Introduction
Web site: http://urban.csuohio.edu
The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs teaches men and women how to work effectively in the urban community. By blending a broad understanding of the urban environment with advanced problem-solving skills, urban affairs graduates qualify for a variety of positions in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Research undertaken through the college directly links the university with the organizations addressing challenges in the Cleveland metropolitan area.
Both the instructional and research programs of the college are interdisciplinary in character, drawing on resources and specialized skills throughout the university. The full-time faculty and staff of the college are supplemented by part-time faculty from community agencies and government.
Degrees
The college offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in:
- Environmental Studies
- Nonprofit Administration (formerly Urban Services Administration)
- Public Safety Management
- Urban Studies
- Organizational Leadership (scheduled for implementation in Fall 2008)
In addition, the college will offer five-year bachelor’s to master’s degree programs which are scheduled for implementation in Fall 2008:
- 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 Management 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/M.A. 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, physician assistant, 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.
A certificate program in Urban Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is offered by the college in keeping with its mission to "provide academic and professional education, expertise, and research capabilities to enhance the quality of life in urban communities."
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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. A variety of career-development aids, such as mentoring, resume review, and job referrals, is 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.