College of Professional Sciences

The College of Professional Sciences is comprised of a vibrant and dedicated community of faculty and support staff committed to preparing undergraduate and graduate students for lives of service in education, health and the social and behavioral sciences. Our College is “Magis-in-Service” as we are women and men for others meeting the needs of people and organizations in our community.  We are connected to the world around us, and we seek to broaden our reach through collaborative practice and partnerships, where faculty, staff and students from a variety of disciplines collaborate to find innovative solutions to better serve our world. We seek to ensure that our programs focus on shaping the future leaders in our disciplines and professions.

 We challenge students to strive for academic excellence and life-long learning, provide applied experiences grounded in theoretical foundations, promote collaboration and community partnerships, incorporate research, scholarship, and innovation, and integrate ethical behavior and a respect for individual differences and diversity.

Degrees and Programs

The College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the service and helping professions, as well as certification, licensing and credentialing programs, and several online degrees. Its schools, departments, and centers work together to prepare students for careers primarily in health, education and social science -awarding nearly half the degrees granted at Xavier. Two of Xavier’s three doctoral programs, Clinical Psychology, and Occupational Therapy are located in the College of Professional Sciences.  The departments in the college include: Counseling (Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling) , Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration which includes Health Economics and Clinical Outcome Research (HECOR), Military Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Radiologic Technology (associate degree program), Social Work, and Sport Science & Management, including Sports Administration, Sport Management, Sport Marketing, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Coaching Education & Athlete Development. The School of Education offers: Early and Middle Childhood Education, Montessori, Reading and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Secondary Education, Special Education, and Educational Administration.  The School of Psychology offers a BS in psychology, MA in General Experimental Psychology or Industrial Organizational Psychology, and PsyD in Clinical Psychology.

Program Accreditation

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education - ACOTE
American Montessori Society - AMS
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education - CAATE
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs - CACREP
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation -CAEP
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education CAHME
Council on Social Work Education - CSWE
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology - JRCERT
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education- MACTE
North American Society for Sport Management - National Association of Sport & Physical Education NASSM-NASPE -
The Clinical Psychology doctoral program  is accredited by the APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, 750 First Street, NE, Washington DC 20002-4242, Phone 202-336-5500.  

Center for Catholic Education

The College of Professional Sciences includes the Xavier University Center for Catholic Education which assists Catholic schools in the transmission of the faith and the development of Catholic education and the Xavier Center for Excellence in Education whose mission is to prepare educators who are qualified and committed to providing an outstanding education for their students.

NOTE: Many of the programs in the College of Professional Sciences require BCI/FBI criminal background checks and/or drug screens because of university program, accreditation, clinical, and/or professional mandates. Requirements vary from program to program.  Failure to satisfy the requirements can result in dismissal from the program, withdrawal from field and clinical placements, delayed program progression, or diminished employment opportunities.  If you have questions or need further information, please contact the chair/director or program director in the department.