College of Professional Studies

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• Dr. Gary Linn, Dean

Department Heads

• Dr. Amy Evans, Business
• Dr. Carla Lynch, Health Sciences
• Dr. Kim Dyce, Education 

Mission Statement and Purposes

The mission of the College of Professional Studies (CPS) to develop students’ skills and knowledge so they can successfully perform in their professional career of choice, and to prepare them to be lifelong learners in a diverse society. This is accomplished in a positive academic climate which is supported by academic and intellectual freedom, and faculty who are dedicated to a quality educational experience.

Curricula for the associate, baccalaureate and graduate degrees are developed by expert faculty who are dedicated to an excellence in teaching, research and university service. The programs in the CPS are dynamic, and foster student achievement of their personal and professional goals reflective of their field of study. Innovative teaching strategies are used across diverse educational platforms to facilitate student learning outcomes.

General Information

The College of Professional Studies at Rogers State University includes the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Department of Education, and the Department of Business. The departments of this College currently offer two master’s degree, fifteen baccalaureate degrees, four associate degrees, and two certificates.

The Department of Health Sciences offers three Bachelor of Science degrees. Two are BS in Nursing with one designed for a traditional entry into the profession by completing two full years of general education and prerequisite coursework, and then, two full years of nursing science coursework. The second BSN degree is designed specifically for the Registered Nurse. This degree provides an opportunity for any licensed registered nurse educated at the associate degree or diploma level to achieve academic and personal goals and to develop stronger clinical reasoning and analytical skills to advance their careers. The third Bachelor of Science degree is in Allied Health Sciences. This degree offers three options, pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training, and pre-occupational therapy, and provides the pre-requisite coursework for admission to professional programs in these allied health fields.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration builds on a sound foundation of basic business courses, an upper- division business core, and a choice of six options to prepare students for careers in business. The Accounting option is the choice for students who plan a career in accounting or a related occupation. The Entrepreneurship option prepares students who wish to start their own business. The Human Resources Management option is selected by students planning to work in some area of personnel in either the public or private sector of the economy. Management is the option chosen by students who choose business administration as a major but want a more general study of business processes. The Marketing option prepares students for employment in the broad area of marketing with emphasis on marketing strategy, the marketing mix, and e-marketing.

The business administration program is designed to allow the student to choose a minor outside of the business area or to select elective courses in other areas of interest.

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership makes available to nontraditional adult learners a multidisciplinary undergraduate degree alternative that is flexible, individualized, and relevant to the student’s learning and career needs, while fulfilling traditional university requirements and meeting the student’s specific goals for a college degree. It features a curriculum designed to allow easy transfer of previous college credit. Rogers State University cooperates with eight other regional universities in Oklahoma to offer the baccalaureate degree. Students choosing the BS in Organizational Leadership may select from three options: Business Studies, Liberal Studies, or Social Studies.

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management is designed to assist students to meet their primary professional and personal goals, including graduating with sufficient competitive skills and knowledge to obtain meaningful employment and facilitate reasonable career advancement in the area of sport management. Through this program, students are educated for careers as administrators and managers in athletic, health, and country clubs, as well as entry-level management positions in college and professional athletic organizations. Additionally, students are prepared for diversity of roles in the areas of sport marketing and promotions, facility management and planning, activity programming, and event management. An internship at the conclusion of students’ academic preparation provides them with on-the-job experience and networking opportunities. In addition to employment, this degree will prepare students for graduate school.

Other degree opportunities offered by the College include associate degree programs in Pre-Nursing, Elementary Education and Secondary Education. Within state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, students receive expert instruction by caring instructors. These instructors are especially motivated to provide the student-centered, hands-on learning environment that is proven to maximize student success while minimizing student frustration. Also, students are offered numerous opportunities to participate in student and professional organizations, both inside and outside the school, designed to complement their academic progress.

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