Education courses

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the Preparing for a Community College Career course is designed for aspiring educators seeking to advance their careers in the Education sector. This comprehensive program covers essential strategies for…

The R & L: Fieldwork course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers an in-depth exploration of fieldwork methodologies in the Education sector. Designed for professionals and students alike, this course equips participants with practical skills…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies presents R & L: Research, Instruction, and Intervention, a specialized course in Education designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise. Participants will delve into research methodologies,…

The Reading and Literacy Portfolio course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers an in-depth exploration of literacy development and assessment strategies within the Education field. Designed for educators and professionals, this program equips…

Enhance your professional expertise with the Skill Development for Career Advisors course, offered by the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Designed for educators and career guidance professionals, this course delves into effective strategies and…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the course "Specialty Areas for Career Advisors" equips professionals with essential strategies and resources to support diverse job seekers, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the course Strategies for Teaching the Gifted and Talented delves into advanced methodologies for nurturing exceptional learners. In the field of Education, this program equips educators with innovative…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the Supervision in Early Childhood Education Programs course delves into advanced strategies for effective leadership in educational settings. This Education-focused program equips professionals with the…

The TESOL Practicum course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers an immersive experience in the field of Education, focusing on practical teaching methodologies and classroom management strategies. Designed for aspiring educators, this program…

The Teaching Online Practicum course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies equips educators with the skills and strategies needed to excel in virtual teaching environments. This Education-focused program covers instructional design, engagement…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, this Education course on Teaching and Testing ESL Listening and Speaking Skills equips educators with advanced methodologies to enhance language acquisition. Participants will master evidence-based…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies offers an in-depth course on Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Recognizing Individual Differences, designed for educators seeking to enhance their skills in the Education field. Participants will learn to identify…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies presents 'The Importance of Home, School and Community Collaboration,' a foundational course in Education. This program examines the critical role of partnerships between families, schools, and communities in…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies presents The Pillars of Dual Language Immersion, a foundational course in Education designed for educators and administrators. Participants will delve into the methodologies, benefits, and challenges of dual…

The Reading and Literacy Orientation provides candidates in the CCTC - Reading and Literacy Authorization and/or UC San Diego - Reading Instruction Certificate with an overview of the entire program, including its scope and goals, requirements, standards, the…

There are hundreds of books and websites devoted to the college search and planning process. This course focuses on helping you to identify the most reliable resources for college planning, examination of these tools and how to use them in one’s practice.…

This course addresses the key components necessary for developing and operating an independent educational consulting business. Topics include: business finance options, contracts and agreements, software and hardware options, insurance and incorporation and…

This capstone course gives students the opportunity to exhibit their knowledge, skills and creativity related to e-learning instructional design. Students demonstrate their ability to integrate design principles and skills by applying them to real-world…

This course will give teachers valuable skills for promoting the integration of students with special needs in the regular classroom environment. Topics include state and federal special education legislation, the characteristics of exceptional learners,…

All K-12 teachers need to be aware of how the reading process relates to their classroom or subject areas. Topics include the process of learning a language, reading for the bilingual/bicultural pupil, a historical perspective on reading, reading readiness,…

In this course, individuals will explore the developmental stages of children ages 0-5 and the key factors that play a major part in foundational growth and development. Over the course of four weeks, students will take part in multiple reflection activities…

College counselors have a variety of critical roles in the college admission process. This course provides training in areas of program development, including building successful programs and designing useful resources for students. Various areas of college…

This course provides the student with a perspective of neuroscience as it relates to education, with the purpose of developing a depth of understanding for district-level decision-making. The scientific and holistic (whole student) philosophical perspectives…

Study the latest techniques and software to enhance the creation and design of online learning courses or programs. This class will present an overview of graphics, audio, video, Flash, and other multimedia used to develop online learning activities. This…

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…

In this course, individuals will become familiar with the Language and Literacy strands of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. The development of skills in each of these areas provides background for acquiring knowledge regarding the foundational…

Familiarity with clusters of characteristics common to gifted people provides a basis for recognizing and understanding the individual differences and varied profiles that gifted students may exhibit. A historical perspective on the changing views of…

All K-12 Dual Language teachers need to be aware of how a Dual Language program works, how each language is developed, and why they are beneficial to student learning and growth. Dual Language teachers need to understand how bilingualism/biliteracy relates to…

Offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, the Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) course is a foundational component of the Induction program within the Education category. This course aligns with EDUC-31724 Mentor Induction ILP, guiding…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies presents Induction Inquiry I, a pivotal course in the Education category designed for aspiring educators. This program builds on foundational concepts from EDUC-31709 Mentor Induction Inquiry I, offering an…

The Mentor Induction Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) course, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, is a foundational component of the Education category, designed for aspiring mentors in the Induction program. This course aligns with…

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…

This course focuses on the need for universal health-related education. In recent years, schools have assumed the responsibility for this aspect of social development, making it vital for educators to be fully informed of the legal, moral and pedagogical…

This course will give teachers valuable skills for promoting the integration of students with special needs in the regular classroom environment. Topics include state and federal special education legislation, the characteristics of exceptional learners,…

All K-12 teachers need to be aware of how the reading process relates to their classroom or subject areas. Topics include the process of learning a language, reading for the bilingual/bicultural pupil, a historical perspective on reading, reading readiness,…

This practical, online introduction for teachers of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) presents techniques for teaching, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to English as Second Language learners. Candidates learn to assess learner…

This course will explore the use of technology in education as a tool to enhance teaching and learning. Participants will learn and demonstrate the effective use of computer hardware and software and fundamental hardware care operations to ensure safety.…

This coaching-based course is designed for individuals who have successfully completed the academic year-long EDUC X399A Induction course (5 units of credit) after attaining an administrative role under a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and who…

This coaching-based course, with an emphasis on job-embedded support, is designed for individuals who have assumed an administrative role under a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and who now need to complete a Clear Administrative Services…

This 2-week summer course introduces strategies and content for individualizing instruction of academics for learners from TK through third grade. Adult learners explore the Montessori pedagogy and apply its strategies to academic content put forth in the…

English has become the most predominant language through which people communicate, connect, and transact business cross-nationally in the emerging global community of the 21st century. The increased fluidity of international borders, the relative ease of…

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 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…

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…

The CTEL Portfolio brings together learning and field experiences from the other CTEL courses in a cohesive manner. Candidates collaborate with instructors from each course individually to determine an appropriate field assignment based on academic and…

Fulfills English Language Learner requirement (Standard 12) for SB 2042 Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.1. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential program…

Fulfills English Language Learner requirement (Standard 12) for the SB2042 Preliminary Credential when taken with X 426.3. Please obtain the approval of your credential program advisor before enrolling to ensure that this course satisfies your credential…

This online course presents and evaluates current technologies and their applications in the TESOL classroom, urban distance learning and adult TESOL education. Participants learn strategies for overcoming technophobia among English teachers and learners. The…

This online course offers an introduction to the history and construction of languages and to the basic linguistic concepts of learning a second language, such as grammar, pragmatics and syntax. Participants will improve their own (English) language mastery,…