College of Continuing and Professional Studies

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University of Minnesota College of Continuing and Professional Studies
Established1913
DeanBob Stine (Interim)
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.[1]

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".[1]

The General Extension Division (as it was originally named) was founded in 1913 University President George Edgar Vincent, to provide ongoing education to adult learners.[2][3][4] 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.[5][6]

Degree Programs[7]
Name Type Credits
Construction Management Bachelor 120
Health Services Management Bachelor 120
Information Technology Infrastructure Bachelor 120
Inter-College Program Bachelor 120
Manufacturing Operations Management Bachelor 120
Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor 120
Addictions Counseling Master of Professional Studies 30
Biological Sciences Master of Biological Sciences 30
Arts and Cultural Leadership Master of Professional Studies 30
Horticulture Master of Professional Studies 30
Integrated Behavioral Health Master of Professional Studies 60
Construction Management Minor 19
Facility Management Minor 19
Health Services Management Minor 21
Information Technology Infrastructure Minor 11
Manufacturing Operations Management Minor 16
Translation Minor 15

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "U's College of Continuing Education formally announces name change". Twin-cities.umn.edu. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  2. ^ "About the College of Continuing and Professional Studies - College of Continuing & Professional Studies". Ccaps.umn.edu. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Presidential History". University of Minnesota. Archived from the original on April 19, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "ICP Adviser Handbook" (PDF). Ccaps.umn.edu. Retrieved 25 December 2017.
  6. ^ "A Chronology of Development 1849-present" (PDF). University of Minnesota Extension. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
  7. ^ "Degrees and Minors | College of Continuing & Professional Studies". ccaps.umn.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-12.

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