School of Professional Studies

Mission

The School of Professional Studies supports MSCD’s primary objectives of teaching and learning through high quality education, incorporating the most current technologies, and preparing students for professional life. SPS both serves and is served by the greater metropolitan area by providing graduates who are knowledgeable in diverse disciplines and cultures. SPS provides the opportunity and facilities for life-long learning necessary for career advancement and change in a global society. With an urban focus, it seeks to integrate academic and professional experiences, using the community as a living laboratory with clinical and field placements.

The School of Professional Studies guiding principles include:

Maintaining the highest level of professionalism
Commitment to maximizing student achievement
Respecting students and valuing them as individuals and as contributing members of society
Being an excellent source of professional instruction for the citizens of the Denver Metro area and of Colorado
Integrating academic and professional experiences

Vision of the School of Professional Studies (SPS)

The School of Professional Studies strives to be a leading source of professional instruction by providing a diverse student community with the tools to build their careers by integrating academic excellence with real world experience.

SPS—Linking academic excellence with experience you can use!

Objectives

Given the vision of success and the current realities of the school, the following objectives for the next ten years are articulated below:

SPS promotes excellence in teaching and learning by continuously improving academic programs
SPS has increased resources
SPS has developed, implemented, and increased outreach/marketing
SPS involves the community and is involved with the community
SPS promotes diversity by recruiting and retaining faculty, staff, and students that mirror the Denver Metropolitan area

Programs:

Public Service Professions

Criminal Justice and Criminology
Health Professions
Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Human Performance, and Sport
Human Services
Nursing
Therapeutic Practices

Teacher Education

Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Special Education
K-12 Education
Student Teaching Office (for information call 303-556-2652)
Teacher Application Center (for information on any licensure program call 303-556-3691)

Technology

Aviation Management and Aviation Technology
Civil Engineering Technology
Surveying and Mapping
Electrical Engineering Technology
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Technical Communication and Media Production