SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES MISSION STATEMENT

In concert with Tri-State University, the mission of the School of Professional Studies is to provide quality, continuous higher learning opportunities for adults who want to begin or advance in careers, enhance lifelong learning, and keep pace with the growing complexities of today’s world.

The summer of 2005 introduced a significant evolution in the mission of the School of Professional Studies (SPS). Begun more than a decade ago to focus on career-oriented learning for adults, SPS today offers four types of educational opportunities:

• Four-year degree programs
• Master of Science with a Major in Criminal
  Justice (New)
• College courses for high school students
• On-site training for local businesses

Classes within the School of Professional Studies are taught by professionals committed to quality education and a depth of learning who work full-time within their individual fields of expertise.

Degree Programs
Since 1994, TSU has focused on the educational needs of adult students by offering small classes that encourage a high degree of student/faculty interaction. Evening, weekend, and online classes are designed specifically for busy working adults. The following degrees are offered at all campuses:

• Bachelor of Applied Management
• Bachelor of Business Administration
  (Accounting, Human Resources, and
  Management majors)
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology

(New) TSU Fort Wayne Now Offering Two
New Degree Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Emergency
  Management
  
• Master of Science with a major in Criminal
  Justice
  

TSU North also offers the following:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Auctioneering
• Associate Degree in Accounting, Associate in Arts with Concentration in Communication, Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science in Plastics Technology, Associate of Applied Science in Process Control.

Middle College
Highly regarded by state education leaders, Middle College opens TSU’s college classes to high school students for dual-credit opportunities. Visit the Middle College page to learn more.

Training To Go
SPS has begun reaching out to regional businesses and industries to create educational partnerships that go beyond traditional classroom learning. On-site training is one key offering of SPS. Call us to learn more.

Convenient Locations
The School of Professional Studies is conveniently located throughout northern Indiana. Classes are available at TSU North (Angola), TSU Fort Wayne, TSU South Bend, TSU Merrillville, and TSU Howe.

Embrace your future with other adults at Tri-State University who are pursuing their career goals and dreams.