School of Professional & Continuing Studies

Online Information Session for Degree Programs

We’re hosting our next Online Information Session for academic degree-seeking programs on Wednesday, February 25 at 5:45 p.m. Attend to learn more about our bachelor’s degree completion programs, our post-bachelor’s academic certificates, and our graduate certificates and master’s degrees. Register to receive Zoom link.
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Think Again 2025-2026

Flip through the pages of the 2025-2026 issue of Think Again, our magazine featuring professional education programs and stories. The cover features Richmond Police Deputy Chief Sybil El-Amin Jones, an instructor in our Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS) partnership with the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.
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Spring Registration for Osher Classes

Registration for spring classes for members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is now open! Select from nearly 200 classes offered by Osher members, UR faculty and staff, community members and the National Resource Center.
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Finish a bachelor’s degree
Transfer up to 60 semester hours to complete a part-time University of Richmond bachelor’s degree.
- We offer two bachelor’s degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (BALA) and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS).
- Major in Data Analytics, HR Management, Information Security, IT Management, Liberal Arts or Paralegal Studies.
Earn a post-bachelor’s credential
Once you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree, add an undergraduate certificate or graduate credential.

Undergraduate
- Earn a post-bachelor’s certificate in Data Analytics, Information Security, Information Systems or Paralegal Studies.
Graduate
- Earn a graduate certificate in HR Management or Nonprofit Studies.
- Earn a master’s degree in Education (Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Leadership), HR Management, Liberal Arts, Nonprofit Studies or Teaching.
- Earn a post-master’s graduate certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies.
Study for a professional certificate or license
If your career path requires professional licensure or certification, the University of Richmond offers programs to meet those requirements.

PreK-12 Teaching & Leadership
- Work toward Virginia teacher licensure at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Fulfill your provisional licensure learning requirements.
- Or take graduate coursework to become a school leader.
Professional Certificates & Bootcamps
- Complete professional education coursework to earn a certificate or recognized certification.
- Complete a technology bootcamp in in-demand fields like AI and machine learning and data science.
Take classes for professional learning
Upskill, reskill or hone your skills by taking one or more classes for professional learning in your field.

PreK-12 Educators
- You are eligible to take discounted graduate courses for professional learning and to fulfill relicensure requirements.
- You may also benefit from programs offered by the Center for Leadership in Education and Partners in the Arts.
All Fields
- Academic Classes: Earn college credits as a non-degree-seeking student.
- Professional Education Classes: Earn continuing education units (CEUs) as a community member.
  - Nonprofit professionals may benefit from programs offered in the Institute on Philanthropy.
Join the Osher Institute
Lifelong learners ages 50 and better can join the Osher Institute at the University of Richmond, a member-led organization dedicated to the joy of learning.
- Become a member: $75/year for Silver, $350/year for (almost) unlimited Gold.
- Take one or more of over 150 Osher classes offered each semester.
- Enjoy many member benefits including interest groups and world travel.
- Volunteer and teach in the Osher Institute.

Upcoming Events

Feb 10

Partners in the Arts Workshop: Pulling Threads from "A Mourning"

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Feb 12

SPCS Student Government Association Monthly Meeting

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Feb 19

SPCS Dean's Town Hall

6:00 PM

Feb 25

SPCS Online Information Session for Degree Programs

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

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SPCS Spotlight

Andrew Schoeneman interacting with students in the classroom

News

Nonprofit studies chair Andrew Schoeneman accepts position at UVA; Grant Rissler named incoming program chair

Dr. Grant Rissler has been named chair of the Nonprofit Studies program at the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies effective Jan. 9, 2026. He takes on the role following the departure of Dr. Andrew Schoeneman, who accepted a position at the University of Virginia.

UR Now: Arts

Richmond fan favorite Mad Skillz wins Grammy Award

The local hip-hop legend has been an artist-in-residence at the University of Richmond, co-teaching with liberal arts professor Erik Nielson.

SPCS announces academic program updates as part of long-range planning initiative

To better align with labor market demands and prospective student expectations, the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) is making changes to its academic programs.

Faculty promotions, awards announced during spring SPCS faculty meeting

Faculty in the School of Professional & Continuing Studies celebrated promotion announcements and service awards during the annual awards ceremony held during the spring faculty meeting on January 8, 2026.

Bruce McKechnie named paralegal studies program coordinator

The University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies has named Adjunct Associate Professor Bruce McKechnie program coordinator for its Paralegal Studies program with responsibilities that include curriculum oversight, student support, and community partnerships.

SPCS Newsroom

Faculty & Staff Updates

February 9, 2026

Rissler presents at intercultural advocates gathering

Grant Rissler, assistant professor of organizational studies and chair of nonprofit studies, presented “Barriers to the Integration of Virginia’s Immigrants” as part of the January 16 Advocates for Intercultural RVA (AIRVA) meeting.

February 3, 2026

Mad Skillz (Donnie Lewis) wins grammy

Donnie Lewis, aka Mad Skillz, adjunct instructor and former SPCS artist-in-residence, won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for his project Words For Days Vol. 1 at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Mad Skillz has has co-taught a class with Erik Nielson, professor and chair of liberal arts.