Education courses

This is the first course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. Emphasis is placed both on acquiring specific knowledge of colleges and the admissions…

The capstone course is the culminating experience of the Professional Program in College Admissions Consulting. Designed to practice and apply the knowledge and skills developed in the Foundations, Strategies, and Business Building for IECs courses, this…

This course will investigate and understand instructional leadership issues and opportunities related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including current educational policy and future policy directions, integration of Universal Transitional…

Instruction examines staff organization for effective communication and interpersonal relationships and covers criteria for selecting and evaluating personnel; the administrative role in promoting professional growth, teaching effectiveness and sensitivity to…

This course offers an overview of the leadership, supervision and professional development of staff; and how to guide the center and the staff toward a high-quality, developmentally appropriate philosophy and implementation of a program. Instruction covers…

This course offers an overview of administering a child care center. An introduction to the logistical and philosophical details of planning, implementation, and appropriate care and education is presented. Instruction covers national professional guidelines…

Learn ways to create an optimal learning environment where children, parents and teachers function as a team in the educational process. Applies toward Title 22 Regulations for Supervisor, Administrator and Director; Title 5 Child Development Permits for…

Designed to help teachers understand how a child's interpersonal growth in the context of his/her interpersonal relationships develops a sense of self and self-esteem. Learn strategies to create a classroom environment that supports the development of a…

This orientation to the CLAD through CTEL Program gives applicants a clear understanding of the entire program, including its scope and goals, requirements, standards, procedures that affect competencies and field experience(s). This orientation is a…

At Harvard Extension School, we believe that a quality education should also be affordable. Our tuition rates are comparable to public universities and only a fraction of tuition of our peer institutions.

This course emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills with regard to guiding and supporting community college students through all steps of their community college education, from enrollment through transfer application and admission. Students learn…

Explore the college admission process for international students, with an emphasis on the special needs and requirements for international students applying to U.S. colleges and universities. This course explores the challenges of helping international…

Educational consultants are unique among business professionals because their goal is not just to have a profitable practice but also to truly make a difference in the lives of their clients. This course focuses on how to create a successful practice using…

College-bound students encounter a series of standardized examinations as they progress toward college admission. The PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement tests are the most common. Topics include what each exam tests for, validity of test results,…

Financial aid is complex and information intensive, and college counselors must understand this important component of the college admissions process. Topics include history of financial aid; types and sources of financial aid; how to apply for federal, state…

The Practicum course is the capstone of the UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program, reviewing key concepts and principles from previous classes. Students must be enrolled and participate in the online portion of the course, during which practicum…

This course in the College Counseling Certificate focuses on individual groups of students with unique perspectives in the admissions process, such as students with learning differences, athletes, actors, and underserved students who are first-generation,…

Drawing on the theory and information presented in the required courses included in the UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate program, this course provides a project-based learning approach for Practicum-ready students to apply their knowledge and…

This course focuses on methodologies appropriate for facilitating science instruction at the middle and high school levels in a variety of classroom settings. As candidates for the added authorization Single Subject Credential in Science, students in this…

This course is designed for credentialed teachers who are looking to add a certification in social studies to their credential. The primary goal of this course is for candidates to learn specific teaching strategies that are effective in supporting them to…

This course is designed to prepare secondary math candidates to effectively plan and deliver the state-adopted academic content standards for students in mathematics (grades 7-12). The candidate has multiple opportunities to learn, practice, and reflect upon…

This course focuses on methodologies appropriate for facilitating English/language arts instruction at the middle and high school levels in a variety of classroom settings. As candidates for the Single Subject Credential in English, students in this course…

The primary goal of this course is for each student to gain increased ability to effectively and efficiently teach K-12 physical education in pursuit of the added authorization credential. Students learn strategies for teaching California standards-based…

Meets Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirement of a "course directly related to teaching in a self-contained classroom, excluding the methods of teaching reading" for teachers who hold a Single Subject Teaching Credential and wish to obtain the…

In this course, students learn about the development of infants and toddlers and associated principles of inclusive and respectful caregiving. This course focuses on factors affecting the physical, cognitive and psychosocial development of the young child in…

For early childhood professionals, this course is designed to assist teachers, caregivers and directors in better understanding and implementing procedures and policies for inclusion of young children with special needs into typical child care, preschool and…

Learn the causes of disruptive behavior, examine the forces that operate on the behavior of the young child in school and identify problems that need teacher intervention. Covers strategies for eliminating disruptive behavior and helping young children…

In an increasingly diverse and globalized world, many families recognize the value of speaking multiple languages, and early childhood education programs can help cultivate multilingual skills in both children who speak other languages at home and monolingual…

Examine the organization, administration and policies associated with secondary institutions in the United States. Explore higher education through an organizational lens, looking at the university as an integrated and complex system, rather than as mutually…

Choosing a college major and exploring career options is of critical importance for high school students who face a changing workforce after graduation. Learn how career assessments and internship/job search tools (including professional and social…

Get an overview of several counseling theories and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on becoming familiar with counseling approaches that can be used by counselors, teachers, administrators and others in the K-12 school setting. You will learn and practice…

Living and working in a diverse, multicultural place such as the Bay Area, we may assume that we are inter-culturally competent, but are we really? In order to teach effectively in today's culturally diverse classroom, it is important for educators to be…

This course will investigate and understand the instructional leadership practices related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including how to develop and enact a PK-3 vision, align and integrate Universal Transitional Kindergarten into the CA…

In this course, prospective teachers will develop an understanding of the different areas of linguistics and their application to the teaching of the English language. You will look at the origins of language and the English language, and focus on the areas…

Get an in-depth review of basic grammar topics that have particular importance in the ESL classroom. You also gain an understanding of the special difficulties that arise in learning a second language and the reasons that these problems occur.

Get an historical overview of higher education in America, from colonial times to the recent past. You focus on postsecondary education as it developed in what became the United States of America over a span of almost four centuries. Examine the intersection…

Explore the theoretical implications of democracy and justice in this in-depth look at the structure of the U.S. political system. Analyze the basic workings of the Constitution and the institutions of the federal government, including Congress, the…

Sharpen your understanding of the people, institutions and ideologies that shaped the formation of the United States. Topics include exploration, settlement, colonial culture, the winning of independence, the Constitution, the new democracy, early American…

Get a practical and theoretical introduction to teaching the English language. You will experience a variety of methods and techniques from the field and will have the opportunity to design and micro-teach your own activities for the presentation and practice…

Build on prior coursework in methodology, second-language acquisition, linguistics and cross-cultural communication, and gain project-based practical experience in the fundamentals of course design. Move through the curriculum cycle and needs assessment,…

Focus on the concepts, principles, theories and research in selected major areas of linguistic studies. The main emphasis of the course is on language structure, language use, and first- and second-language development.

Investigate and understand instructional leadership issues and opportunities related to preschool through third grade (P–3) education. Topics include current educational policy and future policy directions and integration of Universal Transitional…

Learn to critically analyze, interrogate and reflect on social justice issues in higher education. Power inequalities in society shape these injustices in ways that are not only systemic and structural but also personal. We will explore ways in which issues…

This is the second course of a two-course sequence that introduces the knowledge and skills required to advise students in the transition from high school to college. You will expand your knowledge of specific college options and the admissions process.…

Learn theories about student development in college and how to apply such theories to programs, services and behavioral interventions. Explore the contexts of student development and focus on practical applications within the higher education setting. You…

Compare different teaching solutions to specific pronunciation problems, and learn practical techniques for creating lively and effective pronunciation lessons. Examine American English pronunciation, including stress, rhythm, intonation, consonants and…

This course focuses on the business aspects of working in educational consulting and helps learners understand keys to success within this rapidly growing profession. You will explore how to manage your career as an educational consultant, identify how you…

In this six-week online course students build their repertoire of songs and musical activities to use with young children. This class provides advanced principles of music education, pedagogical strategies, and incorporation of cultural music to guide…

This course provides educators with the theoretical background and the skills essential for beginning Career Technical Education (CTE) teaching success. These competencies will include an introduction and overview of teaching methods, learning styles, lesson…