Day of Giving 2025

A message from the Dean:

The College of Professional Studies prepares qualified professionals to serve and lead in a global society. Your financial gifts during our Day of Giving Challenge empower our next generation of creative thinkers, dedicated leaders, and innovative professionals. Please join our faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and supporters in directly impacting our students. Your gifts allow us to provide scholarships, financial support, tools, and resources to inspire the dreamers and doers. Please share this message with your friends and family to join the Day of Giving Challenge. Your support makes learning possible.

Dr. Kerri Steele 

Rich in tradition, the College of Professional Studies is organized around some of the University’s earliest developed undergraduate programs in: 

·         Criminal Justice 

·         Education

·         Health Sciences

·         Military Science 

·         Nursing

·         Social Work 

·         Sport Studies

In addition, the college houses Military Science/ROTC as an elective course of study specializing in management, leadership, and life skills. 

The college also offers three master’s degree programs in Criminal Justice Administration, Educational Instructional Leadership, and Sport Studies.  

Professional Studies also proudly offers WVSU's first doctoral degree, the Doctorate of Education in Leadership Studies.