In 1938 University College was founded to help working adults achieve their dream of earning a college degree. Over the ensuing decades, we have grown to become a national leader in adult education, offering an array of academic and noncredit programs that help adults acquire new skills to grow professionally and personally.
Our new name – College of Professional Studies – reflects the growing importance of adult-serving programs within higher education and the scope of our broad portfolio of learning opportunities, including master’s and bachelor’s degrees and certificates, noncredit professional development programs, and opportunities for learners to explore personal interests, expand their knowledge, and connect with their community.
The new name signals our significant impact in Colorado and across the nation, as we serve nearly 8,000 learners from every state and around the world, and partner with corporate and nonprofit organizations to expand access to education that improves lives and communities.
Finally, the College of Professional Studies aligns with our role as a national leader in adult professional and continuing education, emphasizing our important voice in local and national conversations on educational access, workforce development, learning technology, and the future of work.
