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  School of Professional Studies

MISSION 

The mission of the School of Professional Studies is to provide an array of service oriented educational programs that are guided by standards of excellence as set forth by professional associations and accrediting organizations. 

 

The academic programs empower students to become leaders by providing the foundations of essential theory and practice that prepares them for beginning roles in various service-oriented professions. Through interdisciplinary collaboration students learn to value diversity, think critically, and integrate technology in their preparation

for study at the graduate level and for life long work.

 

 

 

 

 

GOALS

 

 

1) Deliver competitive academic programs that ensure the integration of theory, practice, and technology.

2)  Facilitate student's achievement for time-to-degree.

3)  Enhance resources through external funding sources and partnerships.

4)  Initiate collaborative efforts to support faculty scholarship and research.

5)  Implement programs that ensure optimal dissemination of information about the School of Professional Studies.

 

 

 

 

Bernardine Lacey, EdD, RN, FAAN
Acting Dean

 

blacey@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-4700

 

DEPARTMENTS


 

Behavioral Sciences and Human Services 

 

D. Elliott Parris, PhD

Chairperson

eparris@bowiestate.edu

301-860-4703 

  • Pedology - BS or BA
  • Sociology - BS or BA
  • Sociology/Criminal Justice - BS or BA   
  • Technology/Criminal Justice- BS
  • Technology/Human Services - BS

Marsha Jackson, EdD

Coordinator
mjackson@bowiestate.edu 

301-860-3108

 


 

Nursing 

 

Bonita E. Jenkins, EdD, RN, CNE

Chairperson, 

bjenkins@bowiestate.edu

301-860-3201

  • Nursing: BSN, RN to BSN & MSN

 

 Psychology

Cheryl Blackman, PhD

Chairperson

cblackman@bowiestate.edu,
301-860-3257 

  • Psychology: BS or BA, & MA


 

 

Social Work 

 

Doris Polston, EdD

Chairperson

dpolston@bowiestate.edu,
301-860-3248

  • Social Work: BA or BS

 

 
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