Extended Studies offers short courses, workshops, or conferences for credit and  and non-credit Continuing Education Units (CEUs) based upon need and contact hours. Although the majority of course offerings are initiated by the University, courses may originate through requests by individuals and/or community groups. Such special request courses may take place either on- or off-campus.

In-house training programs, administered under the Conference and Short Courses Program, are available to meet the ever-changing needs of business and industry. The programs can be designed to meet the specific needs of an organization and may be presented at a company site or, if requested, at the University.

Departmental initiated study-abroad academic opportunities are supported through the short courses program, with supervisory support from the Provost Office.