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University of Minnesota students learn from outstanding faculty who generate knowledge in the fields they teach. Through intensive writing practice integrated into classes, students in all fields learn to express themselves as well as they can think. They may also choose to learn via programs like research opportunities with faculty and study abroad.

Non-Traditional Learning

• Compleat Scholar
• Mini Medical School
• U courses for high school students

Non-credit, personal enrichment, and professional development courses

The College of Continuing Education offers a number of programs and courses for personal enrichment and professional development. They also have a handy eGuide explaining what you need to know if you just want to take a course at the U.

The Center for Early Education and Development offers professional development courses online for continuing education credit.

University of Minnesota Extension offers non-credit programs from the Centers for: Agriculture, Food and Environment; Community Vitality; Family Development; Natural Resources and Environment; and Youth Development.