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An Education ThatRisesto Meet You

Elevate Your Expertise

Your journey deserves more than a classroom. Our programs are designed to help you turn knowledge into meaningful action — cultivating new skills, expanding your expertise while rising to meet what’s next. Success here is measured not just in credits earned, but in confidence gained, barriers broken and value created. Inspired by a legacy of academic excellence and mission-driven learning, you’ll find the support you need to keep climbing higher.

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COMBINED DEGREE

Streamline Your Path

Save time and money with a combined bachelor’s + master’s

<div class="ck-content"><p>Why wait years for two degrees when you can earn both together and step into your next chapter early? With our combined degree program, you apply up to three graduate courses while completing your bachelor’s — getting credit, reducing cost and accelerating your career.</p></div>

Combined Degree Benefits
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CREDIT FOR EXPERIENCE

Earn Credit for Your Accomplishments

Fast track your degree with our Prior Learning Assessment

<div class="ck-content"><p>Our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process helps continuing learning students apply their preexisting accomplishments and experiences toward degree credit. Save money and graduate faster while honoring every step of your unique journey.</p></div>

See if You’re Eligible
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JOINT DEGREE

Computing Degree Program

Integrate tech knowledge and professional skills

<div class="ck-content"><p>The College of Computing and Digital Media collaborates with the School of Continuing and Professional Studies to offer the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies with a major in Computing. This joint degree integrates practical technology know-how with broader professional skills. You’ll build versatile abilities—from data-driven decision making to communication and technology ethics—that can help open doors to more career opportunities in a quickly evolving field.</p></div>

Computing Degree Program

Where Ambition and Opportunity Meet

Our programs offer access to tailored learning tracks, expert faculty and unique professional opportunities to support a wide range of student goals and help you achieve the goals that matter most to you.
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Leadership in Labor and Social Justice

Equipping leaders to pursue justice

<div class="ck-content"><p>The Labor Education Center (LEC) empowers students and leaders with the skills, tools and networks they need to champion racial, gender and economic justice. Rooted in tradition yet always looking forward, the LEC builds intergenerational connections that prepare you to transform workplaces and advance social change.</p></div>

Explore the LEC
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Connect with a Cohort

Expand your career by connecting with peers and leaders in your field

<div class="ck-content"><p>Join a cohort of fellow learners from Harper College, the College of Lake County or the Chicago Police Department to pursue advanced education opportunities. These cohorts are designed to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your professional network and empower your service to Chicago and beyond.</p></div>

Explore Cohort Partnerships
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Professional Training Programs

Advance with flexible, customized professional learning

<div class="ck-content"><p>Our non-degree programs deliver in-demand skills training for today’s workforce. Each of these courses is designed to accelerate professional growth by teaching skills that empower you to confidently take the next step in your career. We collaborate with top organizations to align professional learning with business objectives and deliver onsite programs to enhance the professional skills and competencies of their employees.</p></div>

Explore Professional Training

Explore What’s Possible at DePaul

Step into your next chapter

Find the answers you need.

Graduate Programs

Does SCPS offer graduate level certificates?

Yes, SCPS offers a graduate Certificate in Educating Adults and a graduate Certificate in Liberal Learning for Professionals.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

What types of academic programs does SCPS offer adult learners?

SCPS offers a range of academic options tailored for adult learners. These include undergraduate degree completion programs (BA and BS), graduate degree programs (MA and MS), professional certificates, customized corporate training and continuing education opportunities.
Undergraduate Majors

What is the focus of the undergraduate degree programs?

The undergraduate programs are designed as degree completion pathways for adults who may have started college previously. They offer majors in relevant professional fields and allow students to potentially earn credit for prior learning and work experience through PLA.
Graduate Programs

What graduate degree programs are available through SCPS?

SCPS offers Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) degrees designed for working professionals seeking career advancement. These programs often feature flexible scheduling, practical curriculum, and faculty with significant industry experience in their respective fields.
PLA

How does Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) work within academics?

PLA allows eligible adult students to demonstrate college-level learning acquired through work, training, or life experience. Students can create portfolios or take exams to potentially earn undergraduate credit, accelerating their degree completion and reducing tuition costs.