Division of Continuing Education
Dr. Bruce Davis, Vice Provost and Dean
The Division of Continuing Education seeks to extend lifelong learning opportunities beyond the traditional campus using innovative, collaborative, and flexible approaches to meet the needs of students and other stakeholders. The Division works collaboratively with academic colleges and departments to deliver evening and weekend courses at the Ogden campus, daytime and evening courses at the Davis campus and several off-campus centers, and through WSU Online. The Division also administers the Concurrent Enrollment Program, distance learning and independent study courses, and a wide range of professional development programs.
Location: Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning - 4006 University Circle Ogden, UT 84408-4006
Telephone: 801-626-6600 or toll-free 800-848-7770, option 4
Web Site: weber.edu/ce
Continuing Education Programs
Associate Dean: Brian Stecklein, 801-626-6787
Continuing Education offers both credit and non-credit programs. Credit programs focus on courses related to degree attainment while non-credit programs provide professional training, certification, and personal enrichment.
Credit programs focus on maintaining clear relationships with academic units leading to the strategic development of continuing education programs and activities. Professional staff members are assigned as liaisons to each academic college, providing expanded educational options for nontraditional students that bridge gaps and eliminate barriers in achieving each student’s educational goals.
This group also manages several off-campus centers for Weber State University.
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WSU-West Center |
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WSU Kaysville Center |
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5627 South 3500 West |
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325 South Main (at Davis High School) |
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Roy, Utah 84067 |
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Kaysville, Utah 84037 |
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801-626-8900 |
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801-402-8800 |
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WSU-Morgan Center |
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Salt Lake Community College |
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241 East Young Street |
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4600 Redwood Road |
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Morgan, Utah 84050 |
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Salt Lake City, Utah 84130 |
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801-829-3136 |
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801-957-4735 |
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Community Education Center |
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Weber State Downtown |
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2955 Harrison Boulevard |
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2314 Washington Boulevard |
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Ogden, Utah 84403 |
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Ogden, Utah 84401 |
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801-626-7911 |
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801-395-3407 |
Professional development and personal enrichment programs focus on connecting organizations and individuals with comprehensive training and education programs to improve personal knowledge, performance, increase productivity, decrease costs, and get bottom-line results. Team members work with individuals and organizations to understand their vision and identify subsequent training and education needs and objectives. The team provides both customized training and open enrollment programs that focus on certifications, performance improvement and measurable results. As part of Continuing Education, the Professional Development and Personal Enrichment Team extends the resources of the university to the community to achieve educational goals for individuals and organizations. This group manages and occupies the Center for Continuing Education, which is located adjacent to the WSU Davis campus and Weber State Downtown in Ogden.
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WSU Center for Continuing Education |
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Weber State Downtown |
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775 South University Park Boulevard |
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2314 Washington Boulevard |
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Clearfield, Utah 84015 |
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Ogden, Utah 84401 |
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801-626-8570 |
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WSU Online
Director: Andrea Jensen, 801-626-6091
The WSU Online team provides administration and support of online, hybrid, and web-enhanced learning. This team of administrators, instructional designers, and programmer/developers provide faculty and student support for the university course management and Chi Tester systems. The team is also responsible for management and development within these systems.
Course and assessment development needs for faculty are accommodated through professional development programs, skills training and one-on-one assistance. Support of online systems is provided through the Online Help Desk. Long term, this team focuses on the appropriate use of new technologies and their ability to enhance teaching and learning.
Center for Business & Economic Development
Director: Brandon Stoddard
Location: Weber State Downtown, Rm 211, 801-626-7232
The Center for Business and Economic Development fosters a broad and continuing partnership between business, government agencies, and the Division of Continuing Education. The Center promotes business and economic development in the community, serves as a community resource for entrepreneurship and small business management, and encourages and facilitates professional development opportunities for faculty and students. As a service organization, the Center provides business technical assistance, training and education, and information to businesses and government agencies. Specific programs and services of the Center are listed below.
Small Business Development Center
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a partnership between Weber State University, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The SBDC provides counseling, training, and resource referral for individuals from Northern Utah looking to start, grow or exit small business endeavors. The Center provides a wide variety of seminars, workshops and courses for free or a low fee. Consulting is free of charge and covers areas such as business assessment and planning, market research and marketing strategy, financial analysis and forecasting, debt and equity funding development, ecommerce, and human resource management. For additional information see https://www.weber.edu/sbdc/.
Small Business Institute
The Small Business Institute (SBI) uses teams of senior-level or graduate students to provide management consulting and technical assistance to small business concerns. Students participating in the program receive university credit and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real world setting. Participating businesses receive management assistance at no charge.
Marketing and Communication Services
Director: Kristie Nielsen, 801-626-6774
The Marketing and Communication team provides marketing support to a wide range of the Division’s programs. Services include graphic design, writing, Web site development, online registration, social media, advertising, and other support for print and web-based communications. The team also coordinates services with the University Communications department.
Financial and Enrollment Services
Director: Beverly King, 801-626-7310
The Division of Continuing Education Financial and Enrollment Services staff provides financial services, employee support services, and other support for the Division’s courses, conferences, and workshops. This team also provides student enrollment support including registration, fee payment, basic advising, and orientation.
Computing and Facilities Support Services
Computer Specialist: Alan Lore, 801-626-7987
The Computing and Facilities Support Services group is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of critical technology resources for Continuing Education and University Advancement. The group supports staff, classrooms, and labs in multiple locations on Ogden and Davis campuses and satellite sites. The group also provides individualized solutions and training.
International Programs and Services
International Programs - http://www.weber.edu/internationalprograms
International Student Center - weber.edu/sis/
ESL/LEAP - weber.edu/leap
Study Abroad - weber.edu/studyabroad
Dr. Cliff Nowell, Dean of International Programs and Services
International Programs & Services is your resource to the many international opportunities at Weber State University. The office of International Programs includes the International Student and Scholar Center, the Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) department and the Office of Study Abroad.
Location: Student Union Room 174 - 4010 University Circle Ogden, UT 84408-4010
Telephone: 801-626-7521
Web Site: weber.edu/ce
International Student Programs
International Student and Scholar Center (ISSC)
Director: Morteza Emami, 801-626-7534
The International Student and Scholar Center advises and assists international students with their personal, cultural, and academic adjustment to WSU. Services include providing support for admission, student visas, orientation, housing, transportation, and other assistance. Advisement is available to assist students concerning immigration related questions and concerns. Information for the ISSC can be found at http://www.weber.edu/sis/
Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP)
Chair: Debi Sheridan, 801-626-6028
The LEAP department provides intensive English language courses (ESL) for students in the process of acquiring English as a second language for academic use. LEAP courses are taught in Elizabeth Hall on the WSU Ogden Campus. See the full program description in the Interdisciplinary Programs section or visit weber.edu/leap.
Travel Study/Study Abroad
Program Administrator: Craig LaRocco, 801-626-8740
Students who have experienced living and learning in the social and educational environment of another culture will be broadened in ways impossible to achieve on an American campus. The Office of Study Abroad will provide you with information on the study abroad and exchange programs available and help you prepare for a unique learning experience. See weber.edu/studyabroad.
Major Program Areas
Programs for High School Students
Concurrent Enrollment
The Weber State University Concurrent Enrollment Program allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to fulfill both high school and university graduation requirements at the same time by attending WSU-approved high school classes taught by WSU-approved teachers. These classes match the WSU course content and student performance criteria. These students, though not officially matriculated at WSU, still create a WSU official permanent transcript. WSU academic department representatives work closely with these teachers to provide professional development opportunities as well as to assure WSU standards are maintained. The State of Utah provides a funding allocation that enables students to participate by paying a small tuition. For updated information about this program, visit weber.edu/concurrent.
Credit Programs
Off-Campus, Evening & Weekend Classes
After 4:00 p.m. and on weekends, classes may be taken on campus or at a number of convenient Northern Utah locations. WSU students can pursue bachelor and associate of science degrees through evening and off-campus credit programs facilitated by WSU Continuing Education. Sites include the WSU Ogden Campus, WSU Davis, the WSU West Center in Roy, the WSU Morgan Center, the WSU Kaysville Center at Davis High School, and articulation agreements with Salt Lake Community College. Degree programs in the health professions are offered by special arrangement with selected health care facilities in Utah and surrounding states.
For more information about these courses, see FinishatWeber.com.
WSU Online
WSU Online, Weber State University’s virtual campus, offers classes that conform to the academic calendar but can be attended anytime and anywhere via the internet. Several degree programs and courses to meet general education requirements are offered via WSU Online. Go to weber.edu/distancelearning.
Hybrid Accelerated Courses
Continuing Education currently provides several seven-week hybrid accelerated courses to meet nontraditional student needs. Hybrids are accelerated courses that combine the benefits of classroom instruction with the convenience of online courses. With WSU hybrid accelerated classes, students finish course work twice as fast with half the time in class. It is a unique way for students to complete their general education requirements. Learn more at weber.edu/hybrids.
Independent Study/Self-Paced Courses
Independent Study/Self-Paced online courses are offered from a wide range of academic disciplines for students who cannot attend regularly scheduled classes. This allows students to complete course work at home (or anywhere) at their own convenience, beginning at any time during the year and having six months to complete a course. General education as well as a few bachelor-degree completion programs in the health professions are available in this format. Learn more about the Independent Study/Self-Paced programs at weber.edu/distancelearning.
Professional and Non-Credit Opportunities
Conferences and Workshops
The CE Conference staff plan and facilitate seminars, workshops and conferences for business, government, public education, and community organizations. For updated information about upcoming events, see weber.edu/ce/conferences.
Customized Training Programs
Continuing Education links the University’s internal and external resources to business and industry education needs by providing customized training programs for organizations to improve performance, increase productivity, decrease costs and get bottom line results. See weber.edu/businesstraining for course schedule and registration information.
Certificate Programs
Weber State University partners with APICS - The Association for Operations Management and the American Society for Quality (ASQ) to deliver preparatory courses for certification examinations. Courses, which may carry college credit, are designed for individuals who wish to receive professional recognition or expand their skills in these fields. Additional professional certification programs may be offered. Visit the Web site for the latest information at weber.edu/businesstraining.
Utah Law Enforcement Academy
WSU Continuing Education is a sanctioned provider of the Utah Law Enforcement Academy, the basic training program for certification of law enforcement officers. The academy provides both day and night sessions. The daytime academy is 19 weeks long. It is an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday academy. When the student graduates they are certifiable as a special functions officer, basic corrections officer and law enforcement officer. The night academy is divided into two modules. The first, or core, provides training required for certification as a special function officer and basic corrections officer. The second module continues with training for certification as a law enforcement officer. The night session is part-time and is held Monday -Thursday, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The night academy is approximately eight and one half months long. Both day and night sessions provide the students with certification that allows them full corrections and police powers after being appointed by a corrections or law enforcement agency (police, deputy sheriff, Utah Highway Patrol, Utah Department of Corrections, etc.). For more information see weber.edu/policeacademy.
Teacher Professional Development
Continuing Education partners with various school districts, Utah State Office of Education, our campus departments, and other organizations to provide courses and programs to meet the endorsement and professional development needs of educators throughout northern Utah. Courses are offered at WSU sites and at various school district sites. Among the subject areas included in our offerings are math education, ESL endorsement, science, special education, reading, and writing. For contact and program information, visit weber.edu/TeacherTraining.
HAFB and Governmental Training and Development Programs
Weber State University Continuing Education partners with Hill Air Force Base to offer a variety of training and education programs to its employees. These programs include: Microsoft Certification, Computer languages, APICS Certification, ASQ Certification, Lean Manufacturing, Certified Process Improvement, ISO and other customized/professional programs.
Community Education Center
The role of this center is to break down social and historical barriers in order to create an environment of trust, collaboration and inclusiveness between Weber State University and under-represented communities in Ogden, helping students choose a path of higher education in their lives.
