Professional Development
The School of Professional & Continuing Studies offers professional development courses that enable students to learn new skills, explore new careers or brush up on existing skills.
Individual Courses
Classes are open to the public and do not require an application. Students can design their own schedules depending on individual interest and availability.
Certificate Programs
Certificates require a series of classes in which students may enroll as schedules allow. Some programs require an application. Students earn continuing education units for completed classes.
Professional Studies
- Certified Financial Planner™ Certification Program—Online coursework (virtual classroom or self-study) to prepare you to sit for the CFP® Examination
- Current Educators–Professional Development—Credit-earning graduate courses address initial licensure and relicensure requirements.
- Corporate Health & Wellness—Earn a professional studies certificate in convenient online or classroom environments through the Corporate Health & Wellness Association.
- Massage Therapy Program—Earn recertification credits or become a Certified Massage Therapist™ through our Massage Therapy Program
- Medical Tourism Studies—Earn a certificate in convenient online or classroom environments through the Medical Tourism Association™.
- GRE & LSAT Test Preparation—Test prep courses offered through Educational Testing Consultants (ETC) to prepare for taking the GRE and LSAT
Online Courses and Certificates
SCS offers its own online courses in addition to courses and certificates through our online partners:
Special Programs Building
28 Westhampton Way
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Phone: (804) 289-8133
Fax: (804) 484-1585
spcs@richmond.edu
Main SPCS Desk Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 am–5:00 p.m.
The office is closed for all University holidays unless otherwise noted.