Overview - What we offer.

The School of Professional Studies is comprised of twelve academic departments and four centers. The departments include:

Four centers, Center for Addiction Studies, Center for High-Risk Youth Studies, Center for Effective Interventions and Nonprofit Organization Administration are housed in the Department of Human Services. One center is under the purview of the Department of Teacher Education. The Teacher Education Center manages all initial advising and documentation check points related to students moving through the Teacher Education Program from onset to licensure, ensuring quality and equity.

Because of the strong emphasis on both academics 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.

Graduates from the School of Professional Studies enjoy careers in diverse settings, as teachers, pilots, nurses, hotel and restaurant managers, meeting planners, police and parole officers, mental health counselors, recreational therapists, sport managers, technical writers, and in engineering design to name just a few. Not only do students graduate with employer-identified skills specific to their chosen career, they receive a broad educational background that enables them to pursue post-graduate studies. Opportunities for advanced study are abundant in the fields of law, communications, education, allied health professions, mental health fields, and many other graduate programs.

Faculty have expertise in their field, not only by virtue of their attained degree, but also from “real-world” experience. Most full-time faculty members have earned doctorate degrees. Thus, students can be assured they are receiving top-quality instruction they can put to use in their chosen field.