School of Continuing & Professional Studies (SCPS)
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Learn more about SCPS' Commencement Ceremony HERE
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
The SCPS Advantage
Flexibility
Online Classes
Meeting students where they are through online classes in 8-week sessions.
Access
Financial Support
From financial aid to scholarships, SCPS creates opportunities for students.
Outcomes
Unlocking New Realities
SCPS students turn their lives in exciting new directions.
Our community
Community Partnerships
SCPS works with our partners to invest in and nurture talent.
Our Community
Instructor Spotlight
Natasha Teetsov, Senior Lecturer
Natasha was recently elected to serve on the Crystal Lake City Council in April 2025 after serving on the Zoning Commission since 2021. After returning to her hometown right before the pandemic, she reached out to her local mayor to discuss ways to foster a more inclusive community.
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Degree Programs
Academics Where You Are
We know your needs as a student are distinct. Through online programs, nationally ranked, flexible curricula, and support services, Loyola will provide you with resources for success.
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Commencement 2025 Student Speaker
Yvette Garcia, BA '25
Yvette Garcia (BA in Paralegal Studies, Certificate in Litigation & Corporate Practice ’25) served as our 2025 Student Commencement Speaker! After surviving Stage 3C breast cancer and losing her mother to the same disease, Yvette returned to school to earn her bachelor’s degree while balancing work and family.
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Student Spotlight
Tyler Marx, Certificate in Paralegal Studies '22
Tyler graduated from SCPS in 2022 with a Certificate in Litigation & Corporate Practice in Paralegal Studies and currently works for the Big Ten Conference where he manages nearly all of the Conference's contracts.
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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
Story
Lead an extraordinary life
Discover how Loyola University Chicago’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies can help you lead, succeed, and create meaning. WATCH THE VIDEO
Our Events
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SCPS Finish What You Started: Complete Your Degree
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Paralegal Studies Online Information Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Careers: Instructional Design Online Info Session
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