Dec 03, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2024 - 2025 
    
Graduate Catalog 2024 - 2025

Local Government Management, Graduate Certificate


The certificate program is offered by the faculty of the School of Urban Affairs. Its curriculum reflects the priorities of practicing local government managers. 

Introduction

The certificate program helps practitioners address the challenges and opportunities facing cities, including budget cutbacks and equity planning. The program also assists experienced managers in business and nonprofit sectors to transition into local government positions.

Admission Information

Applicants must have a career commitment to local/public management. Degree-seeking graduate students who hold Regular status will also be considered for admission to the certificate program.

Students enrolled in a graduate degree program at Cleveland State University must file, prior to graduation, a letter indicating their intent to complete the requirements for the certificate program. The letter, addressed to the Graduate Program Advisor of the School of Urban Affairs, must specify the anticipated date of completion for each course taken to fulfill certificate requirements.

Upon admission, all students must meet with a Graduate Program Advisor to prepare a program of study.

Credits earned for the certificate may apply toward a graduate degree, if approved by the student’s graduate program director and in keeping with policies of the College of Graduate Studies.

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For further information, contact:
Public Affairs Student Services Center
Urban Affairs Building, Suite 205
Phone: (216) 687-3884
urbanprograms@csuohio.edu

Certificate Requirements


The certificate program consists of four courses. One course is required; three are electives. Certificate students must maintain a minimum graduate grade-point average of 3.0 to remain in the program.