study/ Research
- Co-ops and Internships
- Off-Campus Course Offerings
- Study Abroad
- Secondary Teacher Licensure
Community College Articulation Agreement for B.S. in Health Science Degree
The College of Science has an articulation agreement with Cuyahoga Community College for those students who have completed an associate degree in one of the more than 20 allied health programs. The articulation agreement will enable the associate-degree holder to complete the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in two years of full-time study and will facilitate the transfer of credits. Interested Cuyahoga Community College students should contact their adviser or the Department of Health Sciences at 216-687-3567.
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Partnership for Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree
3 + 4 Articulation Agreement with the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
This program consists of 3 years of pre-professional study at CSU and 4 years of study (for qualified students) at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM). Students who successfully complete the seven-year program will receive a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. Students may also apply for a B.S. in Biology or Health Sciences upon completion of required course work during their first year of study at OCPM. Additional details and contact information may be found at the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Health Sciences Web sites.
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Pre-Pharmacy Program, Consortium University with Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy for Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Cleveland State is a member of the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Pharmacy (NEOUCOP) consortium. As a member institution, Cleveland State students enjoy preferential admissions to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, with NEOUCOP annually reserving a set number of seats for qualified Cleveland State students. Students interested in this program take a recommended sequence of undergraduate pre-pharmacy courses that are designed to fulfill the prerequisites set by NEOUCOP. This pre-pharmacy curriculum will also meet the prerequisite requirements of most other Doctor of Pharmacy programs. Cleveland State students apply to the NEOUCOP Doctor of Pharmacy program approximately one year in advance of when they intend to begin study at NEOUCOP. Admission to the NEOUCOP program is competitive and is not guaranteed. However, Cleveland State does have an annual allotment of 15 seats which will be competitively filled by Cleveland State students only, as long as the student meets NEOUCOP admission qualifications and applies early (prior to October). The pre-pharmacy program is administered by the Department of Chemistry. Additional details and contact information may be found on the College of Science Web site.
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Certificate Programs
Completion by the student of a group of courses in specialty area is recognized by the awarding of a certificate. Certificates are offered in addition to the degree earned by the student. The College of Science offers the following certificate programs:
- Biotechnology (offered by the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences)
- Culture, Communication, and Health (offered by the Department of Health Sciences)
- Forensic Chemistry (offered by the Department of Chemistry)
- Gerontological Studies (offered by the Department of Health Sciences)
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Credit by Examination
Departments within the College of Science may accept credit by examination for specific courses. The subject material to be covered, the method of examination, the minimal acceptable score/grade for passing, and the number of semester credit hours to be granted will be determined by the academic departments. Contact the faculty adviser for further information.
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Online and IVDL Courses
The College of Science also offers some of its courses online or via interactive video distance learning (IVDL). These courses will enable students to take courses and complete assignments while remaining at home or at a more convenient location. There are two categories of online courses: those that can be completed entirely online (referred to as online courses) and those that have some on-campus component to it (referred to as blended courses). These courses are listed on CampusNet and are designated by "e". All courses delivered in such a manner are part of the college's regular course offerings and will fulfill the appropriate university, college, or major-field requirement.
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Independent Study/Research
Most departments of the College of Science offer credit for independent study conducted under the supervision of a member of the college's faculty. A student should contact the departmental adviser or a specific faculty member to inquire about independent study/research.
Independent study/research is arranged with a specific professor who will determine the quantity and quality of work expected and semester credit hours to be granted. In general, an independent study is intended for scholarly work not included in a department's formal course offerings, and should be offered only when a formal course is not available.
Although neither the university nor the College of Science has a limit on the number of independent study courses that may be applied toward graduation, individual academic departments can limit the number that may be applied toward the major and/or minor.
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Co-ops and Internships
Co-op and internship opportunities are available for many of the College of Science programs, placing students in actual work settings that may be related to a student's educational and career interests. Knowledge and skills learned in the classroom setting are often applied in these co-op and internship experiences. Likewise, the experience gained in hands-on activities may be brought back into the classroom and complement the academic component of course work. Contact the Career Services Center at 216-687-2233 for information on co-ops. Contact both the Career Services Center and the chairperson of the appropriate academic department for information on internships.
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Off-Campus Course Offerings
Community Colleges: Psychology courses leading to a B.A. degree in Psychology are offered at Lorain County Community College.
PSEOP (Post Secondary Education Opportunities Program) permits qualified high-school students to take college-level courses at Cleveland State. See PSEOP Web site.
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Study Abroad
Study-abroad opportunities are available through various departments and programs within the College of Science and are coordinated by the Center for International Services and Programs (216-687-3910). The coordinator of the center can assist with financial-aid arrangements, recommend appropriate programs (generally those affiliated with American universities from which credit is transferable) and assist with arrangements. Students who wish to earn credits abroad must consult with and work through the coordinator. Approved courses taken as part of the study-abroad experience may, where appropriate and approved by the academic unit, apply toward university, college, and/or major-field requirements. The option of taking approved courses for graded credits and having these grades count in a student's grade-point average is also available.
A guide to study-abroad opportunities is available from the coordinator of the Center for International Services and Programs.
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Secondary Teacher Licensure
Students seeking secondary teacher licensure in a science/math field are enrolled in the College of Science, from where they earn their degree. Students complete coursework in both the College of Science and the College of Education and Human Services. Secondary teacher licensure can be obtained in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth science (geology), physics, and mathematics. Students have one adviser for science/math courses in the department of their field of concentration and one adviser for education courses in the College of Education and Human Services.