Welcome to the College of Business and Professional Studies at Johnson C. Smith University! Our programs aim to develop leaders equipped with critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and entrepreneurial spirit.
College of Business and Professional Studies:
B.S. in Business Administration
B.S. in Health and Human Performance
School of Social Work, B.S. and M.S.W
A message from the Dean:
Welcome to the College of Business and Professional Studies. We take pride in serving as a true professional school offering a diverse set of programs designed to prepare you for an increasingly changing world, whether you live in the Carolinas or aspire to live and work anywhere in the world. With the growing complexity of the workplace across multiple industries, we are committed to providing you with the business and professional skills that equip you to take on the challenges of any industry in which you find yourself.
The College of Business and Professional Studies is home to the Department of Business Administration and Economics, the Department of Health and Human Performance, and the School of Social Work, which houses the Department of Social Work and the Master of Social Work Program.
The goal of each program in the College of Business and Professional Studies is to give you the ability to pivot in whatever directions your professional career takes you. Whatever major you chose to study, our commitment is to give you the competencies to help you deploy your talents to transform lives and society in for-profit companies, nonprofit organizations, and governments at various levels.
Dean, College of Business and Professional Studies
Dr. Alphonso O. Ogbuehi
Email: aogbuehi@jcsu.edu
Phone: 704-371-6756
Chair, Department of Business Administration
Dr. Maureen Leary
Email: mleary@jcsu.edu
Phone: 704-378-1189
Chair, Department of Health and Human Performance
Dr. Antonia Mead
Email: amead@jcsu.edu
Phone: 704-378-1236
Co-Chairs, School of Social Work
Dr. Kareema Gray
Email: kgray@jcsu.edu
Phone: 704-378-1064
Dr. Melvin Herring
Email: mherring@jcsu.edu
Phone: 704-371-6754
For more information, please email business@jcsu.edu.
Greetings, My name is Reshika Barfield, the liaison for the College of Business and Professional Studies at Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU), I serve as your dedicated academic librarian, supporting faculty, staff, and students in their research and learning needs. My focus is on helping you access and navigate business-related resources, including scholarly databases, journals, industry reports, and market research tools.
Whether you're developing course materials, conducting in-depth research, or working on assignments and projects, I can assist with:
Research consultations and guidance on business topics
Information literacy instruction tailored to your course or program
Support in locating and evaluating academic and professional resources
Assistance with citation management and proper formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
Curating resources for new courses or subject areas
Providing access to data sources and tools for business analysis
Feel free to reach out to schedule a one-on-one session or to request a class visit. I'm here to support your academic success and professional growth in the field of business. Click here to Connect with Your Friendly Librarian Today!