The School of Professional Studies
Welcome

The School of Professional Studies seeks to educate and train its students to prepare them for success in a range of careers that require specialized training. We offer students the following academic programs: Paralegal Studies, Justice Studies - Criminal Justice, Interior Design, and Health Services.

The School of Professional Studies offers relevant courses that equip students with invaluable skills that will allow them to excel in their chosen professions. In addition, students learn from outstanding faculty members who bring practical experience, as well as exceptional academic learning into the classroom. All of this learning takes place with the student in mind, from small classes to individualized attention. Berkeley is an institution that is dedicated to teaching and learning, and the School of Professional Studies takes pride in living up to this philosophy.

Feel free to explore The School of Professional Studies website and see for yourself all that Berkeley College has to offer. 

Marisol Abuin
Dean, School of Professional Studies

Berkeley College Career Fair
Berkeley College Career Services department specializes in developing real-world business contacts for students and graduates. Here we see some of their efforts.

The Berkeley Advantage®

Widely recognized as unique among colleges and universities, Berkeley College offers a proven approach to career education that provides students with a competitive edge and the skills sought by employers. This innovative combination of benefits is known as The Berkeley Advantage®.

• Small classes for more personal attention
  
• A faculty selected for both academic credentials and professional experience
  
• More than $31 million in Berkeley College grants and scholarships for qualified students
  
• A Bachelor’s degree in as little as three years or an Associate’s degree in just 18 months
  
• Flexible scheduling: day, evening/weekend, and online classes
  
• Online degrees: Bachelor’s and Associate’s, both part-time and full-time
  
• On-the-job internships required in every program as part of the curriculum
  
• A tuition freeze for students who maintain continuous, full-time enrollment
  
• An extensive network of employer connections
  
• More than 20 Career Services professionals who collectively specialize in each field of study and actively pursue job opportunities for every student
  
• Free lifetime career assistance for Berkeley College graduates
  
• Seven convenient locations in the New York metropolitan area
  

As an indication of Berkeley's success, a high number of graduates gain employment in positions related to their studies. In fact, Berkeley's graduate employment rate each year remains consistently high, at 90% or above.