Graduate Degrees & Programs at Shawnee State University
Shawnee State University provides outstanding opportunities for you to consider.
The faculty of Shawnee State University understand the needs of prospective graduate students. While traditional, on-campus programs are offered, many courses or entire programs are offered on-line or in a blended format. Regardless of delivery method, however, faculty are available on campus when the need arises. Support for students is just a phone call, email, or office visit away!
Specific program information and admission materials are available by clicking on the program links from this site, or you may also contact the Graduate School at (740) 351-3177 or gradadmissions@shawnee.edu
News + Highlights
SSU MOT student attends AOTA INSPIRE Conference
Enrolled in Shawnee State University’s Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program, Miranda Martin recently attended the AOTA INSPIRE Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
Ramey’s commitment to advancing occupational therapy field leads her to SSU’s Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Graduating with both her bachelor and master degrees from Shawnee State University, Erica Ramey has over a decade of experience working as an occupational therapist.
SSU’s Fields refines his skills in doctoral program to teach the next generation of occupational therapists
Using the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD) program to expand his skillset, Logan Fields is a three-time graduate from Shawnee State University.
SSU’s Master of Occupational Therapy program teams up with AAA7 to Present Award-Winning “Fall-Free Fridays” Livestream
Shawnee State University’s Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program and the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) are once again joining together to provide falls prevention education to the community through a Facebook livestream series, “Fall-Free Fridays.”
Shawnee State University introduces new Certificate in Deafblindness Education
Shawnee State University’s School of Education has introduced a new graduate level certificate in Deafblindness Education to begin in Fall 2024.
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.
About the Graduate School
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Office of Graduate Admissions
(740) 351-3177
gradadmissions@shawnee.edu
Ebenezer Asiaw
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
(740) 351-3258
easiaw@shawnee.edu
SSU Graduate School
940 2nd Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
Graduate Manual
A Graduate Manual (PDF) identifies general policies and procedures for campus graduate level programming.
Graduate Council
A Graduate Council oversees all matters related to graduate education.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are on-campus work opportunities to provide selected graduate students with a full tuition scholarship and a living stipend each semester of employment.
Graduate programs offered by Shawnee State University are housed within individual academic units across campus. The Graduate School is the university’s coordinating unit for all graduate programs and related matters and is directed by the Graduate School Administrator and Associate Provost.
Graduate School Mission Statement
Shawnee State University - the regional state university for Southern Ohio - prepares graduate students for the changing needs of health care, education, business, industry, and other aspects of society through its graduate degree programs. Recognizing the importance of knowledge, values, research, and cultural enrichment, Shawnee State University is committed to providing graduate education that facilitates students to become independent, life-long learners while teaching students advanced skills in thinking critically, acting ethically, and communicating effectively.
By accomplishing these goals, graduate students will develop themselves as confident professionals who are change agents for their professions and their communities and who value evidence-based knowledge, skills and practice. Further, it is the mission of graduate programs to contribute to their communities through continuing education, community service, research, intellectual discovery, personal and professional development, and enrichment of the workforce.
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