Learn, Adapt, Innovate
Evergreen’s approach to education is transformational, not transactional. Our Professional and Continuing Education courses, certificates and degree paths offer a career connected learning model that draws on our tradition of interdisciplinary and collaborative education.
We recognize the wealth of knowledge and skills you bring into the classroom, and we work with you to build on that foundation. Whether you’re interested in a short-term certificate, plan to complete your degree, or something in between – you belong here.
Find the Right Fit for You
At Evergreen, you fit your learning experience around your life, not the other way around. Whether you want to move ahead at work, learn a new skill, or dive into a subject you’re passionate about – our flexible learning environment allows you to engage deeply with your studies while balancing your personal and professional commitments.
Complete Your Degree
Our dedicated learning community is ready to support your degree completion and empower you to become an active citizen building inclusive, just, and sustainable spaces. Our faculty and staff are experienced educators who know how to support returning student pursuing their educational goals.
Your past work and life experience makes you a valuable participant in diverse classrooms. You may even qualify for academic credit based on your previous employment, volunteer, military or other experience with Prior Learning from Experience.
Career Connected Learning with Certificates
Break into a new career or supplement your professional skills. Expand your understanding with practical applications in a passionate learning community and earn a certificate in under one academic year.
Pursue Your Degree Part-time
We know that people who are drawn to Evergreen like to do things differently. Experience the unique interdisciplinary education Evergreen is known for with Part-time Paths created with flexibility and customizability in mind.
Sample 3-Year Plan
For 90 Credit Degree Completion
Year One
24 - 32 credits
- Cornerstone (4 credits)*
- Interdisciplinary programs (8-12 credits per quarter)
- PLE Preparatory (4 credits) and PLE Document Writing (2-6 credits)*
- Pre-requisite courses or foundational course sequence (4-6 credits per quarter)
- Introductory level certificate sequence (4-8 credits per quarter)
* If appropriate given your prior experience
Year Two
24 - 32 credits
- Interdisciplinary programs (8-12 credits per quarter)
- Certificate sequence (any level 4-12 credits per quarter)
- Non-certificate courses (4-6 credits per quarter)
- PLE document writing (2 credits per document)*
* If appropriate given your prior experience
Year Three
24 - 32 credits
- Certificate sequence with upper division offerings (4-12 credits per quarter)
- Capstone internship, research, or independent study (variable credit)
- Senior Seminar (4 credits)
- Interdisciplinary programs (8-12 credits per quarter)
- Advanced elective courses (4-6 credits per quarter)