About the Institution
Central State University's history began when Wilberforce College was privately established in Tawawa Springs, Ohio, in 1856. This was founded as a collaboration between the Cincinnati Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME); leaders of both races comprised the board of trustees.
In 1887, the Ohio General Assembly enacted legislation to create the Combined Normal and Industrial Department at Wilberforce College, to provide training for teachers of lower grades and vocational education. This department operated as part of Wilberforce University, since 1863 owned and operated by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. A separately appointed board of trustees governed the state-financed operations
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Advertising Graphics
Studio Art
Art Education
Music - Education
Music - Performance
Jazz Studies
Humanities
African Studies
English
History
International Languages and Literatures
Journalism and Mass Communication
Philosophy and Religion
Theatre
Military Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice
Gerontology
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Social Work.
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Management Information Systems (MIS)
MBA.