Overview

EDUCATION
that enriches
LIFE, at
EVERY stage.

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Established in 1913, CCAPS empowers learners in all stages of life to pursue knowledge, gain experience, and see the world in new ways.

APPLIED

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High school student Clara Bils accessed courses at the U of M through PSEO.

10,000
high school students enroll in University courses on campus or in their schools.

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"The instructors are working professionals, and I can tell that they weed out material that isn't directly relevant to our education."
—Bilal Syed, Health Services Management

Nearly 1,100 STUDENTS
pursue bachelor's and master's degrees and certificates.

INDIVIDUALIZED

33%
of degree-seeking students
are people of color.

6 Bachelor's Programs

8 Master's Programs

12 Undergraduate and
Graduate Certificates

RELEVANT

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"My courses challenged me to think critically, question everything, and process methodically. As a result, I'm a better thinker, and I appreciate that."
—Dwayne Gibbs, Master of Biological Sciences

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OVER 11,900 ALUMNI
of degree programs.

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PROFESSIONAL

Nearly 12,000
professionals participate in courses, boot camps, or conferences.

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ENRICHING

70 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
enroll in the Intensive English Program.

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3.5K
Approximately 1,000 OLLI participants.

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CCAPS Program Details

BUSINESS FOCUS FOR EMERGING LEADERS

Learn more about our Applied Bachelor's Degrees and Certificates

Applied Bachelor's Degrees and Certificates

  • Construction Management
  • Facilities Management
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Information Technology Infrastructure
  • Health Services Management
  • Long Term Care

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Arvin Tolibas juggled school and family as he worked to complete his applied bachelor's degree in IT Infrastructure.

DESIGN YOUR EDUCATION

Learn more about our Individualized Bachelor's Degrees

Individualized Bachelor's Degrees:

  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • Inter-College Program
  • Health and Wellbeing Sciences

HONE YOUR EXPERTISE

Learn more about our Professional and Individualized Master's Degrees

Graduate Degrees and Certificates

  • Horticulture
  • Biological Sciences
  • Addictions Counseling
  • Integrated Behavioral Health
  • Arts and Cultural Leadership
  • Civic Engagement
  • Applied Sciences Leadership
  • Sexual Health
  • Human Sexuality Certificate
  • Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate
  • Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals Certificate
  • Sex Therapy Certificate

AUGMENT YOUR SKILLS

Learn more about technology-related professional development

Professional Development: IT Certificates and Boot Camps

  • Agile
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Cybersecurity*
  • Data Visualization and Analytics*
  • Full Stack Web Development*
  • UX/UI*
  • FinTech*
  • Direct Marketing

* Boot Camp

GAIN EXPERTISE TO LEAD

Learn more about Professional
Development: Management and Communication

Professional Development: Leadership and Communication Certificates

  • Business Writing
  • Communications
  • Data Visualization and Analytics (Boot Camp)
  • Digital Marketing (Boot Camp)
  • Leadership Essentials
  • Management Practices
  • Project Management
  • Supervision

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"This isn't just certification. This is a serious degree," Grace Anderson says of the Master's in Horticulture degree program.

LEARN TO GIVE EXCEPTIONAL GUIDANCE

Learn more about Professional
Development: Human Resources and Instructional Design

Professional Development: HR and Instructional Design Certificates

  • Human Resource Generalist
  • Instructional Design for eLearning
  • Organization Development
  • Professional Train-the-Trainer

GET A HEAD START

Learn more about programs for high school students

High School Programs

  • College in the Schools (CIS)
  • Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

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Thu Mai aspires to one day use her Health Services Management degree to open a women's health clinic in Vietnam, where she was born.

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LEARN FOR ENJOYMENT

Learn more about classes and events for anyone

Classes for Anyone

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

ADVANCE IN SPEAKING, LISTENING, AND WRITING

Learn more about our language programs

Language Programs

  • Minnesota English Language Program (MELP)

College Values

Access

  • We believe learning is for everyone.
  • We meet people where they are.
  • We help navigate complex systems.

Learning

  • We believe learning improves lives.
  • We are curious and we feed our hunger for knowledge.
  • We celebrate learning as a lifelong process.

Inclusivity

  • We welcome all and honor differences.
  • We believe diversity enriches learning.
  • We care about our learners and one another holistically.

Collaboration

  • We foster strong relationships with one another, our learners, and our communities.
  • We believe that teamwork leads to better outcomes.
  • We are transparent and we encourage honest and open dialogue.

Excellence

  • We design programs around current needs and emerging trends.
  • We challenge and inspire our learners.
  • We deliver exceptional service and support.