Move Up the Career Ladder with Career-Focused Education
Take charge of your career future with a career-focused education from the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. Our graduate programs are designed for working adults like you, providing the insights, skills, and credentials needed to climb the ladder of success one rung at a time. Whether you want to advance in your field, change careers, or work toward a professional license, we've got you covered.
You bring your ambition; we’ll bring the next-level education. We’ll be with you every step of the way.
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Professionally Focused Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs offer online options, skilled instructors, and flexible coursework. You'll gain practical tools and expertise that allow you to advance in your field and shine among the crowd.
Addictions Counseling
Master of Professional Studies in Addictions Counseling
Up-to-date education and training for counseling professionals looking to acquire the LADC. We offer a part-time pathway as well as an accelerated cohort.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: March 1
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 1
Applied Sciences Leadership
Master of Professional Studies in Applied Sciences Leadership
An innovative degree that provides science professionals with the leadership and applied business skills that employers value.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: July 15
Spring Semester Application Deadline: November 15
Arts and Cultural Leadership
Master of Professional Studies in Arts and Cultural Leadership
Become a better thinker, communicator, and collaborator while you help shape the policies relevant to culture, creativity, and the arts.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: March 1
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 1
Biological Sciences
Advance your expertise in a specific area of the biological sciences by designing a program of courses tailored to your professional goals. Choose a research project or coursework-only plan.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: March 15
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 15
Civic Engagement
Master of Professional Studies in Civic Engagement
Learn advanced managerial and communication practices to better serve your community, organization, corporation, or the world.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: April 1
Spring Semester Application Deadline: November 1
Horticulture
Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture
A career-focused degree that will help you master the art and science of growing and maintaining ornamental plants and foods in a responsible way.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: March 15
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 15
Human Sexuality
Graduate Certificate in Human Sexuality
A fully online certificate aimed at clinical, occupational, educational, and research professionals who want to broaden their knowledge of human sexuality.
Graduate Certificate in Sex Therapy
A fully online certificate for practitioners who want to better address mental health concerns as they relate to sexuality and sexual health.
Master of Professional Studies in Sexual Health
A fully online degree that consists of the Human Sexuality and Sex Therapy certificates, plus six credits of electives.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: March 15
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 15
Leadership in Science
Graduate Certificate in Leadership for Science Professionals
A fully online certificate that provides the business and leadership skills to boost your career in the government sector, nonprofit agencies, international organizations, corporations, and more.
Fall Semester Application Deadline: July 15
Spring Semester Application Deadline: November 15
Mental Health
Master of Professional Studies in Integrated Behavioral Health
A rigorous, clinical application program that prepares students for dual licensure as an LADC (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) and an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor).
Fall Semester Application Deadline: March 1
Spring Semester Application Deadline: October 1
Fund Your Future
We’re here to help you explore all your financial aid options. After all, you’ll want to know everything you can about the cost of tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses as you pursue one of CCAPS professionally focused graduate programs.
Check out CCAPS Financial Aid for more information. Let us help you identify the financial resources available to you as you pursue your educational goals and career ambitions.