
School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS)
Overview
At Loyola University Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), lives change. New possibilities emerge. New knowledge is formed. New skills are gained. We exist to serve adult learners and to help our students write energizing new chapters in their professional lives.
Now is the time to take the first step in your career growth. And we can be your encouraging ally.



Top 5
Best Online Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Top 10
Best Online Bachelor's Degree in Business
Top 25
Best Online Bachelor's Degree
#1
Business in Chicago
#1
Psychology in Chicago
2nd
Overall in Chicago
Our Stories

Alumni Spotlight
Believe in Yourself
Alfredo Arreola Perez, born and raised in Huapango, Guanajuato, Mexico, has learned to believe in himself and to be an example for others.
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Alumni Spotlight
Finding Community
For Jordan Wright, '22, class meetings were 'brave spaces filled with laughter, vulnerability, and care for each other.'
Read Jordan's Story
Alumni Spotlight
Career Changer
After 17 years in banking, LeRoy Chalmers ’14 decided to shift careers. Earning his BA in Management from SCPS, Chalmers is now an agent of change in his community.
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Alumni Spotlight
Chances and Choices
Overcoming self-doubt and external noise, Angela Broadway ’22 embraced being uncomfortable and earned her BA in Management from SCPS.
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“I came in with a goal and I was going to achieve it by any means. I think that [my daughter] was able to see that hard work pays off. You can put your mind to something and really achieve it. ” Akia Segers ’22
Are you ready?
Loyola University Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) delivers a convenient, accessible, and inclusive academic environment for adult learners. Featuring undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as certificate programs, SCPS’s heralded online programming provides relevant knowledge and skills to drive social mobility and power lives. Start your transformational journey today.
Time to make a difference
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Loyola University Chicago works to see every student succeed. From academic advising to financial aid, we will provide guidance, support, and resources to foster your personal and professional growth.
Share your success
The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at Loyola is proud of our alumni. We understand the courage it takes to return to school and the hard work it takes to complete your studies. Celebrate your success and remain connected to the Loyola University family.
Student Experience
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Lead an extraordinary life
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