Center for Continuing Education
Explore. Educate. Experience.
The mission of the Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services is to provide innovative and in-demand educational programs and experiences to the Gulf Coast and international communities focused on growing strategic partnerships, providing student enrichment opportunities and encouraging economic, civic and cultural development.
Whether you're looking for career or professional development, upgrading skills or seeking personal enrichment, we have something for you!
2025 Fall Updates
Community Classes
Our language and culture classes are in full motion this fall! French? Spanish?
Italian Culture?
Yes, please!
Chantal Juery - French
Olivia Pinochet-Spanish
Giorgi Di Lemis-Italian Culture
Fall is a wonderful time to bake bread! Kala Hembree will be offering all sorts of hands-on classes.
Take one, or take them all!
Instructor-
Kala Hembree
Never stop learning. USA Odyssey group is proud to offer this line up for Fall.
Dr. Deidre Dees- Southeastern Indigenous History
In this 4-week beginner knitting course, you'll learn fundamental techniques like casting on, knit and purl stitches, binding off, and basic pattern reading. You will make a beginner scarf, hat or hand warmers!
The class is 90 minutes each week, with handouts and homework/practice to complete at home.
Come to class with:
1 ball of washable, worsted weight wool or acrylic blend that is machine washable.
Solid or variegated.
1 wooden circular needle, 16" in length, size 8.
Bring a good pair of scissors and your best readers/eyeglasses.
Materials can likely be purchased at Michael's or Hobby Lobby. Here are a few other suppliers:
Worsted wool: https://www.dickblick.com/products/premier-yarn-spun-colors-yarn/
Knitting needle: https://www.dickblick.com/items/clover-takumi-bamboo-circular-knitting-needles-size-8-16-length/
(Just FYI for the curious, we are using a circular needle, since the straight ones get harder and harder to find. A 16" circular can be used to knit flat items, and also you could make a hat. It's a good idea to get used to circular needles early on, since they are quickly becoming the only way to go).
Looking For a Career Change?
Professional Development
Paralegal or Legal Studies (Live Online or online)
This is a great time to pursue a career in Legal Studies! We offer paralegal, advanced paralegal, and other studies to build a career in the legal field. These careers are in demand and on target!
Join a field with a lot of room for growth and professional development.
Coders have multiple options to gain credentials, each making them more marketable!