Try a Course!
Curious about a specific CCAPS graduate program? Missed the application deadline? Not ready to commit to an entire degree?
For those with a bachelor's or another post-secondary degree already in hand, taking a single graduate-level course is a great way to decide if that CCAPS graduate program is right for you.
Completing one of these courses can also support your application to a CCAPS graduate degree or certificate. If admitted, you may have up to 3 nondegree credits apply towards a CCAPS graduate certificate or up to 10 nondegree credits apply towards a CCAPS graduate degree program, if you earn a B- or better.
Your Course Options
The graduate-level courses below are open to nondegree students (you must have a bachelor's degree or another post-secondary degree to register).
Addictions Counseling and Integrated Behavioral Health
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Counseling: Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders | 3 | ADDS 6001 | the ADDC and IBH programs |
| Counseling Ethics and Professional Counselor Identity | 3 | ADDS 6005 | the ADDC and IBH programs |
| Applied Psychopharmacology | 3 | ADDS 6011 | the ADDC and IBH programs |
| Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling | 3 | ADDS 6015 | the ADDC and IBH programs |
| Counseling Skills: Group Counseling | 3 | ADDS 6021 | the ADDC and IBH programs |
| Counseling Skills: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing | 3 | ADDS 6025 | the ADDC and IBH programs |
| Supervision Models and Methods in Integrated Behavioral Health | 3 (elective) | IBH 6227 | the ADDC and IBH programs |
Applied Sciences Leadership
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perspectives in Integrated Applied Sciences | 3 | ASCL 6001 | MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required) |
| Finance for Nonfinancial Managers | 3 | ASCL 6312 | MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required), Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (required) |
| Data for Decision Making | 3 | ASCL 6313 | MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required), Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (required) |
| Leading Projects and Teams | 3 | ASCL 6314 | MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required), Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (elective) |
| Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Sciences | 3 | ASCL 6315 | MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required), Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (required) |
| Transformational Leadership in an Intercultural World | 3 | ASCL 6316 | MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required), Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (elective) |
Arts and Cultural Leadership
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trends and Impacts in Arts and Cultural Leadership and Management | 3 | ACL 5211 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (required) |
| Creative Entrepreneurship and Resource Development | 3 | ACL 5221 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (required) |
| Ethical Dilemmas and Legal Issues for Cultural Leaders | 3 | ACL 5231 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (required) |
| Financial Management for Arts Nonprofits, Community Organizations, and Artists (3 cr) | 3 | ACL 5241 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (elective) |
| Courageous Imagination in Action: Art and Culture as Forces and Resources of Change | 3 | ACL 5251 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (elective) |
| Culture, Place, and Equitable Communities: Ways of Living Together in the 21st Century | 3 | ACL 5261 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (elective) |
| A Multiplicity of Ways: Epistemologies in the 21st Century | 1 | ACL 6001 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (required) |
| Reimagining Cultural Leadership | 3 | ACL 6201 | MPS in Arts and Cultural Leadership (required) |
Biological Sciences
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 3 | BIOC 6021-090 | Master of Biological Sciences (required) |
| Scientific Literature Workshop | 1 | MBS 6101 | Master of Biological Sciences (elective) |
Civic Engagement
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilitating Community-Driven Leadership | 3 | CIVE 6311 | MPS in Civic Engagement (required) |
| Finance for Nonfinancial Managers | 3 | CIVE 6312 | MPS in Civic Engagement (required) |
| Data for Decision Making | 3 | CIVE 6313 | MPS in Civic Engagement (required) |
| Leading Projects and Teams | 3 | CIVE 6314 | MPS in Civic Engagement (required) |
Horticulture
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation at Botanic Gardens | 1 | APS 5104 | MPS in Horticulture (elective) |
| Where People and Plants Meet: Social Science Dimensions of Horticulture | 3 | APS 5105 | MPS in Horticulture (elective) |
Leadership for Science Professionals
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance for Nonfinancial Managers | 3 | ASCL 6312 | Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (required), MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required) |
| Data for Decision Making | 3 | ASCL 6313 | Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (required), MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required) |
| Leading Projects and Teams | 3 | ASCL 6314 | Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (elective), MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (elective) |
| Legal and Ethical Issues in Business Sciences | 3 | ASCL 6315 | Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (required), MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (required) |
| Transformational Leadership in an Intercultural World | 3 | ASCL 6316 | Leadership for Science Professionals Certificate (elective), MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership (elective) |
Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory Affairs for Food Product Development and Market Entry | 3 | ASCL 6212 | Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals Certificate (required) |
| Regulaatory Affairs for Food Production and Distribution | 3 | ASCL 6213 | Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals Certificate (required) |
| Regulatory Affairs for Food Claims and Labeling | 3 | ASCL 6214 | Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals Certificate (required) |
| Landmark Food Cases Shifting Regulatory Policy | 3 | ASCL 6215 | Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals Certificate (required) |
Sexual Health
| Course Name | Credits | Number | Can Be Applied To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Human Sexuality | 3 | HSEX 6001 | MPS in Sexual Health (required), Human Sexuality Certificate (required), Sex Therapy Certificate (required) |
| Policy in Human Sexuality: Cutting Edge Analyses | 3 | HSEX 6011 | MPS in Sexual Health (required), Human Sexuality Certificate (required) |
| Perspectives and Practices in Sexual Health Education | 3 | HSEX 6013 | MPS in Sexual Health (required), Human Sexuality Certificate (required) |
| Sexual Pleasure and Intimacy | 3 | HSEX 6015 | MPS in Sexual Health (required), Human Sexuality Certificate (required) |
| Health Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults | 3 | HSEX 6311 | MPS in Sexual Health, Transgender Health Certificate (required), Sex Therapy Certificate (required) |
| Intersectional and Decolonizing Approaches to Transgender Health | 3 | HSEX 6312 | MPS in Sexual Health, Transgender Health Certificate (required) |
Registering for a Course
The College of Continuing and Professional Studies facilitates registration for courses within CCAPS only (see table above).
- To register for a CCAPS course, follow the registration steps on OneStop.
- CCAPS registration requests will be processed based on the number of available open seats in a course.
- CCAPS registration requests may not be processed until two weeks before the start of the term.
- We may request proof of a bachelor's degree before processing registration requests.
Registering for a Course Outside of CCAPS
If you would like to take a non-CCAPS course, contact the department you are interested in to see which courses are open to nondegree students. For example, if you are interested in taking a music course, please contact the School of Music through the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). We do not manage registrations for graduate-level courses outside of CCAPS.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Do I need to apply to be a nondegree (guest) student?
No, guest students do not need to apply to the University in order to take classes. For more information on registering as a guest student, go to OneStop.
What is a credit course? Will it show on my transcript?
A credit course is a course in which a student earns academic credit that is recorded on an official University of Minnesota transcript. Credits are important because they are figured into your University grade point average (GPA) and are used to determine progress within degree programs.
Who is my advisor?
Unlike students in degree programs, guest students do not have an assigned academic advisor to work with for course selection. Guest students work with OneStop to register for courses.
I’m an international student. Can I take a class as a guest?
International students should connect with the International Student and Scholar Services office to inquire about academic and visa requirements.
Course Information
When and how can I register?
Nondegree/guest students can register during open enrollment, which is after admitted and degree-seeking students register. Registration instructions can be found on OneStop.
How do I find a course?
View a complete list of our graduate-level courses available for nondegree enrollment.
Do I need to maintain a certain GPA in credit courses?
All courses taken for credit are calculated into your GPA on your University or Minnesota transcript. If you are admitted into a degree program, your grades earned as a guest student will be calculated into your cumulative GPA. A GPA of 3.0 or grades of B- or better is the expectation for graduate level coursework.
What are the different grading options?
Grade basis options vary by course, although most allow you to choose either A–F or S/N ("pass/fail") grading.
What if I need to drop a class?
Students can withdraw from a class on their own for most of the term, but be aware of deadlines and refund schedules.
Does the University offer noncredit classes?
The University also offers a variety of noncredit courses for professional development and lifelong learning. Registration for these courses is handled through a separate registration process detailed on the programs websites.
Costs and Financial Aid
How much does it cost to take a class?
Nondegree graduate students taking CCAPS courses will pay the CCAPS Departmental Master's rate per credit. For more information about costs, visit OneStop.
When and how do I pay?
After you register for a course, you can view your tuition and fee charges in the My Finances section of your MyU portal. There are billing and due dates available for each term. You can find more information about how to pay on OneStop.
Can I get financial aid or scholarships?
Financial aid is typically not available to nondegree students.
Earning a Degree
What if I want to earn a degree from the U of M?
If your goal is to earn a degree, explore the program (see list below) you are interested in before enrolling in classes as a guest student. We encourage you to review the application deadlines and reach out to Graduate Enrollment Advisor Steve Wicks if you have any questions.
Will the credits taken as a guest student transfer into a degree program?
Acceptance of transfer coursework is up to the program to which you are applying, however, in many cases, a CCAPS graduate-level course taken as a guest student will count. Steve Wicks can advise you on specific courses.
Connect with an Advisor
If you have questions about which courses to take or how to register, contact Graduate Enrollment Advisor Steve Wicks.
Or you can give Steve a call at 612-301-6127.