Brief Accounts of Institutional Philosophy
Academic ModelSouthwestern College Professional Studies is a progressive educational institution offering flexible degree options for all types of civilian and military learners. We provide options that are specifically tailored to meet the fast-paced and diverse needs of today's adults - from our flexible credit transfer policy to our comprehensive online curriculum. All programs at Southwestern College Professional Studies are designed with the learner in mind. We offer flexible and convenient six week courses online and in the classroom. We have a diverse range of programs to start any learner off on a path to a more rewarding life.
Bachelor's and master's program areas include business, management, human resources, leadership, computers, education, nursing, security, and ministry. Certificate programs focus in several key areas such as lean/six sigma, leadership, cybercrime, and homeland security.
For our military learners, we transfer up to 64 hours of military training into our bachelor's degrees. We also transfer into our master's programs appropriate ACE (American Council on Education) approved training evaluated at the graduate level. In addition, we offer a military tuition discount (available to all Active Duty Military and their spouses, National Guard members, Reservists, and DOD civilians/contractors).
Mission Statement
Southwestern College Professional Studies is committed to being learner focused, ethically sound, academically excellent, responsive, institutionally accountable, empowering, and resolute.
Institution Overview
| Regional accreditation: | The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Degrees / Certificates offered: | |
| Total enrollment: | 1,144 |
| Full-time equivalency enrollment: | 839 |
Featured Programs
| Bachelor's Degrees: | · Business Administration · Business Quality Management · Computer Operations Technology · Human Resource Development · Operations Management |
| Master's Degrees: | · Leadership · Master of Business Administration · Master of Science in Management · Security Administration |
Student Demographics
| Average age: | 34.8 years |
| Percentage employed (at time of admission): | 100.0% |
| Age Distribution | Classes that are online |
| Race/Ethnicity | Part-time/Full-time Enrollment |
Undergraduate Student Engagement
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| Work harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations |
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| Providing the support you need to help you succeed academically | |
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Alumni Outcomes by Degree Level (where applicable)
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