School of Graduate and Professional Studies
 
On behalf of the University, the School of Graduate and Professional Studies welcomes you to our "online campus" and thanks you for your interest in Chicago State University ... home of the CSU Cougars! Whether you are a prospective or current student, an alumnus, a future employer or employee or a friend, our hope is that you find this website informative and easy to use. For over 134 years, Chicago State University has been an academic leader in higher education and today we continue this proud tradition by providing relevant, practiced-based education for working professionals. CSU is a teaching university which means that the focus is on the student and the student's professional development. Our programs have a reputation for quality of instruction, personalized student support and strong connections to the community. The School of Graduate and Professional Studies welcomes future and returning learners, and is located in the New Academic Library, near room 224.
Mission
The School of Graduate and Professional Studies provides centralized administrative oversight and support to the colleges and departments administering programs and services to graduate and professional students. We support the University's mission with regard to the provision of a high quality teaching, learning, and research environment for graduate and professional students and graduate faculty.
In practice this means:
- Advancing the development of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies with regard to students' interests and needed experiences.
- Serving as a focal point for the development of new initiatives that benefit the University's short- and long term goals for graduate and professional level programs and services.
- Providing the administrative process for maintaining appropriate standards and compliance for graduate and professional programs.
- Promoting a research-based learning environment that provides experiences and knowledge for developing critical analysis skills needed for graduate and professional students.
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