Admissions Advising
The School of Professional and Continuing Studies encourages prospective students to take advantage of our admissions advising services. In addition to assisting students in developing a program of study, advising provides tools and resources that are uniquely suited to adult learners.
Meeting with our staff and faculty can help you plan a degree or course of study suited to your needs. Please contact the School to schedule an advising appointment — advisors, coordinators and chairs are unable to accept walk-up appointments.
At SPCS our advising staff is a student’s principal point of contact for academic issues that affect progress toward a degree. Members of our advising staff can assist with course planning, registration and academic counseling, and they can direct students to a variety of campus resources.
Students are advised according to anticipated program of study. To make an appointment with an advisor, call (804) 289-8133.
Program Advisors & Chairs
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Data Analytics
Student recruiter: Karen Baker
Data Analytics
Bachelor’s degree major and minor; post-bachelor’s undergraduate certificate
- Academic advisor: Mary Catherine Raymond
- Program chair: Lionel Mew, Information Systems chair
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Education
Student recruiter: Kris Waikart
Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Academic advisor: Laura Kuti, Teacher Education chair
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
M.Ed. & post-master’s graduate certificate
- Academic advisor: Kate Cassada, ELPS chair
Teacher Licensure
Master of Teaching (MT)
- Academic advisor: Julia Burke, program manager
- Program chair: Laura Kuti, Teacher Education chair
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Human Resource Management
Student recruiter: Karen Baker
Human Resource Management
Bachelor’s degree major and minor; graduate certificate; master’s degree (MHRM)
- Academic advisor: Tammy Alexander
- Program chair: Tracy Nicholson, HR Management chair
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Information Systems
Student recruiter: Karen Baker
Information Security
Bachelor’s degree major; post-bachelor’s undergraduate certificate
- Academic advisor: Mary Catherine Raymond
- Program chair: Lionel Mew, Information Systems chair
Information Systems
Bachelor’s degree minor; post-bachelor’s undergraduate certificate
- Academic advisor: Mary Catherine Raymond
- Program chair: Lionel Mew, Information Systems chair
Information Technology Management
Bachelor’s degree major
- Academic advisor: Mary Catherine Raymond
- Program chair: Lionel Mew, Information Systems chair
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Liberal Arts
Student recruiter: Karen Baker
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
Bachelor’s degree major
- Academic advisor: Tammy Alexander
- Program chair: Erik Nielson, Liberal Arts chair
Master of Liberal Arts
Master’s degree (MLA) with required concentrations
- Data Analytics concentration
- Academic advisor: Mary Catherine Raymond
- Program chair: Erik Nielson, Liberal Arts chair
- Interdisciplinary Studies concentration
- Academic advisor: Mary Catherine Raymond
- Program chair: Erik Nielson, Liberal Arts chair
- Organizational Leadership concentration
- Academic advisor: Tammy Alexander
- Program chair: Erik Nielson, Liberal Arts chair
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Nonprofit Studies
Student recruiter: Karen Baker
Nonprofit Studies
Graduate certificate; master’s degree (MNS)
- Academic advisor: Mary Catherine Raymond
- Program chair: Andrew Schoeneman, Nonprofit Studies program chair
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Paralegal Studies
Student recruiter: Karen Baker
Paralegal Studies
Bachelor’s degree major and minor; post-bachelor’s undergraduate certificate
- Academic advisor: Tammy Alexander
- Program chair: Ann Hodges, Paralegal Studies chair
Additional Resources
Alternative Ways to Earn Credit
The School has a liberal transfer policy, and matriculated students can earn credits toward their degree through examination, independent study, or through portfolio assessment of prior learning. Consult your academic advisor or the current catalog for details.
Testing for Credit
One way to expedite your college journey is through CLEP, the College Level Examination Program. If you are a self-directed learner, you can read, study and test out of up to 45 credit hours toward your bachelor’s degree, or 30 hours towards an associate’s degree. To learn more about the program and its implementation, enter The College Board: College Level Examination Program online. Visit the CLEP Test Center Search to find a testing center near you. For free practice tests, visit the Graduate Education Information Service’s CLEP Exam Practice Tests Website.
Portfolio Assessment of Prior Learning
We recognize that adults learn in many different ways and places, and adults have a wealth of experiences that have produced substantial learning. As a result, we have established an additional way to earn credit for prior learning through the creation, submission, and assessment of a learning portfolio. Students become eligible to submit portfolios after completing 12 credit hours at the University of Richmond.
FAQ
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for prospective students.