WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) is expanding educational boundaries in the St. Louis region through three innovative community programs: English Language Programs (ELP), Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and the Prison Education Project (PEP). These programs democratize access to education and foster continuous learning, offering pathways for personal and professional growth to incarcerated individuals, enriching opportunities for retirees, and support for the region’s international population.
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.
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, literature and more.
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 (MECC) and the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WERDCC).
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning
The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (MATL), a collaboration between WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) and Teach St. Louis, trains both current and aspiring public school teachers in the St. Louis region to become leaders in their schools.