Find Your Path within The Sciences
Today’s scientists are part of an esteemed lineage over 5,000 years old, dating back to Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Driven by observation of the world and the desire to understand it, scientific interest is almost an innate human characteristic. Science and those who study it challenge the way we think, how we live in today’s world, and our planning for the future. They uncover problems, invigorate solutions, and elevate our understanding of the world in which we live.
At the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS), we’re here to help build leaders within the Sciences. That’s why we offer the programs you need to develop the skills you need to take charge in the scientific workplace and in your career. Let us show you what it takes to advance your career in a multitude of settings—the government sector, nonprofit agencies, research centers, laboratories, international organizations, multinational corporations, and more.
APPLIED SCIENCES LEADERSHIP, MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
The Master of Professional Studies in Applied Sciences Leadership merges management philosophies with expertise from specific applied science disciplines. You’ll gain both applied professional and practical technical skills. Coursework can involve studies taken from the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences or the School of Public Health.
This program consists of two stackable graduate-level certificates as well as classes designed to show you how to synthesize the information gained through each certificate to your academic and professional goals. Through this CCAPS program, you’ll earn an MPS, a graduate certificate in Leadership for Science Professionals, and a graduate certificate in Integrated Food Systems Leadership.
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credits
100% online
Under 3 years
Earn three credentials: MPS and two graduate certificates
Coursework in integrated applied sciences, finance, decision making, legal and ethical business issues, leadership, and more. Taught by science and management experts
Cost: $1,400 per credit
Total Program Cost: $42,000 plus fees
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, MBS
Biotechnology, genomics, environmental biology, biomedical sciences, this program is built to let you advance your expertise in the area of modern biology that interest you most. As a multidisciplinary program, you’ll have your choice of courses from multiple colleges within the University of Minnesota system to structure your degree path. This program is flexible in other ways, allowing you to choose from two ways to completion: coursework only or research with a final project.
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credits
In-person courses taught by scientists and researchers from across the University.
Can be completed in under 3 years.
Flexible, choose one of two paths to completion: coursework only or research with a final project.
Customizable coursework can include biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, plant biology, biodiversity sciences, ecology, and more.
Cost: $1400 per credit
Total Program Cost: $42,000 plus fees
LEADERSHIP FOR SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS, GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Leadership plays a role in every aspect of our lives, personally and professionally, even in science and research settings. CCAPS’s Graduate Certificate in Leadership for Science Professionals offers the business and leadership skills you need to advance leadership opportunities and elevate your career.
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
credits
100% online
Under 2 years
Stackable credential can be applied to an MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership
Coursework in finance for nonfinancial managers, decision making, leading projects and teams, and transformational leadership. Taught by science and management experts.
Cost: $1,400 per credit
Total Program Cost: $16800 plus fees
REGULATORY AFFAIRS FOR FOOD PROFESSIONALS, GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Increase your knowledge within regulatory affairs, gain leadership skills and advance your career as a food professional in the government sector, international organizations, corporations and more.
Why Choose the Regulatory Affairs for Food Professionals Certificate?
• It’s a career booster. This credential will give you the expertise and skills to accelerate your career in the food industry.
• It’s timely. Learn the latest guidelines from expert faculty across disciplines who are leaders in the field.
• It’s accessible. Our fully online certificate is open to qualified applicants from around the country and the globe.
• It’s relevant. Gain the knowledge needed to safely boost your company’s food product portfolio.
PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
credits
100% online
Under 2 years
Stackable credential can be applied to an MPS in Applied Sciences Leadership
Coursework in product development, marketing, labeling, distribution, and policy. Taught by food regulation industry experts.
Cost: $1,400 per credit
Total Program Cost: $16,800 plus fees
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