Introduction
Web site: http://urban.csuohio.edu
The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs prepares students to effectively address urban problems with creative and innovative problem solving. Levin College students undertake projects that address today’s critical issues in
- Public policy
- City planning
- Public safety management and homeland security
- Economic development
- Environmental policy
- Organizational leadership
- Nonprofit administration
Research undertaken through the college directly links the university with the organizations addressing challenges in the Cleveland metropolitan area and across the state and nation.
Degrees
The college offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in:
- Environmental Studies
- Nonprofit Administration
- Public Safety Management
- Urban Studies
- Organizational Leadership
A Bachelor of Science degree in Economic Development is in process.
In addition, the college offers five-year bachelor’s to master’s degree programs:
- BA/MPA, Public Administration
- BA/MA, Environmental Studies
- BA/MNAL, Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
The college also offers the following programs in conjunction with the College of Graduate Studies:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies and Public Affairs
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Urban Planning, Design, and Development
- Master of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
- Master of Science in Urban Studies
- Master of Arts in Environmental Studies
In conjunction with the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, the college offers dual degree programs leading to the:
- JD/MPA
- JD/MUPDD
- JD/MA in Environmental Studies
The Levin College of Urban Affairs has articulation agreements with Cuyahoga Community College, Lakeland Community College, and Lorain County Community College, which include degree completion programs for graduates of law enforcement, corrections, security administration, police and fire science, nursing, human services, environmental health and safety, and paralegal studies programs.
Credit for life experience is available to students whose prior learning meets the criteria established by the faculty for academic credit toward the bachelor's degree.
The college offers a certificate program in Urban Geographic Information Systems (GIS) on the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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Financial Assistance
The Levin College of Urban Affairs offers a number of scholarships to undergraduate students. Students interested in scholarships should contact the Levin College for application materials. (Also see the section on Expenses and Financial Aid at the beginning of this catalog.)
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Office of Student Services
The Levin College's Office of Student Services (OSS) is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of students. OSS staff provides registration assistance and academic advising and coordinates internships, graduate assistantships, and scholarship awards. Career-development aids, such as mentoring, resume review, and job referrals, are available to current students and alumni. Additional information about the OSS is available on the Levin College Web site. In addition, students can access www.csucareerline.com to search for jobs and internships, post their resumes, research employers, and arrange to have job openings emailed to them.
The Levin College's Web site address is http://urban.csuohio.edu.
