Education, Humanities & Social Sciences

Early Childhood Educators Higher Education & Adult Educators K-12 California Teacher Credentialing & Authorizations K-12 Educator Professional Development Pathway Fundraising Humanities & Social Sciences Journalism Languages Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA

Popular Programs

Teacher Induction-CA Clear Credential Programs

For Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Education Specialist teachers, UCLA Extension’s Teacher Induction California Clear Credential program is a two-year, individualized, job embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional learning for newly credentialed teachers. Two program tracks are available: the School Mentor Track for teachers who have a site-based mentor selected and approved by their school administrator, and the University Mentor Track, where UCLA Extension will match participating teachers with a highly qualified mentor teacher. Both program options offer: a fully-online course format; the ability to clear multiple preliminary credentials; Early Completion Option (ECO); and a BTSA Waiver.

College Counseling

This certificate is designed for secondary school counselors, teachers, career counselors, admissions personnel, and others who want to develop their professional competencies or are interested in establishing an independent educational consulting practice. This program is also ideal for college admissions professionals who want to help high school students identify post-secondary options.

College Counseling Mentorship Program

This program is geared toward new or continuing certificate students, as well as program graduates who seek additional guidance on topics related to college admissions and who can extend their strong connection with individual instructors through personalized, one-on-one mentorship. Mentees can purchase two-hour to four-hour blocks of time with their identified instructor. Scheduled meetings take place synchronously through our learning management system, Canvas.

Early Childhood Lead Teacher Advanced Courses

Continue your education to advance your career and become an ECE (Early Childhood Education) Lead or Master teacher. The certificate is for students who have an Associate Teacher permit or certificate and are ready to earn the 24 ECE/CD semester units for professional advancement. Elementary school teachers can use these units to teach in Transitional Kindergarten.

K-12 Methods Courses

These fully online courses are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and satisfy the California requirements for teachers who want to add a single-subject or multiple-subject credential to an already existing general education credential. Please contact an advisor prior to enrollment.

Explore all of our courses and certificates, in person, hybrid, or online at:

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Instructor Spotlight

Dr. Marisela Limon Recendez

Dr. Marisela Limon Recendez, UCLA Extension instructor for CLAD: Culture and Inclusion examines culture and diversity in relationship to academic achievement, child development, and evaluation, practices to promote more effective and inclusive instruction. Her course looks at best practices serving English Language Learners and encourages teachers to consider the impact of these practices in California’s diverse public schools.

“What I love most about UCLA Extension is the passion for education and social justice that our students and faculty bring into our learning community. We serve a diverse group of educators working in various education settings. We learn a lot from each other while challenging and pushing our thinking to further our practice and provide the best teaching and learning for the students we serve.”

Education, Humanities & Social Sciences

Popular Programs

Pathway

Pathway at UCLA Extension is a two-to-three-year college program for neurodiverse students that offers a blend of educational, social, and vocational experiences. Pathway uses a learn-by-doing approach, and the program features a curriculum of core courses, audit courses on UCLA‘s main campus, UCLA Extension courses, and internships for our students to choose from.

Pathway offers virtual tours three times per month. Please go to uclaextension.edu/pathway to learn more.

Journalism Certificate

In just one year, get the training needed to succeed in today’s multimedia market. Learn from expert instructors with experience in a modern media environment and launch an exciting career in this fast-paced industry. Cohorts are admitted every fall (in person) and spring (online). For more information: uclaextension.edu/journalisminfosession or email journalism@uclaextension.edu.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA

No tests. No grades. Just learning for the sheer joy of learning. OLLI at UCLA provides a unique opportunity for individuals age 50+ to engage in low-cost, non-credit UCLA programs among a worldwide community of lifelong learners. OLLI members have access to over 200 courses per year, special events, interest groups, and leadership and intergenerational volunteer opportunities at UCLA. Topics include art, history, science, philosophy, literature, language, exercise, games, and more. Courses are offered in person and via Zoom. Membership begins at $50/year. Scholarships available. For more information: uclaextension.edu/olli or call (310) 206-2693.

TRANSFER CREDIT COURSES

UCLA Extension courses with XL 1-XL 199 in the course number are equivalent to undergraduate courses offered by UCLA regular session and provide credit toward bachelor’s degrees across all campuses of the University of California (unit and subject credit) and the California State University system (up to 36 units of credit, subject, and grade credit). They are also accepted at many universities nationwide. Always check your receiving institution for transferability, as limits may apply.

Explore all of our courses and certificates, in person, hybrid, or online at:

uclaextension.edu