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COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

COLLEGE OF

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

PURSUE THE NEXT YOU.

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Villanova’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) provides an academically rigorous education to high achieving adults who are balancing educational and professional aspirations with life’s commitments.

Firmly believing that life experience is the kindling to the brightest futures, we offer learners of all ages an academically challenging and collegiate educational experience that is transformative.

Through a variety of education pathways, CPS enables students to enrich their lives, enhance their value in the workplace and pursue new careers.

Make today the day to change course, pivot to an alternate adventure, become who you've always said you'd become.

The CPS Experience

EXPLORE CPS PROGRAMS

ASSOCIATE'S

Pursue an Associate of Arts or Science degree, offering flexibility to explore your areas of interest.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Attain immediately applicable skills and industry-recognized credentials.

BACHELOR'S

Explore full-time, part-time, on campus, online and hybrid degree options, including evening and accelerated courses.

100% ONLINE

Join the Villanova community from anywhere in the world with our 100% online programs.

CERTIFICATES

Learn if a certificate is right for you, including undergraduate and post-baccalaureate options.

CUSTOM CORPORATE

Partner with CPS to deliver customized training for your organization.

THE CPS DIFFERENCE

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

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STUDENT ADVISING AND SUPPORT SERVICES

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ADMISSIONS

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CAREER SERVICES

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FLEXIBLE STUDENT PATHWAYS

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CORPORATE TRAINING

 

 

FACULTY

Alexis Coulter, PhD

Alexis Coulter, PhD joined Villanova's College of Professional Studies as Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Fall semester of 2023. She brings a wide array of experience, in both higher education and the non-profit sector, with particular expertise in organizational development and behavior. Coulter sees an opportunity to connect with the student population in CPS, having herself been a first-generation college student and understanding the value that experience can bring to an entire family. MORE...

Therese DeVries Narzikul, MBA, MSN, CRNP

Therese DeVries Narzikul, MBA, MSN, CRNP joined Villanova's College of Professional Studies (CPS) as Professor of the Practice, adding to the growing group of full-time faculty within CPS. Narzikul brings a passion for education and teaching that was forged early in her career, which started not in the classroom, but in hospitals. She began her career as a nurse, but as her career continued, Narzikul began to notice changes in the healthcare industry and sought to better understand her field, leading her to Villanova and the executive MBA program. Within that program, she took an interest in systems thinking and leadership strategy. With her rich history in both healthcare and higher education, Therese is poised to make an impact at CPS. MORE...

Marv Meissner, MBA

For Marv Meissner, becoming an expert in Lean Six Sigma and process improvement flowed naturally from his career in engineering and business. It eventually led to his current position as a professor at Villanova University, a recognized leader in Lean Six Sigma education and certification, most notably the online Lean Six Sigma program. Meissner said he started working with the methodology in the 1980s, when the predecessor to Six Sigma methodology was known as Total Quality Management. “I became involved with quality and continuous process improvement relatively early in my career and developed a lifelong passion for it,” Meissner said. MORE...

Tina Agustiady

Since joining the College of Professional Studies in 2015, Professor Agustiady has shared her knowledge and expertise with thousands of professionals in a wide range of industries. She has seen her students use Lean Six Sigma to drive significant business impact—from major manufacturing corporations and financial-service firms to the US government and nationally recognized health care facilities. “The applications are endless,” says Professor Agustiady. “It starts with knowledge transfer and building a leadership culture that empowers and encourages people to identify areas for improvement. Then you can implement the methodologies and tools to put systems in place that can transform the way you do business.” MORE...

Michael F. Palladino, PMP

Michael Palladino has established a global reputation over the last three decades as a thought leader in Agile methodology and an authority on project management. An adjunct professor with Villanova’s College of Professional Studies and sought-after keynote speaker who has presented for audiences in more than three dozen countries, Professor Palladino has taught thousands of business leaders and decision-makers strategies to strengthen teamwork, increase production and optimize efficiency in projects. “Agile principles enable high-performing teams to accelerate decision-making and increase transparency, accountability and engagement while improving employee retention,” he explains. “It boils down to breaking work into smaller pieces, bringing teams together to function better and eliminating wasteful steps that don’t add value.” MORE...

Our Faculty

Faculty in Villanova University's College of Professional Studies are as varied as our student population. Comprised of three full-time faculty and over 150 adjunct faculty of industry practitioners, these experts bring years of real-world experience to the classroom. They develop programs, majors and courses that align with the needs of our adult learners, infused with and grounded by the Villanova values of Veritas, Unitas, Caritas - Truth, Unity and Love. MORE...

OUR FACULTY

NEWS

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Villanova Magazine: Investigating History

What began as a standard research paper for Frank Schlupp '25 CPS quickly broadened into a scholarly endeavor encompassing months of research, hours of discourse with Villanova professors and classmates, and numerous visits to the Philadelphia City Archives and Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explore the origins of Chinatown in Philadelphia.

JUNE 6, 2024

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What is Digital Badging?

In a competitive job market where professionals are seeking to stand out from the crowd, discover how digital badging can propel you to toward your next promotion, accelerate your career growth, and fuel your commitment to lifelong learning.

JUNE 5, 2024

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Villanova University Offers New Textbook Access Program to Save Students on Class Materials

Villanova University and the College of Professional Studies (CPS) seek to offer adult students a chance to earn their degrees at an elite university at a reasonable cost. Moving forward, credit students in the College of Professional Studies will be able to leverage a new textbook access program designed to make textbooks and other course materials more affordable.  

MAY 27, 2024

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Addressing Digital Design Equity: Bridging Gaps in Today’s Learning Design and Technology Industry

Access to education technology tools does not always equal better education models. Professional development centered around learning design implementation gives design instructors the confidence to promote better student outcomes with more technologically accessible education curriculum.  

APRIL 29, 2024

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OUR STORIES

These are the stories of CPS students, driven to Pursue the Next You.

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