I would like to welcome you to the Department of Professional Studies, which is the home for graduate degrees in health care administration, public administration, and forensic sciences, as well as undergraduate degree majors in legal studies and criminal justice. The curriculum in this department is designed to address the specific and growing needs, demands and requirements of the community, business and industry. I hope that as we are striving for personal and professional edification, we will also learn from the multitude of experiences and adventures of our fellow classmates, and exceptional faculty, comprising of doctors, lawyers, practitioners, paraprofessionals, managers, law enforcement personnel and leaders, community leaders and policy makers. We are committed to providing you with a rich, diverse, and quality educational experience.