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
Shawnee State University to host Showcase Day on Oct. 14
Shawnee State University’s Office of Admissions will host a Showcase Day on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Shawnee State University to host Fall Preview Day on Sept. 16
Shawnee State University’s Office of Admission invites high school juniors and seniors to attend Fall Preview Day on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Freshman Joshua Cummins found relief through SSU’s Free Tuition Program
A Piketon, Ohio native, freshman Joshua Cummins found out he qualified for Shawnee State University’s Free Tuition program when applying to college.
New MBA Focused on Entrepreneurship, Economic Development & Leadership in Appalachia
Shawnee State University announced it will begin enrolling students into a new Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program this fall. Classes start August 21, 2023!
Shawnee State University Ranked Among Top Game Design Programs in the U.S. and Canada for 13th Year in a Row
Shawnee State University has been ranked among the top game design programs in the nation, ranking in the Top 15 on the Top 50 Game Design Undergraduate list published by The Princeton Review.
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.
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
Learn more Shawnee State University has announced a Free Tuition Initiative for qualifying students from Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
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