Empowering Learners, Powering Programs

From building online programs with faculty to designing professional development certificates, youth camps, and custom corporate training, the School of Professional Studies expands access to learning at every life stage. By supporting academic units across the University, we make it easier for more people to move forward with education on their terms.

Who We Are

Our Program Portfolio

The programs we support serve learners across the lifespan—from young campers to career-changing adults—including faculty, fiduciaries, and firefighters. To appreciate the full scope of what we power, explore the links below.

Faculty Development

From AI to active learning, enhance your teaching skills with events, workshops, and instructional resources from the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).

Online Programs

Browse the 80+ online degrees, certificates, and boot camps offered through UNC Charlotte Online. Designed with the working adult in mind.

Summer Term @ Charlotte

Explore the opportunities we coordinate every summer–on campus and online–so that students can catch up, get ahead, and/or try something new.

Professional Development

Discover the 300+ ways we help working adults refresh their knowledge base, develop new skills, earn credentials, and/or prepare for entirely new careers.

Workforce Development

See how SPS bridges the gap between education and industry through customized training programs and tuition benefits for organizations and strategic learning partnerships.

Youth Programs & Summer Camps

Observe the curiosity our 100+ summer camps and other encounters for children and youth generate each year. Engaging, future-focused fun!

Collaboration That Amplifies Expertise

UNC Charlotte faculty and staff bring deep expertise, creativity, and purpose to every course, learner, and goal. At SPS, we match that energy with teams who are strategists, designers, technologists, and problem-solvers. When our expertise meets yours, great ideas become scalable programs, accessible courses, high-impact camps, and more. Together, we build learning experiences that truly make a difference.

Explore What We Can Do Together

Turning Insight Into Impact

We base our work on research, guide it with data, and shape it through real-world experience. From enrollment strategy to course design and learner engagement, we use evidence-based processes to help programs grow and students succeed.

Learn About Our Approach

Events at The Dubois Center

Reserve space for your meeting, training, or special event at The Dubois Center, the University’s front door in Uptown Charlotte.

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Latest News

From program updates and academic achievements to events and innovative initiatives, our newsroom keeps you connected to what’s happening at the forefront of lifelong learning.

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7/29/2025

LST Team Completes Third Annual Summer AV Refresh, Modernizing Campus Classrooms

UNC Charlotte’s Learning Space Technology (LST) team has replaced outdated audio-visual equipment in 46 classrooms across campus.

7/01/2025

Dr. Sandra Watts Named Academic Program Director of UNC Charlotte’s Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies

Dr. Sandra Watts is the new Academic Program Director for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies, effective July 1.

Spotlight on Excellence

The School of Professional Studies runs on talent, dedication, and a love of learning; so we’re proud to recognize these colleagues whose recent accomplishments reflect that spirit:

Dr. Pariss Coleman

Completed her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Learning, Design, and Technology.

Meet Pariss
Kory Kebea

Earned her M.Ed. in Urban Education as part of UNC Charlotte’s May 2025 graduating class.

Meet Kory
Nicole Watts

Completed her second master’s degree — an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in LDT.

Meet Nicole
Tiffany McAfee

Received a Golden Nugget Award for outstanding service, nominated by a CHHS department chair.

Meet Tiffany