Welcome to the College of Professional Studies
Welcome to the college of professional and continuing studies at the University of Denver, a top-ranked university. As one of 10 colleges at the University of Denver, the College of Professional Studies offers career-focused degree programs for working adults.
A Message from
Dean Bobbie Kite
We’re proud to serve learners at all ages and all stages. We are DU’s premier catalyst for experiential learning, creating transformative educational pathways that seamlessly integrate academic rigor with real-world application, preparing learners for meaningful careers while serving the public good.
10%
of students at the College of Professional Studies are veterans or active military
3500+
individuals pursuing non-credit courses
2000
students, the largest graduate school at the University of Denver
55%
of students live outside of the state of Colorado
Our Mission
To deliver enduring professional growth and personal development by providing adult learners access to the University of Denver through alternative educational pathways.
Our Values
- Honor the individual: we meet others where they are; work inclusively; and embrace diversity of thought, background, and perspective
- Champion learning: we know first-hand the powerful outcomes that result when education extends over a lifetime
- Transform lives: we make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of others
- Work together: for us, this begins with the cultivation of mutual understanding and extends to collaboration and collective ownership of results
- Pursue excellence: we go the extra mile to deliver exemplary educational offerings and service to others