Education
If you are changing careers, are looking for increased employment opportunities, or want to participate more in your child's education, UC Berkeley Extension can meet your needs. In courses leading to credentials and certificates, teachers at all levels have the opportunity to learn from excellent instructors who are also practitioners. Many of our courses are also of value to non-teachers looking for insights into education-related topics such as college and career planning and the psychology of learning.
Free Public Lecture
Bringing Simple Low-Cost Technology into the Classroom provides a step-by-step demonstration on how to implement various free and low-cost technologies for effective and dynamic lesson development.
Featured Courses
We now have sections available in San Francisco!
Fundamentals of Linguistics for ESL Teachers introduces concepts in linguistics and sociolinguistics relevant to the teaching of English as a second language.
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Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language provides a practical introduction to the field, and traditional and innovative classroom techniques for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to speakers of English as a second language.
| Some courses in these subject areas are also available online. |
Featured Certificates
College Admissions and Career Planning is a 14-unit certicate program that provides in-depth knowledge and skills essential to assist others in their quests for higher education and career fulfillment.
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Teaching English as a Second Language is a 17-unit certificate program that builds the skills necessary to teach adults English as a second or foreign language.
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Courses for a California Clear Credential
UC Berkeley Extension offers all the courses required for the California Clear Credential and schedules them for completion in one year. If you currently hold a preliminary teaching credential in Multiple Subjects, Single Subject, Adult Education, or Vocational Education, now is a good time to consider the next step. Refer to your preliminary credential document for specific requirements, visit
www.ctc.ca.gov, and contact the Department of Education at (510) 642-1171 for additional guidance.
