MS State College of Professional and Continuing Studies

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MS State College of Professional and Continuing Studies Flexible degrees and certificates designed for working adults and lifelong learners.

Transfer credit, gain career-ready skills, and achieve your goals with MSU support every step of the way. Mississippi State’s College of Professional & Continuing Studies helps working adults and lifelong learners reach their goals with flexible, career-focused programs. We offer the Bachelor of Applied Science, the Bachelor of University Studies, the Master of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership, and the Applied Leadership Graduate Certificate. We also partner with industry and community colleges to create workforce solutions, transfer pathways, and professional development opportunities. Our Center for Continuing Education provides training and enrichment programs that serve individuals, organizations, and communities across Mississippi and beyond. With transfer-friendly options, recognition of prior learning, and dedicated student support, CPCS makes it easier to finish your degree, advance your career, and achieve your goals.

No tricks, just treats! This Halloween, treat yourself to savings on your CareerStep training.  Enroll by 10/30/26 and s...
10/14/2026

No tricks, just treats!
 
This Halloween, treat yourself to savings on your CareerStep training.  Enroll by 10/30/26 and save 30% when you pay up front OR 20% with monthly financing.
 
Don’t let these spooktacular savings disappear! Start working toward your future with flexible, online training that fits your schedule.

Visit the Career Step landing page in our bio to sign up today!

10/13/2026

Leadership development can start long before the title.

Natalie Smith's experience with Mississippi State University's Applied Leadership Certificate demonstrates how professional development can help individuals build leadership skills they can carry into their careers and everyday lives.

Through its partnership with Echelon Front, Mississippi State provides opportunities for professionals to learn practical leadership principles and apply them in the real world.

You don't have to wait until you're the boss to become a better leader.

Develop your creative skills this Photography Appreciation Month.Whether photography is part of your career, a skill you...
10/09/2026

Develop your creative skills this Photography Appreciation Month.

Whether photography is part of your career, a skill you want to add to your professional toolkit, or simply something you love doing, expanding your photography knowledge can open new possibilities.

From camera techniques to photo editing and digital scrapbooking, there’s something for every level of photographer.

Explore topics such as composition, camera settings, photographing people and nature, digital SLR and mirrorless cameras, Photoshop, and more through our online professional development courses.

Visit the link in our bio to explore photography courses and start building your skills.

Happy Fall Break, Bulldogs!Take a little time to slow down, enjoy the season, and recharge before the rest of the semest...
10/08/2026

Happy Fall Break, Bulldogs!

Take a little time to slow down, enjoy the season, and recharge before the rest of the semester. Whether you’re heading home, spending time with family and friends, or simply enjoying a little extra time to yourself, we hope you have a safe and relaxing break.

We’ll see you back ready to finish the semester strong!

Hail State!

“I know a spot” doesn’t always have to mean a place you can walk to.For our online students, Mississippi State can be pa...
10/07/2026

“I know a spot” doesn’t always have to mean a place you can walk to.

For our online students, Mississippi State can be part of your everyday life from wherever you are. You may not be on campus every day, but you’re still a Bulldog, still part of the community, and still connected to the places and traditions that make the words “Hail State” feel like home.

So whether you know these spots from campus visits, football weekends, graduation, or you’re discovering them for the first time, there’s always a little piece of Mississippi State waiting for you.

Wherever you’re learning, there’s a spot for you at Mississippi State.

Hail State!

10/06/2026

Knowing what good leadership looks like is one thing. 

Putting it into practice is another. 

Leadership happens when you have to make a decision, communicate through a challenge, take responsibility, or step up for your team. 

Mississippi State University’s Organizational Leadership programs, in partnership with Echelon Front, are designed to help professionals develop leadership skills they can take into the real world. 

Learn. Apply. Lead. 

October is a great time to invest in your professional growth and save while you’re at it.This month, you can save on se...
10/01/2026

October is a great time to invest in your professional growth and save while you’re at it.

This month, you can save on select Teacher Professional Development courses and earn CEUs while building skills you can put to work in the classroom.

Choose from:
• Instructional Strategies and Learning Activities — 2.6 CEUs | $129
• Student-Led Classroom Management — 1.2 CEUs | $95
• Survival Kit for New Teachers — 2.4 CEUs | $129

Whether you’re looking to earn CEUs, strengthen your classroom strategies, or add new tools to your teaching toolkit, there’s an opportunity to keep learning this October.

Explore the courses and start learning at the link in our bio.

09/30/2026

Leadership isn’t just about standing at the front of the room. 

It’s about building something that lasts. 

Natalie Smith’s experience with Mississippi State University’s Applied Leadership Certificate shows how professional development can help individuals strengthen their leadership skills and apply them to their careers and everyday lives. 

Through their partnership with Echelon Front, Mississippi State provides professionals with opportunities to learn practical leadership principles and develop skills they can use in the real world. 

What are you building as a leader? 

You don’t have to be in Starkville to show up for the Dawgs.This Saturday, the Bulldogs take on Missouri in a White Out ...
09/25/2026

You don’t have to be in Starkville to show up for the Dawgs.

This Saturday, the Bulldogs take on Missouri in a White Out at Davis Wade Stadium, and we’re bringing the Bulldog spirit with us wherever we are.

Whether you’re watching from Starkville, your hometown, your living room, or somewhere in between, you’re still part of the Mississippi State community.

Wear white. Ring your cowbell. Cheer from wherever you are.

Mississippi State vs. Missouri
Saturday, September 26 | 6:45 p.m. CT

Hail State!

A night of good food, great w**e, and even better company.W**e the Experience: Southern Harvest brought our community to...
09/24/2026

A night of good food, great w**e, and even better company.

W**e the Experience: Southern Harvest brought our community together for an evening of Southern-inspired dishes, w**es from around the world, and plenty of conversation along the way.

We loved seeing so many familiar faces and welcoming new ones, including a group from Starkville Young Professionals who joined us for the evening.

From the first pour to the final course, Southern Harvest was a celebration of food, w**e, learning, and community.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the evening so special. We’ll see you at the next W**e the Experience!

**eTheExperience

Address

365 Barr Avenue
Mississippi State, MS
39762

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16623255002

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