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The CCDE offers
opportunities for professionals to improve their qualifications and stay current
with developments in their field of expertise. Our professional development
offerings are planned for agrologists, horticulturists, adult educators,
counsellors, business managers, scientists, and others.
We also plan community-based education for individuals, including children, who wish to pursue
personal interests such as gardening, understanding more about
environmental issues, and developing a music or artistic interest.
Program areas are outlined as
follows. For more information on current professional development and community
education offerings, Tel: 306-966-5539 or see our CCDE website.
Develop and enrich your knowledge and skills in the expanding field of adult and
continuing education. If you are involved in teaching adults, or
coordinating and facilitating training programs for adults in public or private
sectors, these courses and workshops will enhance your competence. All of these
programs can be transferred for credit into the Certificate in Adult &
Continuing Education (CACE) program. Visit ccde.usask.ca/ace
The Agriculture, Food and Horticulture programming area offer a wide
variety of learning opportunities for those in the agriculture industry,
including those employed in agribusiness, professional agrologists, certified
crop advisors, producers and international clients. In collaboration with
university faculty and staff, and other agricultural organizations, we assist
individuals, organizations and communities to acquire knowledge and
understanding needed to assess and develop programs to meet their needs. We
coordinate a variety of programs including distance education certificate
programs, programs tailored to specific needs of clients (face-to-face or
distance delivery), conferences, workshops, CDs and videos. The scope of
programs offered ranges from regional/provincial to national and
international. See ccde.usask.ca/agriculture for a listing of programs for the current academic year.
The Business and Leadership program area plans its outreach activities with the help of an advisory group of representatives from business, industry, non-profit organizations, government, University experts, the Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, professional associations, and other organizations. A wide range of business, management and leadership topics are addressed in seminars, workshops, in-house customized offerings and conferences including: leadership, facilitating and coaching skills, communication, business essentials and skills for sales success. Business & Leadership Programs also offer the Leadership Development Program − a course for professionals, entrepreneurs, mid-level and high-potential managers. Visit ccde.usask.ca/leadership for details
The Community Arts Program provides lifelong learning opportunities in visual arts through the University of Saskatchewan Certificate in Art and Design (USCAD) and the Aspiring Young Artists Program (AYAP). The University of Saskatchewan Arts Council, a member of the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils, is managed through the program, including annual adjudications and special events. Partnerships between programs and university departments, students, Emma Lake Kenderdine Campus, University of Alberta Fine Arts Certificate, institutions and organizations enhance community outreach and provide engagement opportunities for continuing education, research and service learning.
University of Saskatchewan Certificate of Attendance in Art and Design (USCAD)
The USCAD certificate is designed as a hands-on preparatory program to help build skills, confidence and understanding in the visual arts with the ultimate goal of building a portfolio of work in one of sculpture, painting, drawing or photography/digital imagery. One goal of the program is to prepare the student for entry into fine arts degree credit studies. The program enjoys a partnership with the University of Alberta Certificate of Fine Arts. For more information visit the website: ccde.usask.ca/art
The Community Music Education Program (Parenting with Music, Music in Early Childhood) provides music based learning experiences for parents and babies and young children. Many of the instructors are specialists in Suzuki music methodology, used to enhance learning in many classes. We also offer individual lessons in piano, voice, violin and guitar as well as Suzuki piano. Our programs are for children ages newborn and up. Partnerships with university departments, students, daycares, institutions and organizations enhance our community outreach. See the website: ccde.usask.ca/community-music
From strategic planning to on-site support, we offer the experience to manage and coordinate educational events and conferences, large and small. Examples of conferences we have managed or coordinated include the University of Saskatchewan Whelan Lecture, the CCDE Leadership Conference, the Violence and Aggression Symposium, and the Saskatchewan Food Summit. For more information about our conference and event support and services, visit ccde.usask.ca/conferences.
The Ecological Education and Tours unit provides educational programs for children and adults that introduce and enhance understanding of the environment and how society affects ecological integrity. We offer summer and school break Ecology for Kids Camps where children aged 8 to 12 participate in daily field trips, meet University scientists and learn about rocks, fossils, plants, insects, birds and mammals. We also offer in-class experimental learning workshops on bats, birds, endangered species and waste reduction for K-8 schools in Saskatoon.
For adults, our educational travel programs include trips to Churchill MB, Waterton Lakes Park, AB, Costa Rica, South America and South Africa. See our website for details: ccde.usask.ca/eco/ecoed
The CCDE coordinates workshops, conferences, gardening and short courses for the horticulture industry, commercial producers and home gardeners. Our staff is also involved in the production of books, manuals and videos, which are used to transfer university-based information to the public. The CCDE coordinates the University of Saskatchewan Master Gardener Program. The staff work closely with industry, growers and home gardeners to identify needs and develop appropriate programs to meet these needs. Visit ccde.usask.ca/hort
The Indigenous Peoples Program (IPP) has achieved recognition for its workshops on indigenous culture and knowledge, Cree language classes and Youth Leadership Retreats in culture and science. IPP works primarily with community-based organizations and institutions to provide programs to support Aboriginal Youth and enlighten private and public sector organizations regarding Aboriginal ways of knowing. See our website for details: ccde.usask.ca/ipp
The CCDE provides courses in partnership with the Saskatoon Seniors for Continued Learning Inc., which operates a Saskatoon program of university-level subjects. Please refer to our website: ccde.usask.ca/seniors. We also offer a wide range of other courses of interest to seniors.
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