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Continuing Education

Continuing and Non-Credit Learning

St. Thomas offers non-credit classes, mini master's programs, workshops, and seminars to meet continuing education (CLE) requirements, help you accelerate your career, gain new skills and continue the journey of lifelong learning.

Looking for access to a former CAPE course?

Recent changes to our registration system may impact course access for former users. If you have lost access to your course and want it renewed, .

Non-Credit Programs by School/College

College of Arts and Sciences

: This course confronts the legacy of white supremacy and seeks to dismantle racist structures as we strive to "become human" together.

offers a two-course study and a six-week certificate, both of which are eligible to be applied toward a master's degree.

opens its graduate-level courses to non-degree seeking students to facilitate life-long learning opportunities for music education practitioners.

Opus College of Business

Find single and multi-day classes that focus on , , and .

School of Engineering


Attend a graduate Engineering course to broaden your learning or add a skill to advance your career.


Learn state-of-the-art technology skills with a graduate program in Software course.

School of Education

offer self-guided, non-degree programs that can fulfill requirements for your teaching license, help you learn new skills, and offer CEUs.

School of Law


The Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education allows attorneys to claim up to 30 hours of CLE credit per 45-hour reporting period through on-demand CLEs.


In partnership with the National Society of Compliance Professionals (NSCP), St. Thomas Law offers two securities compliance certifications—Certified Investment Company Compliance Professional (CICCP) and Certified Securities Compliance Professional (CSCP).

Morrison Family College of Health


Explore continuing education options for those curious about pursuing a degree in counseling or who need continuing education credits for licensure (LPC or LPCC).


Take up to six credits before being admitted to the MSW, or earn post-MSW clinical hours for your LICSW licensure.

Additional Non-Credit Learning Opportunities

  • Lifelong Learning with Selim Center

    The Selim Center for Lifelong Learning engages adult learners in high quality educational opportunities that promote growth in mind, body, and spirit. Designed for people 40 and older, the Selim Center offers new programming each semester.

    Selim Center Programming

  • Post-Retirement Spiritual Journey

    Designed for people who are approaching retirement or who are recently retired, the Next Chapter program is a six-month guided journey grounded in Ignatian Spirituality whose purpose is to assist people to discern who God is calling them to be and what God is calling them to do in their next chapter of life.

    The Next Chapter Program

  • Racial Justice MasterClass

    The Racial Justice MasterClass is for corporations and other organizations interested in advancing their work in diversity, equity and inclusion and moving toward racial justice. It is designed to be a continuation in the historical recovery journey and opportunity to join with others in the community to network and advance racial equity.

    About Racial Justice MasterClass

  • Audit an Undergraduate Course

    The Go-to-College Program allows lifelong learners (age 40+) to attend and audit regular undergraduate classes along with younger students, as space is available.

    About the Go-to-College Program