Get Credentialed to Teach CCP in Ohio

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! 

Teacher in classroom

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

  1. 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
       
  2. Check your Applicant Portal for admission decision.
     
  3. Once admitted, enroll in the course(s) needed in CampusNet.
     
  4. 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:

SEMESTERCOURSEDAY/TIME OR ONLINE
Summer Session One 2026ENG 545: FantasyOnline
Summer Session Two 2026ENG 506: Comp Theory for TeachersOnline
ENG 534: Studies in 19th Century LiteratureOnline
Fall 2026 (Choose two)ENG 532: Sex & Gender in the RenaissanceMon, Wed 4:30-5:45 p.m.
ENG 600: Literary AnalysisMon 6 p.m.
ENG 695: Seminar, Theory of the NovelTues 6 p.m.
Spring 2027ENG 695: Irish & Northern Irish LitTues 6 p.m.
Summer 2027 (6w1)ENG 601: Critical Approaches to Lit, TheoryOnline
Summer 2027 (6w2)ENG 695: Grad SeminarOnline

CSU Courses for History Teachers to Teach History CCP Courses:

SEMESTERCOURSEDAY/TIME OR ONLINE
Summer Session One 2026HIS 576: Modern Africa Since 1800Online
Summer Session Two 2026HIS 693: Israeli-Palestinian ConflictOnline
HIS 593: Greek Gods, Heros and WorshipOnline
Fall 2026 (Choose one)HIS 693: U.S. Public HistoryOnline
HIS 517: Civil War/ReconstructionMon,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 2027HIS 693: East Asian HistoryOnline
Summer 2027HIS 693: SeminarOnline