School of Professional Studies

M.Ed. in Urban Education

The M.Ed. in Urban Education is a 33-credit-hour, fully online degree program designed to prepare education professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally relevant/sustaining instruction and services that meet the needs of students in...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Professional Certificate

Organizations that embrace and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) not only win the competition for talent, but they also top the charts for profitability and growth. Creating a culture where DEI is woven into the fabric of daily worklife is the...

DEI Summer Camp for Kids

Summer camps that focus on DEI topics, including Diversity Around the World Camp and Cultural Culinary Camp

College and Career Coaching

Coaching to addresses accessibility to college for underserved populations who are interested in School of Professional Studies Programming. The purpose is to raise awareness and provide guidance to students about educational opportunities. The evaluation methods...

Workshops and Classes for Corporate and Executive Audiences in DEI Topics

School of Professional Studies-delivered training in business, management, and leadership classes that center on topics related to DEI in the workplace. The programs/courses are evaluated based on the number of participants served and based on participant feedback/...

Culturally Sustaining Teaching Certificate

A certificate program offered and administered by the School of Professional Studies. The certificate program addresses unconscious bias in the classroom and is delivered in partnership with UNC Charlotte Urban Education Collaborative and the Department of Middle,...

Professional Studies Scholarship and Fee Waiver Programs

The School of Professional Studies supports and administers scholarship programs to support adult learners in continuing their education. The Anne Spychala Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship for Women in Continuing Education supports women returning to higher...

Faculty Development Support for Inclusive Teaching and Learning

The Center for Teaching and Learning provides a range of faculty development (training, workshops, certificates, and teaching resources) to support faculty in developing and using inclusive teaching practices. Program is evaluated based on attendance and faculty...

Assistive Learning Technologies and Learning Space

AISLE partners with the Office of Disability Services and Facilities Management to provide classroom technologies and environments that adhere to ADA requirements and industry best practices for accessibility. They also advise on policies and procedures for learning...