The College of Education and Public Affairs (CEPA) encompasses the School of Communication, School of Urban Affairs, Department of Counseling, Administration, Supervision and Adult Learning, Department of Criminology and Sociology, Department of Curriculum and Foundations, and Department of Teacher Education.

Our research centers and programs provide engaged research conducted by faculty and staff, often with the involvement of students.

Who we are:
The College of Education and Public Affairs at Cleveland State University is a community of scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service.  Our graduates are prepared to address societal challenges as they build and sustain complex urban systems.

What we do:
Through our teaching, research, and service we contribute to the public discourse and enrich the civic, educational, cultural, and economic life in our community and beyond.