Be an active part of your high school students' pathway to graduate with college credit. Cleveland State University can help you get the credits you need quickly, affordably and virtually!
CSU offers credential classes for English 101 and History 101/102. Obtained credits will count toward a master's degree if you continue on (if needed).
To teach CCP in Ohio you must:
- Have a master's degree in the subject area OR
- Have a master's degree in any field with 18+ graduate credit hours in the discipline
NOTE: Program costs for CCP teacher credentialing may be eligible for coverage through Ohio's Teacher Credentialing Grant Program. We recommend checking with your school district or educational service center to inquire about funding availability.
How To Apply
- Apply for admission to Cleveland State University
- Select either "CCP Teaching English (Graduate Non-Degree)" or "CCP Teaching History (Graduate Non-Degree)" from the drop down
- NOTE: Applications may take up to 5 business days to process
- Check your Applicant Portal for admission decision.
- Once admitted, enroll in the course(s) needed in CampusNet.
- Submit official transcripts from your bachelor’s awarding institution before the start of term.
Course Program Sequence
CSU Courses for English Teachers to Teach English CCP Courses:
| SEMESTER | COURSE | DAY/TIME OR ONLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Session One 2026 | ENG 545: Fantasy | Online |
| Summer Session Two 2026 | ENG 506: Comp Theory for Teachers | Online |
| ENG 534: Studies in 19th Century Literature | Online | |
| Fall 2026 (Choose two) | ENG 532: Sex & Gender in the Renaissance | Mon, Wed 4:30-5:45 p.m. |
| ENG 600: Literary Analysis | Mon 6 p.m. | |
| ENG 695: Seminar, Theory of the Novel | Tues 6 p.m. | |
| Spring 2027 | ENG 695: Irish & Northern Irish Lit | Tues 6 p.m. |
| Summer 2027 (6w1) | ENG 601: Critical Approaches to Lit, Theory | Online |
| Summer 2027 (6w2) | ENG 695: Grad Seminar | Online |
CSU Courses for History Teachers to Teach History CCP Courses:
| SEMESTER | COURSE | DAY/TIME OR ONLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Session One 2026 | HIS 576: Modern Africa Since 1800 | Online |
| Summer Session Two 2026 | HIS 693: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Online |
| HIS 593: Greek Gods, Heros and Worship | Online | |
| Fall 2026 (Choose one) | HIS 693: U.S. Public History | Online |
| HIS 517: Civil War/Reconstruction | Mon,Wed 4:30-5:45 p.m. | |
| HIS 528: Black Gender and Sexuality in the U.S. | Online | |
| HIS 575: African History Africa to 1800 | Online | |
| HIS 576: Modern Africa Since 1800 | Online | |
| Spring 2027 | HIS 693: East Asian History | Online |
| Summer 2027 | HIS 693: Seminar | Online |