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University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and Center for Public Safety and Justice are pleased to announce the expansion of its bachelor completion program, creating a pathway tailored for public safety professionals.

Assistant Chief Christopher Easton doubted he was "UVA material" but after approaching school later in life through the National Criminal Justice Command College, he has gone on to complete his bachelor's and master's degrees through UVA's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

Read the story of two School of Continuing and Professional Studies who made time amongst work and family lives to study abroad. They want you to know that you can do it too!

UVA’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies is thrilled to welcome Dr. Rudy De Leon Dinglas as a member of our Public Administration teaching team. He is motivated by helping bridge academia and practice to provide government leaders with the practical tools and applications to enhance their capacities to govern effectively while at the same time, bringing real-world issues to the classroom and engaging students and adult learners around those issues.

Three months into its launch, the Center for Public Safety and Justice has shown the industry its limitless potential in empowering leaders to address today's challenges with innovation. Learn what the Center has accomplished in 2024 and what's in store for 2025.

As a single mom and full-time employee with Sentara, the decision to return to school was one long thought out for Maureen Leahey. Refusing to be defined by others, Leahey decided to pursue her education and is now flourishing as a role model for her daughter and a mentor to peers.

UVA's National Criminal Justice Command College welcomes an inaugural spring cohort to meet rising demand. Learn more about this program and how it shapes public safety leaders.

Hear from Lyndsay Tolbert Thaxton about her journey to UVA and how it has impacted her career!

Wondering if getting a bachelor's degree is worth it? We've compiled research to guide your decision.

Learn more about MPS Alum William McCraw's journey and advice he has for other students!