UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies courses

Today, designers are challenged with multiple requirements while designing plastic parts. Major emphasis is on economics, functionality, manufacturability, and aesthetic appeal. Some compromise during the design process is inevitable; in some cases,…

The Conservation Leadership Fellows program, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, equips participants with advanced leadership skills tailored for conservation and environmental stewardship. This course delves into strategic decision-making,…

Case managers are needed in all areas of healthcare delivery when meeting the needs of patients and families. Healthcare professionals (RNs, MDs, RT, LVN, social workers) are eligible to become certified Case Managers. This course delivers training to become…

This course is designed for adults with an interest in movement and dance, in particular somatic and creative practices. All students are welcome with a minimal to moderate background in dance, movement, other physical discipline, or artistic practice.…

All multiple subject teachers need to be aware of how the reading process relates to their classroom or subject areas in the K-8 classroom. Topics include the process of learning a language, reading for the bilingual/bicultural pupil, a historical perspective…

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of analytics in the business context. Designed for managers who recognize the importance of data-driven decision-making but may not have a technical background in…

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, frameworks, and practices essential for formulating and executing effective business strategies. Through a dynamic blend of lectures, real-world case studies, and engaging guest speaker…

Textbook chapters 11-12. Includes a review of pronouns and the subjunctive, and an introduction to the future and conditional tenses. Newspaper and magazine articles, as well as film excerpts, increase students' familiarity with French culture and feed lively…

Participating teachers will be required to grow and improve in their ability to reflect upon and apply the CSTPs while exploring the specific pedagogical skills for subject matter instruction. Participants will utilize the adopted academic content standards…

This course is designed for individuals interested in teaching, counseling, and administrative opportunities in the community colleges. Students gain an overview of the California community college system and the clientele it serves. Instruction includes…

How are inventions protected? From obtaining a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to enforcing the rights granted thereby, this course thoroughly explores aspects of the U.S. Patent System. The course places an emphasis on how rights are…

Grammar Lab is a prerequisite for this ten-week online Copyediting I course. As a copyeditor (or copy editor), you will be expected to proofread text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling and check for readability, style, and agreement with…

In Copyediting II you will practice judicious and defensible editing so you can master how to thrive as a copyeditor (or copy editor) in the modern-day workplace. This class will acquaint you with a medium edit, one of the three levels of copyediting covered…

Are you ready for your first major editing assignments? In this course, you will carry out heavy edits on all elements of a manuscript and a digital assignment. You will also work on a deadline and communicate directly with fictious authors of both pieces…

This introductory course is designed to help early childhood leaders develop the foundation necessary to lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Participants will explore their personal leadership identity, deepen their emotional intelligence, and…

This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern “-Omics”. Students will learn about the underlying technology (instrumentation and laboratory techniques), data types, and discuss how omics approaches are broadly applied to advance medicine and…

Once a medical device is commercialized, FDA requirements mandate that a company must perform Post Market Surveillance (PMS) to ensure public safety and efficacy. This course will provide a detailed training on a variety of Post Market Topics and will…

Play-based learning, also known as "playful learning," is not a new concept in early childhood education — it is a forgotten treasure being rediscovered and returned to the forefront of the field. This course is designed for ECE leaders and administrators…

10 Weeks | Online Course Overview : This advanced writing course is designed to build upon the foundational skills acquired in Science Writing I. I n this course, students will embark on a science communication project of their choice—such as a long-form…

The ability to edit your own written work is a skill that's highly valued by employers and publishers. This class focuses on strengthening your writing for the web using journalistic techniques. Whether you want to create blog content, feature articles, or…

This course examines the methods and principles of supervising, mentoring, and coaching student teachers, entry-level teachers, volunteers, and other adults in early care and education settings, with an emphasis on individualized, relationship- and…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, this course on Sports Medicine delivers an in-depth exploration of essential practices and principles within the Healthcare & Medicine field. Designed for aspiring professionals, it integrates foundational…

Digital marketing plays a central role in how organizations communicate, compete, and grow. This course provides a structured foundation in digital marketing strategy, focusing on how core channels, data, and decision-making frameworks—supported by evolving…

The healthcare industry is dynamic and full of exponential growth. In this innovative and regulated industry, it is essential for medical device professionals to understand the business, science and regulations in developing a medical device from concept to…

(Formerly "Introduction to Alcohol and Other Drug Studies") How history, culture, and context frame the social and policy response that enables substance abuse treatment is the focus of this course. The historical, political, economic, and cultural factors…

There is a common misconception that scientific research is inaccessible, overly technical or even uninteresting. It’s time to change the narrative. This class equips emerging science communicators from any background with the skills to effectively share…

Developing a new medical device for commercialization is a complex process. The FDA has guidelines that provide a framework for designing and manufacturing medical devices. This course will provide a detailed and practical overview of the design control…

Within you there dwells an innate sense of storytelling and a unique voice with which to tell your stories. In this course you will explore writing techniques to help you locate and refine the "natural music" of your own voice. Through writing exercises and…

The cornerstone in the efficient manufacturing of a medical device is the implementation of a quality management system. Medical Device companies are required to develop a QMS that conforms to the regulations imposed by the FDA and ISO 13485 to ensure the…

This course reviews the breadth of U.S. and international regulations associated with the development of drugs, biologics, medical devices, and diagnostics. Topics include a review of regulatory agencies and the role/responsibilities of each; pathways for…

With the growing amount of data available to businesses, decision-makers must translate strategy into accountability, measure progress against goals, and leverage data for business decision making. Dashboards are used to present and analyzing enterprise…

This introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the drug development process, from initial development through regulatory approval and commercialization. The course emphasizes the role of regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug…

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory pathways and submission processes for drugs and biologics from early development through market approval. Students will learn to prepare and submit Investigational New Drug (IND) applications,…

This course examines the principles that regulate the process of proving facts at trial. Until recent years, the regulating rules were found in the traditions of the common law. Many jurisdictions now codify the law of evidence, and consequently the course…

The Employer Sponsored Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) provides candidates admitted to the Induction program with an overview of the entire program, including its scope, goals, expectations, requirements, standards, and competencies.Through…

The Employer Sponsored Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) provides candidates admitted to the Induction program with an overview of the entire program, including its scope, goals, expectations, requirements, standards, and competencies.Through…

French I provides an initiation to conversational French, covering chapiters 1-3 of the textbook. Accordingly, its main goal is to equip students with simple, yet effective tools for handling simple interactions with French speakers. These tools include…

Master the essential principles and practices of validation and qualification in the pharmaceutical industry with our comprehensive 10-week course, designed to equip you with the skills needed to ensure compliance, product quality, and regulatory excellence.

The way the business world uses Excel is constantly evolving. Keeping up with these changes can be intimidating, complex, and confusing, given Excel’s ever-expanding library of functions and features. The Advanced Excel for Analysis and Business Intelligence…

This course focuses on effective collaboration and communication skills for members of young learner’s support team. This team includes teacher and staff, significant family members, service providers, health practitioners, as well as community partners,…

Technical Communication I 10 weeks | Online This is a practical, hands-on technical writing course for all currently practicing or would-be technical communicators wishing to get a firmer grasp on this extremely broad and quickly evolving industry and develop…

Writing Online Documentation 10 weeks | Online As more print publications and manuals go online, it's vital to understand the similarities and differences between writing for print and writing for online delivery. Explore theories and practices for creating…

We will cover chapters 4, 5, and 6 in the textbook, continuing where we left off in French 1. We will continue to study the present-tense conjugation; we will add a few new verbs to the list of irregular ones you already know, and will widen our focus from…

Textbook chapters 6-8. Includes an in-depth study of French articles, continued work in the present tense, learning to describe one's memories and describe the way things used to be ( imparfait ), and an examination into the subtleties of the past tense (the…

GXP audits and inspections are conducted to identify non-compliances, but also regulatory weaknesses and the potential for non-compliance. This course introduces students to GXP audits and inspections, including internal audits/self-inspections, external…

Review current genomic sequencing technologies while exploring the scientific and medical applications that these technologies are enabling. We will cover traditional and modern sequencing platforms, new technologies for dissecting genetics and epigenetics…

Experience bioinformatics approaches to processing genomic data and distilling consequential biomedical information. Genomic sequencing technologies deliver massive volumes of data that require dedicated handling methods and diverse abilities for…

This course focuses on the systems and oversight role of quality assurance professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. Students will understand the components of Pharmaceutical Quality Management, roles and responsibilities of quality (QA/QC), Quality by…

Learn Microbiology Online: Discover Microbial Diversity, Disease, and Scientific Applications Dive into the fascinating world of microbes with this online microbiology course. Microorganisms make up an estimated 90% of the Earth’s biomass and are central to…

Learn what it takes to move from idea to implementation when starting an enterprise. This course examines the different mentalities and emotional perspectives necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, or "intra"preneur, within the existing framework of a…