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Continuing Studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison; Professional Development & Applied Studies

Respected, quality continuing education for professional lives.

Use the subject list to the left to browse our selection of continuing education programs, or begin by using the search feature.

About this department


What's new:

E-mail Reminder Services: Receive a bi-monthly listing of our upcoming programs approved for your licensed profession.  Visit our reminder services page to learn more and sign up.

Online classes for human services professionals.

July-December program dates are now posted. Browse this site, the online continuing education catalog, or see the PDAS July-December brochure below.

HIV Prevention Education in Wisconsin Schools: This online self-study course explores HIV prevention education in the context of coordinated school health programs in Wisconsin schools.

 

reminder iconSocial work certification renewal: Explore the programs we have available that will help you fulfill your mandated continuing education requirements. Visit our page for certified social workers.



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Summer/fall catalog: Download the July-December 2009 catalog (457k pdf)

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INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT

Ken MillerKen Miller shares his many years of experience with desktop publishing course participants. Learn more about Ken Miller.

Susan PaddockEach month, UW-Madison features a member of its staff who exemplifies The Wisconsin Idea -- that "the boundaries of campus are the boundaries of the state." CPM Director Susan Paddock was featured on The Wisconsin Idea web page on UW-Madison's website. Check it out at: http://www.wisconsinidea.wisc.edu/profiles/Paddock/

Kathy GermannFor over 15 years Kathy Germann has been teaching people how to embrace common differences and use conflict creatively. Learn more about Kathy Germann.

Flo HilliardFlo Hilliard brings the latest scientific research into practical use in the areas of addiction and gender differences. Learn more about Flo Hilliard.

 


For social workers

Have you earned the credits you need for social work certification renewal? We offer continuing education that will help you fulfill the mandated continuing education requirements. Visit our page of continuing education for social workers.

Partnerships: Professional Development and Applied Studies partners with academic and professional organizations to offer the most useful continuing education experience possible. Examples of "partners" include: The Wisconsin Departments of Workforce Development, Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and Health and Family Services; UW—Madison Departments of Curriculum and Instruction, Sociology, Clinical Genetics and the School of Social Work; private agencies such as Family and Sexual Abuse Treatment, Inc., Wisconsin Association of Mediators, and the Association of Family Conciliation Courts. If your organization is interested in exploring possible partnerships, please contact us by calling 608-262-1156, or 800-442-4617 or by e-mail at pdas@dcs.wisc.edu.

Develop your skills and enhance your career!

Continuing education is one of the best tools we have for recharging our batteries...for growing as professionals and citizens in a changing world. Our department — Professional Development and Applied Studies — is a leader in Wisconsin for providing professional continuing education programs for adults. We offer over 400 continuing education programs annually including workshops, conferences, classes, and distance education. In addition, our faculty and staff provide consultation and conduct applied research. Through our award-winning continuing education programs we have reached a wide spectrum of health and human service providers, community leaders and policy makers, professional practitioners, paraprofessionals, volunteers, managers, and the public.

Mission: The mission of the Department of Professional Development and Applied Studies is to fulfill the Wisconsin Idea of extending the resources of the University to statewide, national and international audiences by providing excellence in continuing education, research and public service.

Contacting us

Call: 608-262-1156 or 1-800-442-4617. Fax: 608-265-2329

Write: Professional Development and Applied Studies
21 N. Park Street - 7th Floor
Madison, WI 53715

E-mail: pdas@dcs.wisc.edu

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The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
 
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