Rebecca Sommer, Dean |
The College of Professional Studies consists of the Sentry School of Business and Economics, School of Education, School of Health Sciences and Wellness, and Department of Military Science (Army ROTC).
In the College of Professional Studies you:
prepare for your chosen profession by studying theory and then actively demonstrating your professional skills in a supervised classroom or clinic;
gain the knowledge and experience you need in order to meet the standards of your profession;
gain professional experience in internships and externships at hospitals, physician’s offices, community clinics, schools, business and industrial sites;
associate with other students interested in providing a professional service to humankind;
acquire critical thinking skills so you may fully meet the needs of the people you will serve;
work on basic and applied research projects;
work with faculty who are attuned to people, events, trends, and politics of the professional workplace;
discover that we are proactive, resourceful, connected, and caring.
Undergraduate Programs in Professional Studies
In the College of Professional Studies you may work toward bachelor’s degrees from the:
Sentry School of Business and Economics
Majors: Accounting Major (BS) - Accredited by AACSB, Business Administration Major (BS) - Accredited by AACSB, Business Economics Major (BS) - Accredited by AACSB, Data Analytics Major (BS), Finance Major (BS) - Accredited by AACSB, Management Major (BS) - Accredited by AACSB and Marketing Major (BS) - Accredited by AACSB
Minors: Accounting Minor, Business Administration Minor, Economics Minor, and Data Analytics Minor
Majors: Early Childhood Education Major (BS), Elementary Education Major (BS), Physical Education Major (BS) and Special Education Major (BS) with certifications in learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disabilities, cognitive disabilities and cross-categorical special education
Minors: Early Childhood Special Education Minor, Health Education Minor, and Special Education Minor
School of Health Science and Wellness
Majors: Communication Science and Disorders Major (BS), program, Dietetics Major (BS), Dietetics Major (BS + MS) (4+1 Track), Family and Consumer Sciences Major (BS): Child Life and Family Studies Option, Family and Consumer Sciences Major (BS): Education Option, Health Information Management and Technology Major (BS): Management Option, Health Information Management and Technology Major (BS): Technology Option, Health Science and Wellness Major (BS) (with an option in pre-athletic training), Medical Laboratory Science Major (BS): Cytotechnology Option, Medical Laboratory Science Major (BS): Histotechnology Option, Medical Laboratory Science Major (BS): Medical Technology Option, Medical Laboratory Science Major (BS): Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Option, Nursing Major (BSN), Sustainable Food and Nutrition Major (BA), Sustainable Food and Nutrition Major (BA) (4+1 Track),
Minors: Child, Youth and Family Studies Minor, Community Health Minor
Department of Military Science
Minor: Military Science Minor
College Honors - Professional Studies
The College of Professional Studies Dean’s List consists of undergraduate students who complete at least 12 credits and achieve a grade point average of above 3.75 the previous semester.
Graduate Programs in Professional Studies
In the College of Professional Studies you may work toward advanced degrees in:
Applied Leadership and Decision-Making (MBA) - Accredited by AACSB
Doctor of Audiology (Clinical Doctorate joint program with UW-Madison)
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Speech Language Pathology (MS)
Education, MSE - Student Affairs Emphasis