Reputation for Excellence

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

Commitment to the Future

In addition to the degree programs listed on the previous page, 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’s or bachelor’s of individualized studies degree which includes two or more subject areas of interest to you.

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

Advising

The student pursuing an individualized studies major is encouraged to seek academic advising each quarter.

Degree Requirements
The individualized studies major must meet and fulfill university requirements for baccalaureate programs and those requirements specific to this degree. These include:

• A minimum of 186 credit hours, including the General Education Program.
• A minimum of 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all courses taken at Shawnee State University.
• Completion of at least 45 credit hours of upper-division level (300-400 courses), no more than 10 hours of which may be transferred in from another accredited university or college.
• A minimum of 45 credit hours completed at Shawnee State. The University’s general
  policies regarding the transferability of courses from other colleges and universities will apply equally to this major.
• A minimum of 60 credit hours in the individualized/specialized area of study and cognate areas, as approved by a three- member faculty committee.
• Completion of the specific program of study initially approved by the student’s faculty advisory committee upon admission to the major. Any subsequent alterations in the program, including course substitutions, must receive the approval of the student’s advisory committee.
• Petition for graduation in accordance with the rule prescribed by the University.