Villanova Certificate Programs
A CERTIFICATE CAN BE YOUR LAUNCHPAD
Certificate programs are effective ways to gain greater expertise in a specific area, in a shorter timeframe than a degree. At Villanova's College of Professional Studies, we have many certificates that can be taken with or without your undergraduate degree.
Some students use a certificate program as a first step back into education as a way of preparing themselves before continuing on to a full degree program. Certificate programs can serve as a way to explore an interest area, add a credential to your resume and open up career opportunities.
Our programs and courses are designed with the adult learner in mind, making it possible for students to balance educational and professional aspirations with life's commitments. Nearly every certificate can be completed entirely online, but the Villanova community and values are infused and felt regardless of where our students are geographically.
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VILLANOVA CPS AT A GLANCE
5
DEGREES
12
MAJORS
8
CREDIT-BEARING CERTIFICATES
100+
YEARS OF EDUCATING ADULT LEARNERS
150+
FACULTY AND INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS
PROGRAMS OFFERED
CERTIFICATES
*Accountancy | On Campus
Entrepreneurship | Hybrid, Online
Human Resource Management | Hybrid, Online
Information Systems and Technology | On Campus, Hybrid, Online
Leadership | Hybrid, Online.
Organizational Development & Management | Hybrid, Online
*Pre-Health Professions | On Campus
Public Service & Administration | Hybrid, Online
*Bachelor's degree required.
MAJORS AVAILABLE WITHIN BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Entrepreneurship | Online and Hybrid
General Studies | Online, Hybrid and On Campus
Human Resource Management | Online and Hybrid
Information Systems and Technology | Online, Hybrid and On Campus
Leadership | Online and Hybrid
Organizational Development and Management | Online and Hybrid
Public Service and Administration | Online and Hybrid
Computer Science | On Campus
English | On Campus
Mathematics | On Campus
Sociology | On Campus
Statistics | On Campus
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREES
Associate of Arts | On Campus, Hybrid, Online
Associate of Science | On Campus and Hybrid
TRANSCRIPT REVIEWS
For students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree, Villanova CPS accepts up to 90 credits from accredited institutions! If you would like your transcripts to be evaluated to see how many credits you can transfer in, please email your transcripts and degree of interest to Patricia Ertwine. Transcripts for this evaluation can be unofficial, but official transcripts will be needed during the application process.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE AGREEMENTS
Villanova's bachelor's degree programs have admissions and transfer agreements with several regionally accredited community colleges in the Philadelphia region. These agreements offer students the opportunity to complete an associate's degree while preparing for the completion of a bachelor's degree.
Schools included in this agreement:
- Bucks County Community College
- Delaware County Community College
- Harcum College
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- Montgomery County Community College
- Reading Area Community College
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
- Lehigh Carbon Community College
THE VILLANOVA DIFFERENCE
Alumni Network
As part of the Villanova community, you join a powerful and engaged network of over 135,000 alumni across the globe.
Affordable Tuition Rates
CPS offers a variety of flexible and affordable programs to suit your educational goals. Whether pursuing a degree or professional certification, we provide accessible options and financial support to meet your budget.
Personalized Advising
All of our degree-seeking students are assigned a dedicated CPS adviser who can assist in choosing courses and guide them as they progress through their programs. The CPS Advising Center in Vasey Hall allows us to serve our students in a comfortable, private space.
Flexible and Accelerated Course Options
Adult students demand flexibility, and CPS delivers. Our programs are available part-time, full-time, on-campus, online, or in hybrid formats. Evening, weekend, and accelerated 7-week FastForward courses allow education to fit seamlessly into our students' busy lives.
Experienced Career Services During Your Time at Villanova and Beyond Graduation!
All CPS students can access career support options through Villanova’s Career Management. These career resources and services are crafted and selected to support the unique career needs of CPS students pursuing new academic and career goals. Services include resume and cover letter review, job search planning, interview preparation, and more. Online resources offer quick access to essential materials for those with limited time.