Wake Forest University School of Professional Studies | 1,326 followers on LinkedIn. The School of Professional Studies houses innovative graduate degree and non-degree programs for working professionals. | The School of Professional Studies is the newest school from Wake Forest University. SPS houses innovative graduate degree and non-degree programs, including certificates and other credentials, for working professionals. Focused on developing accessible and market-relevant programs that build upon Wake Forest's current areas of strength and deliver future professional development education that is essential to the growing economy of many cities, including Charlotte where the School of Professional Studies is located.