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 in their preparation for study at the graduate level and for lifelong work.

Goals

• Deliver competitive academic programs that ensure the integration of theory, practice, and technology
• Facilitate students' achievement for time-to-degree
• Enhance resources through external funding sources and partnerships
• Initiate collaborative efforts to support faculty scholarship and research
• Implement programs that ensure optimal dissemination of information about the College of Professional Studies