Providing high-quality continuing education and learning opportunities for adults since 1913.
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies is one of the most diverse of the University of Minnesota’s 19 colleges and schools. The College’s primary audience is adult learners; our mission is to provide high-quality continuing education and lifelong learning opportunities for professional development, personal enrichment, career transitions, and academic growth. Each year, the College ser
06/10/2026
The CCAPS Graduate Education Student Advisory Committee (GESAC) gives graduate students a seat at the table. Representing programs across the college, members help shape the student experience by sharing ideas, feedback and perspectives directly with college leadership. Hear from past members about what they gained from the experience.
https://ccaps.umn.edu/story/creating-connections-and-building-bridges
The MPS in S*x Therapy was created for busy adults like you. All coursework can be completed onlineso that you can balance your professional and personal responsibilities. You’ll enjoy interactive learning with access to faculty, your peers and virtual resources. Now accepting applications for spring 2027!
Find out how the MPS in S*x Therapy can fit into your career plans. Visit https://ccaps.umn.edu/S*xTherapyMasters.
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The Master of Professional Studies in S*x Therapy
A Fully Online Curriculum: All coursework is delivered remotely. The only in-person part of your degree will be a clinical internship.
Course Delivery: Asynchronous: Access course materials on your own schedule. Remote Synchronous: Attend live classes via video conferencing. Blended Asynchronous and Remote Synchronous: Combines self-paced learning with scheduled virtual meetings.
Work-Life Balance: Complete all of your coursework remotely, making it easier for you to balance professional, personal or geographic constraints.
Learn more at ccaps.umn.edu/sextherapymasters
College of Continuing and Professional Studies
06/09/2026
What are Culture Talks you may ask? They are opportunities to learn about other cultures, practice speaking and listening to English, and make connections across the University! They are free and open to all students, scholars, faculty and staff!
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Culture Talks (Summer 2026) Culture Talks Join the Minnesota English Language Program at Culture Talks from 3:30-4:30pm on three Wednesdays this summer: June 17, July 1, and July 22! We'll meet outside in the area behind 216 Pillsbury Drive SE (or inside in Room 12 if it rains). All UMN students, schola...
06/05/2026
Hey, students, we're here to help. The Office for Student Affairs has created a basic needs directory that lists on and off-campus resources related to food, finances, housing and transportation, course materials and technology, and health and personal care if you are experiencing basic needs insecurity.
University of Minnesota Office for Student Affairs
https://osa.umn.edu/basic-needs
Ever notice how a little workplace ambiguity can turn into a lot of workplace drama? 🌀👀
When roles change or priorities shift, our “lizard brain” craves safety, defaulting to defensiveness, decision paralysis, or avoiding tough conversations. But hiding from ambiguity only fuels corporate anxiety. Resilience is not an innate trait; it is a practical, repeatable communication skill built by stepping into discomfort to align the human beings behind a project before moving it forward.
Here are three ways to strengthen your communication muscles when answers are scarce:
Separate Facts from Interpretations: Distinguish what you actually know from what you assume. Write down baseline facts before addressing a problem to strip the emotional charge out of the room.
Frame Productive Questions: Swap defensive statements for curiosity. Ask intentional, clarifying questions to surface a shared understanding rather than guessing a colleague’s intent.
Acknowledge the Unknown Explicitly: Do not pretend to have a crystal ball. Acknowledge what is unknown early without amplifying fear, inviting collaborative problem-solving instead of defaulting to tight control.
06/04/2026
Age Friendly University Day is June 8!
Age Friendly University Day is all about engaging lifelong learners, older adults, and retirees in campus life because, says Rajean Moone, director of CCAPS’s long-term care programs and associate director of policy in the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, "we believe that it enriches learning ... and that intergenerational exchanges are really our present and our future."
Read more about this initiative in this recent story (link in the comments).
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06/03/2026
Student Spotlight!
After Rayan Hassan graduates from the Health and Wellbeing Sciences program, she would like to attend professional school to become a physician assistant in dermatology. Currently, she works part-time in a behavioral health clinic in Saint Paul with kids with developmental disabilities and autism, on top of managing a full course load.
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From map directions and music recommendations to spam filters and smartphone assistants, artificial intelligence is working behind the scenes to make your daily tasks easier. But understanding AI is about more than technology — it’s about learning how to use it responsibly and confidently.
The good news? You don't need to be an AI expert to become an informed user.
The IT Unlocked blog "Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life" offers practical tips to make AI work for you.
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Use AI for productivity: Tools like Grammarly or Microsoft Copilot help perfect your writing, save you time and boost clarity.
Leverage AI for learning: Apps such as Duolingo and Khan Academy adapt lessons to your pace, making learning more efficient and tailored.
Be aware of bias: AI reflects the data it learns from. When relying on recommendations or automated tools, keep in mind that no system is totally neutral. Fact-check your results.
Protect your privacy: Many AI tools need personal data. Always check privacy settings, and only share what’s necessary to maintain control over your digital presence.
Stay curious: No matter your use: ask smart questions and use AI tools responsibly.
Real-world IT topics and trends by Colin Miller, faculty director of Information Technology Infrastructure at the University of Minnesota.
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What Happens When a Crisis Lasts 4 Years?
Listen to episode 8 “Caring for Caregivers”: https://ccaps.umn.edu/midlife-academy -podcasts