College of Continuing and Professional Studies

University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Established1913
DeanRadhika Seshan[1]
Address
201 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Avenue, Falcon Heights, Minnesota, 55108
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United States

44°59′2″N 93°11′7″W / 44.98389°N 93.18528°W / 44.98389; -93.18528
CampusUrban
Websiteccaps.umn.edu

The University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) is a professional school of the University of Minnesota based at its Saint Paul Campus. The school offers applied graduate and undergraduate degrees, professional development certificates, practical-knowledge conferences and individualized degrees.[2]

The College changed its name from the College of Continuing Education (CCE) in October, 2017 "to better reflect our mission, which is to provide opportunities for people to enhance their academic credentials, to advance their careers through professional courses, and to continue to learn across their lifespan through enrichment activities".[3]

The General Extension Division (as it was originally named) was founded in 1913 by University President George Edgar Vincent, to provide ongoing education to adult learners.[2][4][5] Over the years since then it has had various names including the College of Continuing Education and Extension, and University College. Throughout the years, the mission has remained the same: to provide for the educational needs of the people of Minnesota.[6][7]

Programs

Credit Programs

Program Credential(s)[8]
Construction Management Bachelor of Applied Science, Minor, Certificate
Health and Wellbeing Sciences Bachelor of Science
Healthcare Management Bachelor of Applied Science, Minor, Certificate
Information Technology Infrastructure Bachelor of Applied Science, Minor, Certificate
Inter-College Program Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Long Term Care Management Minor, Certificate
Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Real Estate: Development and Management Minor, Certificate
Addictions Counseling Master of Professional Studies, Minor
Advanced Sexual Health Education Graduate Certificate
Arts and Cultural Leadership Graduate Minor
Biological Sciences Master of Biological Sciences
Human Sexuality Graduate Certificate
Integrated Behavioral Health Master of Professional Studies
Long Term Care Leadership Master of Professional Studies
Sexual Health Master of Professional Studies
Sex Therapy Graduate Certificate, Master of Professional Studies
Transgender and Gender Diverse Health Graduate Certificate
Trauma Informed Care Certificate Graduate Certificate

Noncredit Professional Development Certificates

  • Agile
  • Agile Scrum
  • Applied Data Analysis
  • Budget and Financial Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Business Writing
  • Communications
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resource Generalist
  • Leadership Essentials
  • Marketing Management
  • Organization Development
  • Program Management
  • Project Management
  • Professional Train the Trainer
  • Supervision

College Preparation for High School Students (Dual Enrollment)

  • College in the Schools
  • Post-Secondary Enrollment Options

Minnesota English Language Programs

  • Academic English Program
  • Intensive English Program
  • Student English Language Support
  • English Learning for Multilingual Workforces
  • Customized English and Culture Programs
  • ESL Testing
  • English Language Resource

Lifelong Learning Programs

  • The Midlife Academy
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

References

  1. ^ https://ccaps.umn.edu/people/radhika-seshan
  2. ^ a b "About the College of Continuing and Professional Studies - College of Continuing & Professional Studies". Ccaps.umn.edu. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "U's College of Continuing Education formally announces name change". Twin-cities.umn.edu. October 1, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "Presidential History". University of Minnesota. Archived from the original on April 19, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
  5. ^ The pursuit of knowledge under difficulties : from self-improvement to adult education in America, 1750-1990. Stanford, California, United States: Stanford University Press. 1994. p. 291. ISBN 978-0804722971.
  6. ^ "ICP Adviser Handbook" (PDF). Ccaps.umn.edu. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  7. ^ "A Chronology of Development 1849-present" (PDF). University of Minnesota Extension. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  8. ^ "Degrees and Minors | College of Continuing & Professional Studies". ccaps.umn.edu. Retrieved April 12, 2018.