Professional Studies, School of
303-556-2978
West Classroom (WC) 133
www.msudenver.edu/scops
The School of Professional Studies is diverse in its offerings, yet all departments focus on outstanding educational opportunities for students. The departments within the school integrate liberal arts and sciences with theory and application in the professional disciplines. This mission is achieved with classroom study and through many unique field placements, internships and student teaching opportunities in which students apply the knowledge and skills they have learned within the classroom. Thus, students graduate with employer-identified skills specific to their chosen careers and develop a broad educational background that enables them to pursue post-graduate studies. Because of the strong emphasis on both academic and practical experience, the School of Professional Studies is attractive to students who are new to academics, continuing students searching for a career-oriented education path or professionals desiring an upgrade in their skills.
Departments and Centers
The school comprises 12 academic departments and four centers. Departments are:
- Aviation and Aerospace Science.
- Criminal Justice and Criminology.
- Health Professions.
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events.
- Human Performance and Sport.
- Human Services.
- Industrial Design.
- Journalism and Media Communication.
- Engineering Technology.
- Nursing.
- Teacher Education: Elementary, Linguistically Diverse, K-12 and Secondary Education, Special Education and Early Childhood Education, Reading and Educational Technology.
- Technical Communication and Media Production.
The Department of Human Services houses the centers for:
- Addiction Studies.
- High-Risk Youth Studies.
- Nonprofit Organization Administration.
- One World One Water Center for Urban Water Education and Stewardship.
