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Arts and Sciences

Discovering human understanding and creativity.

An education in the Arts and Sciences prepares students with broad knowledge and transferable skills for a lifetime of challenges, and not only to find a place in the current economy but also to create new places for themselves as the economy grows and changes.

The college focuses on educating future artists, performers and researchers. Please take a few moments to explore our website and discover the possibilities and experiences waiting for you in the College of Arts and Sciences at Cleveland State University.

With 200+ Full-Time Faculty and 3,000+ Students in the Arts, Humanities and Sciences, the college offers 3 doctoral degrees12 master’s degrees27 undergraduate majors6 4+1 programs, and licensure examinations in different disciplines.

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The Fall 2024 College of Arts and Sciences Valedictorian and Outstanding Scholars have been announced, and we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to these outstanding students!

Emilia DiBiasio graduated in May 2024 with an MS in Environmental Science. Dr. Fasong Yuan was her major MS advisor. She is 1 of 88 Knauss Fellows chosen nation-wide. This is the first time a student from Cleveland State has been awarded a Knauss Fellowship. Students are eligible through the Ohio Sea Grant College Program.

The second Annual Día Familiar was held in the Student Center on September 28, 2024. With about 100 attendees, this event helped strengthen ties between the University and the Latino community in Cleveland.