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This rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate provides structured academic preparation for those planning to apply to health professional programs, including medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, and more. No academic prerequisites are required for admission.
HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate
Our certificate is approved by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Education Institute (CCAPP-EI) and meets the educational requirements for certification through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP).
Patient Advocacy Certificate
Learn the broad-based, fundamental knowledge required to pursue a career in patient advocacy and navigation. The program is offered 100% online.
Fitness Instruction Certificate
This certificate gives students the knowledge and skills needed to be a fitness coach and personal trainer, which includes a combination of theory and practice.
Designed for those who want to make a real difference in the world, this program provides a multidisciplinary perspective on a variety of environmental issues. You’ll also acquire a strong foundation for understanding the complex relationship between humans and the environment. This certificate is offered mostly online.
Sustainability Certificate
UCLA Extension’s Sustainability Certificate prepares you to make a big impact in the world through a course of study that provides a practical, comprehensive, multidisciplinary foundation for new to mid-level career professionals. This certificate can be completed 100% online or in person. Courses are offered in online, in person, and remote formats.
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Events
The Pre-Medical and General Sciences Certificate Virtual Open House
Online Tuesday, 12–1:30pm, December 7 If you are a career changer or looking to enhance your math and science skills, join us for a free information session for our Pre-Med and General Sciences Certificate and meet with a program counselor during our interactive Q&A session. For more information: uclaextension.edu/premedinfosession
36th Annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference
Friday, January 21; Omni Los Angeles Hotel Keep up to date on the latest in California policy developments by attending the most well-known conference on the West Coast on land use, environment, and planning law. Earn up to seven hours of AICP (CM) credit or seven hours of MCLE credit Participate virtually or in person. Enrollment opens on November 1. For more information or to register: (310) 825-7093; uclaextension.edu/landuse
Instructor Spotlight
Nurit Katz
As UCLA’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Nurit Katz works to foster partnerships among academic, research, and operational departments to facilitate creating a worldclass living laboratory for sustainability at UCLA. Ms. Katz is an instructor for UCLA Extension’s Sustainability Certificate Program and was honored with the Dean’s Award.
Career Spotlight
What does an interpreter do?
The interpreter/translator provides interpreting/ translation services to people with limited English proficiency to bridge different cultures. Interpretation work is normally accomplished using either simultaneous mode or consecutive mode, sometimes sight translation is required as well. Interpreters and translators are often seen in courts, hospitals, and school districts.
Humanities & Sciences
Popular Programs
FUNDRAISING Fundraising Specialization
Fundraisers make the work of mission-driven nonprofits possible. This Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)approved online program provides a comprehensive, practice-oriented introduction to this vital profession.
JOURNALISM 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. Two cohorts are admitted every fall and spring. The fall cohort is held in-person. The spring cohort is held online.
LANGUAGES Interpretation and Translation Certificate (Spanish-English)
Through an intensive year of study, this program will prepare you to pass the California Court Interpreter State Certification Exam beginning in the summer. Applications are accepted in the spring and a language assessment exam is required to be accepted into the program.
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE (OLLI) AT UCLA Taste of Osher Courses
Presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA, these two-hour lectures are open to the public as well as OLLI members. Choose from a diverse selection of topics, including art history, political science, music, yoga, and law. Registration is required. Visit uclaextension.edu/olli to enroll.
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 with your receiving institution for transferability, as limits may apply.
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uclaextension.edu
