The College of Professional Studies & Lifelong Learning

Dr. Karen L. Heikel, Dean
208 N. Broadway, Suite 414
Downtown Billings
(406) 896-5890
kheikel@msubillings.edu
www.msubillings.edu/lifelonglearning/

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning is to respond to the needs of changing expectations in higher education.  Specifically, the College was developed to support interdisciplinary programs of study, new ventures, pursue innovative and entrepreneurial programs, promote lifelong learning opportunities, and provide a number of University-wide functions.  The educational programs offered through the College are tailored to the economic, social and cultural needs of the University’s constituents.  The educational activities may occur on-campus, throughout Montana, elsewhere in the United States, and worldwide.

The College is organized into several program areas.  Based upon the context of your educational needs and objectives, one or all of these programs may be creatively employed to fulfill them.

Lifelong Learning

Our Lifelong Learning programs focus on the development and delivery of conferences, workshops, seminars, and other special educational programs.  Offerings can include programs for degree credit, extension credit, or not-for-credit depending upon the needs of the recipients.  Groups served include youth through our “Kids on Campus” programs, adults, and seniors as part of “Seniors on Campus” programs.

Training and Development

The MSU Billings Outreach Program specializes in the development & delivery of credit and non-credit courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, special events and other educational outreach services intended to serve your professional development & lifelong learning needs.

Event Planning Assistance

MSU Billings Downtown Conference Center Staff offer comprehensive educational facilities and resources for all of your event planning needs.

For more information on the above, contact:  CPSInfo@msubillings.edu or (406) 896-5890.

Advising Information

All new, transfer, and readmitted students are encouraged to visit the Advising Center on McMullen Hall first floor west to meet with an academic advisor.  New students will receive information regarding Academic Foundations requirements and Plan of Study worksheets related to their major and minor programs.  Transfer and readmitted students will work with an advisor to complete a transcript evaluation and to develop a Plan of Study.