School of Professional Studies
The School of Professional Studies empowers adult learners with experiential, adaptive programs that meet the demands of today’s workforce. We offer flexible degree-completion and graduate options and a compassionate and responsive environment. Our dedicated faculty and staff support students in achieving personal, academic, and career success. Whether advancing your career or pursuing new opportunities, we are here to help you succeed.
Many of our students are working full- or part-time and have children and other obligations in their lives. We have a dedicated and caring faculty and staff who take a keen interest in our students and are committed to seeing them graduate.
—Dean Dr. Lori Scrementi
Tailored to fit your life
Our flexible programs allow you to balance work, family, and school. Courses are seven weeks long and start every two months to fit your busy schedule.
Tuition and Financial Aid
School of Professional Studies students pay a discounted rate per credit. Many are eligible for financial aid and scholarships, including a 20% discount for many Chicago city and community college graduates.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning gives you the opportunity to earn credit for life experiences, training, certification, or licensure—bringing you one step closer to completing your degree.
Easy credit transfer
Send your transcripts to the Office of Admissions for a free, unofficial evaluation, giving you a clear idea of where to begin in the degree-completion program. Through transferring credits and studying part-time, most students complete their degree in two years.
Transfer Guides
If you are transferring to North Park from one of these community colleges, check out our guides on which classes will fulfill core curriculum requirements.
Elgin Community College
Harper College
Loyola University – Arrupe College
McHenry County College
Moraine Valley Community College
Morton College
Waubonsee Community College
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Our online clinical mental health counseling degree prepares graduates for careers as professional counselors in various settings. Upon completion, students can apply for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois.
Events
Graduate Events
CE Virtual Workshop: Adoption Competency in Clinical Practice
Adoption is not a one-time event—it is a lifelong experience that shapes identity, attachment, …
Graduate Events
CE Virtual Workshop: Healing Trauma with Polyvagal Theory
Polyvagal Theory (PVT), developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, revolutionizes our understanding of the …
Contact
School of Professional Studies
Sohlberg Hall, lower level
5130 N. Christiana Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 244-5769
sps@northpark.edu