The School of the Professions houses faculty in Design, Business, Education and Nursing. It offers undergraduate degrees in the fields of Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, International Management, Marketing, Management, Real Estate, Education, Facilities Management, Graphic & Communication Design, Interior Design and Nursing.
We are …
- a community of scholars who believes that lives are transformed through learning
- citizens of and for the world who actively pursue peace and justice for all people
- committed to others locally, regionally and globally
We offer …
- excellent faculty who are committed to student success
- current, relevant programs of study
- an outstanding liberal arts curriculum
- an internationally diverse student body
We prepare students to succeed …
- by meeting the highest professional and ethical standards in their fields as evidenced by our specialized accreditations: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Program (ACBSP), National League for Nursing Accreditation Commissions, Inc.(NLNAC), Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)
- by being prepared to compete and succeed in a global economy through our core curriculum and major studies, which integrate an international perspective throughout the entire undergraduate experience
- by mastering theory and experiencing the practice of their professions through internships, practica, simulations, case studies, studios, observations, mentorships
We are known for …
- the quality of our students
- the accomplishments of our alumni
- the reputation of our faculty
Our students have been named as prestigious Fulbright Scholars :
Reem Al-Masri, graduate student, Georgetown University ; Ameen Sanad, graduate student, American University ; Mohammed Al-Wadei
Our recent graduates and alumni are employed in Pittsburgh and worldwide by companies such as Exxon Mobil, Price Waterhouse Coopers, KPMG, North Allegheny School District, Fox Chapel School District, UPMC Passavant Hospital, Giant Eagle, Blattner Brunner, Inc., GNC Pittsburgh Headquarters, DRS Architects, WTW Architects, Burt Hill, Desmone & Associates Architects, The Design Alliance Architects.
