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# Welcome to the home of lifelong learning at Penn
The College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS) offers ambitious students—from veterans and international scholars to high school students and working professionals—opportunities to develop the skills they need to thrive in a changing global society. Wherever you are in life or in the world, the power of Penn is open to you.
### Featured program: High School Summer Programs
Penn delivers challenging academics in disciplines across the sciences, arts, and humanities to talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience—on campus and online.
### Degree programs
Our bachelor’s and professional master’s degrees provide Ivy League academics, hands-on learning experiences, global connections, and expert advising to help you reach your goals.
### Non-degree programs
From post-baccalaureate programs to guest student programs welcoming learners from around the world, LPS offers opportunities to earn academic credit without committing to a degree.
### Certificates
Designed to develop specialized skills or knowledge, these focused programs of study include standalone certificates as well as programs undertaken during the course of certain degrees.
### Courses
Taught by world-class faculty and expert practitioners, LPS courses include dedicated programs of study as well as open admissions options for lifelong learners.
### Professional programming
Meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving global society through learning opportunities, programming, and services tailored to meet your organization’s needs.
## Program Finder
**What do you want to study?**
Explore our programs by degree, subject area, delivery, and more—and discover how LPS can meet your academic and professional goals.
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Program Type:
- Any -CertificateConcentrationDegreeDual DegreeMOOCNon-degreeProfessional Programming
Level:
- Any -High SchoolUndergraduatePost-BaccalaureateGraduateProfessional
Subject Areas:
- Any -African StudiesAfrican-American StudiesAnatomyAncient StudiesBehavioral ScienceBiomedical researchChemistryCinemaClassical StudiesClimate ChangeCommunicationCultural Heritage ManagementData AnalyticsDecision SciencesEast Asian StudiesEconomic DevelopmentEconomicsEducationEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental StudiesFine ArtsFolklore StudiesGender and Sexuality StudiesGeosciencesGlobal StudiesGreekHistoryInfectious DiseasesJewish StudiesLatinLatin American StudiesLawLeadershipLiberal ArtsManagementMathematicsMicrobiologyNeuroscienceNonprofit AdministrationOrganizational StudiesPhysicsPoliticsPositive PsychologyPre-HealthPre-MedProfessional DevelopmentPsychologyPublic AdministrationPublic CulturePublic FinancePublic PolicyReligionScienceSocial NormsSocial SciencesStudy AbroadSustainabilityUrban StudiesWriting
Location:
- Any -On-campusOnlineHybridAbroad
### Penn LPS Online
Designed for working adults and nontraditional students, Penn LPS Online offers courses, certificates, and a bachelor's degree that fit your unique needs and busy life. Penn LPS Online brings the tradition of Penn’s academic excellence to you, wherever you are.
### Penn Summer
Penn Summer has something for everyone: working adults, visiting undergraduates, Penn alumni and staff, and other lifelong learners. Learn from Penn faculty in courses that suit your summer schedule—on campus, online, or abroad.
### Penn SAS High School Programs
Penn SAS High School Programs welcome ambitious young students to the Ivy League. Check out our range of programs—specialized studies or academic exploration, with or without academic credit, a few weeks or a whole term—and choose the right path for you.
## Events
Tuesday
02/04
Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Drop-in Hour12:00 pm
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Virtual Information Sessions6:00 pm
Wednesday
02/05
Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Information Session12:00 pm
Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs Virtual Information Sessions5:00 pm
## Meet Our Students
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***Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics '14***
"As a practitioner, the program has helped me develop a more robust toolkit to use when I coach employees and engage with colleagues. Organizational Dynamics has also provided me with an enhanced view in which to observe education and life beyond my role and title.”
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***Master of Applied Positive Psychology ‘18***
“The knowledge that you will gain will not benefit you in your professional life only, but in your personal life. The world needs you. Whatever you learn from the MAPP program, it is a life-changing experience.”
***Master of Chemical Sciences ’19***
“I’ve always wanted a PhD, but I never had long-term lab exposure. While I do my capstone, I am in the lab five days a week, so it’s giving me an idea of what’s in store for a PhD.”
“Every individual in this program is doing something incredibly interesting, and the ability to sit down and talk with these people—to call them friends—was an unexpected and wonderful piece of the experience.”
"Because of Organizational Dynamics, I know that it is possible to develop a highly effective organization that can co-exist in an environment that has high-risk for continuous challenges and need for change.”
***Master of Chemical Sciences, ’23***
"My advisor helped guide me in the right direction and stay positive when the coursework has gotten challenging. It’s a supportive culture, it’s not ‘sink or swim,’ and that has made a huge difference for me.”
## LPS News
Rebecca Stein, PhD., retires from a career in teaching excellence and innovation
After 27 years at Penn, Penn LPS Online instructor and campus leader in online learning Rebecca Stein retires.
Committed to work with a social impact, Penn alumna Dorothy Jane Thomas returns for a second advanced degree: The Master of Philosophy in Organizational Dynamics at LPS
After taking two organizational dynamics classes as electives, Dorothy knew a master’s degree in the subject would help advance her passion for helping people thrive.
Turning a passion for the environment into a career
Pivoting from her chemical engineering training, Riya Choudhury (MES ’24) leveraged classes and extracurriculars at MES to turn a passion for the environment into a career.
Have a question about one of our programs?
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