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
Continuing a family tradition at Shawnee State with the Legacy Scholarship
Choosing to attend Shawnee State University, Savana Valentine wanted to stay someplace close to home, yet somewhere she knew she could have a unique college experience.
SSU’s Dr. Lavanya Vemsani publishes two books on Indian history
Shawnee State University’s Professor of History & Religious Studies, Dr. Lavanya Vemsani, recently released her latest books entitled “Reframing India in World History” and “Handbook of Indian History”.
Shawnee State University to host documentary screening of “Artifact War: Relics Under Fire” on Apr. 8
Shawnee State University’s Center for Public History will host a documentary screening of “Artifact War: Relics Under Fire” on Tuesday, Apr. 8 in the university’s Flohr Lecture Hall located in the Clark Memorial Library.
Shawnee State University announces 2025 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 2025 semester.
Shawnee State University ranked among US News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges
Shawnee State University (SSU) ranked among the best colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a row.
Shawnee State University names Dr. Mark Mirabello Faculty Emeritus
Shawnee State University Board of Trustees has awarded Dr. Mark Mirabello with Faculty Emeritus recognition following his retirement from the university.
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
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