Notre Dame College of Ohio is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and competes in the Mid-Ohio Conference. A Master of Education degree, designed for classroom teachers, is offered with concentrations available in special education, reading, and critical and creative thinking. The area combines the excitement and cultural wealth of a major urban and educational center with the relaxed atmosphere of a suburban setting. University Circle, Cleveland's cultural center which houses cultural, educational, medical, religious, and social service institutions, is easily accessible. Lake Erie offers many summer recreational activities, and Cleveland Metroparks offers year-round recreational opportunities including skiing and tobogganing in the winter months.
All students pursue a career-oriented liberal arts education.
For the bachelor's degree, students must earn 128 semester hours of credit, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. From 30 to 45 semester hours of credit are required in the major field of study. Through a cooperative education program, students may receive up to 6 semester hours of credit for paid or volunteer work experience related to their academic field of study. College credit is given on the basis of a decision made jointly by the academic dean and the department involved. The Clara Fritzsche Library houses the modern Media Center.