Academic Programs in the College of Professional Studies

Exercise Science and Sport
School of Education
School of Nursing
PACE (Accelerated Adult Degree - Completion Program)

Dean Kathy Booker • (217) 420-6774

The College of Professional Studies is committed to the education and advancement of professionals within the School of Education, the School of Nursing, the Professional Adult Comprehensive Education (PACE) program, and the Department of Exercise Science and Sport.

Launched in 2006, the CPS is the University’s newest academic college.  Dedicated to high personal achievement in professional fields, life-long learning and the promotion of excellence in higher education, CPS students enjoy the combination of a dynamic liberal arts curriculum and professional educational core courses designed to provide excellence in education while preparing them for professional fields in leadership, education, nursing, and exercise science fields.

Mission of the College of Professional Studies

The mission of the CPS is to deliver on the promise of professional education, derived from intensive study in professional disciplines, underscored by high ethical integrity, and driven by the power to make a difference in the world.  The College strongly embraces the integration of liberal arts education and the development of professionals in individual schools embracing the mission of Millikin University.  As a College within the University, faculty are committed to providing coherent, focused educational programs dedicated to preparing graduates for professional success, democratic citizenship in globally diverse communities, and educational and experiential tools to enhance a personal life of meaning and value.