Welcome to CAPS
Welcome to WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS). Discover your pathway to a flexible, targeted and attainable education from a world-class institution, designed to help you succeed while you balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
$1.26M
In Grants & Scholarships Awarded Since 2021
6,486
Total Number of CAPS Graduates
$13.2 M
Average Increase in Earnings 100 CAPS graduates would generate for the
St. Louis region by 2035

Flexible
Your education through CAPS is designed for the modern learner, offering the flexibility needed to balance work, family, and school commitments, ensuring you can achieve your educational goals on your terms.

Targeted
Your success is the top priority, which is why CAPS programs are tailored to meet the needs of the St. Louis workforce, offering sought-after skills that enable modern learners to upskill and reskill for career advancement.

Attainable
Your bottom line is important. CAPS makes attaining a high-quality education possible by working to identify prior credit that can be applied to your program and helping you find financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
With programs to fit your career goals
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
CAPS Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WashU, is a membership community designed for curious learners age 50+. Members enjoy a variety of peer-led classes exploring, arts, history, current events and more.
English Language Programs
CAPS English Language Programs (ELP) are designed to strengthen and advance the English language capacities of those who speak English as an additional language, facilitating students’ academic and professional success at the university and beyond.
Prison Education Project
CAPS Prison Education Project (PEP) is a transformative program that offers a college education to incarcerated students at the Missouri Eastern Correctional Center and the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center.
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL), a collaboration between CAPS and Teach St. Louis, trains current and aspiring St. Louis area school teachers to become leaders in their schools.
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Schedule time with a CAPS representative today to find out how you can get the most out of your CAPS programs and courses.
