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We are Changemakers.


Discover your path to leadership and making a public impact at the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education at Cleveland State University. 

Our innovative programs in Communication, Criminology and Sociology, Education & Counseling, and Urban Affairs prepare students to navigate and solve real-world challenges head-on.  

With expert faculty guiding you, you'll gain the skills to understand, analyze, and positively impact our dynamic urban environment. Cleveland's vibrant community becomes your classroom, providing hands-on experience and connecting you with professionals committed to fostering a more just and equitable society. Our commitment to urban policy and revitalization has consistently earned us a spot among the top graduate programs in urban policy and public affairs, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. 

Join us at Levin College and start your path to becoming a leader of tomorrow.

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Our programs are ranked #4 in Urban Policy and #12 in Local Government Management

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Levin College Research Shapes Passage of Ohio’s Driver’s License Suspension Reform

Levin College Research Shapes Passage of Ohio’s Driver’s License Suspension Reform

Levin College research helped shape House Bill 29, ending debt-based license suspensions in Ohio and reducing barriers to employment and mobility for thousands.
Lainey Novak reflects on the experience of meeting U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Cleveland’s Mayor Justin Bibb as one of four students representing Levin College.

Lainey Novak reflects on meeting U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb at Cleveland City Club Forum on Midwest Infrastructure

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg discussed regional transportation and climate equity at the Cleveland City Club and met CSU students at a post-forum gathering.
Ypar Students Present Findings at DEW

Student Changemakers Tackle Chronic Absenteeism in Ohio Schools

High school students in Levin College led leadership programs recently presented research on chronic absenteeism to Ohio education leaders.
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Department of Criminology and Sociology

The Department of Criminology and Sociology applies an interdisciplinary approach to major social issues, contributing to societal transformation, facilitating greater well-being, enhancing public safety, and maximizing our impact in our community and beyond.

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Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs

The Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs is recognized as one of the best public affairs schools in the nation by US News & World Report. The School offers in programs in fields that guide and advance vibrant and sustainable communities, including urban studies, public administration, urban planning, nonprofit management, and organizational leadership.

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School of Communication

The School of Communication is a dynamic community of students, faculty, and staff that exemplify the traditional university missions of teaching, research, and service, while engaging with the community.

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School of Education and Counseling

The School of Education and Counseling is the hub of education leadership, excellence, and innovation at Levin College. We shape the next generation of world-class educators.

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