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School of Health Professions, Education, & Social Sciences

Dr. Shalunda Allen-Sherrod, DSW, LICSW-S, PIP
School of Health Professions, Education, & Social Sciences

Welcome to the School of Health Professions, Education, and Social Sciences at 51ÊÓÆµ University.

We are truly delighted that you have chosen 51ÊÓÆµ University as the place to pursue and complete your college education. You are entering a community committed not only to academic excellence, but also to spiritual growth and service. Here, you will find an environment that nurtures your walk with Christ while equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies necessary for success.

Whether your path is in Social Work, Health and Physical Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, History, Nursing, or one of our other disciplines, you have chosen a profession rooted in service, one that reflects the life and ministry of Christ through care, compassion, and commitment to others.

As you begin this journey, recognize that you are entering a professional program that will challenge you to demonstrate discipline, perseverance, resilience, and faith. These qualities will be essential as you grow both academically and professionally. We hold high expectations because we believe in your potential, and we are confident in your ability to succeed.

We look forward to supporting your development and celebrating your achievements along the way.

Once again, welcome, we are honored to have you join us.

Dr. Shalunda Allen-Sherrod, DSW, LICSW-S, PIP
Associate Professor
Chair, (BSW) Program Director (MSW), Department of Social Work
Interim Dean, School of Health Professions, Education and Social Sciences

Accreditation Status with ACEN

ACEN Seal The 51ÊÓÆµ University Nursing program has received initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing until Fall 2030.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

 

Approval Status with The Alabama Board of Nursing

As required by the Alabama Board of Nursing, 51ÊÓÆµ University Nursing Department as of July 20, 2023 the Alabama Board of Nursing issued a Notice of Correction and confirmed the 51ÊÓÆµ University program to be currently APPROVED. Our average NCLEX pass rate for the Class of 2022 is 91.7; and the class of 2023 is at 100%.

 

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Distinguished Alumni

Gina Spivey Brown, Ph.D., currently serves as the Dean of the School of Nursing at Howard University. In her short tenure there, she has led the faculty in restoring the program to much of its former glory. When she chaired the nursing program at Columbia Union College, it had some of its greatest success in terms of students passing the state board exams. She has traveled the world consulting with nursing educators on how to strengthen programs, and she is always willing to assist.