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Welcome from the Dean,
Beverly J. O'Bryant, PhD, LPC, NCC, NCSC

Welcome to the School of Professional Studies (SPS) website at Coppin State University (CSU). Congratulations on deciding to further your education and thank you for your interest in undergraduate or graduate study at Coppin. We are one of the newer schools at Coppin State University and home to very established as well as recently developed programs focused on preparing highly qualified professionals in the human service professions. The School of Professional Studies offers eight (8) undergraduate degrees and five (5) graduate degrees in five (5) departments of study. The undergraduate and graduate degrees from each department for which you can aspire in SPS include the following:


Distinctive School offerings include:

  • a Nonprofit Management Minor through Humanics in the Department of Social Science in conjunction with the Departments of Management Science and Economics,
  • a Master of Science Degree in Human Services Administration through both Coppin State University and The University of Baltimore,
  • Courses with the University of Barbados through the Department of Social Work


Our mantra is "WE ARE FAMILY".

The School of Professional Studies will nurture, guide and mentor you as students, assist you with your challenges, seek life-enhancing opportunities whenever possible, provide soft and tough love as needed, shield you from harm as we are able, prepare you for a life of professional fulfillment and cherish our ultimate successes as you reach the goals you set for yourselves…because WE ARE FAMILY!!

The School of Professional Studies respects and appreciates our full time faculty and staff who provide the daily sustenance that makes our School a School. We listen to their suggestions, adhere to their assignments, revere their expertise, cherish their allegiance and commitment to the success of all students and programs, and are forever grateful for their presence in the Coppin community in general and the SPS Family in particular…because WE ARE FAMILY!!

The School of Professional Studies embraces and appreciates the expertise our adjunct faculties provide for students, the school and the university. We are inclusive in our goals, objectives, and implementation plans and we look forward to our adjunct faculty embracing us as such also….because WE ARE FAMILY!!

The School of Professional Studies respects and cherishes our University Leaders and administrators who are committed to the good of the whole…for in their loyalty and commitment to Coppin's success lies direct impact for our success as the School of Professional Studies. We embrace the concept of success for all…because WE ARE FAMILY!!

And, the School of Professional Studies encourages high expectations, expects high level effort and participation, adheres to high standards, provides high levels of involvement, enhancement and opportunity, and expects high levels of engagement and superior success of our students….because WE ARE FAMILY!!

You can learn more about our faculty by going to the faculty profiles on the web or by clicking on the names of persons below:



Dr. Beverly J. O'Bryant, Dean

Applied Psychology & Rehabilitation Counseling

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

Dr. Rolande Murray, Chair

Professor Ralph Hughes, Interim Chair
Dr. Janet Spry, Co-ChairDr. Evans Eze, Coordinator Graduate Program
Dr. Harry LegumDr. James R. Avery
Dr. Michelle PointerDr. Concetta C. Culliver
Dr. Christopher Brittan-PowellProfessor Marcellus Boles
Dr. Sushila Raval
Ms. Gail Satchell
Professor James Stewart
Dr. Ozietta Taylor
Dr. Jerusa C. Wilson


Interdisciplinary StudiesSocial SciencesSocial Work

Tondelaya Blackstone, Chair

Dr. John Hudgins, Chair

Dr. Shirley Newton-Guest, Chair
Dr. Kenneth MorganDr. Elgin L. KlughDr. Virletta Bryant
Dr. Kenneth MorganDr. Errol Bolden
Dr. Vivian NewmanDr. Vondelear Smith-Hill
Dr. Elias Taylor


Please visit the SPS Informant Newsletter and the website of the Department(s) which most interests you:

…and feel free to contact us for further information at any time. We look forward to hearing from you!!!

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