The Division of Continuing Education and Professional Education at the Downtown Campus offers many programs across different schools and colleges. Click on the following schools and colleges to view an extended list of available programs.
- College of Architecture and Planning
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- The professional development programs offered through UCD's College of Architecture and Planning have included short courses, certificate programs, seminars, workshops, and other activities. At present, the our continuing and professional education program is in a rebuilding phase as it strategically refocuses its efforts in support of the College's signature areas of prominence and distinction. For more information, please go to the continuing and professional education section of the College of Architecture and Planning's website.
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- College of Arts & Media
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In the College of Arts & Media at UCD, history's traditions and teachings provide the foundation for self-discovery and aesthetic expression. At the same time, cutting-edge technology and resources offer new and innovative ways for students to apply their aesthetic identity-whether it be in the form of visual arts, performing arts, multimedia, 3D animation, or film.
- Business School
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The Business School at UCD designs executive education programs based on the needs of senior level managers in Colorado’s business community. It can provide customized programs that offer continuous professional development and refreshment of knowledge to broaden and refine capabilities at the individual, team, and organizational levels. These customized programs bring immediacy and relevance to the classroom by addressing client specific needs and challenges. In so doing, the programs leverage the strengths of the UCD faculty and their connections with experts from leading schools such as Harvard, Stanford and Wharton.
- School of Dental Medicine
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The mission of the School of Dental Medicine, as an integral part of the University of Colorado Denver and University of Colorado, is to provide programs of excellence in teaching, research, patient care, and community and professional service for Colorado and the nation.
By 2015, the University of Colorado Denver School of Dental Medicine will be the premier public dental school, recognized for its innovative inter-professional programs of excellence in education, discovery, patient care and community engagement.
- School of Education & Human Development
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The School of Education & Human Development offers a wide range of continuing education opportunities for working teachers. These are a group of self-funded courses and programs that are typically held off campus, and held in cooperation with schools and community agencies. While the courses are designed to meet specific education and training needs of partner organizations, many of the offerings articulate with the School's regular master's programs.
Continuing and Professional Education Division of the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) Program offers the following:
- Certificate programs
- The SEHD offers a variety of courses in the following subjects: Language, Literacy and Culture; Special Education; Linguistically Diverse Education; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); Instructional Technology; and Early Childhood Education.
- College of Engineering & Applied Science
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The Continuing Engineering Education Program features workshops, seminars, and short courses designed for individuals already working in engineering or engineering-related positions. This type of additional training is vital in the field, as more states are requiring continuing professional development credits for renewal of their PE registration. The program awards Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and certificates of completion to those who successfully complete the course work.
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Office of Extended Studies offers a variety of Continuing and Professional Education courses. Whether you're looking to get ahead in your career or expand your personal horizons, you're sure to find a class that interests you. We currently offer programs in coordination with the Rocky Mountain Middle School Math and Science Partnership, the Center for New Directions, the Denver Writing Project, and the CU Succeed Program. Learn more about the continuing education opportunities through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- School of Medicine
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The mission of the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine is to provide Colorado, the nation and the world with programs of excellence in: Education, Research, Patient Care, and Community Service.
- College of Nursing
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The University of Colorado Denver College of Nursing, Office of Professional Development and Extended Studies (OPDES) is a Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) statewide extended campus site offering special topics courses, programs and certificates to individuals who want to work on a degree; learn something new; or improve their professional skills.
- School of Pharmacy
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The University of Colorado Denver School of Pharmacy is one of the top-ranked pharmacy schools in the nation and is committed to pharmaceutical education, research and patient care. The school's more than 500 undergraduate and graduate students are trained in the chemical and physical properties of medicinal agents, the biology of disease and the actions of drugs on the human body while pursuing either a Doctor of Pharmacy or a Ph.D. degree. The school also provides continuing education programs to pharmacists and other health practitioners throughout the state, supporting their educational needs and continuing professional development.
- School of Public Affairs
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At the School of Public Affairs at the University of Colorado Denver, you'll discover a vast world of ideas, research, case studies and perspectives that can propel you years ahead in your ability to think analytically about public issues and challenges.
- International Education
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The Office of International Education (IE) provides a variety of programs and services for international students and scholars. IE coordinates new international student orientation activities, provides information and advising concerning immigration and visa regulations, organizes social activities, and provides a communication center for UCD's international students.