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Your gift to the University of Virginia School of
Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) will make
a difference. Private philanthropy makes it possible
for us to develop and deliver unique and customized
educational programs to meet the needs of adult
learners throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.
Your support at any level will help us provide
needed scholarships, build new programs, create new
partnerships, and serve thousands of adult learners
across the world each year.
Writers: Charles Feigenoff,
Partnership with the FBI, Oxford Seminar;
Meg Gutman Klosko,
Gifts, The School that Gives, Alumni Corner
Graphic Designer: Elaine Melton
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NEW
THIS
FALL
BIS Expands to Northern
Virginia
This fall, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) degree
program will begin offering classes at the Alexandria campus of the
Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). The program’sexpansion
is in partnership with NVCC, and as more students enter the program,
classes will be held at other NVCC campuses. Through the BIS
program, adult students have the opportunity to earn a U.Va. degree
on a part-time basis through evening and weekend classes.
Certificate in Public Administration Offered Online
The Certificate in Public Administration provides
the essential knowledge and skills needed to meet the administrative
and management challenges of today’s public sector and nonprofit
organizations. The 12-credit (4 courses) graduate certificate is
ideal for employees working in public or nonprofit organizations and
looking to enhance their career opportunities. It is also ideal for
career changers interested in entering the public or nonprofit
sector, and for in-service and pre-career students interested in
beginning a career in public service. All four courses in the
certificate are offered online, making them accessible from
anywhere.
Certificate Available in Adolescent Literacy
Successfully teaching reading and writing for the older student
requires an understanding and appreciation of adolescent learners.
Engagement, motivation, and interest are a critical part of
adolescent learning. The Certificate in Adolescent Literacy is
designed for teachers of upper elementary, middle and high school
students. Six graduate-level courses, for a total of 16 credits,
must be completed to earn the certificate. Courses will be offered
on an on-going basis through the SCPS regional centers.
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