The Cleveland State Commitment

Prepare to effectively lead and manage change in today's rapidly changing corporate environment. Develop the skills to become a data-driven decision-maker, develop critical thinking skills, and promote nimbleness and agility in organizational change efforts. The certificate program consists of 15 credit hours.

Become a vital advocate for those wishing to learn English as another language, either in the United States or abroad. The certificate program includes five of the core courses necessary for TESOL endorsement that can be added to a teaching licensure in any field.

Strengthen your ability to apply creative leadership skills to solve fundamental, complex technological problems. Learn from active researchers in the field and prepare for a position in related industries, government agencies and educational institutions.

Gain the foundational skills needed to build a successful career as a professional artist or to pursue a career in a variety of arts and community organizations. The certificate has two options: Arts Management, which emphasizes coursework in Business and Communication, and Community Development, which focuses on courses in Communication and Urban Studies. The certificate program consists of 15 credit hours in addition to nine credit hours of prerequisite courses.