North Canton • Akron • Medina • Canfield Campuses

School forProfessional

Studies

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Walsh University

E N R O L L M E N T G U I D E

School for Professional Studies

The School for Professional Studies (SPS) is recognized for unprecedented customer

service and quality advising. SPS students receive a Walsh University degree in an accelerated

time frame. Walsh degrees uphold the academic integrity that employers look for.

MEETING THE NEEDS OF ADULT STUDENTS: The School for Professional Studies is designed for adults who want to open additional doors to career achievement and advancement. Our programs enable busy working adults to complete their degree within the framework of ongoing job and family commitments. SPS classes encourage students to become involved in, and actively contribute to, the learning experience. The School for Professional Studies creates a degree completion program that’s right for you.

ACCELERATED FORMATS • Coursesareofferedin5-weekand8-weeksessions • MostclassesmeetonenightperweekorSaturdays • Coursesbegineveryfiveandeightweeks

FLEXIBLE DEGREE COMPLETION PLANS • Studentsmaymoveinandoutofsessionsandterms as needed due to outside demands • Advisorsworkwithstudentstodeterminethebest options for degree completion

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Beatleast23yearsofage • Transferinaminimumof30semesterhoursofcredit from a regionally accredited institution(s). If less than 30semesterhoursofacceptablecredithavebeenearned, students should meet with a School for Professional Studies advisor to discuss options • TalktoanAdmissionsRepresentativeifyouhave lessthan30transferablehours • Documentatleastthreefullyearsofworkexperience (including experience as a homemaker)

COURSE CREDIT OPTIONS • Adultlearnersmayearncreditthroughtransfer,testout options or portfolio • Advisorsworkwitheachstudenttodevelopalifelearning portfolio and determine the amount of credit a student may receive for experiential learning

TRANSFER CREDITS: • Allcoursesmustbefromaregionallyaccreditedinstitution withagradeof“C”orbettertobeconsideredeligible for transfer • Unofficialevaluationscanbecompletedforindividuals providing supporting documentation

FINANCIAL AID • SchoolforProfessionalStudiesstudentswhoregisterfor at least six (6) semester hours per semester are eligible toapplyforfederalandstatefinancialassistance.This assistance includes grant programs as well as deferred student loans. Information and applications can be obtainedbycontactingtheWalshUniversityFinancial AidOfficeat330.490.7367

FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS North Canton Campus 2020EastMapleSt. NorthCanton,OH44720

Akron Campus (including the RN-BSN Program) 2623S.ArlingtonRd. Akron,OH44319

Medina Campus 2783MedinaRd. Medina,OH44256

Canfield Campus 4280ShieldsRd. Canfield,OH44406

Contact us at: spsinfo@walsh.edu www.walsh.edu (click on “accelerated degrees”)

T H E W A L S H A D V A N T A G E

“After evaluating the local options, I chose Walsh University’s accelerated degree completion program because it offers an accelerated learning process that allows me to work full time.”

The School for Professional Studies allows you to earn your degree in an accelerated time frame.

North Canton Campus

Akron Campus

Medina Campus

Canfield Campus

The School for Professional Studies (SPS) is recognized for unprecedented customer

service and quality advising. SPS students receive a Walsh University degree in an accelerated

time frame. Walsh degrees uphold the academic integrity that employers look for.

MEETING THE NEEDS OF ADULT STUDENTS: The School for Professional Studies is designed for adults who want to open additional doors to career achievement and advancement. Our programs enable busy working adults to complete their degree within the framework of ongoing job and family commitments. SPS classes encourage students to become involved in, and actively contribute to, the learning experience. The School for Professional Studies creates a degree completion program that’s right for you.

ACCELERATED FORMATS • Coursesareofferedin5-weekand8-weeksessions • MostclassesmeetonenightperweekorSaturdays • Coursesbegineveryfiveandeightweeks

FLEXIBLE DEGREE COMPLETION PLANS • Studentsmaymoveinandoutofsessionsandterms as needed due to outside demands • Advisorsworkwithstudentstodeterminethebest options for degree completion

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: • Beatleast23yearsofage • Transferinaminimumof30semesterhoursofcredit from a regionally accredited institution(s). If less than 30semesterhoursofacceptablecredithavebeenearned, students should meet with a School for Professional Studies advisor to discuss options • TalktoanAdmissionsRepresentativeifyouhave lessthan30transferablehours • Documentatleastthreefullyearsofworkexperience (including experience as a homemaker)

COURSE CREDIT OPTIONS • Adultlearnersmayearncreditthroughtransfer,testout options or portfolio • Advisorsworkwitheachstudenttodevelopalifelearning portfolio and determine the amount of credit a student may receive for experiential learning

TRANSFER CREDITS: • Allcoursesmustbefromaregionallyaccreditedinstitution withagradeof“C”orbettertobeconsideredeligible for transfer • Unofficialevaluationscanbecompletedforindividuals providing supporting documentation

FINANCIAL AID • SchoolforProfessionalStudiesstudentswhoregisterfor at least six (6) semester hours per semester are eligible toapplyforfederalandstatefinancialassistance.This assistance includes grant programs as well as deferred student loans. Information and applications can be obtainedbycontactingtheWalshUniversityFinancial AidOfficeat330.490.7367

FOUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS North Canton Campus 2020EastMapleSt. NorthCanton,OH44720

Akron Campus (including the RN-BSN Program) 2623S.ArlingtonRd. Akron,OH44319

Medina Campus 2783MedinaRd. Medina,OH44256

Canfield Campus 4280ShieldsRd. Canfield,OH44406

Contact us at: spsinfo@walsh.edu www.walsh.edu (click on “accelerated degrees”)

T H E W A L S H A D V A N T A G E

“After evaluating the local options, I chose Walsh University’s accelerated degree completion program because it offers an accelerated learning process that allows me to work full time.”

The School for Professional Studies allows you to earn your degree in an accelerated time frame.

North Canton Campus

Akron Campus

Medina Campus

Canfield Campus

SPS Undergraduate BusinessA D M I S S I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S A D M I S S I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S

SPS RN-BSN

❑ SubmissionofacompletedWalshUniversitySPS application for admission (online or hard copy) withthe$40.00applicationfee

❑ Officialhighschooltranscripts

❑ Officialcollegetranscriptsfromallcolleges/ universities previously attended

❑ Resumethatincludesworkexperienceand previous education

❑ Pre-criticalthinkingtest(completedwith admissions counselor)

❑ Companytuitionreimbursementform (if applicable)

❑ DD214(ifapplicable)

❑ SubmissionofacompletedWalshUniversitySPS application for admission (online or hard copy) withthe$40.00applicationfee

❑ AcurrentunencumberedRegisteredNurseLicense

❑ Officialhighschooltranscripts

❑ Officialcollegetranscriptsfromallcolleges/ universities previously attended

❑ Healthdatasheet

❑ Pre-criticalthinkingtest(completedwith admissions counselor)

❑ Companytuitionreimbursementform (if applicable)

❑ DD214(ifapplicable)

SPS Undergraduate BusinessA D M I S S I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S A D M I S S I O N R E Q U I R E M E N T S

SPS RN-BSN

❑ SubmissionofacompletedWalshUniversitySPS application for admission (online or hard copy) withthe$40.00applicationfee

❑ Twoprofessionallettersofrecommendation supporting the applicant’s potential success in an accelerated program

❑ Officialhighschooltranscripts

❑ Officialcollegetranscriptsfromallcolleges/ universities previously attended

❑ Resumethatincludesworkexperienceand previous education

❑ Pre-criticalthinkingtest(completedwith admissions counselor)

❑ Companytuitionreimbursementform (if applicable)

❑ DD214(ifapplicable)

❑ SubmissionofacompletedWalshUniversitySPS application for admission (online or hard copy) withthe$40.00applicationfee

❑ AcurrentunencumberedRegisteredNurseLicense

❑ Officialhighschooltranscripts

❑ Officialcollegetranscriptsfromallcolleges/ universities previously attended

❑ Healthdatasheet

❑ Pre-criticalthinkingtest(completedwith admissions counselor)

❑ Companytuitionreimbursementform (if applicable)

❑ DD214(ifapplicable)

WALSH QUICK FACTS: • Foundedin1960bytheBrothersofChristianInstruction, WalshUniversityisanaccredited,Catholic,co-educational liberal arts and sciences institution.

• Withastudent-to-facultyratioof18:1,weprovidethe time and opportunity for you to participate in the learning process.

• Withanundergraduateandgraduatepopulationof nearly3,000students,wearesmallenoughforyouto know most of the people on our campus, and big enough to provide the dynamic campus environment you seek.

• Wearecommittedtoaffordabletuitionandoffergenerous financialaidopportunitiesto95percentofourfull-time students.

• OurCareerCenterstaffhelpsprepareyouforyourcareer with assistance in experiential learning, career exploration, resume writing, job search techniques, and strategies for graduate or professional schools.

• Astate-of-the-artbusinessandconferencecenter,and completefitnesscenterarenewfacilitiesourstudents access on a daily basis.

• Walshgraduatesexperienceexcellentplacementfor jobs in their preferred careers.

ACCREDITATION: WalshUniversityisaccreditedasadegree-grantinginstitution at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels by the CommissiononInstitutionsofHigherEducationoftheNorth CentralAssociationofCollegesandSchools(30NorthLaSalle Street,Suite2400,Chicago,IL60602-2504),andbythe NationalLeagueforNursingAccreditingCommission (61Broadway,NewYork,NY).TheUniversityiscertifiedby theOhioBoardofRegentsandapprovedbytheOhioState DepartmentofEducation.Walshisamemberofvarious agenciesmostcloselyidentifiedwithitsinstructional programs and educational activities.

MISSION STATEMENT: WalshUniversityisanindependent,coeducational,Catholic liberalartsinstitution.FoundedbytheBrothersofChristian Instruction,WalshUniversityisdedicatedtoavalues-based educationwithaninternationalperspectiveintheJudeo- Christiantradition.WalshUniversitybelievesinthedesirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diversecommunity,andclosestudent-teacherinteraction. TheUniversityprovidesaneducationthatfosterscritical thinking,effectivecommunication,spiritualgrowth,and personal, professional and cultural development. Walsh Universityencouragesindividualstoactinaccordancewith reasonguidedbytheexampleandteachingsofJesusChrist.

Here’s a little more about us: How to find us:

North Canton Campus

Medina Campus

Akron Campus

Canfield Campus

Simply use a QR Code reader on your smart phone to scan the code and launch the Walsh University Accelerated Degree web page in your browser.

School forProfessional

Studies

WALSH UNIVERSITY

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ORTH CANTON CAMPUS School forProfessional

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AKRON CAMPUS

School forProfessional

Studies

WALSH UNIVERSITY

MEDINA CAMPUS

School forProfessional

Studies

WALSH UNIVERSITY

CANFIELD CAMPUS

WALSH QUICK FACTS: • Foundedin1960bytheBrothersofChristianInstruction, WalshUniversityisanaccredited,Catholic,co-educational liberal arts and sciences institution.

• Withastudent-to-facultyratioof18:1,weprovidethe time and opportunity for you to participate in the learning process.

• Withanundergraduateandgraduatepopulationof nearly3,000students,wearesmallenoughforyouto know most of the people on our campus, and big enough to provide the dynamic campus environment you seek.

• Wearecommittedtoaffordabletuitionandoffergenerous financialaidopportunitiesto95percentofourfull-time students.

• OurCareerCenterstaffhelpsprepareyouforyourcareer with assistance in experiential learning, career exploration, resume writing, job search techniques, and strategies for graduate or professional schools.

• Astate-of-the-artbusinessandconferencecenter,and completefitnesscenterarenewfacilitiesourstudents access on a daily basis.

• Walshgraduatesexperienceexcellentplacementfor jobs in their preferred careers.

ACCREDITATION: WalshUniversityisaccreditedasadegree-grantinginstitution at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels by the CommissiononInstitutionsofHigherEducationoftheNorth CentralAssociationofCollegesandSchools(30NorthLaSalle Street,Suite2400,Chicago,IL60602-2504),andbythe NationalLeagueforNursingAccreditingCommission (61Broadway,NewYork,NY).TheUniversityiscertifiedby theOhioBoardofRegentsandapprovedbytheOhioState DepartmentofEducation.Walshisamemberofvarious agenciesmostcloselyidentifiedwithitsinstructional programs and educational activities.

MISSION STATEMENT: WalshUniversityisanindependent,coeducational,Catholic liberalartsinstitution.FoundedbytheBrothersofChristian Instruction,WalshUniversityisdedicatedtoavalues-based educationwithaninternationalperspectiveintheJudeo- Christiantradition.WalshUniversitybelievesinthedesirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diversecommunity,andclosestudent-teacherinteraction. TheUniversityprovidesaneducationthatfosterscritical thinking,effectivecommunication,spiritualgrowth,and personal, professional and cultural development. Walsh Universityencouragesindividualstoactinaccordancewith reasonguidedbytheexampleandteachingsofJesusChrist.

Here’s a little more about us: How to find us:

North Canton Campus

Medina Campus

Akron Campus

Canfield Campus

Simply use a QR Code reader on your smart phone to scan the code and launch the Walsh University Accelerated Degree web page in your browser.

School forProfessional

Studies

WALSH UNIVERSITY

N

ORTH CANTON CAMPUS School forProfessional

Studies

WALSH UNIVERSITY

AKRON CAMPUS

School forProfessional

Studies

WALSH UNIVERSITY

MEDINA CAMPUS

School forProfessional

Studies

WALSH UNIVERSITY

CANFIELD CAMPUS

What is Corporate Communication?Corporate Communication involves the daily communication activities of a business in today’s crowded marketplace.

The traditional areas of business advertising, public relations and marketing are blending with technological realms like social media, Internet video and blogs. As the mass media grows and changes, businesses and other organizations recognize these challenges and need professionals who are skilled in communicating in this new environment.

Our Corporate Communication programs are well suited for these opportunities and are prepared to grasp the evolving communication methods of the twenty-first century.

Walsh University’s School for Professional Studies

Now Offering Accelerated Corporate Communication Degree

What makes Walsh’s Corporate Communication major unique? •Blendedcurriculum. Our Corporate Communication major is a unique program that mixes theory and practical skills that are found in our Business and Communication major’s coursework.

•Emphasisonethics. As part of our Catholic mission, we stress ethics and responsibility within the coursework and the practices of this major.

Generally speaking, what courses will I need to take to graduate with a Corporate Communication degree?The major is composed of a mix of both business and communication courses, with roughly half of the credits in each area. Lower-level courses focus on concepts and skills; the upper-level courses encourage students to apply knowledge to real-world situations.

What type of career can I look forward to with a Corporate Communication degree?A Corporate Communication student can find a career as a: • MarketingCommunicationsManager • DirectorofMarketing • PublicationsManager • AdvertisingAgencyExecutive • Journalist/Reporter • PublicRelationsSpecialist • ProductionAssistant • LegislativeStaff • PublicAffairs

For more information, call 330.490.7293 or visit www.walsh.edu/sps-communication

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