University of Minnesota Continuing Education Programs: A Lifelong Learning Journey
The University of Minnesota has a long-standing commitment to providing continuing education opportunities for adult learners. This commitment is embodied in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS), a professional school within the University of Minnesota system. CCAPS offers a wide array of programs designed to meet the diverse needs of individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills, and careers.
A Historical Perspective
The roots of continuing education at the University of Minnesota can be traced back to 1913 with the establishment of the General Extension Division by University President George Edgar Vincent. The purpose of this division was to provide ongoing education to adult learners. Over the years, the division underwent several name changes, including the College of Continuing Education and Extension and University College, before ultimately becoming the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS).
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS)
In recognition of its evolving mission and the diverse audience it serves, the College of Continuing Education (CCE) officially changed its name to the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS). This name change reflects the college's emphasis on programs that are aligned with the ever-changing needs of the workforce in Minnesota and beyond.
Dean Mary Nichols explained that the new name better reflects the college's mission: "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."
CCAPS offers a range of credit and noncredit programs for degree-seeking students, certificate seekers, and those seeking to enhance their professional knowledge through coursework and conferences. The college's individualized degrees offer flexibility for students seeking to self-design programs that meet their unique goals.
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Programs and Opportunities
CCAPS offers a diverse range of programs, including:
- Applied graduate and undergraduate degrees
- Professional development certificates
- Conferences that translate University research into practical knowledge
- Individualized degrees
One notable example of CCAPS's responsiveness to market needs is its 24-week Coding Boot Camp, an intensive training program designed to equip working professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to become professional web developers.
Online Certificate Programs
The University of Minnesota offers a variety of online certificate programs that provide a convenient way to add a respected credential to your portfolio. These programs cover a wide range of fields, including:
- Marketing: Offers a practical, real-world framework for leading effective marketing initiatives.
- Sexual Health Education: Build your skills as a sexual health educator with this flexible online certificate.
- Taxation: Study small business corporations, compensation, partnership taxation, wealth transfer, property transactions, and more.
- Design Justice: The Design Justice Certificate deals with inequity from multiple viewpoints, including social, technological, economic, political, and environmental dimensions.
- Health Care: Understand the health care landscape through courses taught by experienced practitioners.
- Corporate Tax: Designed for professionals who want to work or advance in large corporate tax departments.
- Taxation (Core Concepts): Explore the core concepts of taxation with instructors who have a deep professional understanding of the industry.
- Sustainable Resource Management: Prepare to address global issues related to water, energy, and material use and reuse.
Continuing Education (CE) Portal
The CE Portal provides a one-stop-shop learner experience and self-service for learners to:
- Register for courses
- Complete evaluations
- Claim CE credit
- Access transcripts and certificates of participation
For planners and course faculty, the CE Portal offers efficient tools to collaborate in the planning and certification of CE courses. Through the CloudCME® CE Portal, learners can register for courses, complete evaluations, claim CE credit, and access statements of participation and a transcript for courses held on or after January 1, 2021.
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Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD)
The Office of Continuing Professional Development (OCPD) partners with departments within the University of Minnesota, as well as external organizations, professional associations, and hospitals/clinics, to accredit continuing education courses for the healthcare team. OCPD certifies various course types, including:
- Live in-person or virtual events
- Distance learning/enduring materials
- Regularly-scheduled series such as grand rounds, journal clubs, and M&Ms
Center for Practice Transformation (CPT)
The Center for Practice Transformation (CPT) provides private, bespoke training for agencies and staff, delivered on-site. CPT offers interactive, in-depth courses to enhance diagnostic assessment knowledge and skills, empowering participants with trauma- and culturally-responsive knowledge and practices. CPT is committed to providing effective, evidence-based, integrated care.
CPT offers workshops and certifications such as:
- Competency in treating co-occurring disorders.
- Certification in E-IMR
- Advanced practice certificate in Motivational Interviewing
- Skills enhancement for working with individuals experiencing psychosis
- Strategies to foster engagement with individuals in the precontemplation stage of change
- Development of evidence-based practices to reduce or prevent burnout and compassion fatigue
- Supervision workshops
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