The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) is committed to responding to diverse student populations as they discover and fulfill their potential in today’s rapidly changing world. Our programs expand the range of educational opportunities offered by the academic colleges on campus, at area and regional sites, through the use of current technologies and in convenient time frames. Programs administered by the School of Continuing and Professional Studies include off-campus sites, summer programs, weekend programs, courses delivered at a distance through the use of technology, specialized certificate programs, international programs, inservice training opportunities for teachers, and university-wide noncredit programming to serve the needs of area business, industry, and government.

Mission Statement

The School of Continuing and Professional Studies acts as an innovative catalyst for the University by providing flexible educational opportunities that enhance economic, technological, and cultural development.
   1. Provides general education, professional development, and selected upper division and graduate courses, delivered in technology based formats,
   2. Provides course work in support of degree programs designated for off-campus delivery,
   3. Provides comprehensive conference coordination and a productive educational environment for programs that meet the adult professional learning and community and economic development role of SUU as a regional university.

Continuing & Professional Studies

Continuing education offers traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities for all types of students. It works closely with the University’s academic departments and colleges and with professional, trade and special interest organizations. Options for life-long learning are presented year round. Alternatives range from part-day workshops, lectures and concerts to week-long credit workshops and tele-courses. Courses may be added to the schedule whenever sufficient interest is shown. Continuing education programs meet the needs of nontraditional students through convenient course scheduling, curricular flexibility, innovative, nontraditional teaching methodology, cooperative work/study arrangements, and specifically designed instruction including internships.

The School recognizes that most of its students/clients have work, family, and other personal and professional responsibilities which limit their participation in traditional college activities; therefore, convenience is a major factor in the design of continuing education programs.

Full degree programs are scheduled at various outreach locations to meet the needs of rural Utah citizens. Evening classes, both on and off campus, plus a broad range of opportunities for study as well as numerous other community services and special projects are part of the School’s assigned role and mission.