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LIFELONG LEARNING

Stony Brook University gives you many ways to keep your knowledge and skills sharp and continually advance your career.

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ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES

The Stony Brook University Career Center is a leader in Alumni Career Services, providing lifelong career support to graduates of all degree programs. Alumni can access professional development resources, networking opportunities, and career coaching. We invite you to attend our job fairs and participate in virtual events and workshops designed to support your career growth at every stage.

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SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Stony Brook University’s School of Professional Development (SPD) offers 26 graduate degree and certificate programs and an array of new, innovative micro-credentials in a variety of face-to-face and online formats. As a benefit to alumni, SPD will waive the graduate student application fee. In addition, alumni can receive a 10% discount on any Career Development (non-credit) offerings.

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MOOCS AT SBU

A massive open online course (MOOC) is an online course aimed at unlimited participation and open access via the web. In addition to traditional course materials such as filmed lectures, readings and problem sets, many MOOCs provide interactive user forums to support community interactions between students, professors and teaching assistants (TAs).

LECTURE SERIES

Browse a variety of ongoing lecture series at Stony Brook:

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CLASSES FOR SENIORS

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Stony Brook University is open to all retired and semi-retired individuals who are interested in expanding their intellectual horizons in a university setting. Avenues for participation include peer-taught workshops, lectures, special events, committees, and social activities.

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HSC CONTINUING EDUCATION

Take advantage of continuing education courses at Stony Brook through the Renaissance School of Medicine, School of Nursing, and School of Social Welfare.