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The College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Since 1913, the College of Continuing and Professional Studies has extended the knowledge resources and academic excellence of the University of Minnesota to a diverse community of learners and organizations. The College is distinctly suited to offer unique and inspiring learning opportunities that span academic disciplines.
We have seen over and over again that learning is essential to our lives as we aspire to advance our careers, companies, or professions; engage our creativity; or improve our community. To help students meet these goals, the College focuses on three core program areas:
• Academic programs offer self-designed or industry-specific degrees and certificates along with online, summer, and evening classes.
• Professional education programs include courses, short seminars, and hands-on workshops developed by partnerships with University and industry leaders that help employers and employees stay on the cutting edge of their fields.
• Personal enrichment programs help adults to explore their creative side with a wide array of offerings covering the arts, humanities, and current events.
In addition, the College helps adults determine their career aspirations and path to success by providing one-on-one consultations, online resources, topical workshops, and information sessions.
We live in a rapidly evolving world where knowledge changes daily. Now, more than ever before, learning is for a lifetime.
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