Continuing Education
Continuing EducationAffordable Education
Vocational Classes
Which institutions offer continuing education?
The greater Boston area has more than 70 universities and colleges. So many opportunities might make it difficult for you to find the program you are looking for. For help, please contact The Higher Education Information Center. You can find a list of MA schools on The Higher Education Information Center website. The center also offers walk-in services. All services are free and open to the public.
The Higher Education Information Center
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
1-877-ED-AID-4U
http://www.edinfo.org
Harvard Extension School
51 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138-3722
617-495-4024
http://www.extension.harvard.edu
The Harvard Extension School offers a wide range of courses on topics such as languages, African-American Studies, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Management etc. Tuition ranges from $275 to $1,750. Classes start in September and January.
Some courses require an English exam, so please check in advance.
Harvard Summer School
51 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138-3722
617-495-4024
http://www.summer.harvard.edu
Classes start in June.
MIT Sloan School of Management
50 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
617-253-2659
http://mitsloan.mit.edu
If you would like to add to your professional education, the Sloan school offers a wide range of executive education programs. Prices are in the range you would expect for executive education, e.g. a 2-day course costs $2,300.
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
10 Garden Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-8601
http://www.radcliffe.edu/index.php
Located within the Radcliffe Seminars are its Landscape Design and Landscape Design History Certificate Program; liberal arts; creative arts (visual and literary); programs on women's finances and careers; and an array of leadership and professional development opportunities.
Northeastern University
180 Rider Hall
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-9959
617-373-2400
http://www.northeastern.edu/
Offers a professional and continuing education program and part-time undergraduate degree programs. Distance learning is also available.
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
413-545-0111
http://www.umass.edu
UMass also offers continuing and professional education and long distance learning programs at degree or certificate level.
Which institutions offer affordable adult education?
There are several centers for adult education. Some of them, like the Cambridge Center for Adult Education, offer classes all year round. New classes start every 2-3 months. These centers offer classes on a wide range of topics such as language classes, literature, cooking, sports, stress management, field trips etc. at prices which are much lower than private schools or universities. Prices range from $30 to $300.
Boston Center For Adult Education
5 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
617-267-4430
http://www.bcae.org
Brookline Adult and Community Education Program
Brookline High School, 115 Greenough St., Brookline
617-730-2700
http://www.brooklineadulted.org/
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
44 Brattle St., Cambridge ( at Harvard Square)
617-547-6789
http://www.ccae.org
If you are willing to volunteer at a center for adult education, you can get discounts on classes.
Which institutions offer vocational classes?
A good way to find information about vocational classes is the Higher Education Information Center - check out Selected MA Technical/Vocational Schools. The center also offers walk-in services that help you find the school you are looking for. All services are free and open to the public.
The Higher Education Information Center
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
1-877-ED-AID-4U
http://www.edinfo.org
Courses on particular subjects are also listed on http://www.takeAclass.com. On this website you can search for classes on professional development, continuing education and learning, life enhancement and personal growth.
