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COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Dean: D. Elliott Parris

The College of Professional Studies, formerly a part of the College of Education and Professional Studies,
was established on July 1, 2001. The School is composed of four departments: Behavioral Sciences and
Human Services, Nursing, Psychology, and Social Work. It fosters exemplary teaching, scholarship and
research, and service to the community through its professional academic programs. The College of
Professional Studies embraces the University’s core values—excellence, civility, integrity, diversity, and
accountability—as well as service, social justice, and trust.

MISSION
The mission of the College of Professional Studies is to provide an array of service-oriented educational
programs that are guided by standards of excellence as set forth by professional associations and
accrediting organizations.

The academic programs empower students to become leaders by providing the foundations of essential
theory and practice that prepare them for beginning roles in various service-oriented professions.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration students learn to value diversity, think critically, and integrate
technology into their preparation for study at the graduate level and for life long work.

VISION
The College of Professional Studies will empower future professional leaders to be life long learners and
to serve humanity in a diverse and global society.

GOALS

1. Deliver competitive professional academic programs that ensure the integration of theory,
practice, and technology to meet the needs of a diverse and rapidly growing global society.
2. Support student academic achievements to shorten time-to-degree.
3. Increase school and university resources through external funding sources and partnerships.
4. Initiate and sustain collaborative efforts to support faculty scholarship and research.

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