program description

international direct is designed for international students with advanced english-language skills. the focus is on academic, cultural and professional growth so students can excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

upper-division undergraduates at cleveland state university who wish to obtain a prek-12 license are expected to enroll in the college of their academic major and license in education. students follow the degree requirements of the college of liberal arts and social sciences and receive their baccalaureate degree from that college. the college of education and human services may also recommend the granting of adolescent/young adult teaching license in a field other than the student’s major to a person who has met the college and state requirements for such a credential.

teaching credential: an ohio four-year resident educator teaching license in prek-12 spanish (valid for ages 3-21) will be awarded upon successful completion of an appropriate degree program in world languages, literatures, and cultures and the total professional education sequence or minor in education. (note: in some instances, course work beyond the degree requirements of the student’s college may be needed to obtain licensure.)  requires successful completion of all program requirements and acceptable scores on applicable state licensure examinations as mandated by the state board of education.