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Continuing Education

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Courses for kids, professionals, lifelong learners, and everyone in between.

We make learning work for your life. Take one class or twenty. Come to campus or learn online. Whether you're 8 or 80, exploring a passion or building your career, SEMO Continuing Education meets you where you are.

Four Learning Paths

  • A community learner at SEMO is learning about cybersecurity, IT, and Computer science skills in the cyber range at Southeast Missouri State University

    Cybersecurity, Computer Science and IT

    Learn technology skills that help to promote efficiency and safety in the workplace. With growing use of AI and potential security risks for businesses, these courses teach you to real skills that matter in the workplace. 

    Cybersecurity, Computer Science and IT Courses

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    Personal Enrichment

    Learn for the joy of it. Take a pottery class. Explore local ghost stories. Master your camera. These courses exist for one reason: because learning something new feels good. No tests, no stress, just you and your curiosity.

    Browse Personal Enrichment Courses

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    Professional Development

    Build Your Career. Earn credentials without earning a degree. Our professional courses keep you current, help you meet requirements, and give you skills that matter in your field. Most are eligible for continuing education credits.

    View Professional Development Courses

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    Travel

    Never stop growing. Stay curious. Stay sharp. Stay connected. Our travel programs cover everything from technology to history, literature to wellness. Learn alongside people who love learning as much as you do.

    Discover Travel Programs

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    Youth Programs

    Summer camps and classes for kids. SEMO's Horizon program has hands-on camps and courses that get kids excited about learning. STEM, arts, sports, and more—all on a real college campus. It's where curiosity meets confidence.

How to Register

  1. Pick your path above
    Choose the category that fits what you want to learn.
  2. Find your course
    Browse by topic, format, or date. Filter for online or on-campus.
  3. Register and learn
    Create an account on Ed2Go (online courses) or Canvas (on-campus courses) and you're in.

Need help? Call us at (573) 339-4332 or email ewd@semo.edu 

Why SEMO Continuing Education?

  • No application needed – Jump into a single course today
  • Flexible scheduling – Online, evenings, weekends, and summer
  • Affordable pricing – Learn without breaking the bank
  • Expert instructors – Professionals who care about teaching
  • Real community – Learn with neighbors, not strangers

 

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Engineering Technology Partners

Through partnerships with leading engineering and tech organizations, you can earn industry‑recognized certifications supported by SEMO faculty.
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Certificate Programs

Southeast Missouri State University offers web-based learning programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations. Instructors/mentors are actively involved in your online learning experience.
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Apprenticeship Programs & Support

Southeast Missouri State University works with regional employers to support the needs of the southeast Missouri workforce. If your business or organization is interested in creating an apprenticeship program request information via the form linked below. Southeast Missouri State University will help connect your goals to new and existing educational opportunities.
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Location

Physical Location

612 Broadway St
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Mailing Address

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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701