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
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SSU Psychology graduate uses her degree to help local high school students
Graduating from Shawnee State University in 2018 with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Adrianna Adams is currently serving as a school social worker for the Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (ESC).
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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.
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Shawnee State University announces Master of Science in Nursing program to further nursing profession in region
Shawnee State University’s School of Nursing has introduced its first graduate program – an online Master of Science in Nursing.
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Shawnee State University introduces Computer Science degree
Offering computer core programs like the nationally-ranked Digital Simulation & Game Engineering Technology, the applied Computer Engineering Technology, and the recent addition of Information Security (Cybersecurity), the Department of Engineering Technologies has introduced a new Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program starting in Fall 2024.
![Eric Braun](https://www.shawnee.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_article_teaser_image/public/2024-04/Eric-Braun-Inauguration.jpg?itok=kmF2LqDz)
Shawnee State University inaugurates eighth President Eric Andrew Braun
In a celebration held on campus in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, President Braun was sworn in by university Board of Trustees Chairperson Scott Evans.
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Shawnee State University announces Summer & Fall 2024 registration dates
Shawnee State University’s Office of the Provost has announced its course registration dates for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters.
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
Shawnee State University has announced a Free Tuition Initiative for qualifying students from Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky.
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