CCAPS Summary

EDUCATION
that enriches
LIFE, at
EVERY stage.

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Applied

Our Mission
CCAPS empowers lifelong learners to achieve their educational goals through professional courses, applied and individualized degrees, and other academic pathways.
We pursue a learner-centric environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds, and identities are embraced.

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With credits earned in high school, via PSEO, Yinebeb Kebede is working on four majors.

 

9,000
high school students enroll in University courses on campus or in their schools.

Individualized

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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, Healthcare Management

67%
of incoming undergraduate students are BIPOC,
47% were Pell eligible, and 58% were first generation.

Nearly 30% of incoming graduate students are BIPOC.

Relevant

6 Bachelor’s Programs

8 Master’s Programs

12 Undergraduate and
Graduate Certificates

 

Nearly 1,100 Students
pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees and certificates.

 

Over 11,900 Alumni
of degree programs.

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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

 

50 International Students
enroll in the Intensive English Program.

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"You’ve got to understand yourself. It’s not a race; this is a choice. If you choose to do this, do it well."
—Jokotade Shonibare, Master's in Addictions Counseling

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"The courses taught me project management lingo, workflow, and process. It boosted my confidence as a lead."
—Josh Kline, Project Management Certificate

 

 

Workforce Development 
helps organizations boost engagement and retention through continuous learning.

Investing in your employees isn't just a nice idea—it’s a strategic move that helps retain your talent and fuel success.

Employee training and development are the cornerstones of a thriving workforce, equipping your team with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel.

"Employees are more likely to stay as a result of the investment the organization is making in their growth and development."
—Julia Miller, Hennepin County

Enriching

1000
OLLI participants (approximately).

Professional

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"I always had this in the back of my head that I wanted to go back to school to get my degree."
—Betty Sandison, Multidisciplinary Studies

CCAPS Program Details

Business Focus For Emerging Leaders

Learn more about our Applied Bachelor’s Degrees and Certificates

Applied Bachelor’s Degrees and Certificates

  • Applied Business
  • Construction Management
  • Healthcare Management
  • Information Technology Infrastructure
  • Long Term Care
  • Real Estate Development and Management
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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:

  • Health and Wellbeing Sciences
  • Inter-College Program
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
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Hone Your Expertise

Learn more about our Professional and Individualized Master’s Degrees

Professional and Individualized Master’s Degrees

  • Addictions Counseling
  • Applied Sciences Leadership
  • Arts and Cultural Leadership
  • Biological Sciences
  • Civic Engagement
  • Horticulture
  • Integrated Behavioral Health
  • Sexual Health
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Augment Your Skills

Learn more about process-related professional development 

Professional Development: Certificates

  • Agile
  • Applied Data Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Human Centered Design
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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

Professional Development: HR Certificates

  • Human Resource Generalist
  • Organization Development
  • Professional Train-the-Trainer

Gain Expertise To Lead

Learn more about Professional
Development: Management and Communication

Professional Development: Leadership and Communication Certificates

  • Budget and Financial Management
  • Business Writing
  • Communications
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Leadership Essentials
  • Project Management
  • Supervision
  • Video Storytelling
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Explore What's Next

Learn more about intentional transitions in midlife.

The Midlife Academy 

  • Cultivating Purpose
  • Jump Start to What's Next

Learn For Enjoyment

Learn more about classes and events for anyone

Classes for Anyone

  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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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.

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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Advance In Speaking, Listening, And Writing

Learn more about our language programs

Language Programs 

  • Minnesota English Language Program (MELP)
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Mission Statement

CCAPS empowers lifelong learners to achieve their educational goals through professional courses, applied and individualized degrees, and other academic pathways. We pursue a learner-centric environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds, and identities are embraced.

College Values

Access

  • We believe learning is for everyone.
  • We meet people where they are.
  • We help remove barriers to student success.

Learning

  • We believe learning improves lives.
  • We encourage curiosity.
  • We celebrate learning as a lifelong process.

Inclusivity

  • We welcome all and embrace differences.
  • We encourage diversity to enrich learning.
  • We seek to create a sense of belonging for all.

Collaboration

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

Excellence

  • We design high-quality programs that challenge and inspire our students.
  • We prepare students to succeed.
  • We deliver exceptional service and support.

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