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.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

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 EXPERIENCE

 

 

NEWS

Shelby Myers

JOY IN THE JOURNEY: Shelby Myers '23 CPS found her passion for helping others after tragedy

Shelby Myers learned through a family tragedy that every moment is precious, and that the beauty and joy is in the journey itself; not just the destination. Shelby's career path took a dramatic change, and through her education at Villanova University College of Professional Studies, Shelby was perfectly positioned for a fresh start.

 

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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Madison DeWispelare at the Career Center

CAREER CLIMBER: Madison DeWispelaere '22 CPS used her degree and professional education opportunities to kickstart her career

Madison DeWispelaere, a member of the class of 2022, is an ambitious young student and her journey to a degree took her career and her entrepreneurial spirit to new heights.

“I want other people in my age demographic that have had a non-traditional path to not have any shame,” she said. “It doesn’t matter where you are in your journey. You should absolutely pursue it and pursue it with pride."

JANUARY 12, 2023

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Alice Ford

INSPIRED SUCCESS: Alice Ford '23 CPS juggles the night shift, Dean's list, and helping her community

For many of the adult students in Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies, it can feel like adding schoolwork to life’s many other commitments will fill all 24 hours in the day. For Alice Ford, who is set to graduate from CPS this May, at times that has been the case.

Alice works full time at The Inn at Villanova, working overnight throughout the week as a Night Auditor. She also owns her own business, volunteers her time to help educate teenagers in the city of Philadelphia, and is active in her church community.

JANUARY 10, 2023

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Dr. Susan Looney and Dean Palus

Villanova University's College of Professional Studies announces new transfer agreement with Reading Area Community College

Villanova University's College of Professional Studies is excited to announce a new agreement with Reading Area Community College, opening the door for RACC grads to join the CPS community.

"This new transfer agreement between Reading Area Community College and Villanova University College of Professional Studies is an exciting step forward,” says Christine Kelleher Palus, dean of the College of Professional Studies. “Every day in CPS we strive to allow greater access to a rigorous Villanova education, and we are thrilled to welcome RACC graduates to our community of learners."

JANUARY 10, 2023

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OUR STORIES

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