Degree, Certificate, Noncredit, and Professional Programs

Explore programs offered by UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies

UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies can help translate your goals into reality with top-ranked degrees and certificates. Our programs are accessible, affordable and achievable, meaning: 

  • You pay minimal tuition for a world-class education from a best-value public University.
  • You will benefit from online programs designed for working professionals.  
  • You can get your degree or certificate on your own timeline. 

SCPS faculty and staff understand the personal and professional demands working adults face. You'll find that unlike any other school, you will be supported you through to completion. You'll build relationships with not only our staff but with your classmates, who bring an incredible diversity of experience and perspective to the classroom. 

Explore the degree and certificate programs we offer below, and reach out to us if you'd like more information.

Scholarships for the summer 2025 term are available - find details in the "Scholarship" section of the program page of your interest.

 

Master's Degree
Program

Master of Public Safety

Earn your online Master of Public Safety degree, designed for working public safety professionals who want to improve their leadership skills.
Undergraduate Degrees
Pathway to a Bachelor's
Program

UVA Enlighten

SCPS’s Enlighten is a 12-course online program for healthcare employees. Earn 36 undergraduate credits toward a degree while developing professional skills to enhance job performance.
Professional Certificates
Program

Accounting Certificate

Gain a foundation in accounting, auditing, taxation, commercial law, and managerial finance, and be prepared to sit for the CPA exam.
Program

Cloud Computing Certificate

Master in-demand cloud computing skills in a growing field and be fully prepared to succeed in AWS certifications.
Program

Human Resources Certificate

Gain essential training in transformational leadership, organizational performance management, staffing and career management, and more.
Program

Information Technology Certificate

Learn the strategic value of IT to businesses while gaining exposure to the web application development process and other fundamentals like IT architecture, systems analysis and design, web design, database systems, and more.
Program

National Criminal Justice Command College

National Criminal Justice Command College offers a 10-week program for law enforcement leaders. It develops leadership and innovation skills to solve critical public safety challenges.
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Noncredit Programs

Our noncredit classes and programs offer fast, skill-based learning at an affordable cost.

Professional and Enrichment Programs

Learn more about how the School can develop custom programming to drive your organization forward, support retention, and facilitate employee advancement.

Visiting Students and Community Scholars

If you are interested in enrolling in SCPS classes without being admitted to an SCPS degree or certificate program, you can learn more about this potential as a Visiting Student. 

If you are interested in enrolling in on-Grounds (non-SCPS) courses at a school or college at the University of Virginia on a part-time basis without applying to a degree program, you may be eligible to do so as a Community Scholar. Learn more about Community Scholars.