Welcome to Shawnee State University's Department of Social Sciences. Social Sciences is a diverse department incorporating anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. It's a department where you will surely fit in, but also one where you can certainly stand out.
Highlights
SSU Alumna uses her career to advocate for patient health
Attending Shawnee State University for her education was an obvious choice for alumna Kristin Moyler.
Dr. Lavanya Vemsani reflects on Fulbright Award
A first of its kind for a professor at Shawnee State University, Dr. Lavanya Vemsani received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in History from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in 2020-2021.
Gracey Hamm finds her best choice at Shawnee State University through Free Tuition
A freshman from Piketon, Ohio, Gracey Hamm knew SSU was the best choice for her after finding out she could receive Free Tuition to the university.
SSU First Gen program helps students find their own way
Shawnee State University senior Josie Tackett found success as a part of the I Am First Gen program on campus.
Shawnee State University announces Orientation Dates
Shawnee State University’s Office of Admission has announced New Student Orientation dates for those students enrolling to the university in the Autumn 2023 semester.
SSU making college possible through Free Tuition
In 2022, with the help of the Friends of Shawnee Scholarship, SSU started providing free undergraduate tuition for qualifying students with demonstrated financial need.
A place where you can fit in — and stand out.
About Social Sciences at SSU
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Department of Social Sciences
Shawnee State University
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
- social.sciences@shawnee.edu
- Phone: (740) 351-3234
- Visit our Facebook page.
Welcome to Shawnee State University’s Department of Social Sciences.
Social sciences faculty have expertise in a variety of areas, from the development of neural pathways to Middle Eastern culture and politics. They are also eager to help students succeed in their education. Our faculty contribute countless hours to advising and assisting students with coursework, progress towards degrees, preparation for graduate school, and employment opportunities. We define our success by how successful our students are at Shawnee, and in life.
And our students have been successful! Graduates of Shawnee's social sciences programs have gone on to graduate programs, both Master's and doctoral, law school, and medical school. They have been employed in a variety of fields including politics, business, mental health, social services, education, and health care.
Explore our website, and if you have any questions or would like to meet with an advisor, please feel free to contact me.
Clifford Poirot
Chair, Department of Social Sciences
Professor, Economics
(740) 351-3396
cpoirot@shawnee.edu
Free Tuition Program
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