US Education System • Types of Institutions:

– Colleges, Universities, and Institutes: The DistinctionState UniversitiesPrivate UniversitiesCommunity CollegesTechnical and Vocational Colleges

• Types of Degrees: – The U.S. Bachelor's Degree

One of the most attractive features of the bachelor's degree program in the United States is that it is highly flexible. – Master's Degrees

The master's degree is designed to provide additional education or training in the student's specialized branch of knowledge, well beyond the level of baccalaureate study.

– Doctoral DegreesThe doctoral degree is designed to train research scholars and, in many cases, future college and university faculty members. Receipt of a

doctoral degree certifies that the student has demonstrated capacity as a trained research scholar in a specific discipline.

• The Liberal Arts Philosophy:– U.S. undergraduate education is based on this concept, which believes in providing a well-rounded academic education that develops the

student's verbal, written, and reasoning skills. Students at a liberal arts college, or at a university with a strong liberal arts program, begin their degree study by taking classes in a wide variety of courses in the arts, humanities, languages, and the social and physical sciences.

US Education System• Academic Calendar:

– The academic year will be slightly different for each university or college but normally runs from early September to the end of May. It may be divided into two terms of 18 weeks called semesters. Alternatively, the university may have "quarters" or "trimesters," which are about 12 weeks in length. In addition, universities very often provide six- to eight-week summer terms.

• Course Load and Grading System– Students at American universities complete their degrees when they have accumulated a certain number of "credits." It usually takes

somewhere between 130 and 180 credits to graduate. • Core courses• Major courses • Minor courses • Elective courses

• Distance Education:– Distance education is an increasingly popular way to study for everything from a short professional course to a

graduate degree in the United States, and there are numerous institutions offering undergraduate degree programs using distance education teaching methods.

• Professional Education:– Professional (career-oriented) education is included within the U.S. university system. Large universities tend to be

comprised of a college of arts and sciences and several professional schools — usually business, agriculture, medicine,

law, and journalism. Institutes of technology have a scientific emphasis in all the degrees they offer.

How to choose a suitable school?• Location

– Metropolitan City vs. Rural town– Large City vs. Small City

– East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, or the South

• Type of Institution– Public vs. Private

– Liberal Arts based vs. Technical Based

• Housing– On Campus vs. Off Campus

• Cost of Tuition– Does the tuition fit into your budget?

• Cost of Living– What is the average cost of living in the area you are interested in? How will this add on to your

costs?

• Available Funding– Scholarships, Assistantships, and tuition waivers

Cleveland State University• Dates back to the late 1800’s• Fenn College in 1929• CSU was established in 1964 • Four year, public, state-assisted • Campus is over 85 acres – 5 city blocks• West and East Center campuses• Eight academic colleges, six undergrad• Over 70 undergraduate majors• Honor’s Program• 16,000 students – 11,000 undergraduates

• CSU Student Body

62% Caucasian

18% African American

5% International

3% Hispanic & 3% Asian

9% Other

• Wide selection of diversity courses and emphasis on diversity GenEd requirements

Diversity

Faculty InteractionHighest Degrees:

•97% of full-time faculty hold highest degrees in fields

•80% hold the Ph.D., best of all Ohio Universities

Professors Teach:

•Professors, not graduate students, teach

•Fulbright Scholars

•Average class size – 25

•Student to faculty ratio – 18:1

Research Teams:

•Undergraduates welcomed on faculty

research teams

Student Services

•Fenn Tower •Houses 400 students•Double and Single Rooms with Kitchens•Private baths, self controlled heat and air conditioning•High speed internet access in every room

•Viking Hall•Houses 500 students•Double and single rooms•Private baths, self controlled heat and air conditioning•High speed internet access in every room

•Dining on Campus • Viking Hall• UC Upper Deck• Coffee Shops in Every Building

•Campus safety

•Wireless campus•Access anywhere on campus•Laptop loaner program•Cyber Lounge

Extracurricular Involvement• Department of Student Life

– Over 100 student organizations - Student government, radio station, newspapers, fraternities & sororities, academic

– Student activities planned throughout the year (social, cultural, professional)– Mentoring program for new students– Volunteer opportunities– Orientation program (required for new freshmen)

• Athletics– Division I, NCAA – VIKINGS– 17 teams (nine women’s, eight men's)– Scholarships available– Intramurals

• Study Abroad– Year, semester, or summer abroad– International internships available in Germany for selected majors

• Career Services– Career planning and job resources, resume building, interview skills, annual job fair– Co-op program

Reasonable Cost

• $444.30 per credit hour for out-of-state new freshmen

• $615.75 per credit hour for out-of-state transfer students

• New Freshmen: 12-16 hours per semester = $5,331.60

• Transfer Students: 12-16 hours per semester = $7,389.00

• Fenn Tower and Food Plan per semester = $7,539

• Viking Hall and Food Plan per semester = $7,545

• 5th lowest tuition of the 13 state-assisted universities in Ohio

Undergraduate Costs per Year

Undergraduate Students

Freshman Transfer

Tuition & Fees$10,664.00 $14,778.00

Room $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Board $3,200.00 $3,200.00

Books & Supplies  

$1,000.00 $1,000.00

Health Insurance$1,158.00 $1,158.00

Transportation$250.00 $250.00

Personal Expenses$1,600.00 $1,600.00

Total

$22,872.00 $26,986.00(One Academic Year)

Graduate Costs per Year

Graduate Students

Master's Doctoral

Tuition & Fees$13,348.00 $9,556.00

Room $5,000.00 $5,000.00

Board $3,200.00 $3,200.00

Books & Supplies  

$1,000.00 $1,000.00

Health Insurance$1,158.00 $1,158.00

Transportation$250.00 $250.00

Personal Expenses$1,600.00 $1,600.00

Total

$25,556.00 $21,764.00 (One Academic Year)

English as a Second Language Cost

• Metropolitan City but Safe Campus– unlimited activities nearby– Fox I-Team Report on Safety of Residence Halls

• Public Transportation– International airport, local and national bus system (U-Pass), trains– No need for car – save on car payments & insurance

• Pro Teams – Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Hockey

• The Arts– Theaters, Orchestra, Ballet, Museums, Live Music, Comedy/Dance Clubs

• Politics– College of Urban Affairs, ranked 2nd in Country

• Internships, Service Opportunities, Jobs– Corporations, Non-profit Organizations, TV/Radio Stations, Schools

• Restaurants, Movie Theaters, Shopping

Cleveland Location

How to apply to CSU

• Application for Admissions• $30 application fee• Official transcripts • TOEFL, IELTS, Completion of CSU’s ESL. or ELS

Level 112• Test Results (ACT or SAT scores, GMAT, GRE)• Financial Statements

TOEFL Requirements:

• 525 (paper based exam)• 97 (computer based exam)• Reading: 17, Listening: 17, Writing: 14, Speaking 17

(Internet Based Exam)• FOR ALL BUSINESS & PHYISCAL THERAPY

PROGRAMS:– Paper Based Test (PBT) - 550 (or)

– Computer Based Test (PBT) - 213 (or)

– Internet Based Test (IBT) - ( Reading: 20, Listening: 21, Writing: 17, Speaking 20)

Cleveland State University offers:

• A dynamic urban campus situated on 85 acres (5 city blocks) with 40 buildings

• Undergraduate degrees in 70 major fields• 46 master's degree programs• Three post-master's degrees• Six doctoral • Two law degrees. • Intensive English as a Second Language Program

College of BusinessGraduate Programs

• Doctor of Business Administration • Master of Accountancy • Master of Business Administration • Master of Computer and Information Science • Master of Labor Relations and Human Resources

College of Business Undergraduate Programs

• Business Administration• International Business• Information Systems• Accounting • Business Economics• Management and Labor Relations• Marketing • Operations Management and Business Statistics

College of Education and Human ServicesGraduate Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education

– Urban Education: Administration

– Urban Education: Counseling

– Urban Education: Leadership and Life-Long Learning

– Urban Education: Learning and Development

– Urban Education: Policy Studies

• Master of Education – Educational Administration

– Counselor Education

– Adult Learning and Development

– Supervision

– Sports Management

– Exercise Science

– Community Health Education

– Curriculum and Instruction

College of Education and Human ServicesUndergraduate Programs

• Early Childhood Education• Middle Childhood Education• Physical Education• Special Education • Exercise Fitness Specialist • Sport Manager• Nursing

• Doctor of Engineering • Master of Science in Chemical Engineering • Master of Science in Civil Engineering • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering • Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics • Master of Science in Environmental Engineering • Master of Science in Industrial Engineering • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

College of EngineeringGraduate Programs

College of EngineeringUndergraduate Programs

• Chemical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Computer Engineering• Electrical Engineering• Industrial Engineering• Mechanical Engineering. • Electronic Engineering Technology • Mechanical Engineering Technology

College of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesGraduate Programs

• Master of Arts in English • Master of Arts in History • Master of Music • Master of Arts in Philosophy • Master of Arts in Spanish • Master of Applied Communication Theory and Methodology • Master of Arts in Economics • Master of Arts in Psychology • Psychology Specialist Degree • Master of Social Work • Master of Arts in Sociology

College of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesUndergraduate Programs

• Anthropology• French • Political Science• Art• Art History• History• Religious Studies• Classical and Medieval

Studies • International Relations• Social Science

• Communication• Liberal Studies• Social Studies• Dramatic Arts•  Linguistic Studies • Social Work  • Economics • Music  • Sociology • English• Philosophy • Spanish • Women's Studies

College of ScienceGraduate Programs

• Master of Science in Nursing

• Master of Occupational Therapy

• Master of Physical Therapy

• Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology

• Doctor of Philosophy in Regulatory Biology

• Master of Science in Biology

• Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry

• Master of Science in Chemistry

• Master of Science in Environmental Science

• Master of Arts and Master of Science in Mathematics

• Master of Science in Physics

College of Science Undergraduate Programs

• Biology• Geology• Environmental Science• Chemistry• Health Science• Mathematics• Physics• Psychology• Speech and Hearing

College of Urban AffairsGraduate Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Studies and Public Affairs

• Master of Science in Urban Studies • Master of Arts in Environmental Studies • Master of Public Administration • Master of Urban Planning, Design, and Development

College of Urban AffairsUndergraduate Programs

• Environmental Studies • Public Safety Management • Urban Services Administration • Urban Studies

Cleveland Marshall College of Law

• Juris Doctor • J.D./ Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) • J.D./Master of Environmental Studies Program• J.D./M.U.P.D.D. Program• J.D./M.B.A. Program • Master of Law

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