College of Professional Studies

Our Mission:

“The mission of the College of Professional Studies is to graduate students with a competitive advantage for professional practice.”

Our Vision:

“The College of Professional Studies will be the leading educator of high quality professionals.”

Many of the courses offered by the College of Professional Studies include laboratory and clinical experiences closely simulating the business, industry, education or health care settings in which you will work after graduation. Some programs require internships or clinical experiences for completion of a major course of study and to qualify you for national certification or licensure. General education courses in the arts, humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences, etc. are included in the college’s associate and baccalaureate degree requirements to provide our graduates with the life skills expected of a college graduate and necessary for productive citizenship. The entire faculty and staff of the College of professional Studies are fully committed to your future successes in enhancing the quality of life in your chosen profession and in your community.

For More Information:

Paul M. Madden, Ph.D. Dean
Gail E. Chinn, B.I.S. Dean’s Assistant
College of Professional Studies

Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662-4344

Phone: 740.351.3270
E-mail: pmadden@shawnee.edu
gchinn@shawnee.edu

College of Professional Studies Academic Advising & Student Support

Name: Vacant

Phone:

Email: @shawnee.edu

Programs Offered

Graduate Programs
OTD-PP Occupational Therapy Doctorate-Post Professional
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Education, Intervention Specialist
Master of Occupational Therapy
Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (Licensure only)
Teacher of Visual Impairments (Licensure only)

Bachelor of Science
	Business Administration, Accounting
	Business Administration, Healthcare Administration
	Business Administration, Industrial Management (2+2)
	Business Administration, Information Systems Management
	Business Administration, Management
	Business Administration, Marketing
	Computer Engineering Technology
	Digital Simulation and Gaming Engineering Technology
	Environmental Engineering Technology
	Exercise Science
	Health Science
	Information Security/Cybersecurity
	Nursing
	Nursing (RN-BSN)
	Occupational Therapy (3 + 2 MOT)
	Plastics Engineering Technology
	Sport Studies
	Sport Management

Bachelor of	Science in Education
	Early Childhood (Grades PreK-3)
	Early Childhood Special Education (Grades PreK-3)
	Educational Studies (no licensure)
	Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science)
	Multi-Age Intervention Specialist (Grades K-12)
	Primary (Grades Pre-K-5)

Minors
	Business Administration
	Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Technology
	Deaf Studies
	Digital Simulation & Gaming Technology
	Entrepreneurism
	Health Care Administration
	Information Security (Cybersecurity)
	Information Systems Management
	Intervener Para-Pro
	Marketing
	Plastics Engineering Technology
	Sport Coaching
	Sport Management

Associate of Applied Business
	Business Management Technology with concentrations in Business disciplines
	Information Security/Cybersecurity

Associate of Applied Science
	Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Technology
	Dental Hygiene
	Electromechanical Engineering Technology
	Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic
	Medical Laboratory Technology
	Nursing
	Occupational Therapy Assistant
	Physical Therapist Assistant
	Plastics Engineering Technology
	Radiologic Technology
	Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Technical Studies

Business

Engineering

Certificate (Non-teaching)

Deaf Studies

Paramedic

Endorsements

4/5 Endorsement (may be added to Early Childhood Education license only; may be taken as Undergrad or Post-Bac)

Reputation for Excellence

Employers of our graduates consistently give high praise and excellent reviews to Shawnee State University’s professional studies programs, and many of our students are now successfully pursuing graduate level work or have entered professional schools. Students’ performance on national and licensure exams are excellent; well above national averages. The College of Professional Studies continues to enhance this reputation for excellence.

Faculty

Faculty in professional studies are experienced and academically credentialed or certified by appropriate professional associations in their career fields. Moreover, our faculty are committed to your success in the college classroom and in your career beyond Shawnee State University.

Commitment to the Future

In addition to the degree programs listed, the College of Professional Studies is currently seeking approval for other academic programs that address the educational needs of students and the employment needs of business, industry, and health care. Just as we survey employers to determine employment needs for the future, we also ask you to inform us of your educational and occupational goals so that we can become an active partner in the pursuit of those goals.

If the College of Professional Studies does not currently offer a degree that meets your needs, you may design, with the help of your academic advisor, an associate of individualized studies or a bachelor of individualized studies degree which includes two or more subject areas of interest to you. Individualized studies degrees are offered through the University College.

We are proud of our graduates’ success. Your participation and ideas contribute to our tradition of excellence.

Natural Science/Health Sciences Concentration

A student who is applying to one of the selective health sciences related programs such as: Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiology, or Respiratory, but has not been accepted to the program, is advised by the Coordinator of Academic Advising & Student Support Services in the College of Professional Studies. The advisor works with the student to ensure that all requirements and prerequisites for the health science program are complete. The student is responsible for completing and submitting their application by program deadlines. See specific programs for important dates and information.

Undecided Majors

Undecided students who are college ready and who have declared an area of interest within the College of Professional Studies will meet with the College of Professional Studies Advisor to develop a plan to meet your academic and professional goals.