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Core Curricula and Special ProgramsCore CurriculaArt and DesignSpecial Programs Professional Certificate Programs CORE CURRICULAUC Berkeley Extension courses are developed and administered by six academic departments: Art and Design; Behavioral and Biological Sciences and Math; Business, Technology, and Engineering; Education; Humanities; and International Programs. For information about individual course offerings, please see the course catalog. Art and DesignThis department is largely based out of our popular and attractive South of Market Center’s offices, studios, and classrooms, though classes may be offered at other locations as well. There are courses and programs in the subject areas of art history, art studio, graphic design, interior design, garden design, photography, and landscape architecture.Behavioral and Biological Sciences and MathematicsThis department covers three key areas of study. UC Berkeley Extension’s behavioral and health science courses help professionals in the field get the continuing education units needed to meet both licensing and re-licensing requirements, while expanding or deepening their expertise in subjects from the treatment of mood disorders to alcohol and drug abuse to public health. Science courses cover cutting-edge topics in biotechnology and clinical trials, as well as a wide range of traditional science disciplines, from human anatomy to cancer biology to organic chemistry. Organized curricula help people prepare for application to medical school and other professional training programs in healthcare such as nursing and physical therapy. Statistics courses can satisfy M.B.A. and other prerequisites or serve as a refresher for standardized tests and related areas of study such as teaching or finance. You can take math courses in traditional classrooms, online, or through the self-paced program.Business, Technology, and EngineeringCourses offered by this department span the subject areas of business, management, computer technology, information systems, electrical and civil engineering, and environmental management. They are for students who are planning to enter these professional fields as well as for professionals seeking to supplement their skills. In business, students can choose from project management, marketing, business communications, accounting, finance, and many other areas of study. Our computer technology and information systems classes include analysis and design and database management systems, as well as Microsoft development, open source systems, network operating systems, and programming languages. Electronic engineering courses focus on analog electronics, integrated circuit design, RF and wireless technology, digital signal processing, and more. Civil engineering and environmental management courses are designed to help professionals remain at the forefront of their fields, broaden technical expertise, and prepare for licensing exams. Area of study include construction management; structural, geotechnical, and earthquake engineering; HVAC; land-use planning; water and natural resource development; and more.EducationThe Department of Education offers a wide range of professional development courses and public service and training programs that prepare educators, prospective educators, parents, and the general public to understand and effectively meet the evolving needs of our world's diverse learners. Programs range from teacher credentialing to teaching English as a second language, and from adult and vocational education to college admissions advising.HumanitiesThis department provides a wide array of courses for both personal and professional development. Languages, writing, editing, literature, philosophy, contemporary issues, wine studies, and more offer lifelong learners a cornucopia of Berkeley-quality choices.International ProgramsInternational Diploma Programs and Internships: Extension's International Diploma Programs are designed for international students who have already earned an undergraduate degree. They combine in-depth study of particular business fields with hands-on application, providing students the practical business skills necessary to excel in the global economy. Designed to be completed in four months, the diploma programs include administration, finance, marketing, international business, and project management. After successfully completing a diploma program, students may apply for an internship in a San Francisco Bay Area company.Evening Certificate Programs for International Students: International students who meet English language requirements may enroll in one of eight evening certificate programs conducted by UC Berkeley Extension. Held in locations around the Bay Area, these programs require eight months to three years to complete. UC Berkeley Extension OnlineOur award-winning online courses are developed and administered by this academic unit. Online course developers work closely with academic staff through the institution to create Berkeley-quality content that is tailored to the specific nature of online teaching and learning. "Independent Learning" classes, also created by this department, use either Web-based or print-based materials to teach content and build student-teacher relationships.SPECIAL PROGRAMSProfessional Certificate ProgramsExtension's certificate programs, developed in cooperation with experts from business and the professions, enable individuals to study a professional subject in depth. Certificate programs and shorter professional sequences are offered in a wide range of subjects. A sampling: studio arts, interior design, and landscape architecture in the arts; project management, marketing, and personal financial planning in business; child and adolescent treatment and the study of loss and grief in the behavioral sciences; clinical research conduct and management, and biotechnology business and marketing in the sciences; and construction management in engineering. Free Information SessionsExplore a new career and learn how Extension's educational programs can help you meet your professional goals by attending a free information session. You'll meet instructors, staff, and students, and have an opportunity to ask questions about the program goals and requirements and the coursework.Custom Training ProgramsExtension's custom training programs provide organizations with specialized employee training tailored to suit their specific needs. Existing curricula can be customized or new curricula crafted in a number of formats. Programs can be held at an Extension location, online, or at an organization's site. More information is available at www.unex.berkeley.edu/corporate/.Extension's International Partnerships provides training for international companies, government agencies, and other organizations. Formats include courses, seminars, professional institutes, study tours, and on-site training programs, and the training can take place in the San Francisco Bay Area or anywhere in the world. More information is available at www.unex.berkeley.edu/intl/. Oxford/Berkeley ProgramThe Oxford/Berkeley Program, now in its fourth decade, allows participants to study for three weeks with an Oxford don at historic Merton College. Courses, which make use of Oxford 's historic resources, range in subject from literature, art, history, and the European Union to such topics as the cathedrals and abbeys of England.Top |