About the College

The College of Professional Studies is the home of part-time and professional studies at Syracuse University. The College offers market-sensitive and professionally focused online and residential undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, credit certificates, and work-force ready alternative credentials, such as badges, micro-degrees, non-credit certificates, and executive education. The College also offers unique and innovative pre-college programs for high school students, and language and cultural development programs for matriculated and non-matriculated international students. Part-time residential undergraduate and graduate students attending Syracuse University schools and colleges are supported by the College of Professional Studies’ academic administrative services team. 

The College of Professional Studies participates in students’ knowledge and skill development through the Shared Competencies, Syracuse University’s institutional learning goals that highlight the knowledge and skills students can expect to gain through their major courses and liberal arts requirements.

Important Note for Non-matriculated Graduate Students

The SU Graduate School’s regulations strongly encourage anyone enrolling at the graduate level to take no more than two courses (six credits) before being admitted to a graduate program of study. There are limitations on credits completed on a non-matriculated basis that may later be applied toward a specific graduate program. Students should consult the specific academic department. If you are about to enroll for courses that will take you beyond an accumulated total of 12 graduate credits (four three-credit courses), you should (1) take immediate steps to become a matriculated degree candidate, and (2) secure written permission from the appropriate academic department to continue to take its graduate courses as a non-matriculated student.

For an application for graduate study, call 315-443-4492 or visit the web site.

Office of International Programs

English Language Institute

English Language Institute (ELI) courses are designed for international students and professionals who are interested in short-term or long-term study to improve their English skills. This full-time intensive program is offered through the College of Professional Studies. Five levels of Academic English courses are offered. Many of the students have been conditionally admitted to Syracuse University and need to increase their English proficiency before enrolling in a degree program. Completion of the level 4 (high intermediate) course will waive the university’s TOEFL requirement for most undergraduate and some graduate programs.

Courses of varying length can be designed for individuals or groups with specific needs and disciplines (e.g., architecture, business, engineering, etc.). The English for Lawyers program, offered every summer, is an example of this type of specialization where students can prepare before starting in an LL.M. (Master of Laws) program at an American university. The ELI also offers English for Architects and English for Information Professionals for students who will be pursuing a Masters’ degree in those areas at Syracuse University.

Highly qualified instructors, a great deal of personal attention, and intensive exposure to English language instruction enable students to make the necessary progress. Enrollment is limited and admission is by application only. For more information about the ELI, call 315-443-8571, email elimail@syr.edu, or visit the website at eli.syr.edu.

Programs

Master’s

• •  Project Management, MPS

Certificate of Advanced Study

• •  Project Management, CAS