Dr. Jean Harper, Interim Dean
College of Education
Phone: 937.376.6175
Facsimile: 937.376.6314
The College of Education at Central State University has been producing outstanding teacher candidates in accredited programs since 1941. The College of Education is dedicated to developing teachers for Urban School Districts throughout the United States. We are committed to developing teachers who exemplify research based knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to meet the complex needs of today’s urban classroom. Faculty members are master teacher educators with expertise in Urban Education. Their devotion to research, service, and community involvement with urban students and teachers helps produce the highest quality of professional teachers.
The College of Education offers undergraduate degree programs and/or licensure as follows:
- Early Childhood (Pre-K–3)
- Intervention Specialist (K–12)
- Art (K-12)
- Music (K-12)
- Middle Childhood (4-9)
- Language Arts/Social Studies
- Mathematics/Science
- Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12)
- Integrated language arts
- Integrated mathematics
- Integrated social studies
- Life science
- Physical science
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Recreation (non-licensure)
Post Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Licensure
Individuals with an undergraduate degree, who wish to become teachers in urban schools, may obtain their initial teaching license through Central State Universities Post Baccalaureate program. All Initial Licensures are available for post baccalaureate students. For more information contact the Department Professional Education at 937-376-6225 or by email ( Click here to send Email ) or call the Department of Health and Physical Education at 937 376-6327 or by email ( Click here to send Email ).
Master’s Degree
Individuals interested in obtaining a masters degree may chose from the following Programs of Study for Administrative Specialist:
- Computer/ Technology
- Higher Education
- Research
- Student Services
- Personnel/Staff Services
For more information please call (937) 376-6225 or by email ( Click here to send Email )


