The Professional Education and Special Programs (PESP) department serves nontraditional students and programs throughout the entire Pace University community. This includes adult undergraduates, distance education students, international students, English as a second language (ESL) students, older adults, summer and winter term students, and non-credit, corporate, and professional development student groups. PESP’s skilled and experienced staff help Pace deliver high quality, innovative, student focused, market responsive student support services and programs to New York and the world.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, contemplating a career change, or updating your resume, pace university’s continuing and professional education has the continuing education courses, certificate programs, and professional training opportunities for you.
The English Language Institute provides English language instruction, cross-cultural communication training, custom programs, content-specific programming and private instruction for international and domestic multi-lingual students and corporations.
Pace’s commitment to exceptional academic preparation for professionals extends beyond our campuses with a strong selection of online programs including undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs. Our online programs are specifically designed for the busy, working adult student.
The NACTEL program provides advanced degree-based training for those currently working in the telecommunications field, as well as to encourage others to enter into this fast-growing and ever-changing industry.
The Online Learning center provides all Pace faculty with the technology and support to create high quality digital video content for their courses and programs. It supports live production projects, and additional support with space and post-production.
PESP works with Pace Faculty to create digital badges for their course.
Pace’s PreCollege Immersion Program is a two-week program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors. Take classes in business, theater arts, film, psychology and experience our downtown NYC Campus at Pace this summer.
Information for all visiting students to Pace University.