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 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.
Shawnee State University expands Free Tuition Program for incoming students living in four new counties in southern Ohio
Shawnee State University has expanded its Free Tuition Program to include Brown, Gallia, Highland, and Vinton counties in the state of Ohio.
Shawnee State University to host Showcase Day on Feb. 18
Shawnee State University’s Office of Admissions will host a Showcase Day on Saturday, Feb. 18.
SSU’s Deanna Hall aspires to help others through Political Science
A senior at Shawnee State University, Deanna Hall knows that a Political Science major will lead her to a successful career of helping others.
SSU’s Josiah Burton shares his fascination with history
Declaring a degree in History, Portsmouth, Ohio native Josiah Burton chose to attend his hometown’s university.
SSU’s Dr. Lavanya Vemsani publishes “Hinduism in Middle India: Narasimha the Lord of the Middle”
Shawnee State University’s Professor of History & Religious Studies, Dr. Lavanya Vemsani, recently released her latest book entitled “Hinduism in Middle India: Narasimha the Lord of the Middle”.
A place where you can fit in — and stand out.
About Social Sciences at SSU
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For more information:
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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