The College of Professional Studies at Kentucky State University offers undergraduate programs that prepare students to combine their broad liberal backgrounds with specialized training that applies both in their everyday lives and in their technical and social-service careers. The College offers coursework leading to baccalaureate degrees in the fields of Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education, Applied Human Sciences, Nursing, Social Work, and Physical Education. An Associate in Applied Science degree is also available in the areas of Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, Computer Electronics Technology, and Nursing.

The University's Liberal Studies Requirements strengthen all baccalaureate programs within the College and are compatible with the requirements of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), and the Council on Social Work Education. The College of Professional Studies supports the educational initiatives of Tech Prep.

Support is available to develop articulation agreements with community colleges to provide a seamless education transition to KSU in an effort to avoid duplication of coursework and ensure that students are adequately prepared to enter KSU programs. The advantages gained by Tech Prep students at the secondary level should continue during their academic pursuits at Kentucky State University and carry forward in their careers. Interested students should contact the Dean of the College of Professional Studies for further information.

Criminal Justice, Education, Applied Human Sciences, Nursing, Physical Education, and Social Work programs are geared toward human needs and public services. Programs within the Area of Applied Human Sciences focus on the welfare of the family. Social Work and Criminal Justice programs are designed to prepare students to help remedy social problems of individuals and groups. Teacher Education programs within the Division of Education and Human Services prepare students for careers as teaching professionals. Teacher candidates must successfully complete the relevant PRAXIS II and PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) tests as one of the degree requirements. The associate degree program in Nursing is designed to prepare students to practice as licensed registered nurses in Kentucky. Students must successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination in order to be licensed.

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programs are geared toward human needs and public services. Programs within the Area of Applied Human Sciences focus on the welfare of the family. Social Work and Criminal Justice programs are designed to prepare students to help remedy social problems of individuals and groups. Teacher Education programs within the Division of Education and Human Services prepare students for careers as teaching professionals. Teacher candidates must successfully complete the relevant PRAXIS II and PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) tests as one of the degree requirements. The associate degree program in Nursing is designed to prepare students to practice as licensed registered nurses in Kentucky. Students must successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination in order to be licensed.

Computer Science programs address the needs of full-time students and also emphasize the public service component of the University's mission statement through class scheduling adapted to the work schedules of students who often maintain full-time employment. The programs provide instruction in the theory and application of computers and the development of highly specialized skills required of employees in government and industry.

The Area of Industrial Technology offers associate degree programs in Computer Graphics and Multimedia Production Technology, and Computer Electronics Technology designed to prepare students for industrial employment and for the in-service needs of technicians. Industrial Technology seeks to improve technical knowledge to keep pace with the changes in technology in industry.