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The Professional Studies–Health and Human Services program is a fully online undergraduate degree completion program for adult learners who wish to earn a degree to advance in their career. You will be in classes with your peers, all working toward the same goal. The program offers a 4-year B.A. degree with the flexibility to start the program throughout the year.
Program Benefits
This accelerated program will help students develop transferable skills needed to succeed in the workplace, including:
- INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS to foster positive and professional relationships
- CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS to gain the confidence needed to generate new ideas, analyze and solve problems, and reflect on their own values and experiences
- An APPRECIATION FOR DIVERSITY to understand that the way each person interprets and interacts with the world correlates with their own identity, culture, and personal experiences
Sample Courses
Students enrolled in the Health and Human Services program will develop the tools they need to make a positive impact in their community, including physical and mental health, ethics, communication, and organizational leadership.
- General Psychology II
- Psychology of Well-Being
- Personal and Community Health
- Nutrition
- Brain and Behavior
- Psychology of Drugs and Behavior
- Health Issues in Behavioral Science
STUDENT STORY: A Fast Track to Becoming A Certified Teacher
Related Careers
Allied Health Fields:
Dietitian
Lab Technician
Medical Assistant
Occupational/Physical/Speech-Language Therapist
Radiologist
Many More
Health Care Administration:
Patient Care/ Health Service Coordinator
Community Health Worker
Patient Advocate/Child Advocate
Case Manager
Medical Training:
Dentist
Physician Assistant/Nurse
Optometrist
Many More
Community/Public Health OutreachProbation Officer
School Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor
Many More
When her husband’s company experienced numerous layoffs, Joelle Goetz decided it was time to seize the moment, go back to school, and complete the necessary credits to earn her bachelor’s degree. She was able to transfer business credits that she had earned when she lived in France to the business track of the Professional Studies program at Mitchell College.
“My advisor made everything so easy. She showed me what credits transferred and what classes to take. I didn’t have to come up with a plan. I didn’t have to pick my classes. She gave me the whole plan—it is a package and it’s wonderful. I don’t have to worry. She is extremely helpful.” READ FULL STORY
Program Resources
Like all Mitchell College students, Professional Studies students can benefit from a wealth of resources provided by the college. There are also other valuable resources for students engaged in online learning. See below.
Mitchell Resource Links
Professional Studies Program Student Handbook
Library
Support for Research, Citations, and Moodle
Main Desk: 860-701-5156
Email: asklis@mitchell.edu
Student Engagement and Activities
Pedro Santiago: 860-701-5008
Email: Santiago_P@mitchell.edu
Student Government Association (SGA)
President Arrianna Stark
Email: Arrianna.Stark@my.mitchell.edu
Technology Service Desk
860-701-5190
Email: support@mitchell.edu
Moodle Resources
Online Learning Resources
9 Tips to Being a Successful Online Learner, Northeastern University
Tips for Learning Online, Stanford Center for Professional Development
Citation Resources (excellent site to understand plagiarism, references, citations, etc.)
PROGRAM SCHEDULE |
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2025
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SUMMER |
FALL |
SPRING |
SESSION I: 5 weeksStudents can take up to 3 credits |
SESSION I: 8 weeksStudents can take up to 6 credits |
SESSION I: 8 weeksStudents can take up to 6 credits |
SESSION II: 5 weeksStudents can take up to 3 credits |
SESSION II: 8 weeksStudents can take up to 6 credits |
SESSION II: 8 weeksStudents can take up to 6 credits |
Total 6 Credits |
Total 12 Credits |
Total 12 Credits |
Credit Requirements
We make it easy to transfer and build on the credits you’ve earned to complete your degree at a pace that works for you. In a competitive landscape, a college degree can be your entry ticket into the many careers requiring a college degree.
Transfer Credits Required for Program Entry
- Minimum Required: 60
- Maximum Allowed: 90
Credits Earned in This Program
- Up to 30 credits per calendar year
Earning Additional Credits at Mitchell
Students have the option of earning an additional 3 to 8 credits in our intensive MiniMester program with 2-week-long Winter and Summer sessions.
Why Choose Mitchell?
Affordability
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- Mitchell College is offering a reduced rate of $500 per credit (normally $750 per credit) for students who enroll in this degree-completion program.
- You can pace yourself. Take courses as you are able, working within your budget and scheduling constraints.
- Federal and/or state financial aid is available for students who qualify. Apply here https://studentaid.gov/.
Community
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- In this program you will be studying and learning as part of a community of your peers.
- The program’s advisors, faculty, and staff are focused on working with adult learners and understand the challenges you face as an older student.
- Whether on campus or online, the Mitchell College community celebrates individual experiences and differences, welcoming and supporting you wherever you are on your education journey.
Flexibility
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- With this year-round program you can enter in the spring, summer, or fall — whatever works for you.
- Classes are online in an asynchronous learning model, which allows students to view instructional materials each week at any time they choose and does not include a live video lecture component.
- Students may enroll either full time (two courses per term) or part time (one course per term).
- You have the option to take additional courses to earn your degree more quickly with Mitchell’s MiniMester program (not part of the Professional Studies program).
- For specific job skills training Mitchell also offers online classes through the Mitchell Hub that you can tailor to your career goals (not part of the Professional Studies program).
Formula for Success
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- You will have an academic advisor experienced in working with adult learners to work closely with you to guide you.
- You will study with others who are generally highly motivated and have life experience outside of college.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
Mitchell College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which allows institutions offering distance education outside of their home state to enroll students under uniform procedures. Students participating in distance education programs at Mitchell College have certain rights under SARA. Click here for details.
Professional Studies Contacts
Cheri Henault
Professional Studies Advisor
Henault_C@mitchell.edu
860-701-5186
Nancy Parent, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Academic Focus: Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Connecticut
MA., University of Connecticut
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
parent_n@mitchell.edu
860-701-3502
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