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With over 175 career-building programs available, we make achieving your goals more accessible. Search our wide range of programs below to find the bachelor’s or master’s degree, certificate, minor or accelerated program that best fits your needs.

Creative Writing, NEOMFA
Creative Writing, NEOMFA

Format: On Campus

As part of the Northeast Ohio Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing consortium, this program offers a unique collaborative experience between Cleveland State University, Kent State University, Youngstown State University and the University of Akron. Choose from concentrations in fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and poetry, and benefit from a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes professional writing techniques and literary analysis. Gain practical experience through internships in various fields, including teaching, editing, grant writing, arts marketing and arts administration.

Criminology and Journalism, BA
Criminology and Journalism, BA

Format: On Campus

With a clear parallel between the work of the investigative journalist and the criminologist, a combination of classes in the two fields provides students both the knowledge about longstanding societal problems and the skills to do something about them, and robust opportunities for immediate employment or graduate training. This degree brings together the analytic and public policy-oriented study of crime and its related fields, with the communication-oriented theory, history and skills of journalism.

Criminology and Journalism, BA (Journalism)
Criminology and Journalism, BA (Journalism)

Format: On Campus

With a clear parallel between the work of the investigative journalist and the criminologist, a combination of classes in the two fields provides students both the knowledge about longstanding societal problems and the skills to do something about them, and robust opportunities for immediate employment or graduate training. This degree brings together the analytic and public policy-oriented study of crime and its related fields, with the communication-oriented theory, history and skills of journalism.

Criminology Minor
Criminology Minor

Format: On Campus

Expand your understanding of the causes, consequences and responses to crime to gain insights into the criminal justice system and societal issues related to law enforcement and crime prevention. This minor can open opportunities for careers in criminal justice agencies, law enforcement, social services and legal professions, as well as further study in criminology or related fields. The minor consists of 21 credit hours.

Criminology, BA
Criminology, BA

Format: On Campus

Deepen your understanding of crime, criminal justice and the sociological factors that contribute to criminal behavior. Tailor your education to align with your interests with a wide selection of comprehensive electives. You???ll also have the chance to engage in internships and the Honors Program, which involves advanced research and presenting a research paper at a professional meeting.

VikesFEST and Week of Welcome 2025
VikesFEST and Week of Welcome

VikesFEST

VikesFEST Street Fair is part of Week of Welcome (WOW), our annual week-long tradition welcoming all new and returning students and their families to CSU. Celebration kicks off Saturday, August 23!

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WOW/VikesFEST

[Video] The Wait is Over — VikesFEST and Week of Welcome are Here!

Welcome back, CSU students! The excitement kicks off this Sat., Aug. 23 and continues through the 28th
Rune and Thor Launch Party 2025

Mark Your Calendars for the Rune and Thor Launch Party!

The fun takes place Tues., Sept. 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Viking Outfitters
VVE1

Viking Voices Podcast Extra: Week of Welcome and VikesFEST!

Hear from two CSU students about all the upcoming excitement that helps kick off the new semester
Dr. Kailash Gulshan

In the Lab with Dr. Kailash Gulshan

Dr. Kailash Gulshan, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science, talks about the important research taking place at CSU
Abigail Blackburn and Michael Klein

Michael Klein and Abigail Blackburn Appointed to CSU Board of Trustees

Governor Mike DeWine recently appointed two new members to the Cleveland State University (CSU) Board of Trustees.
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