Palmer College of Professional Studies
Will Webb, Senior Vice President and Dean
School of Business
Cat McPherson, Associate Dean
The School of Business comprises the business, communication and project management programs leading to minors and bachelor of arts degrees. The business program approaches business strategy and business education with a curricular emphasis on sustainability and the “triple bottom line” (harnessing benefits that are economic, social, and environmental).
Each program also provides a wide range of emphases or concentrations in each major as well as certificates and minors.
Undergraduate
- Business (BA) (BS)
- Business (Minor)
- Communication (Minor)
- Human Resource Management (Certificate)
- Human Resource Management (Minor)
- Management (Minor)
- Marketing (BA)
- Marketing (Minor)
- Marketing and Communication (BA)
- Marketing Communication (Certificate)
- Project Management (Certificate)
- Project Management (Minor)
- Sustainable Business Management (Certificate)
MBA
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Health Administration (MHA) & Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) & Master of Business Administration (MBA) [discontinued]
School of Business Academic Policies
School of Business Graduate Student Admission
School of Education
Pamela Bailey, Associate Dean
The School of Education offers professional programs designed to prepare students to enter a wide variety of educational careers, including teaching, higher education administration, applied behavior analysis, autism spectrum disorder, and other related professions. Undergraduate students interested in teaching elementary or special education major in either Elementary Education or Special Education, both of which lead to licensure. Undergraduate students interested in teaching at the middle or secondary level major in the area in which they intend to teach and choose the respective content area education minor. Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies is an education major that does not lead to licensure. With a focus on developing confident leadership skills, the school creates a collaborative environment of inquiry and innovation, while helping individuals find personal pathways to achieve their goals. The School of Education offers a variety of programs of study: paths to Virginia teacher licensure as well as non-licensure and/or non-degree opportunities for professional development.
Undergraduate
Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Studies
- Applied Behavior Analysis & Autism Studies (BA)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (Minor)
- Autism Studies (Minor)
Education
- Elementary Education (BA)
- Education Minors
- Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
- Special Education (BA)
PBTL
- Elementary Education PK-6
- English as a Second Language
- Middle Education 6-8
- Secondary Education 6-12
- Special Education General Curriculum K-12
MAT
MEd
- Authentic Learning and Leadership (MEd)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Elementary, English as a Second Language, Gifted Ed, Special Ed K-12, Special Ed Add-ons (MEd)
- Curriculum and Instruction (MEd)
- Reading Education (MEd)
MS
Certificates
- Comprehensive Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Undergraduate) (Graduate)
- International Behavior Analyst Coursework Certificate (Graduate)
- Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
- Post-Master's Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis
CPLT
School of Education Academic Policies
Accreditation for Teacher Education Program
School of Education Graduate Academic Policies and Standards
School of Education Graduate Admission
School of Education Non-Degree Seeking Students
School of Education Professional Qualities and Dispositional Traits
Undergraduate Teacher Education and PBTL Admission
Undergraduate Teacher Education and PBTL Academic Policy and Regulations
Undergraduate to Graduate Education Course Permitted Substitutions
School of Professional Studies
Mary Clay Thomas, Associate Dean
Each program in the School of Professional Studies offers students a solid knowledge base in the theory and practice in their chosen field. The school stresses applying that intellectual foundation to address society’s needs.