ABOUT US
Loyola University and the advancement of women's studies
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies
continuum
In 1979, Loyola University Chicago implemented the first women’s studies program among Jesuit universities in the United States. With the advent of the Gannon Scholars Leadership Program in 1991, whose goal is to promote women’s higher education, followed by the establishment of the Ann Ida Gannon Center for Women in Leadership in 1993, Loyola University further solidified its dedication to the advancement of both scholarship and leadership opportunities for women.
The Gannon Center boasts a strong set of programs and events to celebrate, encourage, support, and develop the leadership potential of women, while SCPS, through its continuum program, extends the university’s continuing education resources to the larger Chicago community. Additionally, SCPS enrolls a largely female, non-traditional student audience through its accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Management degree program. With this certificate, the Gannon Center and SCPS now strive collectively to meet the school’s mission to provide academic programs that promote areas of applied knowledge and understanding to women with exceptional leadership potential.
Launched in spring 2006, the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) at Loyola University Chicago continues a long tradition of unwavering support for working adults who wish to advance their education, starting with the School of Sociology (1914-1927) founded by Frederic Siedenburg, S.J.; Downtown College (1927-1936); University College (1936-1991); Mundelein College (1991-2003); and the School of Professional Studies (2003-2006). The School of Continuing and Professional Studies follows in the Jesuit educational tradition by providing application-oriented programs and certificates that prepare working professionals for today’s dynamic workplace. Courses are offered in an accelerated, eight-week evening format with the opportunity to earn up to 30 credit hours per academic year. For more information, please visit our Web site at LUC.edu/scps.
SCPS is home to continuum, the continuing education program of Loyola University Chicago that extends the university's resources to the larger community.